The Foster Festival

The first theatre festival in Canada that celebrates a living Canadian playwright's work, Norm Foster. Humour with Heart in the heart of Niagara!

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The Long Weekend begins tomorrow! And if you missed the news, we've extended the run! Now playing through July 26, you'll have even more chances to laugh along with this Norm Foster classic.
BOOK NOW at https://t.co/c3mw781ZNq
We'll see you at the theatre.

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'The Long Weekend' by Norm Foster is coming to St. Catharines, July 9-19. Directed by Liz Gilroy, it stars Claire Jullien, Darren Keay, Caitlin Driscoll, and Tyrone Savage. It's Foster at his finest: sharp, funny, and delightfully tangled. Book now at https://t.co/BvVyNi0ayL

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Rehearsals are in full swing, and our crew is hard at work transforming a winery into a theatre space for a coffee shop Don't miss the world premiere of 'The Bean' by Norm Foster, June 10-21. Seven performances are already sold out!

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Kirsten Alter & Derek Ritschel star in the world premiere of The Bean by Norm Foster, directed by Jamie Williams, June 10-21. Two performances are already sold out with limited availability for the remainder of the run! Book your tickets today at https://t.co/BvVyNi0ayL

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One can scarcely imagine a more agreeable setting than Vineland Estates Winery as you indulge in an exquisite array of sweet and savoury delicacies, accompanied by a most delightful selection of teas.

More details at https://t.co/mmVEYM1JO9

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It’s a full house at the Fostered Playwrights Festival today at Sons & Daughters Winery. Today it’s Euchre Night by Norm Foster.

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Join us this weekend for the Fostered Playwrights Festival featuring four new Canadian comedies! Single tickets are available for each reading or purchase a weekend pass to experience them all at a discounted rate.

More info at https://t.co/ia5Xv0uXQq

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In her latest blog post, The Foster Festival’s AD, Emily Oriold, explores one of the questions she’s asked most often: “What does being an Artistic Director really mean?”

Click the link to read it on our website: https://t.co/wR2zn0uG3W

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Today is an opportunity to celebrate the value and contribution of theatre to our communities.

Thank you to all the theatre practitioners, who came to play at The Foster Festival in 2025. And to our loyal "Foster Friends" who continue to believe in what we do.

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Get You Foster Fix in 2026! Buy ticket packages now and SAVE 10% before APRIL 7. It's the only deal of the season!

Don't miss the Fostered Playwrights Festival at Sons & Daughters Winery in Ridgeville, April 17-19.

Packages, passes, and single tickets: https://t.co/mmVEYM1JO9

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The Foster Festival’s staff and board gathered on the weekend at Vineland Estates to map out the next five years of the festival: Artistic vision, audience development, financial stability, opportunities for growth.

Get Your Foster Fix in 2026.

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Our first Foster Fix of 2026 starts here. New Plays. Old friends. Good wine.

The 3rd Annual Fostered Playwrights Festival takes to the stage at Sons & Daughters Winery in Ridgeville, April 17-19.

BOOK NOW! Weekend passes and single tickets available at https://t.co/j5VK280dW4

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Foster Festival celebrates a decade in Niagara with comedy slate next season https://t.co/35pmYTDc0z via @niafallsreview

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The Foster Festival Announces its 2025 Season https://t.co/32HxKqcRnN
@cogeco @FosterFestival #trulylocal #community #NewSeason #congratulations #CheersToADecade

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“Grant helps Foster Festival extend its season with new play.”

Read the full article by @JohnLawMedia below. @NiaFallsReview

https://t.co/Y4RUiyeTSv

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We have moved into the theatre for tech rehearsals! Don’t miss this 40th Anniversary production of Norm Foster’s most famous play, The Melville Boys.

For tickets, visit https://t.co/3h1OvYd61R

Running Aug 15-25
Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College, STC
Directed by Emily Oriold

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finemusic https://t.co/VM0bLkLhaC My weekend arts blog looks at the current @FosterFestival production of Norm Foster's newest play, "Whit's End" that wraps up tomorrow afternoon...

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THOSE MOVIES by Norm Foster is now playing until JULY 14 at the Mandeville Theatre in St. Catharines! Don't miss your chance to see Foster's newest comedy in the heart of Niagara!

For tickets and more information, visit https://t.co/BvVyNi0ayL. We'll see you at the theatre!

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THE WORLD PREMIERE OF NORM FOSTER'S THOSE MOVIES IS ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY! https://t.co/fQuCKy0Kwj

Congratulations and best wishes to our fabulous partners at The @FosterFestival!
@cogeco @YourTVNiagara #trulylocal #breakaleg #worldpremiere #community

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Looking for fun things to do in St. Catharines? Here's some of what's happening. Tap our link for details and more: https://t.co/qgfSXXF0aR
🎠 Lakeside Park Carousel opens for the season
🚸 Niagara Children's Festival
🎤 Live music at venues across STC