Production Details

Director: Karen Wood

Written by: Anthony Keenleyside

Genre: Backstage Comedy-Mystery

Performance Dates: July 15 – August 1, 2026

Wednesdays to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Matinee: Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Run time: TBD

Synopsis

It’s opening night of Henry VIII, Wives VI, but the leading actor hasn’t arrived! In true community theatre spirit, a substitute is roped in; the cast and crew step up, and hilarity ensues – until police arrive to investigate the mysterious disappearance and everyone in the company appears to have a motive! A love letter to the stage by an Ottawa playwright and OLT actor!

“Community theatre at its best” – St. Mary’s Independent

“This was a complete delight!!! …very cleverly written” – audience member