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PITCH ROOM 2026: Call for Submissions
We invite Nova Scotian artists to take part in PITCH ROOM, where you can share your project ideas with presenters, producers, programmers, and other industry guests during the Industry Series at STAGES 2026. PITCH ROOM lets artists give a short, focused pitch about a project they want to develop, tour, present, or take to the next stage. It’s a chance to practice talking about your work, get real-time feedback, build connections, and see how presenters and producers respond


STAGES 2026
Our annual Spring festival of exciting new work, STAGES focuses on bold, playful and innovative creations that push the boundaries of what theatre can be. From full productions to family offerings and interactive pieces, STAGES highlights new performances from Atlantic Canada and beyond. STAGES THEATRE FESTIVAL June 3-7, 2026 Learn more and get your tickets here: easternfronttheatre.com/stages


The Ghost of Violet Shaw
Do you believe in love after life? This Victorian-era farce follows the Bennetts as they deal with their so-called Family Curse. Delilah Bennet is convinced her dead wife is haunting their house, and her daughter Rose is simply trying to finish medical school, while Rose's besotted suitor Vic just wants to marry her. When Cousin Edward shows up pursued by the criminal Baxter, mayhem ensues. With seances, mistaken identities, and real ghosts, this spirit-raising comedy is


Pop-Up Love Party
Pop-Up Love Party re-imagines Plato’s Symposium in its quest to define eros and all its plagues and pleasures. The performers must outdo each other in a battle of ideas. They do this with the aid of nostalgia, aerobics, a kangaroo court, conspiracy theories, an infectious pop ballad, and quiet philosophical contemplation...while reclaiming the meaning of the word symposium: drinking party. Amplifying the experience is a 7-course snack menu created specifically for this annive


Early Stages 2026
A dead-of-winter festival highlighting the creative process behind new works. Join local artists as they chat about what they’re working on and share behind-the-scenes previews of new scripts and designs. In the early stages of your own theatre career? Sign up for a Study Group! Learn more and check out the full line-up here.


AUDITION CALL: The Ghost of Violet Shaw
Eastern Front Theatre is holding auditions for the world premiere of THE GHOST OF VIOLET SHAW by Katerina Bakolias, directed by Kat McCormack. This production is being presented as part of Neptune Theatre’s 2025-2026 Season on the Scotiabank Studio Stage in Halifax/Kjipuktuk. Rehearsals start April 7th 2026, opening May 1st 2026 and closing May 24th 2026. Auditions will be in-person at Alderney Landing in Downtown Dartmouth/Punamu’kwati’jk on Friday, January 23rd 2026. Deadli
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