Calling all theatre companies from across the region! a Company of Fools invites you to compete in a friendly contest of creation in celebration of World Theatre Day! Those brave enough to participate will have only 48 hours to create a new piece of theatre based on inspiration items provided by their fellow […]
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Latest Posts
Ottawa Theatre Challenge – Wed. March 27th
The Ottawa Theatre Challenge! About the event: Who will be crowned Ottawa’s Best Theatre Company and take home the coveted Rubber Chicken Award? When: Wednesday March 27th Where: Arts Court Studio – 2 Daly St., Second Floor Time: Doors at 7pm, Show at 7:30 Price: Pay-What-You-Can Afford: Advance Tickets here or cash donations at the door At […]
A Foolish Farewell
a Company of Fools artistic director Catriona Leger to join Shakespeare In Action for a one-year Community Outreach Coordinator contract Theatre org known for “Torchlight Shakespeare” seeks interim artistic director to oversee 2019 Fools season and implement 2020 programming Catriona Leger will step back from her role as artistic director at a Company of […]
Torchlight Shakespeare 2019 – Romeo & Juliet
Torchlight Shakespeare 2019 Romeo & Juliet July 2nd-August 17th 7pm Monday through Saturday As always, we will appear on Mondays in Strathcona Park. The rest of the week we will perform in various parks in and around Ottawa. A finalized tour schedule will be published in late spring (once dates and locations are finalized and […]
