The Adventures of Roderick Random
Studio Theatre
January 30–February 4, 2027
Presented in collaboration with the Shaw Festival.
Created by Jay Turvey and Paul Sportelli
Based on the novel by Tobias Smollett
Director: Jay Turvey
The coming of age story that never gets old.
In collaboration with the Shaw Festival, Theatre Sheridan is bringing the swashbuckling adventure you've been craving to the stage. Adapted from the 1748 satirical novel by Tobias Smollett, The Adventures of Roderick Random keeps you on the edge of your seat, following our roguish hero through a series of unbelievable escapades, and leading to a future far beyond his imagination. Full to the brim of boisterous characters, and songs you'll be humming the whole way home, this is the coming of age story you don't want to miss. Join us for The Adventures of Roderick Random, and be swept away on the journey of lifetime.
The Adventures of Roderick Random will be playing in the Studio Theatre January 30–February 4, 2027.
Works-in-development
Theatre Sheridan is proud to continue its legacy of developing new works.
To start our season, the First Drafts program features new musicals by some of Canada’s best writers and composers. These workshop presentations will premiere 45-minute excerpts of two never-before-seen scripts in their earliest stages of development.
The Musical Development Project provides a unique glimpse into the creative process, showcasing collaborations between our students and artists from around the world. Come see these new musicals in their final stages of development before they become the next big hit.
First Drafts and the Musical Development Project will be stand-and-sing presentations.
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