News &
Updates
Manitoba Harvest is Partner Charity for March 2025 Show
Hood and Dagger Productions is thrilled to work with Harvest Manitoba and support the important work they do. A portion of ticket sales from our next show (March 13-16, 2025) will be given to Harvest Manitoba.
Over $4,100 given to Partner Charity Winnipeg Pet Rescue
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions gives over $4,100 to Winnipeg first registered no-kill animal shelter.
November 16, 2024
Hood & Dagger Productions’ second show of its inaugural season resulted in over $4,100 given to Winnipeg Pet Rescue. Working with a partner charity is part of Hood & Dagger Productions’ mission to Build Community through Community Theatre.
Thank you CBC Radio One!
November 3, 2024: Nadia Kidwai on CBC Radio One Winnipeg interviews Abimbola Babalola, Scott Cranwill, and Crystal Hood from Hood and Dagger Productions about the upcoming show, November 7-10, 2024: Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”.
Thank you CTV Morning!
October 24, 2024: The Cast and Crew of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”, presented by Hood and Dagger Productions, were interviewed by the talented Ainsley McPhail. Thank you! You can see all five interviews and promo spots by going to this playlist.
Thank you Global News Morning Show!
November 5, 2024: The Cast and Crew of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”, presented by Hood and Dagger Productions, were interviewed by the famous Clay Young. Thank you! You can see both interviews by going to this playlist.
We're in the Winnipeg Sun!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions interviewed on CJOB Radio
October 12, 2024
Hood & Dagger Productions was featured on Page 2 of the Winnipeg Sun Newspaper on Saturday, October 12, 2024. We’re so grateful for the help promoting our upcoming show!
Merci Envol 91 FM!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions interviewed on Envol 91 FM Radio
October 9, 2024
The play is performed in English. But, because we love Saint Boniface and the beautiful Martial-Caron Theatre at the Saint Boniface University, cast member Braedan Roy had an interview with Gaël Mpoyo at Envol 91 FM en français! Merci Gaël!
Thank you, Hal Anderson!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions interviewed on CJOB Radio
October 9, 2024
Crystal Hood was interviewed by Hal Anderson on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Thank you Winnipeg Free Press Community Review!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions featured in Winnipeg Free Press East Community Review Newspaper!
October 2, 2024
Check out the great article in the Winnipeg Free Press Community Review newspaper, featuring three of our actors and one crew member! A huge thank you to Sheldon Birnie for the terrific reporting.
Thank you to Best Version Media!
RESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions featured in Winnipeg Neighbourhood magazines, published by Best Version Media
October 1, 2024
If you receive one of the various Winnipeg Neighbourhood magazines, published by Best Version Media, you might have noticed one of two articles featured in the October issue: either one about Hood & Dagger Productions, written by Don Bain, or a community article about the benefits of the arts on mental health that Crystal Hood authored.
We’re so grateful for Best Version Media’s support!
VIP Mystery Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions announces partnership with O-Tours and Promenade Brasserie
September 30, 2024
We love Community and Community Partners!
Join us on Saturday, November 9, 2024 for an exclusive experience limited to 30 people only.
The VIP Mystery Experience Package includes:
- Dark Stories Walking Tour, presented by Ô-Tours [in English]
- Divine Dinner, presented by Promenade Brasserie
- Daring Mystery and VIP Seats for Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”, a live theatre performance presented by Hood and Dagger Productions, Inc
Don’t wait! Book your seat for this VIP Mystery Experience today.
Over $3,000 given to the Westminster United Church roof repair fund
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions raises over $3,000 for Winnipeg Heritage Building Repair.
June 17, 2024
Hood & Dagger Productions’ first show of its inaugural season resulted in a $3,145 donation to help repair the Westminster United Church’s roof. Westminster is an important Winnipeg heritage building and has been an arts and culture hub for over a century. Working with a partner charity is part of Hood & Dagger Productions’ mission to Build Community through Community Theatre.
Thank you Hal Anderson!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions interviewed on CJOB Radio
May 28, 2024
Crystal Hood was interviewed by the amazing Hal Anderson on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. You can listen here!
Thank you Global News!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions interviewed on for Global News Morning Show and Evening News
May 23, 2024
Clay Young interviewed the Cast of “Journey to the Center of the Earth” and aired the footage on the Global Morning Show and evening news. You can watch here!
