Lyric Theatre Hamilton 4.31

The Lyric Theatre is proud of the history of theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, with both an illustrious performing arts history and an exciting future ahead. Originally built in 1923 as the Kenmore Cinema, The Lyric has housed an assortment of cultural venues. Its first architectural reincarnation was the CHCH Telecentre featuring the long running Tiny Talent Time, Smith and Smith, The Red Green Show and The Hilarious House of Frightenstein.

Theatre owner, Patrick Brennan intends on bringing the building's rich history and acclaim back through renovation projects and innovative programming. This business venture developed out of Brennan's technical and design practice in performing arts. His career spans various companies, universities and festivals in Toronto, Ottawa, Peterborough, London, and internationally in Scotland, Ireland and the United States

The Lyric presents and produces live performance featuring theatre, music, variety, spoken word and dance artists. It is conscious of preserving history while being the crucible for emerging and established artists and companies. Building on Hamilton's famed vaudeville history, The Lyric gives emerging talent a platform to learn and explore, and seasoned professionals an opportunity to grow and experiment.

The Theatre has partnerships with innovative companies: Tottering Biped Theatre, Fulcrum Theatre, Red Betty Theatre, Artword Theatre, Hamilton Aerial Group, Hamilton City Ballet, African Theatre Ensemble, Defining Movement Dance, The Looking Sea Collective, and Hopscotch Collective. It also supports youth companies: McMaster Dance Company, Hamilton Performing Arts Academy, Hamilton Youth Poetry Slam, Treble Threat Production and Creative Theatre Company.