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What people are saying about “How The Other Half Loves”…

"I never laughed so hard - Beverley and Jacqui were hilarious!" - Walter M. "I caught the show on Saturday and I've never seen a better Fiona - Jacqui was fabulous!  The show was just great!" - Ron B. "Some of the people I was with had never been to the Playhouse...

These are a few of my favourite (British) things…

What do you love / miss / dream about England? Here's a few of my favo(u)rite things:  Proper sausages, the ritual of Sunday papers, anything from Marks and Spencer, the York Races, restaurants open past 10:00pm, pitchers of Pimms served in patio gardens, Selfridges...

The Stars Among Us…

Did you know that two of the main characters in How The Other Half Loves are Jacqui Hubbard, Playhouse Executive / Artistic Director; and Beverley Taylor, Company Manager?  Both these BFFs are English and bring a lot of personal experience to their roles as Fiona and...

The British are coming!!

Rehearsals for How The Other Half Loves have had everyone in stitches!  This show is F-U-N-N-Y!!  If you love british humo(u)r grab your tickets now!  And the costuming process has been a hoot.  If it's made of 100% polyester - it's in!  And the set!  Multiple table...

Irish closes to sold out crowd

A sold out crowd sent the cast of The Irish on their way back to Tipperary this past Sunday as the highly successful show closed at the Ivoryton Playhouse.  Thank you to Morgan, Michael, Kathleen and Annie who made the run so enjoyable!

Last few performances of The Irish

The Irish...And How They Got That Way closes this Sunday, April 3.  A few seats are still available for Friday and Saturday's performance.  Only 5 single tickets remain for the Sunday, April 3 matinee.  Call 860 767 7318 to secure the last remaining seats.

Great press for the Playhouse!

Check out your local Valley Courier, Harbor News, Source or other Shore Publishing newspaper this week and discover two full page articles on the Ivoryton Playhouse.  Journalist Amy Barry provides a full page article, special to the Living section, on our Centennial...

A (busy) day in the life of the Playhouse

So, you think running a 100 year old Playhouse is easy?  This was Monday...... 8:00am      Set up rehearsal room 9:00am      Rehearsals start for How The Other Half Loves - six actors including                      Playhouse Executive Director Jacqui Hubbard and...

Michael McDermott writes…..

With the Playhouse reaching 100 years old and the realization that I am getting to be a part of the tradition and celebration of "A Century on Stage", my mind goes back to but only 6 years ago when I walked up the frontsteps to this great building.  This historic...

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