Over two weeks in November, the 28th annual Weesageechak Begins to Dance festival brings together emerging, mid-career and established artists to develop and showcase contemporary Indigenous theatre, dance and interdisciplinary creations for stage.

Our two-week festival will showcase exciting works by Lara Kramer (Tame), Jani Lauzon (Prophecy Fog), Michelle Thrush (Find Your Own Inner Elder), and Kenneth T. Williams (In Care). In addition to these established artists, Weesageechak will also feature new works by emerging and mid-career artists, such as Yolanda Bonnell, Brian Solomon, and writers from the Animikiig Playwrights’ Program.

The festival provides a platform that fosters mentorship through the exchange of skills and knowledge while simultaneously celebrating contemporary Indigenous performance through readings, workshops and productions. Festival audiences gain insight into the creation process and get a unique glimpse of new Indigenous works from around the world.

Weesageechak is a 10-day festival featuring emerging and establish Indigenous artists presenting works-in-progress and full presentations. Each night features a different showcase of work, so there is a little something for everyone. Individual tickets can be purchased, or you can get a festival pass at a discounted rate and catch everything that Weesageechak has to offer.

TICKETS DETAILS

Evening Tickets $15 available online.

Festival Passes $60 available for purchase by telephone.

Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30pm.

The Sunday Workshop is Pay-What-You-Can and starts at 12pm.

Purchases made online or by telephone are by credit card only.

At the door payments accepted by cash, debit, VISA and Mastercard.

For more information about the festival or to reserve your tickets please call us 416-531-1402 or send us an email to boxoffice@nativeearth.ca.

250-585 Dundas Street E just east of Dundas Street E and Sackville.

Subway stops: St. Patrick Station and Dundas Station.

Accessible by the 505 Dundas East Streetcar to STOP: Sackville Street.

Underground parking is available for $5. Please call for further details.