More Highlights of the 2012-2013 Theatre Season

Annie Jr.

The 2012-2013 Ottawa theatre season is well underway and there’s much to choose from. You know what to expect from some of the big players - don’t miss out on your season tickets - but here’s some of the highlights outside the big three you can look forward to in Ottawa over the next year.

Can Ottawa Afford to Lose One of Its Performance Spaces?

The stage in the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre.

Sitting in Britannia Park, the Ron Kolbus-Lakeside Centre has remained virtually unchanged since the 1950s. No surprise then, that Bay Ward Councillor Mark Taylor has put forward a proposal to invest $1 million to redevelop the space into a more viable community centre. One hitch for Lakeside Players, and other independent theatre groups — the plan effectively removes the stage and performance space from the centre.