The Foster Festival

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: fosterfestival.com/foster-festiva…

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.

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: fosterfestival.com/shop/

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.

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 fosterfestival.com/shop/

Foster Festival celebrates a decade in Niagara with comedy slate next season niagarafallsreview.ca/entertainment/… via @niafallsreview

The Foster Festival Announces its 2025 Season yourtv.tv//node/364675?c… @cogeco @FosterFestival #trulylocal #community #NewSeason #congratulations #CheersToADecade

“Grant helps Foster Festival extend its season with new play.” Read the full article by @JohnLawMedia below. @NiaFallsReview niagarafallsreview.ca/entertainment/…

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 fosterfestival.com/shop Running Aug 15-25 Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College, STC Directed by Emily Oriold

finemusic fine-music.blogspot.com/?spref=tw My weekend arts blog looks at the current @FosterFestival production of Norm Foster's newest play, "Whit's End" that wraps up tomorrow afternoon...

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 fosterfestival.com. We'll see you at the theatre!

THE WORLD PREMIERE OF NORM FOSTER'S THOSE MOVIES IS ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY! yourtv.tv//node/361346?c… Congratulations and best wishes to our fabulous partners at The @FosterFestival! @cogeco @YourTVNiagara #trulylocal #breakaleg #worldpremiere #community

Looking for fun things to do in St. Catharines? Here's some of what's happening. Tap our link for details and more: bit.ly/48ZKJWL 🎠 Lakeside Park Carousel opens for the season 🚸 Niagara Children's Festival 🎤 Live music at venues across STC

Ship to Shore has completely sold out! We look forward to welcoming our audiences at the @StCMuseum next week. Find out more about our complete 2024 Mainstage Summer Season by visiting fosterfestival.com. Three Foster Comedies running July 4-August 25. #canadiantheatre

NEW DATE ADDED! YOU ASKED & WE MADE IT HAPPEN - TUESDAY, MAY 28th @ 2PM yourtv.tv//node/360164?c… @FosterFestival @cogeco @YourTVNiagara #trulylocal #community @StCMuseum

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we want to say a big THANK YOU to all of our Foster Festival Volunteers. They are an essential part our of Foster Family & Team and add a bright light to any Foster Festival event or show. [📸: Pat G., one of our valued volunteers!]

Emily Oriold and Jamie Williams from the @FosterFestival discuss the launch of a new play development program that will assist burgeoning Canadian playwrights. yourtv.tv/node/359071?c=…

A wonderful afternoon was shared in celebration of Norm Foster's 75th Birthday and in support of our Local Hero Program. Family and Friends, and all those who love Norm and his work, gathered for the festivities at Club Roma in St. Catharines. #ourhomestc #canadiantheatre

Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate this guy’s 75th! Thank you to all who helped make it happen & contributed to the day. We’re busy collecting photos for our @FosterFestival socials to share more special moments from the afternoon festivities at @ClubRoma. Stay tuned…

Celebrating NormFoster’s 75th Birthday on Feb 11! niagarafallsreview.ca/entertainment/…