Creole Theatre: an 8th edition around "community involvement"
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The 8th edition of the Black Community Theatre Festival, which will take place from February 28 to March 26, 2026 in Montreal.
Compagnie Théâtre Créole is proud to announce the 8th edition of the FestivalThéâtre Communauté des Noirs, which will take place from February 28 to March 26, 2026 in Montreal. This year, the festival will unfold under the theme: "Get involved in your community," an invitation to citizen mobilization, solidarity and cultural engagement.
Since its creation, the Festival has established itself as a major platform for dissemination, reflection and encounter around Afro-descendant realities and imaginaries. It highlights the richness of voices, talents and perspectives that contribute to shaping the Canadian, Quebec and international artistic and cultural landscape.
Through a rich and inclusive programming, the festival brings together: emerging and established artists, creators from the Black diaspora, arts professionals, and a diverse and intergenerational audience.
Rich and engaged programming
For nearly a month, the public is invited to discover: contemporary theater plays, staged readings, multidisciplinary performances, workshops, an exhibition on artists' lives, conversations and meetings with artists, panels and discussions on social, cultural and identity issues.
This edition will place particular emphasis on community engagement, youth and emerging talent, citizen initiatives, and local and international collaborations.
A highlight of the festival, a tribute evening will be dedicated to the artist and icon of Haitian music and culture, Ansy Derose. This celebration will highlight his artistic heritage, his commitment and his influence on several generations of Afro-descendant artists.
Through performances, testimonials and creations inspired by his work, this evening promises to be a moving and unifying moment, highlighting the richness of Haitian cultural heritage and its impact on the diaspora.
A call for collective action
The theme "Get involved in your community" emphasizes the importance of active participation, dialogue and social responsibility. The festival aims to encourage the public to become agents of change, by promoting mutual aid, creativity and solidarity.
"Theater is a powerful tool for social transformation. This edition is an invitation to take part in cultural life and strengthen the bonds that unite us," emphasizes the artistic direction.
Artistic director Ralph Civil encourages and advises the general public to make the trip and consult the Compagnie Théâtre Créole website for programming and tickets.
Press relations Compagnie Théâtre Créole Email: com@compagnietheatrecreole.ca Phone: 514 962 1513 Website: www.compagnietheatrecreole.ca