Black Boys Cry
Black Boys Cry is a hilarious and thought-provoking stage play that follows seven Black men through friendship, relationships, manhood, love, pressure, and the things men...
Native Earth Performing Arts
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Upcoming Shows
Review: JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - June 18, 2026
That belovedly droll English valet of old, Jeeves, has resurfaced to the delight of everyone in the the charming play JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE now onstage at The Shaw Festival. After the recent demolition of the Royal George Theatre in Niagara on the Lake Ontario, the Shaw Festival h...
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Princess Of Wales Theatre
by Elizabeth Armstrong - June 19, 2026
The Outsiders’ Canadian debut, presented with Mirvish Productions, is a seamless, multi-sensory delight that evokes strong reactions from traditionally quiet Toronto audiences. ...
Review: 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE at Bluma Appel Theatre: St. Lawrence Centre For The Arts
by Keira Grant - June 17, 2026
Every aspect of 10 Days in a Madhouse, directed by Joanna Settle, exemplified why opera has the power to bring stories to life in ways that no other genre can. Score, libretto, set, costumes, lighting, and vocal and orchestral performances of the highest quality mingled into something that was more ...
Review: PUNCH: A NEW MUSICAL - PRESENTED IN CONCERT at Factory Theatre
by Elizabeth Armstrong - June 13, 2026
PUNCH: A New Musical - Presented in Concert is a warm, musical hug to those who feel like they don’t quite belong where they are expected. A favourable mix of originality and familiarity, the production features thoughtfully-crafted music and strong, believable performances....
Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Samantha Wu - June 15, 2026
Based on the terrifying movies written and directed by Oren Peli, the stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity, now playing at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, holds just as much edge-of-your-seat tension with the right amount of carefully timed jump scares that will keep you excited for more. If you're a...
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - June 01, 2026
When FUNNY GIRL opened on Broadway it was a smash hit in 1964 and would jettison the career of Barbra Streisand. It became a staple on repertory companies, regional and community theatres and summer stock. But the looming memory of Streisand's iconic performance on stage and then on screen seemed ...
Review: WORLD ON FIRE at The Assembly Theatre
by Keira Grant - May 30, 2026
On the whole, this intimate and emotionally raw black box presentation was a strong inaugural performance for this company, and I look forward to seeing more fresh grassroots performances from them in the future. ...
Review: CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre?...
Review: BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE/ERWARTUNG at Four Seasons Centre For The Performing Arts
by Keira Grant - April 27, 2026
Even if you are lukewarm to early 20th-century avant-garde music and don’t care for Schoenberg’s serial composition music-baby, you are sure to be won over by the brilliance of these performers and the creative team....
Review: STRIFE at Tarragon Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - April 24, 2026
Anyone who’s spent ten minutes online in the past decade knows that we live in an age of anger and polarization when it comes to the issues and identities we hold dear. Stories abound about families who can no longer speak to each other or even share a meal, with jagged cracks in the foundations o...
Past Shows
Weesageechak Begins to Dance 38
Native Earth Performing Arts is excited to announce the 38th edition of Weesageechak Begins to Dance will take place November 21-November 30, 2025 at Aki...
Paprika Festival
The Paprika Festival is set to return in May 2025 at Aki Studio, celebrating its 24th annual event in collaboration with Native Earth Performing Arts....
NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 2: Black Ballerina
NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 2: Black Ballerina showcases a powerful exploration of race and identity as seen through the lens of classical ballet. Created...
#Paprika2025
Paprika Festival is a 24-year old performing arts company that offers emerging artists and arts administrators access to paid opportunities, mentorships, and hands-on labs to...
NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 1: What We Carry
NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 1: What We Carry features Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo in a solo performance that reflects her life journey through dance. This...
What We Carry
Native Earth Performing Arts is proud to present the Ontario Premiere of What We Carry, an A’nó:wara Dance Theatre solo dance piece choreographed and performed...
The NDN Act Presents: NDN Problems
The NDN Act Presents: NDN Problems features a talented cast including Samantha Mandamin, Denise B. McLeod, Lena Recollect, and Jamie Whitecrow. This production offers a...
Thunder
Thunder, written by Natasha Barlow, is a coming-of-age story that follows a neurodivergent child growing up alongside their cherished Rez dog. This poignant narrative explores...
Weesageechak Begins to Dance 37
Weesageechak Begins to Dance 37 marks the 37th edition of this festival, featuring public sharings of new works and works in development from thirteen Indigenous...
kiskisiwin nimihko/my blood remembers
kiskisiwin nimihko/my blood remembers, written by PJ Prudat, is a poignant exploration of identity and connection to ancestral land and memories. The performance reflects on...
homecoming
Homecoming, a spoken word performance by Aleria McKay, explores themes of self-love and acceptance through the lens of Indigenous womanhood. It will be showcased on...
You Are Not Alone (Y.A.N.A.)
You Are Not Alone (Y.A.N.A.) is a children's musical by Lacey Hill that explores an epic adventure in the wilderness of Northern British Columbia's mountain...
Climate Play
Climate Play is a national verbatim theatre project created by the wâhkôhtowin project, featuring works inspired by interviews conducted by Katelyn Polischuk and others. This...
Flight
Flight, written by Candace Brunette-Debassige, presents the stories of two Indigenous women leaders navigating their roles within a university setting as they aim to transform...
Son semilla
Son semilla, presented by Native Earth Performing Arts, is a cultural exploration that offers a prayer in movement, honoring the lives of women affected by...
Deserters
Deserters, written by Kenneth T. Williams, presents an exploration of diverse characters navigating the complexities of a civil war. The play features a talented cast...
NATIVE EARTH PERFORMING ARTS presents MÉTIS MUTT
Native Earth Performing Arts is proud to present the Toronto premiere of Métis Mutt, created and performed by the acclaimed Métis artist Sheldon Elter. Comedic,...
Videos
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Matilda - Maggots BNZ Theatre (6/28-7/04) |
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AC/DC Rogers Stadium (9/16-9/16) |
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ANNULÉ - Il était une fois... Noël Théâtre Capitole (11/25-11/29) |
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The Roll Players Comedy Bar Danforth (6/30-12/29) |
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Matilda The Musical Theatre Aquarius (3/10-4/04) |
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Mamma Mia! Princess of Wales Theatre (8/04-8/30) |
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DIE TONIGHT, LIVE FOREVER or THE NOSFERATU PRINCIPLE Buddies in Bad Times (3/10-3/27) |
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The Hobbit Stratford Festival (4/21-10/23) PHOTOS |
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Many Happy Returns - Toronto Fringe '26 Immersive Show Society Clubhouse (6/30-7/12) |
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CINDERELLA by The United European Ballet Company Brockville Arts Centre (1/28-1/28) |
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