WHAT’S NEXT
Nosie Hosie
Sunday Morning at the Leonor.
Come enjoy a cup of tea and attend this live talk show with host, SJ Hosie. She gets Nosie, so you don’t have to.
First guest: Laura Condlln
Doors Open at 11am -
$18 - Tea Service included.
Just Cuz-ins
A night of music with Allison Lynch and her cousin, Michael McClennan
Friends of the Leonor would know Allison from her season of playing Gwendolyn Fairfax in The importance of Being Ernest - while her cousin, Michael played acoustic bass in Guys & Dolls and Something Rotten.
Now they come together to give of us an evening of music we won't soon forget!
$40 - Tea Service Included
The Catcher in the Rye
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
The Catcher in the Rye – J.D. Salinger, 1951
Behind the Good Old Days
A LEONOR LITERATI with Anne Milne and Barb Dorrington.
Anne Milne and Barb Dorrington use their two very different books as windows into childhood and community life across several generations of Ontario history.
Each author gives her own presentation, followed by a shared Q&A and conversation with the audience.
LLiza D : Halloween Edition
A Laugh at the Leonor COMEDY NIGHT favourite!
Rejoin LLiza and Bunny at the Leonor as they unpack the mysterious, mystical world of stage acting. Learn the techniques that made LLiza (moderately) famous and that fueled Bunny's celebrated off-off-regional theatre career. Two scions of the stage invite you to embrace (or air-kiss) your inner performer for some Halloween-themed demonstrations and lessons that will have you howling (like a werewolf) with laughter.Tea Service Included
Doors open at 6:15:
DANCE MIX 1996
Mariah. Alanis. Ginuwine. What’s this, a list of icons with mint 1996 hits? No Doubt.
Come to the Leonor on October 29th at 8:30 pm for a throwback dance party. Your $12 entrance fee gets you a few hours of some of the best jams 1996 brought us, lounge areas featuring horror films from that glorious year (“What’s your favorite scary movie?”), and one classic bottle of everyone’s favourite non-alcoholic sparkling beverage - Clearly Canadian. Additional fun and frivolity (and snacks!!) will be available. Who knows? Maybe the rambunctious spirit of Leonor herself will make an appearance on the dance floor.
“We should all be having more dance parties.”
- very famous Lauren Bowler quote
A Little Night OF Music
We are absolutely over the moon to share that Laura Condlln, Derek Kwan and Michael Man will fill the Leonor on October 3oth with classical music and a few surprises!
Three delightful humans! Three exceptionally talented humans!
Bolsheviki : A Reading
Back by popular demand! Bolsheviki takes us from the trenches of WW1 to the fields of Afghanistan following the transformation and politicization of a soldier.
“It is an honour and an absolute dream to be working on this play. I hope I can tell Rosie’s story in such away that it will prod people into thought, get people asking questions of their leaders.” Robert King
Ian Hamilton : Canadian Mystery Writer
Ian Hamilton will be speaking on sources of inspiration, personal travel & work experience informing characters and plots, international sales & readership, and prospects for film and/or TV adaptation. Ian Hamilton is the author of both the Ava Lee series and the Uncle Chow Tung series. There are 14 Ava Lee books in print, and three books in the Uncle series. The books have been published in seven languages and in more than twenty countries. Books from both series have made multiple best-seller lists, have won and/or been short-listed for various awards including the Arthur Ellis, the Barry, and the Lambda, and chosen as books of the year by Amazon and numerous publications. BBC Culture chose Ian as one of the ten mystery/thriller writers from the last thirty years you should have on your bookshelf!
Lord of the Flies
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
Lord of the Flies – William Golding, 1954
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz - Mordecai Richler, 1959
Field Trip with the Leonor!
Hop on the bus with us on February 6th for a day trip to see Kate Hennig live on stage in her sharp new comedy, Sex in the 80s, at Canadian Stage's Berkeley Street Theatre.
Exploring the History of the "IRISH PROBLEM"
A LEONOR LITERATI: Leading our discussion will be Dr. Angèle Smith, Professor and former Chair of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in Prince George, BC. She studies colonization, migration, identity and place, having done research in Ireland and Canada for more than 35 years.
