Grand Theatre
iPhoto caption: Members of the company of 'The Importance of Being Earnest.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.
In a world where I wasn’t out, Wilde was there to comfort me with an aesthetic pleasure others couldn’t see. Now, I’ve been out for some time, and Earnest is with me in a new way, as a less lonely act — and, now, a loud celebration of the possibilities of queerness.
iPhoto caption: Photo courtesy of the Grand Theatre.
London’s Grand Theatre announces 2026-27 season
A Dolly Parton musical and the Canadian premiere of a drama by Matthew López are among the productions in the Grand Theatre’s 2026-27 season.
iPhoto caption: Deborah Hay in 'Piaf/Dietrich.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.
REVIEW: Opposing personalities collide in Piaf/Dietrich at London’s Grand Theatre
The show succeeds in showcasing Piaf and Dietrich's vulnerabilities by portraying them as a form of star-crossed lovers — destined not just for fame, but each other.
iPhoto caption: Deborah Hay and Terra C. MacLeod in 'Piaf/Dietrich.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.
The Grand Theatre’s music-infused Piaf/Dietrich considers fame, friendship, and desire
“The extremes of both characters gives us a lot to consider and experience for how to live," says director Rachel Peake. "Should we lead with passion or precision? It’s sort of a no-brainer that happiness lies somewhere in the middle."