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George Brown Theatre School at Soulpepper

Where emerging artists take the stage

George Brown Theatre School is one of Canada’s leading conservatory theatre training programs.

Students train and create alongside professional artists, gaining hands-on experience in one of Canada’s most dynamic theatre environments.

Throughout the season, audiences are invited to experience bold productions performed by the next generation of Canadian theatre artists. Led by acclaimed directors and supported by professional designers, stage managers, and production teams, these performances showcase the exceptional talent emerging from George Brown Theatre School.

Whether you’re discovering tomorrow’s leading performers or supporting a student production, every visit offers an opportunity to experience fresh perspectives, ambitious storytelling, and the future of Canadian theatre.

Learn more about George Brown Theatre School, or plan your visit to Soulpepper.

George Brown Theatre School 2026-2027 Season of Plays

Cyrano De Bergerac

Translated and adapted for the stage by Kate Hennig, from the play by Edmond Rostand
Directed by Aaron Jan*
Stage Manager Debbie Read*
Set and Costume Design Melanie McNeill
Lighting Design Logan Cracknell
November 10-14, 2026

Galaxy of Munsch

Based on the stories of Robert Munsch, devised by Christel Bartelse and the Second-Year Class.
Directed by Christel Bartelse*
Music composed by Stephan Ermel
Stage Manager Michael Panich*
Set Design Glenn Davidson
Lighting Design Siobhán Sleath
Costume Design Madeline Ius

December 2-December 12, 2026

Illustration from Too Much Stuff. Copyright © 2010 by Michael Martchenko

The Bacchae

Written by Mark Brownell
Directed by Sue Miner*
Stage Manager Sarah O’Brien*
Set Design Jackie Chau
Lighting Design Logan Raju Cracknell
Costume Design Ina Kerklaan

February 9-13, 2027

 

Spring Reps – the Michael Young Theatre

Measure For Measure

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kaitlyn Riordan*
Stage Manager Hannah MacMillan*
Set Design Jackie Chau
Lighting Design Emma Pressello
Costume Design Maria Kofman

April 13-24, 2027

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Adapted by Simon Stephens
From the novel by Mark Haddon
Directed by Kwaku Okyere*
Stage Manager Hannah MacMillan*
Set Design Jackie Chau
Lighting Design Emma Pressello
Costume Design Des’ree Gray

April 14-24, 2027

*The participation of these artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance.Opera.Theatre Policy (DOT)