Peter Paylor, Canadian playwright

Born in a small town on the edge of Toronto back when there were still small towns on the edge of Toronto, Peter now lives in Belleville, although his heart resides in Rosewood, a fictional small town in Ontario. His plays are always heartfelt and often hilarious, engaging audiences by putting likeable characters into unlikely situations. With dozens of plays produced for the stage at community theatres and local festivals throughout Canada, Peter has quickly become one of Eastern Ontario’s favourite playwrights.

“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

“Paylor is breaking ground in the way he writes parts for older women, giving them voice and space in a world that often renders older women invisible.” – Lisa Guthro, The Intelligencer

“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