Liberating for the artist. Free to the People.

© Jack Ablett, Winnipeg Free Press 1966

The Free Theatre

The Free Theatre (Winnipeg) is an experiment in the creation of works for the stage. Five professional artists have six days and a very small budget. They can create whatever kind of show they want. They do a performance on the final evening in a neighbourhood venue. Admission is free.

Hang on to your hats!

  • When I talk to people about the Free Theatre, I am most often sharing my thoughts about making theatre that’s less costly, more environmentally friendly, more immediate, and more accessible to more people. These are, I believe, good reasons to start a theatre, but they aren’t the only reasons. There is an artistic case to…