Cabaret
Adult Programming – Conservatory Company
For accessible seating (including those with walkers) and group sales, please contact the box office at 905-304-3232
Cabaret takes place from 1929-1930, a time when Berlin, in the midst of a post-World War I economic depression, is transitioning from an underground, avant-garde cultural epicenter to the beginnings of Hitler’s totalitarian regime and the rise of the Nazi Party. In a Berlin nightclub, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s citizens and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Incredibly popular with audiences, Cabaret is an increasingly relevant look at society.
With a distinct dose of provocation and a score featuring songs that have become classics of the North American Musical Theatre canon, Cabaret is a fierce, meaty musical that pushes the boundaries of the form and literally holds “the mirror up to nature.”
Cabaret is presented by our Conservatory Company, featuring adult performers aged 18-29.
CONTENT WARNING: This production is intended for adult audiences and contains sexuality, political discourse, disturbing images of Nazism, haze and flashing lights.
REVIEWS
“Go see this “Cabaret.” It deserves to have every seat filled.” Gary Smith, The Hamilton Spectator
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“I cannot stress how much audiences need to experience the joys and heartbreaks of Theatre Ancaster’s Cabaret.” Steel City Girl
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Dates and Times:
Ticket Prices*:
Adults: $34
Seniors (65+): $32
Youth (19-): $15
*Additional fees will apply
Location:
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre,
Peller Hall,
357 Wilson Street East,
Ancaster, ON, L9G 2C1
Nupi Gokhale
Director
Since Theatre Ancaster’s inception in 1997, Nupi has performed, choreographed, stage managed, directed, produced and served as it’s Director of Youth Programming for ten years, Vice-President for five and currently serves as the company’s President since 2013. Favourite directing credits include Beauty and the Beast, Shrek and Mamma Mia. She holds degrees from Queen’s University and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (U of T). Nupi’s love of theatre and education have allowed her to build both careers simultaneously.
After two decades teaching in the Grand Erie DSB, Nupi is now an administrator, first collaborating as an artistic director of a private arts high school in Burlington, and now as a Vice-Principal in the Hamilton-Wentworth DSB. Her commitment to Theatre Ancaster is credited to amazingly talented community volunteers. As co-creator of our Jitterbugs Program when her children were toddlers, she is elated at the opportunity to bookend that with the latest TA program, this time working alongside her kids, for the kid in all of us!
FAQ
How can I buy tickets to a Theatre Ancaster show?
- ONLINE through the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre ticket portal
- TELEPHONE through the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre at 905-304-3232
- IN-PERSON through the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
Where can I park at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre?
There is parking available behind Memorial, as well as in several nearby lots within easy walking distance.
What is your refund/exchange policy?
There are no ticket refunds. Exchanges for the same production only can be made up to 24 hours prior to the performance date of your original tickets.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes, we offer a group discount when one individual purchases 20 or more adult tickets to the same performance. Each person in the group will receive the senior ticket price, versus the adult ticket price, for that performance.
Can I bring my infant/young child to a show without a ticket?
All children, regardless of age, require a ticket to attend a performance. To attend, children should be able to sit quietly in their own seats throughout a 2-hour performance. The student price applies to all children and students up to and including university. Please note: Not all performances are suitable for children.
Will Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre have booster seats available for children?
Yes, a limited number of booster seats will be available at the theatre, and they will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. You will not be able to reserve a booster seat.
Does the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre have a scent-free policy?
For the safety and comfort of your fellow audience members, please refrain from using perfume or scented products before coming to the theatre. Theatre Ancaster promotes a scent-free environment, as a growing number of our patrons have allergies or sensitivities to perfume and scents from laundry detergent, dryer sheets, deodorant, hairspray, hand cream, etc. Thank you for your cooperation.
Can I bring outside food or drink into the venue?
No outside food or drink is permitted at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre. Refreshments and snacks may be purchased on site at the theatre.
Is there a coat check at Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre?
No, the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre will not have a coat check.