This boisterously hilarious, yet poignant, musical follows Dionysos, Greek god of wine and drama, and his slave, Xanthias, on a journey to Hades to collect renowned critic and playwright, George Bernard Shaw, so that he may enlighten the easily misled and coerced masses of Earth. Along this journey, Dionysus and Xanthias meet Chekhov, Congreve, Ibsen, Brecht and, of course, the chorus of frogs. Then, Shakespeare shows up and starts declaiming his greatest hits; before long, he engages in a battle of words with Mr. Shaw. Who will win the honor of becoming reincarnated: The Bard or Bernard?

We are also proud to note that this production will also be part of the 2025 Shaw Festival Season from July 11-13!

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In this interactive event, musical creators Griffin Hewitt and Kelsi James invite you to explore the myth of Icarus—his captivity, freedom, flight, failure, and rebirth—through open conversation, story sharing, and collaborative music-making.

Set on the beautiful Barrie waterfront, you'll gather and share what you know about the myth, write new endings, read other’s stories, and share in group singing. 

Everything you discover will be recorded, and become part of the earliest creation of Lapwing, a new verbatim musical built from the voices and stories of people across Canada—including yours!

They’ve come down from Olympus to tell us mortals a hilarious tale.

Join Richard Lam and Jamie Cavanagh as they bring the Olympian gods of improv to life in a two-hander spectacular. Come prepared to be part of the action dressed as an Athenian, or bring an offering for the improv gods!

A low, quiet drone fills the space, and as you move, speak, and explore, the sound blooms in response. The result is a subtle but magical experience where the space itself feels alive and listening.

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What stories lie beneath the surface of our lives?

Descend into unique explorations of Underworlds, five unique sensory installations scattered throughout the Barrie By The Bay Commercial Complex. Discover the strange, wonderful, and powerful forces that dwell just below your feet.

An immersive installation that recreates a doctor's office waiting room— for the other side. Visitors take a seat in purgatory, where pamphlets and posters pose personal questions, and a stack of optional "Self-Evaluation" forms invites reflection. As you complete the form, you will begin to uncover unexpected truths about where you are—and perhaps, who you are.

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What stories lie beneath the surface of our lives?

Descend into unique explorations of Underworlds, five unique sensory installations scattered throughout the Barrie By The Bay Commercial Complex. Discover the strange, wonderful, and powerful forces that dwell just below your feet.

Step into a surreal underworld filled with shadows, laughter, and lurking playfulness. This immersive installation explores the boundary between whimsy and unease. 

Participants are invited to confront their childhood fears and fantasies all at once. Inspired by dreams, nightmares, and the theatrical absurd, this piece is both humorous and unsettling — like a forgotten storybook turned inside out.

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What stories lie beneath the surface of our lives?

Descend into unique explorations of Underworlds, five unique sensory installations scattered throughout the Barrie By The Bay Commercial Complex. Discover the strange, wonderful, and powerful forces that dwell just below your feet.

Surrounded by the echoes of the river Styx, embark on a journey of song and sound. Will you be granted safe passage or wait 100 years for your judgment? The choice is yours.

This musical and sound-based installation invites you to listen to the song of those who waited for their boat to come. How long will you wait?

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What stories lie beneath the surface of our lives?

Descend into unique explorations of Underworlds, five unique sensory installations scattered throughout the Barrie By The Bay Commercial Complex. Discover the strange, wonderful, and powerful forces that dwell just below your feet.

An immersive sensorial installation inspired by Celtic mythology and the mysterious realm known as the Otherworld—a place where time shifts, nature holds power, and hidden paths may appear. Visitors enter a space transformed into a dreamlike forest canopy, where they are invited to choose a simple quest before exploring. Scattered throughout are curious objects and fragments of story that hint at ancient legends and forgotten places.

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The fates are looking for new legends to tell, but they’re running out of material. The heroes don’t know what they’re doing—they’re waiting for the scripts.

Join our team of myth-makers as they bring your story to life before your eyes. 

Enter the Writers’ Room
Sit down with the Fates as they spin a brand-new myth inspired by you. Whether it’s a minor win, a big moment, or just a weird Wednesday—your story becomes the seed of a new epic.

Join the Rehearsal
Help our chorus bring your tale to life. Shape scenes, toss in flourishes, or simply enjoy watching the odyssey take form in real time.

Watch the Ritual
Settle into the “amphitheatre” as your myth is performed in full heroic fashion. 

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In small groups of up to six, you’ll arrive at the starting location, where a Dionysian Chorus will teach you the celebratory ritual, music and movements. You will be adorned in the vine leaves and drapery of the god of theatre himself. Then, once the procession is ready, you will be paraded through the streets as the guests of honour you deserve to be!

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Travel into the unknown with an exciting new play, read for the first time among the trees. Each explores our shared relationship to ancient legends—and how they echo through our world today.

Gather at Springwater Provincial Park, and where you’ll be guided to a special site specific location chosen specifically for this story. Dress for the event as the myth or legend that you have a special connection with, and share in the collective celebration of the power of these stories.

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This Feels Like The End is a contemporary thriller. One morning, all over the world, the sun doesn’t rise, and the lives of five individuals collide in an explosion of faith, folklore, and conspiracy. In Toronto, a mother and child grapple with the inexplicable. Some prepare for Armageddon. One returns home to northern Finland, to people who have, for centuries, lived in darkness for months of the year. What do you do when the world keeps spinning on... even after what feels like the end?

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Travel into the unknown with an exciting new play, read for the first time among the trees. Each explores our shared relationship to ancient legends—and how they echo through our world today.

Gather at Springwater Provincial Park, and where you’ll be guided to a special site specific location chosen specifically for this story. Dress for the event as the myth or legend that you have a special connection with, and share in the collective celebration of the power of these stories.

A contemporary reimagining of the classic horror tale “The Green Ribbon,” originally popularized by Alvin Schwartz and rooted in earlier literature like Washington Irving’s “The Adventures of the German Student.” This modern adaptation centers on two teenage boys who inadvertently witness their neighbor in a compromising moment. Tempted by the chance to boost their social standing through digital exposure, they confront murky ethical boundaries in an age dominated by online surveillance and viral content. The play examines the complexities of teenage relationships, bodily autonomy, and sexuality, while exposing the subtle, insidious forms of violence young girls face in everyday life.