Events Description
New Ideas Festival is an annual juried festival of new writing, works-in-progress and experimental theatre, with a different program of plays each week and staged readings.
Proudly entering its 36th year, the New Ideas Festival is Alumnae’s annual showcase of new and experimental one-act plays. Witness theatrical history in the making with bold premieres from both emerging and established theatre artists.
Week 1 (April 24-28, 2024)
- This Woman is an Island
Written by Hope McIntyre
Directed by Madelaine Rose - Pretending
Written by Natalie Stephenson
Directed by Barbara Larose - Just for Tonight
Written by Sheila Toller
Directed by Erin Jones - Mirror Images
Written by Jean Sheppard
Directed by Mel Thompson
Week 2 (May 1-5, 2024 )
- Double Down Helix
Written by Carolyn Bennett
Directed by Nicole Anne Smith - A Little Bite of Paradise
Written by Melanie Stevenson
Directed by Ilana Linden - Victorian Closet Drama
Written by Nina Kaye
Directed by Kyra Keith - Je Suis Morte
Written by R.J. Downes
Directed by Ivana Obradovic
Who is it for?
Adults
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $15
How to get tickets?
Buy Online
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: April 24 – May 5, 2024
Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm • Sunday at 2pm
Venue: Alumnae Theatre
70 Berkeley St, Toronto, ON M5A 2W6
Street Parking, Paid Parking
Public transport accessible











