LIVE PERFORMANCE THAT EDUCATES, INSPIRES, AND ENTERTAINS.
WELCOME TO THE 2025-2026 ARTS ADVENTURES SEASON!
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The City of Brampton is located on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat Nations who have called this land home since time immemorial.
We acknowledge the agreements made in Treaty 19 - the Ajetance Purchase of 1818 - and are committed to our ongoing role in reconciliation through meaningful action rooted in truth, justice, and respect. We are grateful to the original caretakers of this land who have ensured we are able to work, play, and live in Brampton now and in the future.
GREETINGS, EDUCATORS!
Here at The Rose, we deeply value the incredible work you do everyday guiding your students to discover the world, themselves, and their limitless potential. Whether you work in a school, community organization, or support education in other ways, we thank you for your dedication and passion.
We are excited to present the 2025-2026 Arts Adventures season — a fantastic lineup of shows curated with you and your students in mind. Each performance contains curriculum connections, as well as study guides, activities, and resources to explore before and after the show.
This season enjoy the magic of live performance — a powerful experience that evokes emotion, sparks curiosity, and ignites imagination, leaving a lasting impact.
We can’t wait to welcome you to The Rose and are ready to create unforgettable memories for students and communities!
Danny Harvey & Samantha Wilson Artistic Programming
ACCESS FOR ALL LEARNERS
At The Rose, we proudly welcome students and educators from a wide range of learning environments — including public and private schools, homeschool networks, and community-based organizations.
If you’re part of a group that is not affiliated with a traditional school and are interested in attending an Arts Adventures performance, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us directly to explore your options.
For assistance or to book directly, contact us at:
Phone: 905.874.2800
Email: boxofficeEDU@brampton.ca
Venue Address: The Rose 1 Theatre Lane Brampton, ON L6V 0A3
Website: bramptononstage.ca
BOOKING TICKETS
To purchase tickets online, visit the Arts Adventures Season page at the QR code below and enter promo code TEACH to access show information.
TICKET SUBSIDY PROGRAM
We believe every student should have the opportunity to experience the magic of live performance — regardless of financial barriers. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, we offer a Ticket Subsidy Program to help reduce or eliminate the cost of student tickets. To learn more scan the QR code above.
*$15 for Brampton Music Theatre Shows.
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
Explore a wide range of creative opportunities in Brampton. From professional development to inspiring experiences for students, youth and adults, all programs are designed to support participation, learning and growth in the arts.
For more information and to explore current opportunities, visit: brampton.ca/culture
ARTS INSIDE WORKSHOP SERIES
One Wednesday per month September 2025 – June 2026 | 7:00PM
Join this free workshop series for adults and youth. Led by professional artists, each session explores a different art form – such as acting, poetry, storytelling, vocal performance or visual arts. Discover the arts within you!
CULTURE DAYS
September 19 – October 12, 2025
Award-winning Culture Days programming returns in fall 2025, featuring free, hands-on arts and cultural events across Brampton. Celebrate local creativity and community through performances, exhibitions, workshops and more.
AUDITION INTENSIVE
October / November 2025
For adults and youth looking to improve their understanding of the audition process, this free skills-based workshop boosts confidence and helps participants build the tools needed for success in theatre and film auditions.
PASS THE MIC
May 1, 2026
Celebrate National Youth Week with our annual open mic night for poets, singers, rappers or comedians: lift your voices and let your stories be heard. Ignite the stage with the power of your words, melodies and comedic genius.
PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS & EDUCATORS
Supporting arts learning in and beyond the classroom, these programs are designed specifically for students, teachers and school communities – offering enriching arts-based experiences and career exploration opportunities.
PATHWAYS IN THE ARTS: TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY
November 5, 2025
Are you curious about careers in the arts?
Grade 9 students are invited to join us for a free, behind-the-scenes day at The Rose and the Brampton Arts Organization. Explore pathways into the arts through engaging experiences with our creative teams.
HEARTBEATS IN ARTS & CULTURE CO-OP PROGRAM FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS YOUTH
February – June 2026
This two-credit high school co-op is open to Black and Indigenous youth with a passion for arts and culture. Participants gain realworld experience in performance, technical production, mentorship and creative writing.
HEART CHANGERS
April 15, 2026 | Grades 6 – 12
HeART Changers is a free virtual program designed to enrich classroom learning for students in Grades 6 to 12. Aligned with National Canadian Film Day, the program features a prominent media artist who draws on their lived experience to inspire social change.
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR CERTIFICATIONS
Grades 11 – 12
Educators – support your students in achieving Arts & Culture sector certifications with workshops in key creative fields. Fulfill your SHSM requirements here in Brampton with local industry professionals. Note: program fees apply.
Want to learn more and explore current opportunities visit brampton.ca/culture and sign up for our Arts & Culture Newsletter!
