We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Theatre Under the Stars production: Mirandolina, adapted and directed by Eleanor Crowder!
SAVE THE DATE and join us this summer from July 23 – August 16 in Strathcona Park for this wonderful adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s Commedia classic, The Mistress of the Inn.
We look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary season with you in the park this summer!
Stayed tuned for ticket information coming soon…
New Workshop: Writing Inspired by Folktales
Writing Inspired by Folktales
A Two-Day Intensive Workshop for Writers
May 23–24 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | LabO, University of Ottawa
$100 | Limited Space Available
Take a story that’s lasted generations and make it your own.
This weekend workshop led by Odyssey Theatre’s Artistic Director, Laurie Steven, is built for writers who want to turn folktales into original, meaningful work. Whether you’re a playwright, screenwriter, or fiction writer, this is a practical, focused space to develop a strong story idea from the ground up.
You won’t just talk about writing, you’ll do the work.
Over two full days, you’ll:
- Clarify the theme you want to explore
- Build a compelling central character
- Understand how to structure your story
- Develop and deliver a one-minute pitch
- Write a three-paragraph story treatment
- Receive direct, useful feedback
This is a working room. You’ll write, present, revise, and leave with a clear starting point for a new project.
What to Expect
The workshop blends short lectures, guided exercises, writing time, and group feedback. You’ll move from idea to structure with support at every step.
Before You Arrive
Participants must:
- Choose a folktale to work from
- Submit a copy in advance
- Prepare brief responses to guided questions
Who It’s For
- Playwrights
- Screenwriters
- Fiction writers
- Anyone serious about developing a story idea
Registration
- Click here to register now!
Contact us with any questions about this workshop at office@odysseytheatre.ca.
Odyssey’s World of Theatre Masks
Our new initiative is a digital mask resource centre, a website which will share Odyssey’s 40 years of experience and provide an opportunity for people of all ages in all communities to discover the magic of masked theatre. Users of the innovative resource will be able to explore our collection of 350 masks, masked performances and take workshops to inspire their own creative endeavors.
Increasing access to the otherwise widely inaccessible artform of masked theatre, the initiative will expand on our long-standing commitment to removing barriers to the arts and providing accessible arts training and resources to our community, as well as our work in digital storytelling.
This summer, we will be piloting the project in partnership with community organizations throughout Eastern Ontario. Stay tuned to our website and social media platforms for updates on Odyssey’s World of Theatre Masks!
Looking for enchantment? Haven’t listened to our 5 wonderful podcast plays by top Canadian writers? To listen to The Other Path, click here.
Our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters who are helping us create imaginative theatre for all.
If you’re expecting visitors this summer, we warmly recommend Cartier Place Suite Hotel for a comfortable and convenient stay.
