Thistle Theatre – The Mighty Men of Zorra
Tickets for the play called “The Mighty Men of Zorra” are now on sale at www.Thistle-Theatre.com or by calling 226-785-3353. The play runs from March 20 to 29 at the historic Embro Town Hall. Tickets are $25. Showtimes are as follows: March 20, March 21, March 26, March 27, and March 28 @ 7:30 PM; and March 22 and March 29 @ 2 PM. This is the 3rd of a series of unique Zorra based plays focusing on the how and why a local historic event occurred. The production written by William Butt, leads towards the story of The Mighty Men of Zorra and their 1893 Tug-o-War victory in Chicago. Many contributing events are uniquely dramatized along the way. Fifteen local actors are diligently practicing for this upcoming play which includes music sung and conducted by Daniel VanWinden.
Looking for dinner and a show?? For an additional $25/per person both Saturday night performances have an optional dinner add-on. Once again, Knox United Church is hosting a delicious sit-down meal on both Saturday Mar 21 & 28th. Doors Open at 5:30pm. You can add these on to your purchase after you select your seats on those specific performance nights! March 21 is pulled pork, hash-brown casserole and sides. March 28 is turkey dinner with all the fixin’s.
Thistle Theatre – Dramarama 2026 – Registration
Thistle Theatre is proud to present the 30th season of DRAMARAMA! Dramarama is our summer day camp for young people ages 6 to 13 (grades 1-8).
· First Session runs July 6-17th with two final performances on July 17th at 11am & 1pm.
· Second Session runs July 20-July 31st with two final performances on July 31st at 11am and 1pm.
Our first session is now FULL. But there are spaces still available for session two. A 2-week session at Dramarama is all about developing creativity, self-expression, and self-confidence. Workshops in drama, music, dance, arts and crafts, and theatre production take place each morning, with the afternoon spent working together to collectively create one play. The 45-minute play is then performed for family, friends & community members on the final day of camp. Join us for one, or both sessions! Camps run daily from 9 am to 3 pm out of the historic Embro Town Hall at 135 Huron St. For all the information, including payment options, please head to www.thistle-theatre.com and click on the Dramarama page. Registration will open online on February 1st and first comes, first served. The Early Bird rate of $300 per camper per session ends May 1st, 2026. After the Early Bird Deadline, the registration fee is $375 per camper per session. Get registered early and take advantage of the early bird rate!
We’re looking for volunteers who want the ability to obtain community service hours while also participating in our programming! Apply to be a Leader-in-Training at Dramarama if you’re transitioning to high school this fall or currently in grade 9-12. Email our Artistic Director at [email protected]. These are volunteer, unpaid positions with the ability to obtain community service hours, as well as learn valuable leadership skills along the way.
Should you have any used-in-good condition costumes or props that you’d like to donate, please email [email protected] to arrange for drop off or pick up.
Thistle Theatre – Auditions – “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat”
Thistle Theatre will be holding auditions for our fall production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” on June 5, 6-9 pm and June 7, 1 to 6pm. We are looking for singers of all ages, young and old. Children will be needed for this production.
Please visit HERE to book your audition time.
Thistle Theatre – Western Ontario Drama League – Mini-fest 2026
Thistle Theatre is hosting the Western Ontario Drama League Mini-fest 2026 on August 7 and 8. The play this year is “Jersey” by Brad Fortman. Join us for the weekend and see how very differently theatre groups can interpret this one act play.
If you’d like to volunteer for this really fun weekend please contact [email protected]. We’d love to have you.
Thistle Theatre – Annual General Meeting – March 7, 2026
Thistle Theatre’s annual general meeting is on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Embro Legion – 128 Huron St. Come join us for a fun family event, delicious meal and quick meeting followed by special entertainment. Doors Open at 6:30pm at the Embro Legion. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by The Gee Gees. Catering is provided by the Rose and Daffodil. Please RSVP to [email protected] or visit www.thistle-theatre.com to sign up, so we can keep track of numbers for the caterer.
Tickets are $35 each – includes your meal and your membership for 2026. Payable in Cash or cheque at the door, or by E-transfer a minimum of 2 days before the event. E-transfers should be sent to [email protected]. Can’t make the annual meeting and still want to be a member? Renewals and new memberships can be paid by Electronic Fund Transfer ([email protected]), cash or cheque. It can be mailed to our PO Box or dropped off at Workshop Supply in Embro.
