• Next Stage 2024

Next Stage Community Programming

Join us for additional programming in support of the festival shows and our community at large.

  • Toast to Next Stage

    Wednesday, October 16
    7:00pm-8:00pm
    Tallulah's Cabaret at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

    Raise a glass with us to celebrate the opening of the 17th Next Stage Theatre Festival! 

  • Indie Community Social

    Saturday, October 19
    12:00pm-2:00pm
    Tallulah's Cabaret at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

    Calling indie arts workers of all kinds! Join us for an afternoon of conversation with your peers. We’re creating space to discuss all the big questions, barriers, and joys of making theatre right now in Toronto, Canada, and the world in general.

    You bring yourself, we'll bring coffee and snacks, and we'll all share resources and requests. By gathering as peers, we hope to build community, connection, and solidarity.

    Sign up at the link below to signal your interest in attending!

  • THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW featuring an all-Deaf shadow cast

    Sunday, October 17, 7:00pm

    Let's do the time warp again! Back by popular demand, don't miss a screening of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring an all-Deaf shadow cast for the first time in history! Come sing, dance, and sign along to kick off your Halloweekend.

    Damnit, Janet! Let's make this spooky season accessible!

    Presented in partnership with the Disability Collective