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Former Shaw Festival Artistic Director Christopher Newton Passes Away at 85

The Shaw Festival is mourning the death of Christopher Newton, former artistic director, who died peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 85. Actor, stage manager, playwright, artistic director, Mr. Newton made a momentous impact and life-long contributions to the Canadian theatre landscape and performing arts.

National Theatre School Of Canada Announces 2021 Gascon-Thomas Award Recipients

The 2021 National Theatre School of Canada's (NTS) Gascon-Thomas Awards ceremony will be presented online this Friday, March 19, at 6 P.M.

Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts to Present Barbara Hamilton Award to Christopher Newton

The Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award (BHMA) was established in 1996 to recognize Barbara Hamilton's illustrious theatrical career and her remarkable canon of work. This award is presented to a Canadian artist who demonstrates excellence in the performing arts and is dedicated to advocating and being an ambassador for the arts in Canada.