Welcome to Carousel Players’ Season of Imagination!

Our imagination is an essential part of what makes us human. We create new possibilities in the world by first envisioning them. As children, our ability to dream up new things feels absolutely infinite! This season we celebrate the tremendous power of imagination with two funny, playful and highly imaginative shows. 

For older kids, we are delighted to present the world premiere of Roll For It! In this original play, three pre-teens deal with the challenges and changes of a new school year. Together, they learn about family and friendship, all while imagining themselves as mythical characters in a raucous game of Dungeons and Dragons. 

In Peg and the Yeti, a fearless young girl enlists her parents’ help to travel to the very top of the highest mountain in the world! We see grown-ups playing imaginatively alongside their daughter, and helping her to realize her adventurous dreams in this story for young children.

There’s a part for the audience to play in each of these stories, too. So lean in, and ignite your imagination with Carousel Players this season!

Monica Dufault, Artistic Director

Introducing the 2026/2027 Carousel Season

Roll For It!

A DnD Adventure

Winter 2027 - Grades 4-8

PEG AND THE YETI

SPRING 2027 - Grades K-3

Niagara Children's Festival

Stay tuned!

MAY 20-23, 2027

50+ Years of Theatre You Never Outgrow!

Carousel Players is one of Canada’s oldest and most respected professional theatre for young audience companies.  Founded in 1972, Carousel has performed more than 220 productions to over 2.8 million children, youth and families predominantly.

Carousel Players is committed to the development of new work and the production of theatre that entertains and challenges young audiences. 

We have presented inspiring and creative plays for children in schools, theatres, and other venues for over 50 years across Niagara and globally. 

At Carousel Players, we have seen first-hand how live theatre helps children develop artistic awareness, learn vital life skills, and develop a sense of well-being. We ensure that our performances, summer theatre camps, and classroom programs are affordable for all children regardless of their socio-economic status or situation.

We acknowledge that the land on which we create, teach, and engage with our community is, was, and always will be the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the Attawandaron, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the Wendat Peoples.  

We recognize that Carousel’s workspaces are located on lands covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and are part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum covenant.

We recognize that we have a role to play in reconciling our relationship with the Indigenous people of this region, and we are actively working to uplift the voices of Indigenous creators through our programming, new play development, and community collaborations.

Learn more about the Truth & Reconciliation Commission and the 94 Calls to Action