Ronnie Burkett: Little Willy at Canadian Stage
Saturday, February 28, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026
12:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Canadian Stage — Berkeley Street Theatre
After a sold-out run of *Little Dickens* in 2022, Ronnie Burkett is back at Canadian Stage with his irreverent army of marionettes. *Little Willy* is his take on Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet* — filtered through Burkett's signature mix of bawdy humour and genuine emotional depth.
What to Expect
The show opens with burlesque star Dolly Wiggler performing an Elizabethan striptease (yes, she's a marionette too). From there, Burkett — who operates every puppet himself while performing all the voices — takes the audience through the most famous love story ever told, his way.
Why This Matters
Burkett is one of Canada's most important living theatre artists. His work lands somewhere between adult puppet theatre, stand-up comedy, and high art. If you've never seen him perform, this is the show to start with.
Details
Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. February 27 through April 5. Various showtimes.