Thank you CTV Morning Live!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions interviewed on CTV Morning Live
May 23, 2024
Rachel Lagace interviewed Brian and Crystal Hood, while also showing footage of the cast from rehearsals. You can watch here!
Thank you Tom Milroy!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions interviewed on CJOB Radio
May 18, 2024
Brian Hood was interviewed by the amazing Tom Milroy on Saturday, May 18, 2024. You can listen here!
Thank you CBC Radio One Winnipeg!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions interviewed on CBC Radio One
May 11, 2024
We’re so grateful to Nadia Kidwai and the CBC Radio One Winnipeg Weekend Morning Show for interviewing Crystal and Brian Hood on Saturday, May 11, 2024. You can listen here!
We're in the Newspaper!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions featured in Winnipeg Free Press East and West Community Review Newspapers!
April 24, 2024
Check out the great article in the Winnipeg Free Press Community Review newspaper! A huge thank you to Sheldon Birnie for the excellent reporting.
A Season of Thrilling Theatre
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions 2024-2025 Season is announced!
April 3, 2024
Hood & Dagger Productions Inc. is excited to announce their inaugural 2024-2025 season:
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Adapted by John de Lancie
From a script by Nat Segaloff
Based on the original story by Jules Verne
May 30 – June 2, 2024
Westminster United Church Concert Hall (stair access only)
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock Illinois.
And Then There Were None
By Agatha Christie
November 7 – 10, 2024
Martial-Caron Theatre at Université de Saint-Boniface
And Then There Were None is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Gossip
George F. Walker
March 13 – 16, 2025
Gas Station Arts Centre
Tickets Information
Tickets are on sale now on our website. We also are selling Season Tickets, which offer additional savings and special subscriber perks.
Auditions
Auditions will be held in Summer 2024 for And Then There Were None and in Fall 2024 for Gossip. Sign up to our newsletter via HoodandDagger.ca to ensure you hear the latest news on shows, tickets, auditions, and more!
Volunteers
Hood & Dagger Productions is always looking for volunteers, backstage, on stage, or on our Board of Directors. Previous theatre experience is not required – just your enthusiasm and energy! We are committed to providing opportunities to those who wish to learn new skills and provide apprenticeship roles when possible. Those interested can reach out to us directly by contacting us.
Hood and Dagger Productions Inc. is Winnipeg’s newest not-for-profit community theatre. To ensure you hear about auditions, shows, and other exciting opportunities as they become available, please ensure you sign up for our newsletter at HoodandDagger.ca.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact us.
Help Raise the Roof in Westminster!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions Announces their First Show!
February 23, 2024
Hood & Dagger Productions is excited to announce their first show: the amazing and immersive live radio play based on the iconic novel full of thrills and adventure, Journey to the Center of the Earth!
Journey to the Center of the Earth is adapted by John de Lancie from a script by Nat Segaloff, and based on the original story by Jules Verne. Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock Illinois.
2024 Show dates
Thursday, May 30 @ 7:30pm
Friday, May 31 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, June 1 @ 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, June 2 @ 2:30pm
At the iconic Westminster United Church Concert Hall
Auditions took place March 2-3, 2024. Thanks to all who came out!
Those interested in volunteering to help out back stage or off stage can reach out to us directly by emailing us.
Westminster United Church has been a hub for arts and culture in Winnipeg for more than a century. The Westminster United Church Concert Hall is an elegant space capable of staging innovative theatrical events, like those produced by Hood & Dagger Productions.
New Community Theatre in Winnipeg!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions Inc. has officially launched!
January 30, 2024
Hood & Dagger Productions Inc. is Winnipeg’s newest not-for-profit community theatre!
Hood & Dagger Productions will produce innovative theatrical productions designed to thrill a wide range of audiences. Community collaboration is key for immersive and transformative theatre, and we are engaging community partners for opportunities to work together.
We are continuing to grow the team in anticipation of our inaugural 2024-2025 season. You too can get involved with Hood and Dagger Productions, whether on stage, back stage, or entirely off stage. No prior experience is required. To volunteer, or to make sure you don’t miss out on auditions, shows, and other exciting opportunities, please sign up to the e-mail list at www.HoodandDagger.ca.
News on the upcoming season will soon be released.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact us.
Hood & Dagger Productions is now a member of ACT!
PRESS RELEASE: Hood & Dagger Productions has joined the Association of Community Theatres of Manitoba (ACT)
January 30, 2024
For more information about ACT, please visit their website.
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