Canada’s Theatre Museum

Your gift will preserve our collections of unique artefacts, create inspiring exhibitions and produce online and in-person programs that preserve and share our theatre heritage with future generations.

You can play an important role in our future.

Herbert Whittaker (1910–2006) was the first to
make a gift to Canada’s Theatre Museum in his Will.

For over 25 years Canadians read his reviews
and columns as The Globe and Mail’s Theatre
 Critic.

He was a nurturing catalyst for the growth
of our theatre, from small community groups to
the large professional companies.

Herb was a driving force behind the establishment
of Canada’s Theatre Museum, and he continues to
be a champion today.

Actor Ron Braden (1931-2012) left a charitable
donation to Canada’s Theatre Museum in his Will.
Ron acted with The Canadian Players, The Red
Barn and The National Arts Centre. He loyally
volunteered with the Theatre Museum to help
with materials donated by his friends Jean Roberts
and Marigold Charlesworth, so their important
contribution could be shared with future generations.

His generous legacy gift created the Gertrude
Isobelle Braden Fund, named after his mother,
and every day Canadians discover and get inspired thanks to his gift.