Ottawa 
Events Description
It’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker into the War Cabinet Room as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how “Dief the Chief’s” rocky relationship with President John F. Kennedy played an extraordinary role in Canadian and American relations and how each influenced the other’s policies.
Join “Dief the Chief” as he navigates his way through the ultimate crisis that could see neighbours on both sides fight a nuclear war with Canada, literally in the middle. The personal cost to him will be great as he deals with a demanding president, a divided cabinet, and a fierce opposition.
Written and performed by Pierre Brault with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker. This play is an artistic interpretation of historical events.
Who is it for?
Adults
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $55.00 per show
How to get tickets?
Phone: 6138390007
Email: reservations@diefenbunker.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday July 18 to Friday September 19, 2025
– Friday, July 18
– Wednesday, July 23
– Friday, July 25
– Friday, August 15
– Wednesday, August 20
– Friday, August 22
– Friday, September 12
– Wednesday, September 17
– Friday, September 19
Showtimes
– 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
– 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Venue & Address
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario K0A 1L0
Wheelchair not accessible
Free Parking
Not accessible by Public Transport
