Ottawa 
Events Description
A groovy, time-bending romp through Ottawa’s legendary nightlife—where stories swing and music comes alive.
Ottawa Suite invites audiences into a vivid, time‑traveling celebration of the city’s musical soul. Created by award‑winning composer and saxophonist Rob Frayne and veteran actor‑writer Paul Rainville, this original production blends music, storytelling, and dance to reawaken three legendary Ottawa venues: the Trocadero, the Chaudière Club, and Le Hibou. Each space shaped a generation of artists, characters, and unforgettable nights, and the show brings their spirit back to life with warmth, humour, and a touch of whimsy.
An 11‑piece band, three singers, two actors, and three dancers guide the audience from the 1930s to the 1960s, weaving together Frayne’s original compositions with era‑defining standards and lively narration. Rather than traditional musical theatre, Ottawa Suite unfolds as an immersive, jazz‑infused mosaic—stories told by actors, music driving the action, and dancers embodying the styles of each era. At its heart, the production is a love letter to Ottawa’s rich and often overlooked cultural history. It honours the people and places that shaped the city’s artistic identity while showcasing Frayne’s inventive musical voice and Rainville’s storytelling craft. Ottawa Suite is both a tribute and a rediscovery—an invitation to step back in time and experience the rhythm of a city in full swing.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $25.00 – $66.00
Ticket Prices
Regular: $50.00
Regular 65+: $45.00
Student/Artist/Unwaged: $25.00
Angel*: $66.00
How to get tickets?
Phone: 613-233-4523
Email: boxoffice@thegladstone.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday January 21, 2027 to Sunday January 24, 2027
Thursday – Saturday | 7:30 PM
Sunday | 2:30 PM
Run time approx 90 mins plus intermission
Venue & Address
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6Y4, Canada
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
