Toronto 
Events Description
A puppet-powered parody of Romeo and Juliet.
After a sold-out run of Little Dickens in 2022, world-renowned Canadian artist Ronnie Burkett returns to Canadian Stage with his irreverent army of marionettes, this time with a sassy take on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Burlesque star Dolly Wiggler starts the show with an Elizabethan striptease in this riotously funny improvised mash-up of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. All the leading ladies of the Daisy ensemble battle for the role of Juliet, including faded diva Esme Massengill in a boozy interpretation of the lovesick ingénue. Beloved audience favourites Schnitzel and Mrs. Edna Rural are back in supporting roles, and adding to the fun and mayhem, The Bard himself joins The Daisy Theatre cast for a twisted retelling of this tragic romance – with strings attached.
A Production of Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes Presented by Canadian Stage
Who is it for?
Intended for adult (16+) audiences only. Children under 16 will not be admitted.
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $50 to $119+fees
How to get tickets?
Phone: 416.368.3310
Email: boxoffice@canadianstage.com
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday February 27, 2026 to Sunday April 5, 2026
Opening Night:
Friday, Feb 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Regular Performances:
Feb 28 – Apr 5, 2026
Shows run Tuesdays through Sundays, with:
Evening shows (7:30 PM) on Tuesdays to Saturdays
Matinee shows (2:00 PM) on Sundays
Venue & Address
Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON Canada M5A 2W3
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible by Public Transport
