BarnDoor Productions, Perth's original community theatre

 
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Love's Labors Lost! July 24, 25, 26 2025 at the Crystal Palace, Perth. Stay tuned.

BarnDoor Productions has been presenting live theatre in Perth, Ontario since 1995
and before that, as Perth Summer Theatre, back to 1983.

From outdoor classics to modern hits, from favourite "chestnuts" to original shows,
BDP has set the region's  community theatre standards since our first production
and built a reputation for high-energy, fast-paced, constantly surprising and always exciting theatre.

Producing Directors David and Janice Jacklin are now in their 41st year of presenting theatre together.

In 2012, the Jacklins were honoured with the
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
for service to the community
and the performing arts.

David is also an internationally produced playwright.
A website dedicated to David's scripts and music is online at:
www.playsfromdavidjacklin.ca

You're almost at the Love's Labors Lost stuff,
but first ...

And here it is!

LOVE'S LABORS LOST is FINALLY fully cast! Rehearsals are well under-way and lots of laughs.

ALL REHEARSALS: Upstairs at The Sheriff's House, 59 Gore Street East, Perth

Thank you to Toby Shannon and FOOLHARDY for the help and support

 
 

BarnDoor Productions

is coming back with a fresh new attack!


Drawing on our decade-long Garden Classics series,
we are partnering with

Foolhardy


(the people who are rebuilding the Perth Manor)
to create a new summer event.

How about classic theatre under glass?

For 2025, we are working on

LOVE'S LABORS LOST

Shakespeare's elegant comedy of wit
July 24, 25, 26 2025
in Perth's Crystal Palace

A 1920s version, with a dixieland band,
lots of flappers, some lounge lizards,
music and fun!


CAST MEMBERS!



CLICK HERE TO SEE (AND HEAR) A VIDEO SHOWCASING ALL THE MUSIC FOR THE SHOW


AND HERE'S A VIDEO FEATURING JUST THE SONGS (WITH VOCALS)


NEW: Separate tracks for practicing When Daisies Pied,

Jacquinetta and Have At You Then



What did our audience say about our 23rd season?

A PERFECT LIKENESS (October 2017):
"Marvellous! Absolutely bloody marvellous!"
"A brilliant play exceptionally well performed and directed."
"Very gripping the way these two actors held the stage. A MUST SEE!"
"Terrific . . . beautifully layered and very funny."
"Superb acting, obviously great direction, topped off with costuming and set design perfection."
"An amazing two-hander not to be missed at Full Circle Theatre in Perth."
"This play would shine on the professional stage anywhere!""

CINDERELLA (December 2017)
"...amazing and hilarious."
"I don't think I've ever laughed so much in my life."
"I really, really, REALLY loved the show."
"That was 'way, 'WAY too much fun. 'Way too much. I think I hurt myself."
"Without hesitation, that was the best panto I've ever seen."
"It felt wonderful to laugh like that. Not to be missed!"
"Laugh out loud antics.High energy panto in its most outrageous tradition."

PANTO CAN BE MURDER (February 2018):
"Hilarious!"
"Too much fun!"
"I couldn't stop laughing!"
"So much fun to see the Cinderella characters backward."
"I've avoided panto like the plague -- this was so much fun, I want to see more!"
"This play is brilliant!'
"The two parts (frontstage and backstage) fit together perfectly!"
"It's a hoot! No, it's a hoot and a half!"
Scheduled for its international debut in the U.K. in February!

THE TAMING (April 2018)
"A powerhouse of a play with three powerhouse performances!"
"Eye-opening!"
"That was an education -- but a fun one!"

CHARLEY'S AUNT (June 2018)
How good is it? Well, our new version has ALREADY reached the stage in the U.S.!

WILLM SHAKSPER (August 2018)
"An amazing production."
"This play is a marvel."
"Simply wonderful."
"Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant."
Comments on our 27th season

Plan 9 From Outer Space

"Loved, loved (Plan 9 From Outer Space) last evening!
So much fun!" H.G. Perth

"Thank you for bringing some 'normal' back.
We laughed so hard!" S.R. Ottawa

The Spooking Season II

"Magnificent way to get into the Halloween spirit. I had shivers.
I held my breath. I was mesmerized and entertained.
And I had fun!"
J.S. Perth
What did our audience say about our 24th season?

RAIN (October 2018):
"You've outdone yourself. That was the best play I've seen in a long time."
"There are plays where the script relies on the performers to make it good. This is one where the script brings the performers up to its level."
"And, that ending! What a twist!"
"Terrific . . . beautifully layered and very funny."
"Timely, again. Or maybe, timely, still."

HANSEL AND GRETEL (December 2018)
"I haven't heard my husband laugh so hard in a long time."
"I don't think I've ever laughed so much in my life."
From a three-year old after the bear chase: "Well, that was a surprise."
"Astonishingly good."

THE MALTESE FALCON (February 2019):
"Well choreographed ... delightful ... community theatre at its finest."
"A masterful adaptation."
"Brilliant! ... as usual."
"What a great play!"
"Even the scene changes are part of the entertainment."
"A fantastic evening of live theatre."
"Everything works ... seamless."
Already with interest for productions in the U.K., N.Z. and Australia!

GENERALS DIE IN BED (April 2019)
"I had no idea of what to expect. What I saw had nothing to do with what I expected. But, I really, really loved every moment of it."
"I just saw it tonight and I want to see it again -- right now!"
"Theatre at its best."
"...a masterpiece!"
"BarnDoor Productions is always thought-provoking and trail-blazing."

BOX AND COX, COMPLETE! (June 2019)
"That was fun!"
"I've never seen anything like it!"

MACBETH (August 2019)
"...the best production of Macbeth I've ever seen!"
"...a must-see for everyone who loves great theatre!"
"...an astonishing production!"
"My heart is still pounding!"

Plan 9 From Outer Space


Our great new rock'n'roll movie musical,
based on "the worst movie of all time",

HAS OVER 1,500 HITS
ON YOUTUBE!


It's a lot of laughs and fun,
with some glorious singing and great songs.

Aliens descend on Earth to conquer us with space zombies and space vampires -- or something like that;
it's really hard to tell what the plot is --
but it's fun all around!

Plan 9 September 2020 poster