THAT'S A WRAP! A sold-out run, 20 artists from across the country, over 30 performers from our local community, close to 100 volunteers, staff, sponsors, one amazing location at The Keppoch (and a handful of weather-induced indoor shows). We are filled with gratitude and awe!

Antigonish! This is news that we have been waiting to share for a while. Get your tickets before they're gone. William Prince, live on stage, Nov 5, one night only. festivalantigonish.ca/prince

Campus will close and buildings (except for Morrison Hall) will be locked down as of 6pm Fri. Sept. 23 and remain closed until Sun. Sept. 25 at 12:01pm. Essential services will remain operational (e.g. Security, Residences, Facilities Management). bit.ly/3fdjZLL

Sipekne’katik First Nation’s commemoration on the site of the former Shubenacadie residential institution, for all the relatives who didn’t come home.

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A transformative dark comedy about the mess that makes us human. The world premiere of “The Outside Inn” by PGC Member, Sharon Bajer (with co-creator) opens at Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre on Oct. 14th! More details can be found here: bit.ly/3e95FDV

Calling all StFX University alumni! In town for Homecoming, but looking for evening plans? Check out this brilliant new play at the Bauer Theatre. THE OUTSIDE INN - World Premiere! Tickets and details at: festivalantigonish.com/outsideinn

CLOSING WEEKEND! It's been an honour to produce the world premiere of THE OUTSIDE INN, by Sharon Bajer and Elio Zarrillo. 3 shows left! “Delightful and thought provoking” “Scream-laughed, was deeply moved, felt seen” Learn more: festivalantigonish.com/outsideinn

With a mix of sadness for us and excitement for her, we are announcing today that our Managing Director Reema Fuller will be leaving our team at the end of the year to pursue a new opportunity with a national arts advocacy organization. READ MORE: festivalantigonish.ca/news/

Festival Antigonish is pleased to welcome Matt Lacas as our 2023 RBC Artistic Associate / Artistic Director Intern from January – August 2023. Read more: festivalantigonish.ca/rbc RBC

Four Maritime theatre companies partner to present performances of Jivesh Parasram’s one-person play Take d Milk, Nah? (Rumble Productions) during March and April 2023. In Fredericton April 13-15. Tickets on sale now. bit.ly/3V2EPO6

✨ JOIN OUR TEAM ✨ The Managing Director is a key part of our two-person leadership team and has complete responsibility for the finance and operations of the theatre. View the full posting at festivalantigonish.com/jobs @WorkInCulture Theatre Nova Scotia Town of Antigonish Antigonish County

And when she’s not busy with her school work, she’s an avid volunteer with us at the theatre (and one heck of a singer, to boot!)

The cat’s out of the bag… and on the ice? Check out what we have in store for summer 2023: m.youtube.com/watch?v=bm5Egg…

A great way to kick off our season this summer with a show our local curlers will love!

Festival Antigonish and Theatre Antigonish are pleased to welcome local musician and business leader Patrick McKenna as incoming Managing Director. Patrick has recently returned to his hometown and is excited for this new role. READ MORE: festivalantigonish.ca/news

Emily has been so instrumental in helping us properly sort, gather, record, and maintain our precious files!

Youth actors from The Hobbit (Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre) met Nathan Malolos - star of @NeptuneTheatre’s Billy Elliot. And gave him a kazoo. As you do. If you’re in Halifax NS, it’s absolutely worth a trip to Neptune to see Billy Elliot! Fantastic!

Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre has announced its line-up for the 2023 season. 989xfm.ca/festival-antig…

On this episode of Maritime Ink, Kristyn gets a lesson in theatre and improv from the tattooed performers of StFX University’s illustrious Bauer Theatre, home of Theatre Antigonish and @festantigonish. Airs Thurs Aug 3 at 10:30pm only on Eastlink Community TV ch10&610