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Dramatic clubs often presented popular 'Gilbert and Sullivan' productions such as 'H.M.S. Pinafore' and 'The Mikado' at the Opera House to rave reviews. Residents enjoyed supporting and celebrating their community in such a way and the seats were often sold-out.

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A Theatrical Production of the 'H.M.S. Pinafore'
March 1912
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Clarington Museums and Archives

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"H.M.S. Pinafore"
March 1912
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Clarington Museums and Archives

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Gillbert and Sullivan's Mikado
April 1913
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Claington Museums and Archives

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Production of "Queen Ester"
5 December 1929
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Clarington Museums and Archives

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"The Philosopher and the Lady"
9 December 1920
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Clarington Museums and Archives

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A Dramatic Production of 'Snow White'
early 1900s
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Clarington Museums and Archives

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"South in Sonora"
November 1934
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Clarington Museums and Archives

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"Doctor in the House"
1950s
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Clarington Museums and Archives

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A Scene from "Arsenic and Old Lace"
February 17-19, 1954
Temperance Street, Bowmanville

Credits:
Shaw Photograph Collection, Clarington Museums and Archives

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Young Dancers at the Opera House
1950-1960
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Rehder Photograph Collection, Clarington Museums and Archives

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Now quite controversial, 'Black-face' performers also stood on the stage of the Opera House during the popular Lion's Club Minstrel Show. The performance included singers, musicians, comedians and a hypnotist.

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Lion's Club Minstrel Show Cast
March 18-20, 1953
Temperance Street, Bowmanville

Credits:
Shaw Photograph Collection, Clarington Museums and Archives

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Old Spiritual recorded by the cast of Cornz-a-poppin
1950s
The Bowmanville Opera House

Credits:
Jack and Jill Club, Trinity United