Spring 2026

CLICK BUSH TRAIN BUG

A Fable For Twelve

Poster for a theatrical play, with a background photo of people walking along train tracks during sunset. The text includes the title 'Click BUSH! Train Bug,' presented by Big Hearts Little Theatre, scheduled for May 8, 9, 15, and 16, 1999, at McMaster Live Lab Theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, and notes that it is a play by Camille Intson, with a QR code in the bottom right corner.

BIG HEARTS little theatre is proud to present CLICK BUSH TRAIN BUG A Fable for Twelve, written by Camille Intson.

Director: Erin Newton

Associate Director: Michael Hannigan

Set on the edge of Y2K—when everything felt uncertain and exciting—CLICK BUSH TRAIN BUG is a homegrown story about friendship, change, and a moment that won’t let go.

Written by a Hamilton playwright.
Performed by Hamilton artists.

May 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 2026
7:00 PM

May 16th, 2026 2:00 PM

McMaster LiveLabs Theatre
1280 Main St W, Hamilton, Hamilton

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Hamilton’s own Theia, the band, will be playing an amazing opening set on

May 8th, 15th and 16th.

At these performances, Theia will rock an opening pre-show ‘90’s set in the lobby at 6:15 pm.

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Winter 2026

Broadway Bound

Poster for a musical titled "Broadway Bound" presented by Big Hearts Little Theatre, scheduled for January 23rd and 24th, 2026, at 7:00 pm at The Staircase Theatre in Hamilton. The poster features an image of three young performers singing on a city street background, with colorful billboard lights behind them.

BIG HEARTS little theatre is excited to see our Junior Performance Company’s culminating performance of Broadway Bound! Students aged 10-14 will make their Big Hearts stage debut in this showcase of musical theatre performances.

January 23rd and 24th, 2026
7:00 PM

The Staircase Theatre
27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton

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Fall 2025

The Man From Earth

Poster for a theatrical production of 'The Man from Earth' by Jerome Bixby, presented by Big Hearts Little Theatre, adapted by Richard Schenkman, directed by Michael Hannigan, with performance dates and times, venue details, and a QR code.

Big Hearts Little Theatre is a proud supporter of Hamilton Food Share. We invite all patrons of our performances to please bring a non-perishable food item or personal care product. We are proud to gather and deliver these items to Hamilton Food Share.

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Summer 2025

Promotional poster for Big Hearts Little Theatre's production of Little Shop of Horrors, featuring a colorful, comic-style illustration of the plant with a monster on top, with performance dates and venue details.
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A man with glasses, gray hair, and a striped shirt, appears to be inside a large puppet or costume resembling an open mouth with sharp teeth, part of a theatrical set.
A theatrical stage scene with actors in colorful costumes, some with character masks or heads, performing around a large, whimsical Jack-in-the-Box prop. The background has a sign that says 'HERE SHE IS!' with arrows pointing down, and the stage is decorated with plants and framed pictures.
Performer on stage with arms outstretched, wearing a white shirt and black leather jacket and pants, in a theatrical setting with colorful props and a sign in the background.
Two actors on stage performing in a play. One is kneeling with arms outstretched and face expressive, wearing glasses, a patterned shirt, and bright pants. The other, standing with arms open, also wearing glasses, a striped shirt, vest, and tie, is singing or speaking energetically. The stage has a colorful backdrop with a sign, a painted landscape, and props including plants and a cabinet.

Link to article

Two people with surprised expressions sitting inside an oversized, colorful, animated-looking dinosaur head photo booth with a jungle background.
Excerpt from an article about a new theater company in town, Big Hearts Little Theatre, with a photo of Erin Newton, the founder and director.
A woman with short blonde hair wearing a black turtleneck, posing with one arm raised over her head and the other bent at the elbow, against a plain white background.
Screenshot of an online news article from Hamilton Spectator announcing the opening of the musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' at The Zoetic on the Mountain, featuring quotes from Newton and Big Hearts Little Theatre about their community theater work and experience.
Screenshot of a webpage from The Hamilton Spectator featuring a quote about attracting audiences through meaningful connections and community impact, mentioning a partnership with Hamilton Food Share.
Screenshot of an article from The Hamilton Spectator discussing community theater and mentioning Newton's cast for Little Shop, comprising university theatre and music students from Sheridan, Ottawa, and Hamilton.
Screenshot of an article from The Hamilton Spectator discussing community support for a local theater, including quotes from Newton about operating costs, lack of government support, and the importance of maintaining artistic vision.
Screenshot of a news article from The Hamilton Spectator with a headline about Newton promising high-quality production and a quote about art created with kindness and compassion, advocating an empathetic and empowering environment at Big Hearts Little Theatre.
Screenshot of a webpage from The Hamilton Spectator with an article about the musical "Little Shop of Horrors."

