News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

NATIVE EARTH PERFORMING ARTS


,

Flight
11/22


Flight, written by Candace Brunette-Debassige, presents the stories of two Indigenous women leaders navigating their roles within a university setting as they aim to transform ...

Son semilla
11/22


Son semilla, presented by Native Earth Performing Arts, is a cultural exploration that offers a prayer in movement, honoring the lives of women affected by ...

Climate Play
11/24


Climate Play is a national verbatim theatre project created by the wâhkôhtowin project, featuring works inspired by interviews conducted by Katelyn Polischuk and others. This ...

homecoming
11/27


Homecoming, a spoken word performance by Aleria McKay, explores themes of self-love and acceptance through the lens of Indigenous womanhood. It will be showcased on ...


You Are Not Alone (Y.A.N.A.) is a children's musical by Lacey Hill that explores an epic adventure in the wilderness of Northern British Columbia's mountain ...


kiskisiwin nimihko/my blood remembers, written by PJ Prudat, is a poignant exploration of identity and connection to ancestral land and memories. The performance reflects on ...


The NDN Act Presents: NDN Problems features a talented cast including Samantha Mandamin, Denise B. McLeod, Lena Recollect, and Jamie Whitecrow. This production offers a ...

Thunder
11/28 - 12/1/2024


Thunder, written by Natasha Barlow, is a coming-of-age story that follows a neurodivergent child growing up alongside their cherished Rez dog. This poignant narrative explores ...


Weesageechak Begins to Dance 37 marks the 37th edition of this festival, featuring public sharings of new works and works in development from thirteen Indigenous ...


NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 1: What We Carry features Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo in a solo performance that reflects her life journey through dance. This ...


NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 2: Black Ballerina showcases a powerful exploration of race and identity as seen through the lens of classical ballet. Created ...

Paprika Festival
5/1 - 5/31/2025


The Paprika Festival is set to return in May 2025 at Aki Studio, celebrating its 24th annual event in collaboration with Native Earth Performing Arts. ...


RELATED STORIES

Native Earth Announces Programming For WEESAGEECHAK BEGINS TO DANCE 37


by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2024

Native Earth Performing Arts has announced the 37th edition of Weesageechak ...

Native Earth Performing Arts Unveils 2024/2025 Season Featuring Six Projects


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 27, 2024

Native Earth Performing Arts has revealed its 2024/2025 season, featuring a lineup of new works and returning favorites that highlight Indigenous stories and voices. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets....

SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list! ...

23rd Annual Paprika Theatre Festival to Take Place in May


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

Experience the 23rd annual Paprika Theatre Festival, a crucial platform for emerging artists in Toronto. Learn more about the events and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Cliff Cardinal's HUFF Returns To Crow's Theatre


by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024

Cliff Cardinal returns to Crow's Theatre for a special, one-week presentation of with his critically acclaimed, award-winning solo show, HUFF....

Native Earth Reveals Programming For Weesageechak Begins To Dance


by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2023

Native Earth Performing Arts has announced the 36th edition of Weesageechak Begins to Dance will return November 6-19, 2023 with in person performances at Aki Studio in Toronto and free online programming. ...

Native Earth Performing Arts Announces 2023/24 Season


by A.A. Cristi - August 15, 2023

Native Earth Performing Arts has announced its 41st season with eight projects including an audio play, live theatre and dance, festivals and collaborations, and the second year of the Animikiig Creators Unit. ...

World Premiere Of New Two-Act Opera CANOE Opens September 12 At Trinity St Paul's Centre


by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2023

Unsettled Scores production, in collaboration with Native Earth Performing Arts, The Toronto Consort and Theatre Passe Muraille, will present Canoe, an all-new two-act opera that defies conventions and embraces invention from September 12-16, 2023 at Trinity St Paul's Centre in Toronto. This intercu...

Toronto Fringe Festival Celebrates A Successful Return!


by A.A. Cristi - July 18, 2023

The 35th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival wrapped up after 12 successful days of live theatre in 16 venues, plus free programming at the POSTSCRIPT Patio from July 5-16, 2023. ...

Winners Announced for the 43rd Annual DORA AWARDS From Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts


by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2023

Tonight, the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony and award presentation hosted by Craig Lauzon occurred at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall. ...

Past Shows

Flight
11/22


Flight, written by Candace Brunette-Debassige, presents the stories of two Indigenous women leaders navigating their roles within a university setting as they aim to transform ...

Son semilla
11/22


Son semilla, presented by Native Earth Performing Arts, is a cultural exploration that offers a prayer in movement, honoring the lives of women affected by ...

Deserters
11/21


Deserters, written by Kenneth T. Williams, presents an exploration of diverse characters navigating the complexities of a civil war. The play features a talented cast ...

NATIVE EARTH PERFORMING ARTS presents MÉTIS MUTT


Native Earth Performing Arts is proud to present the Toronto premiere of Métis Mutt, created and performed by the acclaimed Métis artist Sheldon Elter. Comedic, ...

Videos


Every Brilliant Thing Presented by The Hive in Toronto Every Brilliant Thing Presented by The Hive
The Rose Studio (The Rose Brampton) (11/27 - 11/30) Tracker
Dogfight: The Musical in Toronto Dogfight: The Musical
Harbourfront Centre Theatre (11/28 - 11/30) Tracker
Lord of the Flies in Toronto Lord of the Flies
Hart House Theatre (11/28 - 11/30) Tracker
DISCOUNT
Sondheim on Sondheim in Toronto Sondheim on Sondheim
Scarborough Music Theatre (2/6 - 2/22)
A Christmas Story, The Musical in Toronto A Christmas Story, The Musical
Theatre Aquarius (12/4 - 12/21)
The Liar's Estate in Toronto The Liar's Estate
Fairview Library Theatre (12/8 - 12/8)
Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical in Toronto Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical
Randolph Theatre (1/28 - 4/26)
Unbelievably Believable in Toronto Unbelievably Believable
Red Sandcastle Theatre (12/5 - 12/15)
Little Women in Toronto Little Women
The Alumnae Theatre (11/29 - 12/7)
Back to the Future: The Musical in Toronto Back to the Future: The Musical
Ed Mirvish Theatre (7/22 - 8/31)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW  

Recommended For You