Peter Paylor, Canadian playwright

Peter Paylor

“I laughed more at this play than I have ever laughed at any play I’ve read before. And I’m surprised to be saying that because I’m a tough audience. When I’m reading someone else’s play—a play I am critiquing—I make notes. If it’s a comedy I write down the funny lines so I can remember them. I filled three pages of my notebook with your lines.”
– Norm Foster on Christmas in Rosewood

“Rich with Leacock-like observations on small town life and human nature…the plays range from hysterically funny to gently satirical to bittersweet to those satisfying just desserts endings.” – Lindi Pierce, County and Quinte Living Magazine

“A testament to Paylor’s knack for weaving humour into unexpected scenarios while encouraging audiences to root for the underdogs, even in their questionable endeavours…the dialogue is sharp and clever, showcasing Paylor’s talent for character development and storytelling.” – Lisa Rene-de-Cotret, Elliot Lake Today

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Upcoming Productions

April 23-26 & April 30-May 3 2026
“The Story of My Life”
River & Main Theatre Company at Theatre in The Wings
Belleville, Ontario

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May 14, 15 or 16 (TBD)
“Taking Care of the Browns”
Kincardine Theatre Guild
The Western Ontario Drama League’s Festival 2026 Hanover Civic Theatre
Hanover, Ontario

August 28-30
“There Used to Be a Playground”
Belleville Theatre Guild at Pinnacle Playhouse
Belleville, Ontario

Plays Produced for the Stage:

  • The Rosewood Art Society (2015)
  • The Man in 2B (2016)
  • Tales From the Tavern (2017)
  • The Green Thumb Gang (2017)
  • Tea With Roger (2017)
  • Maybe Flowers (2017)
  • Where the River Flows (2018)
  • A Generous Gift (2018)
  • Six Feet of Earth (2018)
  • The Consultants (2019)
  • The Black Chair (2019)
  • A Wedding in Mostly White (2019)
  • Taking Care of the Browns (2021)
  • Christmas in Rosewood (2021)
  • Queen Victoria’s Tea Room (2022)
  • Dear Ray (2022)
  • Whiskey & Wingtips (2023)
  • A Room for Rent (2023)
  • The Allies Are Coming (2024)
  • The Plans (2024)
  • Rock Bottom (2025)
  • Christmas in Room 207 (2025)
  • We Three Kings (2025)
  • Orange Christmas (2025)
  • The Roasting Pan (2025)