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“If I had to pick only one favourite piece of theatre from this year, Wonderful Joe was it.” – Globe & Mail 

A singular and world-class talent, Ronnie Burkett brings his signature style to the Warehouse where he wowed audiences with previous hits such as Provenance, Happy and Tinka’s New Dress

Joe and his dog Mister lose their home, and facing separation, head into the world for one last grand adventure. The world seems broken, but Joe sees magic in the mundane, beauty amid brutality, and life in the lost and lonely. A seemingly simple tale of a simple man, Wonderful Joe is a tender nod to imagination, hope, and the art of filling broken hearts with gold. 


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Warnings: 
Adult audiences only; children under the age of 16 will not be admitted. Latecomers not admitted.

 

Running time: 
Approx. 95 mins (no intermission)


Tom Hendry Warehouse Season Sponsor:
BMO

Wonderful Joe was created with the support of The Explore and Create Programme of the Canada Council for the Arts.
Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes is exclusively represented by John Lambert & Assoc. (Montreal) www.johnlambert.ca


Cast & Crew

Production
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Ronnie Burkett

Creator and Performer

Creator and Performer Ronnie Burkett
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Ronnie Burkett

Ronnie Burkett has been captivated by puppetry since the age of seven and began touring his shows around Alberta at the age of 14. Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes was formed in 1986, continuously playing on Canada’s major stages, and as a guest company on numerous tours abroad. Ronnie received the 2009 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre, The Herbert Whittaker Drama Bench Award for Outstanding Contribution to Canadian Theatre, a Village Voice OBIE award, and four Citations of Excellence from the American Center of the Union Internationale de la Marionnette. In 2019, Ronnie Burkett was appointed as an Officer of The Order of Canada and in 2024 he was awarded Canada’s Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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John Alcorn

Music Arrangements and Production

Music Arrangements and Production John Alcorn
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John Alcorn

John Alcorn is one of Canada’s premiere jazz vocalists, delivering his distinctive renditions of jazz standards on the most prestigious bandstands and concert stages across Canada. His list of citations and acknowledgements in music and theatre include both Jazz Report (Male Vocalist of the Year) and Dora (Outstanding Music) awards. As composer, lyricist, musical director, arranger and producer, he has collaborated with numerous significant Canadian theatre artists, including Daniel MacIvor, Deanne Taylor, Sky Gilbert, Theresa Tova, and Tomson Highway, and eight collaborations with Theatre of Marionettes.

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Kevin Humphrey

Lighting Design

Lighting Design Kevin Humphrey
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Kevin Humphrey

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Terri Gillis

Production Manager / Artistic Associate

Production Manager / Artistic Associate Terri Gillis

Terri Gillis

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Crystal Salverda

Stage Manager / Technical Director

Stage Manager / Technical Director Crystal Salverda
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Crystal Salverda

With over 30 years in the entertainment industry, Crystal has been blessed to work both across the country and internationally stage managing some wonderful productions. She has had the pleasure of working with Ronnie fo the past 11 years. She has also worked with companies such as Blyth Festival, Kidoons Network, Calgary Stampede, Necessary Angel, Soulpepper Theatre, Canadian Stage, Harold Green Jewish Theatre, just to name a few. Other work experience includes Operations for Field of Dreams and Little League Classic (BaAM Productions), Sales Manager (Westsun), Concert Stage Manager (Marquis Entertainment).

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John Lambert

Associate Producer

Associate Producer John Lambert

John Lambert

Cast
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Ronnie Burkett

Creator and Performer

Creator and Performer Ronnie Burkett
Ronnie Burkett photo

Ronnie Burkett

Ronnie Burkett has been captivated by puppetry since the age of seven and began touring his shows around Alberta at the age of 14. Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes was formed in 1986, continuously playing on Canada’s major stages, and as a guest company on numerous tours abroad. Ronnie received the 2009 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre, The Herbert Whittaker Drama Bench Award for Outstanding Contribution to Canadian Theatre, a Village Voice OBIE award, and four Citations of Excellence from the American Center of the Union Internationale de la Marionnette. In 2019, Ronnie Burkett was appointed as an Officer of The Order of Canada and in 2024 he was awarded Canada’s Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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Production ID: 35930
Start Date: 10/7/2025 9:20:59 AM
End Date: 10/26/2025 9:21:14 AM
Title: Wonderful Joe
Playwright: Created and Performed by Ronnie Burkett
Billing:
Warnings: Adult audiences only; children under the age of 16 will not be admitted. Latecomers not admitted.
Synopsis: “If I had to pick only one favourite piece of theatre from this year, Wonderful Joe was it.” – Globe & Mail 

A singular and world-class talent, Ronnie Burkett brings his signature style to the Warehouse where he wowed audiences with previous hits such as Provenance, Happy and Tinka’s New Dress

Joe and his dog Mister lose their home, and facing separation, head into the world for one last grand adventure. The world seems broken, but Joe sees magic in the mundane, beauty amid brutality, and life in the lost and lonely. A seemingly simple tale of a simple man, Wonderful Joe is a tender nod to imagination, hope, and the art of filling broken hearts with gold. 


Click on the image to download the digital program:

Ovation1Cover.jpg

Facility: Tom Hendry Warehouse
Alternate URL: https://royalmtc.ca/Current-Plays/Wonderful-Joe.aspx
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Display Rotator From: 10/1/2025 9:13:09 AM
Display Rotator To: 10/26/2025 11:59:00 PM
 

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