Proudly entering its 35th year, the New Ideas Festival is Alumnae Theatre Company’s annual juried festival of new writing, works-in-progress and experimental theatre, with a different program of plays each week. Witness theatrical history in the making with bold premieres from both emerging and established theatre artists. Each week will feature 4 short plays in under 100 minutes EVERY NIGHT! Week 1 (March 15 - 19) audiences will see: Director Peron Directs by Kat Meads, directed by Sungwon Cho And One More Thing… by Lonnie McGuire, directed by Erin Jones Inflections in Greatness by Barry Eitel, directed by Sophi Murias Spell by Barbara Blatner, directed by Marijke Reinink Week 2 (March 22 -26) audiences will catch: Back Mirror by Sandra Castillo, directed by Ethan Joshua Joyce and Florence by Pat Cochrane, directed by Grace Lamarche Recipe for a Riot Grrrl by Melanie Stevenson, directed by Ian Prinsloo Genieology by Jean Ciampi, directed by Emma Jo Conlin
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THE LAST FIVE YEARS
The Terminal Theatre (1/20 - 1/25) | |
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Re-Imagined
The Rose Brampton (12/21 - 12/21) | |
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A Doll’s House
Canadian Stage (1/17 - 2/1) | |
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Seussical: The Musical
Hillcrest Village Community Players (3/6 - 3/14) | |
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The Christmas Story
The Church of the Holy Trinity (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in St. Catharines, ON! On January 26, 2026
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (1/26 - 1/26) | |
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DOM WE NOW OUR GAY APPAREL
Rivoli Toronto (12/21 - 12/21) | |
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SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS
Memorial Park (7/17 - 7/17) | |
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6 Visitors & 7 Stories
Native Earth's Aki Studio (12/10 - 12/12) | |
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Shrek The Musical
Oshawa Little Theatre (11/20 - 12/13) | |
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