The Next Stage Festival: The Future of Theatre

The Next Stage Theatre Festival showcases eight outstanding companies from across the North American Fringe Festival Circuit. This curated event is judged based on the merits of each company's work and past artistic success.

Additional to a variety of excellent stage shows, audiences can stay toasty warm in the heated McAuslan Beer Tent and enjoy special events like our Opening Night Party on January 7 and a number of other dynamic events!

Last year's launch of this new festival was a smash success, with an attendance of over 4500 patrons! FOUR of our eight shows were picked up by major North American Theatres, including an off-Broadway opening for "Bash'd" and FOUR Dora Nominations for, " A Quiet Place".

NSTF09 has a superb line-up of exciting theatre, dance & multi-media performances - be sure to catch them while they're hot!