Dan Needles Author and Playwright

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Marsh Marigolds

August 21, 2025 by Dan Needles

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Rod Beattie returns to the stage in a charming new piece by Dan Needles. Marsh Marigolds opened at the Stratford Museum Theatre this summer and is taking bookings in theatres around Ontario. For … [Read more...]

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August 29, 2023 by Dan Needles

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Dan Needles shares laughter yet again with his new book, Finding Larkspur, A Return to Village Life is available in softcover on October 7th. Finding Larkspur, A Return to Village Life is an … [Read more...]

Needles’ wit shines in Team opening at Blyth Festival

August 13, 2019 by Dan Needles

Recent review in the London Free Press: "Award winning humorist Dan Needles' wit shines in The Team on the Hill" Click the link or photo above to read more! To purchase tickets go to … [Read more...]

SOLD OUT!

March 29, 2019 by Dan Needles

Dan Needles and Ian Bell played to sold-out houses at the Aeolian Hall in London, Ontario in January. … [Read more...]

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...]

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Bad Connection illustration by Shelagh Armstrong

A Bad Connection

“Something there is that doesn’t love a … [More...]

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Marsh Marigolds

Rod Beattie returns to the stage in a … [More...]

illustration by Shelagh Armstrong

Staying Useful and Relevant

As I try to “age in place” these days, … [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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​Dan Needles

dan@danneedles.ca

Tel 705-445-8790
Fax 705-445-9074

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Latest Posts

  • A Bad Connection October 18, 2025
  • Marsh Marigolds August 21, 2025
  • Staying Useful and Relevant June 21, 2025
  • Home Sweet Home Office March 21, 2025

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