Murder by the bay:
By Napoleon
- TUESDAY, May 12, 2026
- 7:30pm
- Tangle Creek 4730 Side Road 25, Thornton, ON
In the Spotlight
1 Dunlop St W, Barrie, ON L4N 1A1, Canada
Stars Come Out: A Broadway Cabaret
Stars Come Out is Theatre by the Bay’s marquee fundraising gala—an elegant red carpet evening blending show-stopping entertainment, community celebration,
Canada Wide Series Festival
1 Dunlop Street, W, Barrie, On L4N 1A1
Down Broadway Lane – August 17 Matinee
Down Broadway Lane – August 17 Matinee Presented by: Chartwell Retirement Residences Danny Cannis – Creator, Performer Down Broadway Lane is
Canada Wide Series Festival
1 Dunlop Street, W, Barrie, On L4N 1A1
Down Broadway Lane – August 13 to 17
Down Broadway Lane – August 13 to 17 Presented by: Chartwell Retirement Residences Danny Cannis – Creator, Performer Down Broadway Lane
Canada Wide Series Festival
1 Dunlop Street, W, Barrie, On L4N 1A1
Crime After Crime (After Crime) – August 7 to 12
Presented by: A. Jones Wealth & Estate Planning Created and Performed by: Sex T-Rex Comedy In this multi-award-winning hit, Toronto’s
Central Ontario Series Festival
1 Dunlop Street, W, Barrie, On L4N 1A1
The Barrie Bard’s Blunder
The Barrie Bard’s Blunder – August 13 to 17 Show Presented by: The Aerarium Group Tomas Ketchum – Writer, Director, Performer
Central Ontario Series Festival
1 Dunlop Street, W, Barrie, On L4N 1A1
Daughter of the Country
Daughter of the Country – August 7 to 12 Show Presented by Coulson & Associates Fundraising Samantha Loney – Writer, Director,
Nationally Recognized Professional Theatre.
Family Friendly Experiences.
Supporting Emerging Talent.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors:
Barrie Theatre Festival
Stars Come Out
Support Beyond The Ticket
If you’re giving, you should be getting too; through tax deductible donations, and sponsorships!
Become an Artist!It's Kind of our Thing
From employment and volunteer opportunities to workshops and class, There are so many ways you can learn, grow, and get involved with Theatre by the Bay!
Let your unique voice be heard.
Theatre Is A Social Affair
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![📣 Say hello to Barrie’s newest cultural tradition!
🎭 Barrie Theatre Festival 2025
🗓 August 7–17, 2025
📍 Five Points Theatre, Downtown Barrie
🎟 Festival Pass: $110 – All 6 shows!
Presented by Tourism Barrie and Downtown Barrie, this 10-day theatre takeover features:
🔥 Award-winning comedy
🧒 Magical theatre for kids (with face painting!)
🎶 Musical theatre tributes
💥 Indigenous storytelling
🎭 Local chaos and Shakespeare gone sideways!
✨Catch The Camp Campy Campfire Show, Curious K, Daughter of the Country, Crime After Crime, The Barrie Bard’s Blunder & Down Broadway Lane.
All shows are professionally produced, 45–60 minutes, and programmed in double-bill blocks. It’s the ultimate choose-your-own theatre adventure.
🎫 Tickets:
Single Shows: $15–$25
Double Bills: $25–$45
Festival Pass: $110
Purchase: [Link in bio]
📸 Tag your theatre crew and get ready to laugh, cry, cheer, and camp it up in Downtown Barrie.
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FAQs
Generally our productions take place at the Five Points Theatre at 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, ON. However, we’ll occasionally move our productions to other locations, so be sure to check our events page for more details!
We have gone virtual for our office. Our shows take place at the 5 Points Theatre in Barrie, at the corner of Dunlop and Bayfield.
To schedule a meeting, call us at 705-735-9243 or send us an email. We\’d be happy to connect!
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