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NEWS & PROJECTS
Arts Across Canada – New Translation Commission 2026
Deafy
By Chris Dodd
Translated to French by Martin Bellemare
Cross Cultural & Multilingual Creation ( 뮤지컬 <R;Link> The Musical, Korea & Canada)
Much like the characters they portrayed, the emerging artists from both countries forged deep connections bridging geographical, linguistic, and cultural divides to come together in collaborative artistic creation.
A 2025 Year in Review of Boundary-Pushing Theatre
2025 was a year of global engagement, creative boundary-pushing, and significant new work development across Canada, Asia, and Europe. I was thrilled to play a part in successfully launching vital transnational projects, facilitated new play and translation development, and fostered cross-cultural exchange.
Cross Cultural explorations in Bali
Cross Cultural Networking & Practice in Bali
Global Hive Labs: Medusa UK at The Pleasance Theatre (London,UK)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – TheReviewHub;
“Accessibility at the heart of a multi-cultural, multi-lingual Medusa”
– TheatreT
International Translation Workshop (London,UK)
FROM ALASKA By Sébastien Harrisson | Translated by Leanna Brodie With British Equity WSW London Branch (London UK)
International Translation Workshop (London,UK)
TTHE NAUGHTY CHILDREN’S BEDTIME STORIES By Étienne Lepage | Translated by Jack Paterson With British Equity WSW London Branch (London, UK)
International Translation Workshop (London,UK)
HORSE FROM HEAVEN FALL IN A RAIN OF ASH (IRAN) By Naghmeh Samini | Translated by Jack Paterson With British Equity WSW London Branch
Professional Development: flausen+ Innovation Incubator (DE)
In already provocative theatre culture, Germany’s Freie Theatre’s have taken a leading role in the push for fostering artistic vibrancy, public engagement and the development of future innovators.
Life on Mars Theatre Conference (Milan, Italy)
Waving the Canadian theatre flag at the international conference in Milan.
Global Hive Labs U.S.A.: Medusa opens at Steppenwolf Theatre (Chicago, U.S.A.)
After workshops in Italy, France, and the UK, Medusa opened at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre.
Exploring Disability Arts: Theater HORA in Zurich (via TheatreArtLife)
With over 50 productions since its inception in 1993, Zurich’s Theater HORA is the only professional theatre company in Switzerland whose ensemble members all have a state recognized disability. I hopped a Flixbus to Switzerland to learn more about this unique company.
Translation: The Naughty Children’s Bedtime Stories (Vancouver, CAN)
“What a clever, funny, edgy piece!” – Tessa Mendel, Halifax Theatre for Young People
Directing: SEX BETWEEN MEN IN THE 21ST CENTURY (London, UK)
May 19 & 20, 7:30 PM @ Theatre503
Jamais Lu Festival (Montreal, CAN)
An annual Festival, Jamiais Lu works to develop Quebec, Canadian and international dramaturgy.
Flausen Kongress (Cologne, EU)
In already provocative theatre culture, Germany’s Freie Theatre’s have taken a leading role in the push for fostering artistic vibrancy, public engagement and the development of future innovators.
The Theatre Backpacker: Rural Art Festivals – Interview with Heads Up Festival (UK)
The work we include in the festival programme can change lives, the way people think, make life worth living.
The Theatre Backpacker: Rural Art Festivals Interview – Paint the Town Festival (UK)
When an area has a belief that they need to travel to see great quality work, it’s sometimes hard to make these same audiences recognize that high-quality work is not only being shown, but is being created in their area and on their doorstep.
Disability Arts & New Play Development: Cowboy Tempest (Vancouver, CAN)
New Play Development with Niall McNeil
Newsletter: On the Road and 2017/2018 in Review
On the Road with Foreign Radical UK Tour and 2017/ 2018 in review
Awards: The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award
The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award is presented to an outstanding West Coast theatre artist for a project, a course of study or to fulfill their hearts desire.

















