Beyond the Ticket

Every year The Fergus Grand Theatre runs a 12-week training course for aspiring theatre technicians. Geared towards ages 16+, the course provides the knowledge and skills required to become Approved Technicians at the Fergus Grand Theatre. Topics include: Safety, Lighting, Sound, Projectors, Scenic Elements, Stage Management,  and Industry Best Practices.

Upon completion of this course and the required safety certifications, students may begin working as an apprentice with current technicians and eventually become an Approved Technician themselves!

Please contact us for more information or register now for the next round of classes.

World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on March 27th. Here at the theatre we always do something (usually free) to mark the occasion.

In 2023 we presented George Bernard Shaw's "Dark Lady of the Sonnets." This little play about a fictional encounter between William Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I was written by Shaw in the early 1900's to underline the importance of public support for the performing arts. The plays message was just as relevant when it was written as it is today.

In 2024 we presented scenes from upcoming productions by the Elora Community Theatre and the Centre Wellington Children's Drama Club. Both companies were back again in 2025, this time joined by students from a winter acting class at the Victoria Park Senior's Centre. 

And every year on World Theatre Day we recognize the outstanding contributions of someone in our community to the performing arts with the Lis Pieper Award. Like Lis herself, many of the winners of this award are people who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes for decades, building sets, sewing costumes, writing grant applications, producing entire shows on shoestring budgets, doing whatever needs to be done to make theatre happen in our community.  

After you've got your tickets, take a look at the bottom of your order confirmation. That's where you'll find a list of local businesses that will offer you a discount on things like dining, accommodations, and hospitality on the the day of the show if you show them your tickets. Please support local, and help us keep downtown Fergus thriving!