Spring 2025

One Good Marriage

By Sean Reycraft

Poster for a theater production titled 'One Good Marriage,' written by Sean Reycraft and directed by Erin Newton, performed by Big Hearts Little Theatre from May 9 to May 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Little Theatre Studio Theatre in Hamilton. The poster features an image of a man and woman sitting on a yellow couch, engaging in a conversation, with a table in front of them holding a lamp, books, and a plant.
Poster for the play 'One Good Marriage' written by Sean Reycraft, directed by Erin Newton. Featuring Tina Aurora and Muneer Malik-Noor. Dates: May 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 2024. Location: BIG HEARTS little theatre studio theatre, 310 Limeridge Road West, Unit 11, Hamilton. General admission $20. Tickets on sale. Website: ggagency.ca.
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Spring 2025

Broadway Hearts

An Evening of Razzle Dazzle

Three female performers dressed in black sequined costumes, seated on chairs, during a dance or theater performance in a dimly lit setting.
Poster for a theatrical performance of 'Broadway Hearts' by Big Hearts Little Theatre, featuring a dance show with a group of five women dressed in black costumes, performing on stage. The event is at The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton, on April 24th, 25th, and 27th, with ticket prices at $30 plus HST.
A woman singing on stage, wearing a black dress with sequins, long black gloves, and large earrings, with a smile and a dark background.
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A woman with dark hair in a strapless black sequin dress, standing with her arms outstretched and an expressive look on her face, in front of a black brick wall with empty chairs.
Three performers standing on stage in glamorous black outfits with sequins, holding gold glittery hats, with a dark stage background.



BIG HEARTS little theatre

presents

Munsch at Play

Winter 2024

Flyer for 'Big Hearts Little Theatre' presenting 'Munsch at Play,' featuring a group of young performers in colorful outfits. An open book illustration with a character on a rainbow background. Includes performance dates, location at The Zoetic on 526 Concession Street, Hamilton, ticket prices, and email for inquiries. QR code and clouds complete the design. Adapted stories by Robert Munsch, arranged by Irene Watts.

BIG HEARTS little theatre is so excited to announce it’s fall/winter production of Munsch at Play, with original stories written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko, and adapted for the stage by Irene N. Watts. This production is presented in arrangement with Annick Press .

This show will be an immersive, children’s theatre extravanganza! With pre-show buskers, creatively-staged interpretations, enhanced by music, movement and audience participation. This performance will also feature a post-show Q&A session for the children.

Children in colorful costumes performing a stage play, featuring a character in a dragon suit and others in dresses and jumpsuits, holding red poles.
Performers on stage in colorful attire, four women in polka-dot dresses and two men in suits, striking playful poses under stage lights.
Two women wearing polka dot dresses on stage, clapping and smiling, with colorful boxes in the background.
Two performers on stage, one wearing green clothing and a police hat, the other in a polka dot dress and similar hat, with colorful boxes in the background.

Summer 2024

The-One-Act Play That Goes Wrong

Promotional poster for the play "The Play That Goes Wrong," featuring cast members in costume with comedic expressions, set against a backdrop of theater icons. Includes show dates, venue details, ticket prices, and contact email for Big Hearts Little Theatre in Hamilton.

BIG HEARTS little theatre is thrilled to be producing The One-Act Play that Goes Wrong, written by Henri Lewis, Jonathon Sayer, and Henry Shields and presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service under license from Mischief Worldwide Ltd. The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong is a hilarious comedy which will have people rolling in the aisles!

Check out this amazing preview article in hamilton City Magazine, written by Allison Jones.

Performance Dates

August 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 2024
7:30 PM

The Zoetic
526 Concession St, Hamilton