4th Line Theatre
The 4th Line Theatre is a Canadian theatre company located near the small town of Millbrook, Ontario in the township of Cavan Monaghan.
History
[edit]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,[1] 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.
Productions since 2005
[edit]2005
[edit]- That Summer by David French[2]
- Doctor Barnardo's Children by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow[2]
2006
[edit]- The Art of Silent Killing by Shane Peacock[2]
- Doctor Barnardo's Children by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow (second production)[2]
2007
[edit]- Beautiful Lady, Tell Me by Shirley Barrie[2]
- Schoolhouse by Leanna Brodie[2]
2008
[edit]2009
[edit]2010
[edit]2011
[edit]- The Cavan Blazers by Robert Winslow (second production)[6]
- The Berlin Blues by Drew Hayden Taylor
2012
[edit]- Queen Marie by Shirley Barrie[7]
- St Francis of Millbrook by Sky Gilbert
2013
[edit]- The Winslows of Derryvore by Robert Winslow (second production)[8]
- The Real McCoy by Andrew Moodie
2014
[edit]- Wounded Soldiers by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow [9]
- Doctor Barnardo's Children by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow (third production)[2]
2015
[edit]- The Bad Luck Bank Robbers by Alex Poch-Goldin[10] (inspired by the 2006 book Bad Luck Bank Robbers about the Havelock Bank Robbery)[11]
- Gimme That Prime Time Religion by Robert Winslow et al.
2016
[edit]- The Hero of Hunter Street by Maja Ardal
- The Bad Luck Bank Robbers by Alex Poch-Goldin (second production)
2017
[edit]- Bombers: Reaping the Whirlwind by David S. Craig
- The History of Drinking in Cavan by Robert Winslow
2018
[edit]- Crow Hill The Telephone Play by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow
- Who Killed Snow White? by Judith Thompson
2019
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Bedtime Stories and Other Horrifying Tales by Kim Blackwell and Lindy Finlan
2021
[edit]- The Verandah Society by Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy [12]
2022
[edit]- The Great Shadow by Alex Poch-Goldin
- Wishful Seeing by Maja Ardal
2023
[edit]2024
[edit]- Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes by Alison Lawrence[15]
- Jim Watts, Girl Reporter by Beverley Cooper[16][17]
2025
[edit]2026
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "4th Line Theatre epitomizes summer theatre in Ontario". Toronto Star, Richard Ouzounian, Theatre Critic July 3, 2013
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Past Plays". 4th Line Theatre. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ "4th Line Theatre – Robert Winslow's Welcome Death". CFMZ-FM. August 19, 2009. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- 1 2 "Enthusiastic cast breathes life into forgotten chapter of history". Toronto, Canada: The Globe and Mail. June 10, 2010. Retrieved Dec 2, 2025.
- ↑ Citron, Paula (July 8, 2010). "4th Line Theatre - Charles Hayter's Eldorado Town - The Port Hope Play". Classical FM. Retrieved Dec 2, 2025.
- ↑ "The Cavan Blazers looks at history, human behaviour". Northumberland Today.
- ↑ "4th Line Theatre tells the story of Queen Marie". By Kennedy Gordon, Peterborough Examiner, June 27, 201
- ↑ "Northumberland actors featured in epic tale of Ireland". northumberlandnews.com.
- ↑ "Marching off to war with 4th Line Theatre". Peterborough Examiner.
- ↑ "Award winning Havelock blues musician brings bank robbery to life". Al Lerman, Trent Hills Independent, By Bill Freeman
- ↑ "Play pokes fun at infamous Toronto bank robbery gone wrong". The Canadian Jewish News. 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ↑ "'The Verandah Society' hits the stage at 4th Line Theatre - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca".
- ↑ "Setting the stage: Summer theatre looks to bounce back in Peterborough area - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca".
- ↑ "4th Line Theatre bringing 'Cavan Blazers' play back to Winslow Farm | Watch News Videos Online".
- ↑ Rellinger, Paul (June 18, 2025). "Millbrook's 4th Line Theatre opens 2024 season with 'Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes'". Kawartha Now. Retrieved Jan 20, 2025.
- ↑ "2024 Summer Season Program". 4thlinetheatre.on.ca. Retrieved Jan 20, 2025.
- ↑ Szekeres, Joe. "'Jim Watts: Girl Reporter' by Beverley Cooper". OurTheatreVoice.com. OurTheatreVoice. Retrieved Jan 20, 2025.
- ↑ "Beautifully Drawn Characters In Too-Familiar Story In 4th Line's The Housekeeper". CFMZ-FM. July 11, 2025. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Review: WILD IRISH GEESE". The Slotkin Letter. August 3, 2025. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ Citron, Paula (July 10, 2026). "4th Line Theatre's Remount Of Leanna Brodie's Schoolhouse Blossoms On The Outdoor Stage". CFMZ-FM. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
- ↑ Citron, Paula (August 18, 2026). "4th Line Theatre's Wild Irish Geese Is A Powerful Story Of Survival". CFMZ-FM. Retrieved September 29, 2026.