WHERE HAVE ALL THE BUFFALO GONE?
AN AXIS THEATRE PRODUCTION BY TAI AMY GRAUMAN
OCTOBER 22, 2025
10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
MY CLASS ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE SHOW — THE STORY, ACTING, PUPPETRY, LIGHTING, AND SET! THEY ENJOYED ALL OF THE MAGIC.
- SAMSARA MARRIOTT, NORMA ROSE POINT ELEMENTARY
AN INTRICATELY THOUGHT-OUT PLAY WITH CHARM AND KNOWLEDGE.
- OLIVIA W, KITSILANO SECONDARY (GRADE 11)
Two star people and a Buffalo tumble from the heavens, destined to meet again and again across the centuries. Follow their journey from the birth of the Métis Nation to the rise of the fur trade, to the vanishing of the buffalo, and to the political awakening of the Métis Association of Alberta. Inspired by the true stories of the Callihoo family, this powerful original play spans seven defining eras of Métis heritage.
Grade Range: 4-12
Run Time: 55 minutes
Curriculum Connections: First Nation and Indigenous studies, Canadian history, storytelling
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, THE MUSICAL
MUSIC & LYRICS BY
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
BOOK
BY
PHILIP LAZEBNIK
BASED ON THE DREAMWORKS ANIMATION FILM
NOVEMBER 6, 2025 10:30 AM
Grade Range: 4-12
Run Time: 2.5 hours
Curriculum Connections:
Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Drama, Music
Journey through the wonders of ancient Egypt in this epic musical that follows the story of Ramses and Moses. Raised together in a kingdom of privilege, the brothers find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharoah, and the other must rise up and free his true people - both face a destiny that will forever change history.
The Prince of Egypt is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
DECEMBER 3, 2025 12:30 PM
Turn up the volume and spin back in time with The Renaissance DJ Assembly, an all-encompassing DJ history lesson. From Edison’s phonograph to today’s streaming era, discover how music-making, distribution, and DJ culture evolved. With two turntables, a mixer, and vinyl in hand, explore the science, math, innovation, and social justice behind sound. Discover more in this show where history, culture, and technology merge.
Grade Range: 3-12
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Connections: Music, Hip Hop, History, Math, Science, Technology, S.T.E.A.M.
Grade Range: 4-12
Run Time: 75 minutes
Curriculum Connections: Dance, Drama, Music, Theatre from Texts
THE NUTCRACKER A CANADIAN TRADITION
DECEMBER 17 & 18, 2025 12:15 PM
BALLET JÖRGEN COMBINES RESPECT FOR TRADITION WITH A CANNY EYE FOR WHAT WILL MAKE ITS PRODUCTIONS DISTINCT.
- MICHAEL CRABB, THE TORONTO
STAR
A beloved holiday tradition at The Rose, Ballet Jörgen reimagines the traditional story of Klara’s magical adventure with a Canadian twist. Choreographed by the acclaimed Bengt Jörgen in collaboration with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, this breathtaking ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s timeless score to life against a backdrop of iconic Canadian landscapes.
Experience the magic, music, and artistry of this annual performance, and enjoy spellbinding choreography, dazzling visuals, and a touch of Canadian charm.
SHAUN BOOTHE AND THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY SERIES
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
THE IMAGERY AND DESCRIPTIONS ILLUSTRATED BY MR. BOOTHE’S LYRICAL ABILITY NOT ONLY CAPTURES THE ATTENTION OF THE AUDIENCE, BUT IT STIRS THE CREATIVITY IN THE MINDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN. - SULTAN RANA (DONALD COUSENS PUBLIC SCHOOL, TEACHER)
Experience history through hip-hop with Shaun Boothe’s acclaimed UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY SERIES. Blending music, multimedia, and motivational storytelling, Shaun brings the stories of cultural icons Terry Fox, Serena Williams, and Malala Yousafzai to life through biographical rap. Part TED Talk, part live concert, this powerful performance will leave you inspired.
Grade Range: 4-12
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Connections: Black History, Music, Civics, Politcal Science, Social Studies
THE MIGHTY REMIX
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 12:30 PM
Grade Range: 3-12
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Connections: Music, Hip-Hop, History, Math, Social Studies, Culturally Responsive Learning, Caribbean Studies
A celebration of resilience through music, and the unbreakable human spirit. THE MIGHTY REMIX spotlights the birth and progression of Caribbean culture and sound. Learn how enslaved and exploited people of West Africa and South and East Asia defied their colonizers by creating genres like calypso, chutney, kaiso, bomba, reggae, and hiphop. Dance, cheer, and connect with the rhythms that shaped history.
DOKTOR KABOOM: UNDER PRESSURE!
