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SummerWorks > Articles by: Michael Caldwell
SummerWorks > Articles by: Michael Caldwell

INTRODUCING Two New Programming Initiatives

SummerWorks is dedicated to nurturing artistic risk and innovation in contemporary performance. At the same time, we think deeply about …

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LAUNCHING the 2024 SummerWorks Performance Festival: Survival Mode!

SUMMERWORKS PRESENTS BOLD CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS THAT ENGAGE WITH THE IDEA OF SURVIVAL: A DIVERSE MIX OF ARTISTIC PERSPECTIVES SHARED THROUGH …

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ANNOUNCING expanded SummerWorks programming at Union Station!

We’re excited to announce a brand new way to experience SummerWorks’ bold and dynamic live performance programming – all summer long! …

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yellow text on a black background reads "34th SummerWorks Performance Festival, August 1-11, 2024"

SAVE THE DATES – 2024 SummerWorks Performance Festival

Announcing the exciting return of the 34th edition of Toronto’s beloved summer festival of live performance! We are thrilled to …

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What’s On: Sunday, Aug 13

It’s your last chance to experience a diverse encounter and curious collaboration on the final day of the SummerWorks Performance …

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Half of a blue triangle and half of a red square meet together in front of a green background. The top of a circular brush appears in the triangle, and the bottom half of a mini evergreen tree appears in the square. Both objects match together. The words "On Today" and "Saturday, August 12" appear in white text.

What’s On: Saturday, Aug 12

It’s a busy day at the Festival that starts with a pop-up performance at Toronto’s largest Farmers’ Market and ends …

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Half of a blue triangle and half of a red square meet together in front of a green background. The top of a fork appears in the triangle, and the bottom half of a toy goose appears in the square. Both objects match together. The words "On Today" and "Friday, August 11" appear in white text.

What’s On: Friday, Aug 11

Join us tonight for a thrilling triple bill at The Theatre Centre. Time is running out to encounter these incredible …

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What’s On: Thursday, Aug 10

Four more days of the Festival are left, and there’s so much more to encounter and explore. How will you …

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Half of a red circle and half of a green triangle meet together in front of a blue background. The head of an angel figurine appears in the circle, and the legs of a plastic doll with pink slippers appear in the triangle. Both objects match together. The words "On Today" and "Wednesday, August 9" appear in white text.

What’s On: Wednesday, Aug 9

It’s a great day for a summer adventure. Why not treat yourself to a night of world-class theatre? Two world …

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Half of a blue triangle and half of a red square meet together in front of a green background. Half of a plastic toy pig appears in the triangle, and half of a light bulb appears in the square. Both objects match together. The words "On Today" and "Tuesday, August 8" appear in white text.

What’s On: Tuesday, Aug 8

Another fun-filled day at the Festival with unique activities happening indoors and outdoors, in the east and west ends of …

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