BarnDoor Productions, Perth's original community theatre

 
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BPD's 24th season: all-classic, all-original, all-UNIQUE!

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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 36th season of presenting theatre together
and their eighth season at the Full Circle Theatre, Perth's only ground-level, fully barrier-free theatre --
and generally praised as the best performance space in town.

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

A website dedicated to David's scripts and music is now online at:
www.playsfromdavidjacklin.ca

A note on tickets for BarnDoor Productions' shows:

We don't do credit cards. We ask for cash. This saves both of us money - lots of it.
Credit/debit card and "convenience" fees can add up to 25% to the cost of your ticket!
Do you really want to pay that much just to buy a ticket?

Tickets for BARNDOOR PRODUCTIONS shows only are: $20 reserved; $22 at the door; students $10

Here's how to order tickets for a BarnDoor Productions show:
1) Call 613 267 1884.
2) Tell us who you are, how many tickets you want and what performance.
3) Pay us in cash when you arrive.
Your tickets are guaranteed and it's a lot cheaper!

To order tickets online FOR BARNDOOR PRODUCTIONS' SHOWS ONLY > CLICK HERE <

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Other events at Full Circle Theatre handle ticket sales as noted.

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SUMMER 2019 at Full Circle Theatre

Macbeth poster



BarnDoor Productions
is working with
Perth's Studio Theatre,
the Smiths Falls Community Theatre,
and the Westport Arts Council
to present
previews of upcoming productions

Enjoy an afternoon in beautiful Westport, see a FREE show featuring some of the best community theatre talent around
and get inspired to see the full show.

They said "Redo Season 8!"
So, we did.


The REAL Game of Thrones!
When you play the game of thrones,
you either win . . . or die.


William Shakespeare's
MACBETH


August 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m.
August 4, 11, 18 at 1:30 p.m.


One of our most anticipated productions in 24 seasons!

Swords and sorcery;
ambition and treachery;
love and honour:

ORDER TICKETS HERE

And, see an extended interview, with video, from the Perth Courier, here:

INSIDE OTTAWA VALLEY.COM
Councillor, cop, king: Perth theatre hails David Bird as Macbeth

Macbeth promo July 22 2019
Above: We're at the "shorts and shields" stage in rehearsal -- weapons and props, but no costumes.  Looks a little incongruous, but the excitement is intense.

OUR 25th anniversary season!




Below is a little look at our 24th season

What did our audience say about our 23rd season?

A PERFECT LIKENESS (October):
"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)
"...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):
"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)
"A powerhouse of a play with three powerhouse performances!"
"Eye-opening!"
"That was an education -- but a fun one!"

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

WILLM SHAKSPER (August)
"An amazing production."
"This play is a marvel."
"Simply wonderful."
"Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant."

Come and join us for Season 24!
What our audience have been saying about us

Our 23rd season to the left; our 24th to the right
What is our audience saying about our 24th season?

RAIN (October):
"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)
"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):
"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. and Australia!

GENERALS DIE IN BED (April)
"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."

Come and join us for Summer 2019!

RAIN

was
intense and exciting


HANSEL & GRETEL

was

zany and hilarious

THE MALTESE  FALCON

was

sexy and dangerous

GENERALS DIE IN BED

was

"a masterpiece" and "theatre at its best".

Film Night International event

returns for their seventh season at Full Circle Theatre
with more of the best of independent and international cinema.

This will be a near sold-out season, so get your passes now!

This past season we upgraded our sound system to
THX 14.2 surround-sound. The verdict: SUPERB!
And we upgraded total projection area (about 50% bigger): WOW!

Find the details of FiNI's new lineup here: http://filmnightinternational.blogspot.com/

Below: the stage at the Full Circle Theatre, lit, dressed and waiting!

Full Circle Theatre ready and waiting

Have YOU got an event that you want to put in front of the public?  A concert, a play, a movie, a public reading of the telephone book?  We can help you bring it to your audience.

The Outside Track 2016

We are the most approachable, affordable and experienced
performing arts venue
in the county.

As many as 144 events at FCT in one year tells you
the story.

CONTACT US
WHAT'S IN THE CIRCLE?
Of interest at Full Circle Theatre

We've made a few improvements to FCT this past year,
including new hallway flooring and
new finish on the lobby floor.

Small gains, but FCT is still the most comfortable and accommodating performance space in Perth!
Our projection screen
FILM NIGHT INTERNATIONAL
AT FCT
Some of the best in international cinema
-Alternate Wednesdays
at 2 and 7 p.m.-

FOR TICKETS CONTACT:
filmnightperth@gmail.com
or call the Perth Library at
613-267-1224

HERE IS FiNI's BLOG
Sold out

Film Night International


FiNI returns in the fall for their seventh year at Full Circle Theatre

Go HERE for details on the lineup
and
tickets