CHORAL SERIES
Cool Yule
For accessible seating (including those with walkers) and group sales, please contact the box office at 905-304-3232
It’s the holiday classics you know and love with some extra groove! We’re paying tribute to Stevie Wonder, Louis Armstrong, John Legend, Barenaked Ladies and more in this soulful seasonal concert.
The Theatre Ancaster Chorus welcomes special guest David Atkinson and an all-star rhythm section as we add some funk, jazz, pop and rock to your favourite Christmas tunes.
Theatre Ancaster’s Choral Series features our talented adult chorus members as they present concert-style performances. Featuring live musical accompaniment, these concerts are all about the music and are sure to delight.
Dates and Times:
December 14 at 7:30 pm
December 15 at 2:00 pm
Ticket Price*:
Adults: $34
Seniors: $32
Youth: $15
*Additional fees will apply
Laura Fitzpatrick
Director
Laura Fitzpatrick is a choral conductor and music educator based in Oakville, Ontario. She is currently the Director of Music at Knox Presbyterian Church in Milton and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at Redeemer University. A graduate of Western University, Laura served as Manager of Public Programs at The Royal Conservatory of Music and is the former Music Director of the UWO Choir, Addison Women’s Choir and the Guelph Community Singers.
David Atkinson
Pianist
David Atkinson is an award-winning pianist, composer, music director, and keyboard programmer, and is currently based in Toronto, Canada. In 2022-2023, he was the music director and conductor for the “And Peggy” touring company of Hamilton: An American Musical, which closed out its tour with a 6-month sit-down at the Princess Of Wales theatre in Toronto, after touring the Western US. Other recent roles include music director for Jake Epstein’s Boy Falls From The Sky (Mirvish / Past Future Productions; nominated for outstanding music direction at 2022 Dora Awards); associate music director for the pre-Broadway Toronto production of & Juliet (Mirvish); keyboard programmer for Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Musical Stage/Crow’s).
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.