Ottawa Little Theatre

06/23/2026

Have you felt the Pressure coming from the OLT? Four more chances to catch this untold true D-Day story on stage!

For tickets visit ottawalittletheatre.com or call the box office at 613-233-8948. The show runs until June 27th.

06/19/2026

"Newsham portrayed the at once insufferable Dr. Stagg. With nuance and feeling, Newsham slowly and brilliantly exposed the character’s subtle heart to reveal a deeply sympathetic man. Not to be outdone, Carole Brown played the steely Lieutenant Kay Summersby, a career soldier who is secretary, chauffeur, mechanic, and confidante to Eisenhower. She is the glue of the supreme commander’s team, and Brown glows in the role. With oil-stained hands and a no-nonsense attitude, Brown’s Summersby advocates unerringly for what is right while revealing a gentleness strikingly at odds with the blustering and often shouting men around her."

Thanks to Apt613 for a great review for Pressure! There are still a handful of tickets left for this weekend, so make sure not to miss your chance to see the show! Visit ottawalittletheatre.com or call the box office at 613-233-8948 to secure your seats!

https://apt613.ca/review-ottawa-little-theatres-pressure-until-june-27/

Written by David Haig and directed by Ian Gillies, Pressure tells the true story of a single decision that changed the course of history.

06/18/2026

When you join us for Pressure, make sure to visit our little art corner across from the bar, for the latest exhibit, a visual tribute to Ottawa's 200th anniversary by watercolour painter Iya Carson! If you'd like to have a sneak peek of her gorgeous pieces, check out the link below!

Spotlight Gallery: A Visual Love Letter to Ottawa by Watercolour Artist Iya Carson Ricarda McFalls recently interviewed the artist as she mounted her exhibit at OLT’s Janigan Studio Ottawa Little Theatre patrons will be captivated this month by Iya Carson’s artistic tribute to Ottawa in honour o...

06/17/2026

"At its core, Pressure is about leadership, responsibility, and the courage to stand by your convictions. We know how history ends, but the play's power lies in revealing the human stories behind the facts. One of the most striking moments comes when Stagg discovers a note dropped by Eisenhower—a prepared concession speech taking full responsibility for a failed invasion. It's a sobering reminder of a time when leaders accepted accountability with dignity."

Click on the following link to read more of the review!

https://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/praise-for-pressure-reviews-are-here/

Pressure is back tonight for its second week, and tickets are moving quickly for the rest of the run. Visit ottawalittletheatre.com or call the box office at 613-233-8948 to secure your seats!

06/16/2026

Pressure is back for its second week, and we're forecasting a high stakes weather duel on stage! Make sure not to miss this thrilling and powerful production. Tickets are moving fast, but you can secure yours at ottawalittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 613-233-8948.

06/14/2026

Director Ian Gillies was interviewed on opening night by Barb Gray, to speak about some of the historical detail surrounding the events in the story of Pressure. Check out their discussion at the link below!

Written by: David HaigJune 1944: On the eve of D-Day, 300,000 tro...

06/12/2026

Actors Carole Brown and Grant Moore visited CTV recently to talk all things Pressure. Check out their interview below!

The play runs from June 10th until June 27th. For tickets, visit ottawalittletheatre.com or call the box office at 613-233-8948.

The final hours before D-Day, and one weather forecast could change...

06/11/2026

Pressure opened last night to a thunderous reception, both onstage and offstage! Seats are filling up quickly for this moving play! To learn a little more about it, check out the following interview with director Ian Gillies, and actors Guy Newsham, and Christian Giansante, a.k.a. the duelling weathermen!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/ottawa/article/Interview-Ian-Gillies-Guy-Newsham-and-Christian-Giansante-on-PRESSURE-at-OLT-20260608

06/10/2026

Are you ready?

The time is now.

It's opening night for Pressure! Get your ticket to the most important forecast of the century.

SYNOPSIS: June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, 300,000 troops are ready to invade Europe, and success or devastating failure hangs on an accurate weather prediction. Eisenhower must choose between conflicting forecasts from his American celebrity weatherman or the Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces. An intense real-life thriller exploring the responsibilities of leadership and the personal toll of taking a stand.

For tickets visit ottawalittletheatre.com or call the box office at 613-233-8948. The show runs until June 27th.

06/08/2026

Join us for opening night of Pressure, by David Haig, this Wednesday, June 10th! We are looking forward to sharing this important story with you!

June 1944: On the eve of D-Day, 300,000 troops are ready to invade Europe, and success or devastating failure hangs on an accurate weather prediction. Eisenhower must choose between conflicting forecasts from his American celebrity weatherman or the Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces. An intense real-life thriller exploring the responsibilities of leadership and the personal toll of taking a stand.

“Tense and funny and very moving” – The Independent

The play runs from June 10th until June 27th. For tickets, visit ottawalittletheatre.com or call the box office at 613-233-8948.