Celebrate World Theatre Day at the Fergus Grand Theatre

 CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre invites the community to celebrate World Theatre Day on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM with an engaging event that highlights local talent, storytelling, and artistic excellence.

A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Lis Pieper Award. This annual honour recognizes a member of the local performing arts community who has demonstrated long-standing dedication and service to local theatre, celebrating the depth of talent across generations in the community.

In addition, audiences will also enjoy short scene performances by both the Elora Community Theatre and the Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club. These performances will offer a preview of their upcoming productions and showcase the depth of talent across generations in the community.

A newer addition to the celebrations and a continuation from last year is the Theatre’s 10-Minute Play Contest. Last December, the Theatre put out a call to Canadian playwrights to submit short scripts on a theme. The three winners of the contest have been chosen, and the scripts will be given a staged reading by local performers as part of the World Theatre Day festivities!

If you’d like to volunteer to read a part of one of the winning plays, the theatre is currently looking for script readers. Please call the box office at 519-787-1981 if you are interested.

Event Details

·         Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

·         Time: 7:00 PM start time

·         Location: Fergus Grand Theatre (244 St. Andrew St W, Fergus ON)

About World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day, celebrated annually, honours the power of live performance to unite, inspire, and foster cultural understanding. Initiated by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), it brings together professionals and audiences worldwide to celebrate the arts through performances, workshops and more.

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For more information:

Hannah Barclay

Communications and Engagement Coordinator

Township of Centre Wellington | 1 MacDonald Square, Elora, ON N0B 1S0

519.846.9691 x221