Lighthouse Festival is thrilled to have established dedicated funding for the workshopping and commissioning of new plays and musicals with a comedic tilt. Seeking out playwrights who are creating new and original plays is part of Lighthouse’s mandate to support Canadian Theatre. We are committed to providing both financial and artistic support via readings and workshops throughout the year. Find out more about our Play Development Program and our annual Play Development Festival below.
Lighthouse Festival’s Play Development Program nurtures Canadian voices through commissioned works, workshops, readings, and professional support. Over up to three years, writers refine their scripts with feedback from actors and directors before moving toward full production. It’s a vibrant incubator for new comedies, championing emerging talent and original storytelling.
Every March, our Play Development Festival showcases new Canadian works in progress. Emerging and established playwrights collaborate with directors and actors in staged readings, gaining feedback and refining scripts. Audiences enjoy early glimpses of compelling stories and get to be part of the narrative by providing feedback. Celebrate creativity and theatrical innovation annually!