Dan Needles Author and Playwright

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Last Christmas Turkey Coming to Orangeville

October 10, 2017 by Dan Needles

Tickets are going fast for The Last Christmas Turkey - The Musical. It tells the story of two children who kidnap a turkey from Frank Hamilton's turkey barn to save it from the church … [Read more...]

Small Halls Festival

September 28, 2017 by Dan Needles

A sold-out crowd for the Small Halls Festival event in Duntroon launching Dan's new book, True Confessions from the Ninth Concession. The reason for the packed house? His wife Heath served her famous … [Read more...]

Rod Beattie appointed to Order of Canada

July 4, 2017 by Dan Needles

Rod Beattie was appointed Member of the Order of Canada by the Governor General during the sesquicentennial celebrations on July 1, 2017. A veteran of the Stratford Festival, he is best known for his … [Read more...]

Baco Noir opens at Theatre Orangeville

May 5, 2015 by Dan Needles

Dan (centre) toasts the opening of his new play Baco Noir with cast members (l-r) Terry Barna, Jay Davis, Perrie Olthuis, Craig Pike and Artistic Director David Nairn. The play runs May 8-24 in … [Read more...]

Dan Needles Joins Order of Canada

January 21, 2015 by Dan Needles

Dan was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada on December 27, 2014 by Governor General of Canada David Johnston for  "celebrating rural communities as the playwright of the much-loved Wingfield … [Read more...]

Larkspur Farm

September 12, 2014 by Dan Needles

For the past 30 years I’ve made a living writing about rural Canada, which is a bit odd considering I am an immigrant to this patch of ground I call home. I’m an American immigrant for my sins. I am … [Read more...]

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Finding Larkspur Book Cover

Pre-order Dan’s newest book!

Dan Needles shares laughter yet again … [More...]

Illustration by Shelagh Armstrong

FINDING OUR WAY AROUND THIS NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

I used to have to drive two hours to … [More...]

cartoon of truck with garbage loaded

The Reformation of the Township Dump

In the days of early settlement, towns … [More...]

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Finding Larkspur – A Return to Village Life

True Confessions From the Ninth Concession

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Wingfield’s World

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With Axe and Flask

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Dan Needles Guest Speaker

Dan is frequently asked to speak at conferences and banquets across the country, making us laugh about the old rural community and the way it meets the modern world.....read more

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Latest Posts

  • Pre-order Dan’s newest book! August 29, 2023
  • FINDING OUR WAY AROUND THIS NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD June 29, 2023
  • The Reformation of the Township Dump March 28, 2023
  • Taking the Learning Curve Too Fast November 28, 2022

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