A Local Treasure with a National Reputation 

Now in its 27th season, Eastern Front Theatre is a Halifax theatre company dedicated to the development, production and promotion of Atlantic Canadian theatre artists. 

Committed to the pursuit of artistic excellence, the company engages and presents the work of Atlantic Canada’s most established Artists as well as fostering the successes of tomorrow. Featured in our wide range of programming are the works of both acclaimed writers and the experimental creations of emerging East Coast talents. 

With three Governor’s General Award nominations, Eastern Front Theatre has proven itself as a leader in the development of new Canadian plays.

Situated in Nova Scotia’s capital, Eastern Front Theatre has a strong record of community involvement; our partnerships with diverse community groups have built an inclusive atmosphere surrounding our operations. 

Call for Submissions - Emerging Playwrights

Thanks to the generous support of the RBC Foundation, Eastern Front is pleased to announce our latest initiative,
the 2019 RBC Emerging Playwrights Program.

Starting in September 2019, this program will help four new Atlantic Canadian playwrights to develop work guided by a dramaturge, an established playwright mentor and other theatre professionals. Eastern Front Theatre will present the works at a public reading at EFT’s annual STAGES Theatre Festival in May 2020.

We are inviting and encouraging all emerging playwrights from Atlantic Canada to apply.

Please go to the RBC Playwrights Program webpage for more information.

Seeking Nominations for Board Members

Are you passionate about the arts? Are you looking to get involved in the cultural scene in Halifax? Here is your chance to be part of the action and use your expertise to further Eastern Front's mandate of supporting and producing Atlantic Canadian artists. 

Eastern Front is currently seeking nominations for our Board of Directors.

Please check out the Board Member Nominations webpage for more information.