COMMISSIONED BY THE KENNEDY
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
CENTER
A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE, WITH EDUCATIONAL CONTENT PRESENTED IN A HILARIOUS AND EXCITING FORMAT - DC THEATER ARTS
Be amazed by the power of pressure and what it can teach us, in a show that combines interactive science, comedy, and personal empowerment. You might even become part of the show! DOKTOR KABOOM invites students to interact and engage as he validates the pressures young people may feel, and shares resources for dealing with life’s challenges.
Grade Range: 3-7
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Connections: STEM, Arts, Science, Technology
MUSIC BY ALAN MENKEN
LYRICS BY GLEN SLATER
BOOK BY CHERI & BILL STEINKELLNER
ADDITIONAL BOOK MATERIAL BY DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE
BASED ON THE TOUCHSTONE PICTURES MOTION PICTURE “SISTER ACT”
WRITTEN BY JOSEPH HOWARD
Grade Range: 6-12
Run Time: 150 minutes
Curriculum Connections: Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Drama, Music
APRIL 16, 2026 10:30 AM
When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she hides in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Disguised as a nun, she shakes things up with her powerhouse voice and unstoppable energy, turning a struggling choir into a sensation. With joyful gospel music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies), SISTER ACT is a sparkling celebration of friendship, community, and finding your voice in the most unexpected places.
Sister Act is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
DINO-LIGHT! A GLOW IN THE DARK ADVENTURE
APRIL 23, 2026
12:00 PM
AN EYE-POPPING DISPLAY OF STORYTELLING THAT’S LIKE NOTHING ELSE YOU’VE EVER SEEN. - BROADWAYWORLD.COM ...SPECTACULAR. IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. - SHARON OSBOURNE, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT
Step into a world of wonder in this visually stunning glow-in-the-dark adventure that has captivated audiences worldwide! Follow a friendly dinosaur on a mesmerizing, heartwarming journey with a cutting-edge fusion of puppetry, technology and dance. Along the way, he meets glowing creatures who light up the darkness and help him discover the true meaning of love.
Grade Range: K-8
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Connections: Drama, Dance, Puppetry, The Arts, Creative Writing, Storytelling
APRIL 28, 2026 12:00 PM
Grade Range: K-5
Run Time: 40 mins + Q&A
Curriculum Connections: Envorinment studies, Conservation, Social Studies, Geography
WINNER OF THE DORA MAVOR MOORE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NEW PLAY - THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
A hilarious and heartfelt outdoor adventure celebrating friendship, growing up, and the annual salmon run, featuring puppetry, clown, and live music. Meet Beagle and Sojo, two inseparable salmon from Lake Ontario. They do everything together, as best friends always do — until Beagle starts to change and feels the call to journey upstream. Swimming against the powerful river, the friends face fishermen, pollution, and rapids. Together they discover why salmon are the ultimate rockstars of the fish world!
THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY 2026
APRIL 30, 2026
10:00 AM: PANEL CONVERSATION 12:30 PM: SPOKEN WORD
THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY (FOLD) is Canada’s first festival for diverse authors and storytellers. The FOLD’s School Group track features two in-person events geared towards high school students. For more information on these events and more, head to thefoldcanada.org/schoolgroups
Grade Range: 8-12
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Connections: Literature, Spoken Word Poetry, Critical Analysis
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Customer Experience Ambassadors are an essential part of the Brampton On Stage team. As a volunteer, you’ll join a vibrant group of individuals who champion arts and culture while helping to create meaningful experiences for our audiences. Together, we enrich Brampton’s dynamic cultural scene — one performance at a time.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you’re a seasoned arts lover or simply looking for a new way to give back, we’d love to have you on the team.
CONNECT & GIVE BACK
Meet new people, build friendships, and make a meaningful impact in your community.
EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Perfect for students and those looking to get involved.
GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE
Develop top-notch customer service skills in a lively, artistic environment.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ARTS
Discover a world of music, theatre, and performance while learning about diverse artistic disciplines.
EXPERIENCE PERFORMANCES
From both emerging and renowned artists!
THE GORD DOWNIE & CHANIE WENJACK FUND
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: LEGACY SPACE
The Rose Brampton is proud to be a Legacy Space in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF). Legacy Spaces are safe, welcoming places that encourage learning and conversation about the true history of Canada and our shared path toward reconciliation. Our Legacy Space, located on the mezzanine level, showcases moments from past performances by Indigenous artists, along with reading materials and resources that invite reflection and continued learning. As part of our year-round commitment to presenting Indigenous voices on our stages, we proudly host an annual Legacy concert in collaboration with DWF — using the power of live performance to build awareness, foster connection, and inspire reconciliACTION. Learn more and #DoSomething. Visit www.downiewenjack.ca for more information about the fund.
LEGACY SCHOOLS PROGRAM
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) Legacy Schools program is a free initiative to engage, empower, and connect educators to further reconciliation.
Learn more and register to receive your Legacy Schools toolkit at www.LegacySchools.ca.