The Writers Room with Olivia Teti
A Playwright brings the beginning of a short play. Actors read it. YOU, the audience, give ideas as to where the play could go. The playwright takes those ideas and goes upstairs to madly write the rest of the play. Meanwhile, YOU, the audience, drink and visit. When the playwright returns the actors will read the play... The play we all created together.
Playwright: Olivia Teti
$26.00 TEA SERVICE INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE
Leonors Last Laugh
ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR GATHERINGS!
Come and enjoy this LIVE COMPETITION! 4 Competitors. 1 Host. If they laugh - they lose. The host will lead them through a series of challenges to see who can keep a straight face. Don’t worry, you can laugh- they just can’t.
COMPETITORS: Karthik, Lauren, SJ and first-timer Bruce Horak.
$32.00 Tea Service Included Doors open at 6:15pm.
Of Mice and Men
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck, 1937
IN THE WORKS with Kate Hennig
An afternoon of play development with Kate Hennig in benefit of PAL Stratford.
Kate will read the emerging pages of a brand new play "The Ducking Chair" and then open up the room for guided discussion and dramaturgy.
Lauren + SJ : Music and Whimsy of Epic Proportions
You requested - we listened. Another evening of music and mayhem with the dynamic duo that is Sara-Jeanne Hosie & Lauren Bowler. With musical accompaniment by the charming Éric Charbonneau on piano. They share behind the scenes stories from a friendship built in the theatre decades ago, and music from their favourite composers like Jason Robert Brown, Joni Mitchell and Sondheim to name a few… A good ol’ time guaranteed or your money back.
Chilina sings BROADWAY!
One of Canada’s most celebrated Broadway stars, Chilina is back in Stratford, ready to sing Broadway for you! Chilina is the longest running Carole King in Broadway history.
The Writers Room: They start it, You finish it.
A Playwright brings the beginning of a short play. Actors read it. YOU, the audience, give ideas as to where the play could go. The playwright takes those ideas and goes upstairs to madly write the rest of the play. Meanwhile, YOU, the audience, drink and visit. When the playwright returns the actors will read the play... The play we all created together. Playwright : Daniela Vlaskalic. For anyone who saw DORA MAAR at Here For now. That was Daniela! READERS: Lauren Bowler & Brad Rudy
Acting Class with Lliza D
Join Liz Dahmen and her alter ego Lliza D in an acting class for the ages!
Somewhat renowned acting teacher LLiza D brings her insights and experience from the suburbs of Brooklyn, New York, all the way to Stratford for an evening of anecdotes and insights into the acting profession. Building on the success of her booklets, "Acting with Props," and "Miming for Rehearsal" LLiza D will inspire and amaze the experienced, the amateur and the curious!
Secret special guests, and you the audience as student observers…don’t worry no forced participation.
Doors open at 6:15
Teas Service Included
RUNNING BLUES
RUNNING BLUES
by Diane Jermyn.
A collection of real-life misadventures taken from four crazy years of Blues on Bellair, a live blues and jazz venue in Toronto’s Yorkville from 1999 to 2003.
Featuring musical guest Eric Lundgren
With a rotating readers Lauren Bowler, Liz Dahmen, Paul Dunn, Kevin Kruchkywich and Sara-Jeanne Hosie.
RUNNING BLUES
RUNNING BLUES
by Diane Jermyn.
A collection of real-life misadventures taken from four crazy years of Blues on Bellair, a live blues and jazz venue in Toronto’s Yorkville from 1999 to 2003.
Featuring musical guest Eric Lundgren
With a rotating readers Lauren Bowler, Liz Dahmen, Paul Dunn, Kevin Kruchkywich and Sara-Jeanne Hosie.
Mah Jong
Learn from the Mah Jong meisters! Mah Jong is a game of skill, strategy and luck, and now you too can have a chance to learn or to perfect your skills with Tong and Ivy. These two players have decades of experience to share! Space is limited so book now !
