Canopy Theatre crest
London, Ontario

Rooted in London.
Reaching for the Stage.

A season-long theatre program for young performers in grades 5 through 9 — ten weeks of rehearsal, one unforgettable night on stage.

The Wizard of Oz
Fall 2026

The Wizard of Oz

Our fall production brings Dorothy, Toto, and the Yellow Brick Road to the Canopy stage — a full-company show with roles for multiple grade levels.

About

A Place to Grow

Every great forest starts with a single root. This coming Fall ’26 will be our inaugural season. Canopy Theatre is a school for performance that gives young actors in London the space, structure, and mentorship to grow their craft — from their first rehearsal to their final bow. Under the guidance of experienced theatre educators, students build confidence, collaboration, and stagecraft alongside a company of peers who become fast friends.

Craft

Voice, movement, and character work rooted in real technique — approachable for first-timers, rewarding for returning performers.

Community

We focus on creating an environment that leads to students building skills — and friendships — that last long after the show is over.

Confidence

The showcase performance is a milestone, but the poise a young performer gains along the way is the real takeaway.

The Program

How It Works

5–9
Grades welcome
10
Weeks of rehearsal
2–3
Showcase performances
$525
Season tuition
5
Scholarships available
Scholarships / Financial Support

Every Young Actor Belongs Onstage

We never want cost to be the reason a child misses their moment in the spotlight. Financial support may be available for families who need it. Please inquire if this is of interest to learn how it works.

Ask About Financial Support →
Join the Company

Auditions & Registration

01

Audition

Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and personality to our director-led auditions & callbacks.

02

Reserve Your Spot

If accepted, reserve your child's place with a short registration form — no prior experience required.

03

Rehearsals Begin

Ten weeks of weekly rehearsal, building toward 2–3 performances for family and friends.

Book Your Audition

Get in Touch

Canopy Theatre rehearses at community venues across London, Ontario. Questions about the season, auditions, or financial support? We'd love to hear from you.

Colin Legge, Director

Director: Colin Legge

Colin Legge is a professional actor, director and writer currently based in London, Ontario. He has worked in the theatre and film and television across Canada, the US and the UK over many years in the business. A graduate of the Ryerson Theatre School, he earned a BFA in Theatre in Education and an MFA in Directing from the University of Victoria, and has held teaching positions at the University of Victoria, Gastown Actors Studio in Vancouver, the University of Waterloo and Capilano University in North Vancouver. He is also the co-creator of three original musicals for Sound in Motion Studio here in London.