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Best Family Shows in Ottawa

The Lion King at NAC Southam Hall

The Lion King

Still going strong after two incredible decades, this Tony Award-winning extravaganza will delight, enthral and bring out your inner cub. Based on the 1994 Disney movie, The Lion King incorporates several changes and additions to the storyline as compared to the film, making for a whole new experience, suitable for everyone in the family. Touring across the country, don't miss your chance to see this Disney masterpiece!

Oct 24 - Nov 10

NAC Southam Hall

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Nutcracker - A Canadian Tradition at Centrepointe Theatre

Nutcracker - A Canadian Tradition

Ballet Jorgen du Canada once again presents their very Canadian version of the Nutcracker. Choreographed by Bengt Jorgen to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition is a visual feast that features over 100 costumes, and backdrops comprised of well-known 20th Century artworks. Among the usual cavalcade of mice and tin soldiers, expect to see a few Mounties and lumberjacks.

Elf in Concert at NAC Southam Hall

Elf in Concert

Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens - The Nutcracker at NAC Southam Hall

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens - The Nutcracker

Les Grands ballets Canadiens bring a must-see holiday classic on tour this Christmas, with a merry performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, marking sixty years since Fernand Nault first unveiled his special production of the classic with the company! With delightful costumes and sets along with the timeless musical score, an evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family.

Oliver at Brockville Arts Centre

Oliver

The mean streets of Charles Dickens' London come to you in this production of Lionel Bart's much-loved Oliver! When young Oliver Twist finds himself orphaned in Victorian England, he's left trying to find friends, find a family, and navigate life in the big city, which is filled with pickpockets, gangsters, and danger.

Cirque du Soleil Echo at Place des Festivals Zibi

Cirque du Soleil Echo

The incredible performance company, Cirque du Soleil, is bringing a new story to the world! Echo promises to be a classic Cirque show, with stunning and unique acrobatics, beautiful visuals, and enchanting characters. The show is written and directed by Cirque du Soleil regular Mukhtar Omar Sharif Mukhtar, the mastermind behind shows Messi10, Vision, and more. You don't want to miss the unique and breathtaking masterpiece that is Echo!

Showing until Sep 22

Place des Festivals Zibi

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