4th Line Theatre

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The 4th Line Theatre is a Canadian theatre company located near the small town of Millbrook, Ontario in the township of Cavan Monaghan.

History

The 4th Line Theatre was founded by Robert Winslow in 1992, after his mother's passing left him with the 150-acre farm property. Robert launched the theatre with his original work The Cavan Blazers,[https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2013/07/03/4th_line_theatre_epitomizes_summer_theatre_in_ontario.html "4th Line Theatre epitomizes summer theatre in Ontario"]. Toronto Star, Richard Ouzounian, Theatre Critic July 3, 2013

and has directed and written many of the plays.

In 2014, Winslow’s long-time collaborator Kim Blackwell took on the role of Managing Artistic Director as Winslow transitioned out of his position as Artistic Director.

Recent productions

=2011=

  • The Cavan Blazers[http://www.northumberlandtoday.com/2011/08/11/the-cavan-blazers-looks-at-history-human-behaviour "The Cavan Blazers looks at history, human behaviour"]. Northumberland Today. (second production)
  • The Berlin Blues by Drew Hayden Taylor

=2012=

  • Queen Marie[http://www.northumberlandtoday.com/2012/06/27/4th-line-theatre-tells-the-story-of-queen-marie "4th Line Theatre tells the story of Queen Marie"]. By Kennedy Gordon, Peterborough Examiner, June 27, 201 by Shirley Barrie
  • St Francis of Millbrook by Sky Gilbert

=2013=

  • The Winslows of Derryvore by Robert Winslow [http://www.northumberlandnews.com/whatson-story/3880662-northumberland-actors-featured-in-epic-tale-of-ireland/ "Northumberland actors featured in epic tale of Ireland"]. northumberlandnews.com. (second production)
  • The Real McCoy, by Andrew Moodie

=2014=

  • Wounded Soldiers by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow [http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2014/07/18/marching-off-to-war-with-4th-line-theatre-new-sequel-to-doctor-barnardos-children-unites-childhood-actors-as-adults-in-first-world-war-story "Marching off to war with 4th Line Theatre"]. Peterborough Examiner.
  • Doctor Barnardo's Children by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow

=2015=

  • The Bad Luck Bank Robbers by Alex Poch-Goldin[http://www.insidebelleville.com/news-story/6732285-award-winning-havelock-blues-musician-brings-bank-robbery-to-life/ "Award winning Havelock blues musician brings bank robbery to life"]. Al Lerman, Trent Hills Independent, By Bill Freeman (inspired by the 2006 book Bad Luck Bank Robbers about the Havelock Bank Robbery){{Cite web |date=2016-08-08 |title=Play pokes fun at infamous Toronto bank robbery gone wrong |url=https://thecjn.ca/arts/play-pokes-fun-bank-robbery-gone-wrong/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=The Canadian Jewish News |language=en-US}}
  • Gimme That Prime Time Religion

=2016=

  • The Hero of Hunter Street by Maja Ardal
  • The Bad Luck Bank Robbers (second production) by Alex Poch-Goldin

=2017=

  • Bombers: Reaping the Whirlwind by David S. Craig
  • The History of Drinking in Cavan by Robert Winslow

=2018=

  • Crow Hill The Telephone Play by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow
  • Who Killed Snow White? by Judith Thompson

=2019=

  • Bloom: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Fable by Beau Dixon
  • Carmel by Robert Winslow and Ian MacLachlan
  • The Fool of Cavan: A Christmas Caper by Lindy Finlan

=2020=

  • Bedtime Stories and Other Horrifying Tales by Kim Blackwell and Lindy Finlan

=2021=

  • The Verandah Society by Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy https://globalnews.ca/news/8109510/verandah-society-peterborough-4th-line-theatre/

=2022=

  • The Great Shadow by Alex Poch Goldin
  • Wishful Seeing by Maja Ardal

=2023=

  • The Tilco Strike by D’Arcy Jenish https://globalnews.ca/news/9770507/peterborough-summer-theatre/
  • The Cavan Blazers by Robert Winslow https://globalnews.ca/video/9884967/4th-line-theatre-bringing-cavan-blazers-play-back-to-winslow-farm

2024

Source:{{cite web |author= |date= |title=2024 Summer Season Program |url=https://www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca/2024-summer-season-program |website=4thlinetheatre.on.ca |access-date=Jan 20, 2025}}

  • Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes{{cite news |last=Rellinger |first=Paul |date=June 18, 2025 |title=Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre opens 2024 season with ‘Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes’ |url=https://kawarthanow.com/2024/06/18/millbrooks-4th-line-theatre-opens-2024-season-with-onion-skins-peach-fuzz-the-farmerettes/ |publisher=Kawartha Now |access-date=Jan 20, 2025}}
  • Jim Watts, Girl Reporter {{cite web |last=Szekeres |first=Joe |date= |title='Jim Watts: Girl Reporter' by Beverley Cooper | url=https://www.ourtheatrevoice.com/items-3/'jim-watts%3A-girl-reporter'-by-beverley-cooper |website=OurTheatreVoice.com |location= |publisher=OurTheatreVoice |access-date=Jan 20, 2025}}

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