Canalside Players present ‘Five Alarm’ by Kristen Da Silva

Written by Canadian playwright Kristen Da Silva and directed by Jessica Sweeny

A fairground in Killaloe, Ontario is home to the annual Wayne Rose Memorial Chili-Cook Off, where Killaloe residents come each year to compete for the honour and the cash prize. Ava Rose wants to win her hometown chili cook-off after years (16 to be exact) of failing to nab the top prize. Before the day is over, childhood secrets will be exposed, blood will be shed, a pot of chili will be tossed, and another sabotaged. If Ava can piece together her father’s missing five-alarm chili recipe and keep her assistant from maiming herself, she is sure to finally take home the trophy, cash prize and most importantly — the prestige of the annual Memorial Chili Cook Off named for her father Wayne Rose.

As the sauce simmers, bitter rivalry, mystery and zany comedy come to a rolling boil in this hilarious play!

Be part of the opening night gala on Friday, April 4. Cocktails and finger foods will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by the opening night performance of Five Alarm. Cocktails will be provided by NB Distillers, wine and beer provided by Niagara College School of Culinary Arts. Food is provided by Karen’s Catering, vegetarian option is available. One complimentary beverage and charcuterie cup with each ticket.

Regular performances begin Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. The Canal Bistro will be open for beverages and snacks, and door prizes will be drawn at every performance.

Who is it for?

Adults

Tickets : $17 to $25

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date: Friday April 4, 2025 to Saturday April 12, 2025

Friday, April 04, 2025 , 7:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday, April 05, 2025, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Sunday, April 06, 2025, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Friday, April 11, 2025, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:00pm-9:30pm

Venue & Address

Welland Community Centre, 145 Lincoln Street, Welland, ON, Canada L3B 6E1

Wheelchair accessible