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The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime


  • Great Canadian Theatre Company 1233 Wellington Street West Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0G7 Canada (map)

[Image description: Text reads: “December 28th to January 5th. At the home of the GCTC - 1233 Wellington Street W (Wellington and Holland). A man in a dark green coat and tall black top hat walking down a snowy, empty street at night. He is walking away from the viewer and towards a bright, illuminated sign that says "The Humbug Hustle" in large, bold letters. There is a line of sponsor logos at the bottom of the image: Ottawa Musicals, EQ Homes, Wellington West BIA, The Properties Group, Katari Imaging, the Andy and Paddy Team, the Hub, and GCTC.]

Show times:

  • Dec 28, 2024 at 7 PM (Preview)

  • Dec 29, 2024 at 2 PM (Preview) and 7 PM (Opening)

  • Dec 30, 2024 at 7 PM

  • Dec 31, 2024 at 2 PM

  • Jan 2, 2025 at 2 PM and 7 PM

  • Jan 3, 2025 at 2 PM and 7 PM

  • Jan 4, 2025 at 2 PM

  • Jan 5, 2025 at 2 PM


Ticket prices:

Adult: $60 + HST + $2 facility fee

Children (12 and under): $47 + HST + $2 facility fee

Preview: $37 + HST + $2 facility fee

The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime

Produced by OttawaMusicals

Written by Chad Connell and Shelley Simester

Directed by Matt Cassidy

Choreographer Jessica Vandenberg

Music Director Lauren Saindon

Get ready for a holiday romp like no other! Humbug Hustle is a hilarious, heartwarming, and delightfully irreverent twist on the classic Dickens tale. In this high-energy musical comedy, greedy heiress TT and her extravagant mother, Mrs. Cratchit will stop at nothing to hold onto Scrooge's vast fortune—think sleepy-time tea and some delightfully fake spooky scares! But when a trio of underdog factory workers (with a knack for dance-offs and musical numbers) uncovers their devious plot, the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown.

Packed with toe-tapping tunes, ghostly gags, and festive magic, Humbug Hustle offers a wild, feel-good ride where generosity battles greed, snow monsters lurk in the shadows, and laughter rings louder than sleigh bells. It’s a journey that proves the best gifts come from the most unexpected places.

A Canadian Actors’ Equity Association production under the Artists’ Collective Policy

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