Acting Class with Lliza D
Join Liz Dahmen and her alter ego Lliza D in an acting class for the ages!
Somewhat renowned acting teacher LLiza D brings her insights and experience from the suburbs of Brooklyn, New York, all the way to Stratford for an evening of anecdotes and insights into the acting profession. Building on the success of her booklets, "Acting with Props," and "Miming for Rehearsal" LLiza D will inspire and amaze the experienced, the amateur and the curious!
Secret special guests, and you the audience as student observers…don’t worry no forced participation.
Doors open at 6:15
Teas Service Included
IN THE WORKS with Chilina Kennedy
Chilina Kennedy will read her new play! In development with Robert McQueen
“This piece is an answer to the wonderful one woman play The Human Voice, which I filmed for the OAC during the pandemic. I got very interested in the imaginary voice on the other end of the phone that I was speaking to, and felt inspired to write this one act play. This will be the first presentation of it and audience feedback is welcome.”
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain, 1884
A Quiet Time on Busy Street
A Quiet Time on Busy Street - One night only performance by playwright and actor Alan Williams.
"So what’s up, Paul?”
“Been thinking about the 5th act. What it might be for a theatre artist.”
“Didn’t Chekov use a four act structure?”
“Four acts is fine if that’s all you’ve got time for.”
“Oh. You’re saying we’ve HAD our four acts? Wondering what the fifth one would be?”
“If there is one …”
A QUIET TIME ON BUSY STREET is about what happens to that idea
Dominique Sings!
Dominique LeBlanc is a bilingual actor, singer & musician originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Now currently performing at The Stratford Festival. We are delighted for you to have the opportunity to hear this gal sing! From a songbook of Piaf and Garland it’s sure to be a wondrous evening of music!
Bolsheviki - A READING
The play Bolsheviki by the late celebrated Quebec playwright David Fennario is the personal account of a WW1 vet told using humour, wit and unapologetic honesty.
Robert King is a fantastic actor. His performance is magnificent in Bolsheviki and if you miss it you will regret it. From the minute he makes his way through the audience to the stage, this man has you in the palm of his hand” The Rover 17-11-1010
Valerie Mills-Milde : THE CURRENT BETWEEN
Join the Leonor Literati for the background story and selected readings from The Current Between, historical fiction at its best!
The Writers Room: They start it, you finish it.
A Playwright brings the beginning of a short play. Actors read it. YOU, the audience, give ideas as to where the play could go. The playwright takes those ideas and goes upstairs to madly write the rest of the play. Meanwhile, YOU, the audience, drink and visit. When the playwright returns the actors will read the play... The play we all created together.
Learn from the Mah Jong meisters!
Mah Jong is a game of skill, strategy and luck, and now you too can have a chance to learn or to perfect your skills with Tong and Ivy. These two players have decades of experience to share! Space is limited so book now for this first session! Comes with tea, of course!
TEA & TUNES
Start your day with a perfect cup of tea, and a song to accompany it. Live singers and our full Tea Menu.
The Writers Room: They start it, you finish it.
A Playwright brings the beginning of a short play. Actors read it. YOU, the audience, give ideas as to where the play could go. The playwright takes those ideas and goes upstairs to madly write the rest of the play. Meanwhile, YOU, the audience, drink and visit. When the playwright returns the actors will read the play... The play we all created together.
Canadian Culture POP QUIZ
The Canadian Question: an afternoon Canadian Culture Pop Quiz!
Precipice’61
Poet Laureate, David Stones, teams up with guitarist, Jaron Camp, aka Bob Dylan, to recreate the smoky, poetic charm of 1960s Greenwich Village, right in the heart of Stratford.
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OPEN SWIM - 12 - 5pm
That means we are open for cafe and retail hours. Come on by!
7pm Gathering- check our calendar to see what’s on and book your spot.
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OPEN SWIM - 12 - 5pm
That means we are open for cafe and retail hours. Come on by!
7pm Gathering- check calendar to see what’s on and book your spot.
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11am and / or 4pm GATHERING.
Go to Calendar to see what’s on and book your spot!