To us, World Theatre Day means embracing the beauty of the unknown. We celebrate storytelling that thrives without a ceiling, where the actors’ craft and the playwright’s words meet the wind in the trees, the setting sun, and the shared breath of an audience in the open air! Happy World Theatre Day!

Our 2026 season will be off to a thunderous start with a special performance by Scarborough’s renowned taiko group, Nagata Shachu! There's just 100 days to go to this FREE event! This group always draws a huge crowd, so bring your own chairs! guildfestivaltheatre.ca/seasonlaunch

The Spring Equinox this weekend makes the summer feel closer than ever! We are just a couple months from our long summer days at Guild Park & Gardens... and evenings filled with top-notch performances at the Greek Theatre! Check out our summer programming here: guildfestivaltheatre.ca/season

Today is World Theatre Day for Children and Young People! We love engaging young audiences at the Greek Theatre, and the joyful reminders of how it feels to discover theatre for the first time. Announcements coming soon about the FREE family programming at Family Fest 2026 this summer!

For Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, we welcome back cast members from last year’s hit production of The 39 Steps, Georgia Findlay, Isaiah Kolundzic, and Kiana Woo. We're also thrilled to welcome Andrew Prashad, making his Guild Festival Theatre debut! www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/northangerab...

Laura Del Papa, Hilary Scott, and Lara Lucia will bring the iconic Brontë sisters to life in Brontë: The World Without in this story of sisterhood, resilience, and creativity. Lean more about these actors, and get your tickets now through the link below! guildfestivaltheatre.ca/bronte

Guild Festival Theatre is seeking food vendors for our concessions booth at this summer's shows! If you are a vendor of pre-made goods that you'd like to sell at our performances this summer, we want to hear from you! Follow the link below for more information. forms.gle/CcfpFQNWAuN9...

We've extended our deadline for our Director of Production role! This seasonal management position will help bring our 2026 summer season to the stage in Guild Park. Check out the link below for more information and apply by Friday, March 13th at 5pm! www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/productionhi...

There's Just 100 Days to Go until fans from around the world arrive in Toronto for the FIFA World Cup 2026! We’re excited to join the celebrations with our 2026 Family Fest, with the help of the Community Celebration Support Fund. #WeAreToronto #GFT2026

Applications close soon for the position of GFT’s Director of Production, a senior leadership role overseeing ambitious outdoor productions in Scarborough's iconic Guild Park! Apply by this Friday at 5pm through the link below! guildfestivaltheatre.ca/jobs

Our search for Guild Festival Theatre's next Artistic Director closes in just one week! If you are an experienced arts leader who wants to be a part of GFT's next chapter, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more and apply through the link below! www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/adjob

We are looking for team members to join us in the park this summer! Check out the link below for more information about each of these positions and apply by March 20th! www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/jobs

The days are getting longer and we're just a couple of months away from the lush green of our beautiful performance venue. We're lucky to call the most beautiful venue in the GTA our home.... and if you've never been, make this summer your first trip to the Greek Theatre at Guild Park & Gardens!

We’re still offering grants and mentorship to support performing arts projects in all disciplines! Check out the link below to learn more about this opportunity. Application deadline extended to Friday, Feb 27th @ 11:59pm! guildfestivaltheatre.ca/yes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Bryan Stanish passed away on February 7th. Bryan was a part of GFT from the very beginning, as a performer, and later served as a Board Member. Brian was a devoted advocate for the theatre and, above all, a cherished friend. He will be deeply missed.

Come join our team! We are looking for a Director of Production to help bring to life our exciting 2026 Season! See the full job posting through the link below and apply by March 6th at 5PM. www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/jobs

From our GFT Family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful Family Day! If you've got little ones in your life, don't forget to put Family Fest in your calendar for this summer! We'll see you at the park July 10-12 for Scarborough's biggest celebration of young audiences!

Love is in the air today... and what better way to celebrate than to plan a romantic summer evening at the Greek Theatre 😉 Happy Valentine's Day! Photo of Georgia Findlay and Sébastien Heins by Raph Nogal

Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights gets a remake this year! This classic story by the middle Brontë sister was published i 1847. Tragically, Emily died just a year later, leaving this her first, last, and only novel. This summer, you can get a glimpse into Emily's life in Brontë: The World Without!

Last year, Friends of Guild Park sponsored the park’s new Heritage Toronto Plaque, that tells the story of how the iconic Greek Theatre came to be, including it's origins as the historic 1912 Bank of Toronto Building! There's lots to discover at Guild Park & Gardens. We'll see you there this summer!

A special deal on tickets to the Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum ends tonight at midnight! Save on The Veil and check out the other events and shows that are part of the Meighen Forum. Book now to save! www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/Ways... Photo of Byron Abalos by Raph Nogal

Guild Festival Theatre (GFT) invites applications for the position of Artistic Director. Learn more about this opportunity and apply at www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/jobs

Last Tuesday was the showcase for our Youth Engagement Scarborough Digital Media Cohort! Hosted at the Fox Theatre, our 20 youth participants presented works ranging from documentary, to animation, to short films. We're proud to support so much talent in Scarborough!

With immense gratitude for their incredible work, we announce that 2026 will be the final season under the leadership of Co-Artistic Directors, Helen Juvonen and Tyler J. Seguin. The two will support the search for GFT’s next artistic director, ensuring a thoughtful and seamless transition.

It's a big week in history for our 2026 Summer Season Authors! Check out the ticket link below to see the Brontë sisters onstage this summer, and Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey live at the Greek Theatre! www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/season

On this day in 1820, Anne Brontë was born! Anne died tragically young at the age of 29, but her works live on! Anne is buried in Scarborough, England, and we're looking forward to honouring her life and work in Brontë: The World Without, in Scarborough, Ontario this summer.

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the run of THE VEIL at the Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum this October! Get your tickets now through the link below! www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/Play...

With the start of the New Year, GFT is thrilled to welcome our new General Manager, Sarah Hagarty! Coming to GFT from Stratford with a wealth of experience in theatre and arts management, we can't wait to welcome Sarah to the GFT Family and to the park this summer!

It's your last chance to make a year-end donation! Join our Donor Ecosystem and help us bring​ great productions to the Greek Theatre each summer. Guild Festival Theatre is a registered charity​ so ​donate before midnight tonight and get your 2025 Tax Receipt! guildfestivaltheatre.ca/support

We are beyond thrilled that the incredible Georgia Findlay has been named as one of @glennsumi.bsky.social's Breakthrough Theatre Artists of 2025! We love working with Georgia and are delighted that audiences and critics are taking notice of her talent. We can't wait to see her next performance!

We made Glenn Sumi's year end round up! We are so happy with how The Veil unsettled audiences and haunted their memories. We can't wait to share all of our our 2026 offerings, and see how audiences react to The Veil's second life in Stratford!

Looking for a last minute gift? Tickets and passes to our Summer Season are available online! Our passes let you buy now and choose your dates later, with Pick 1 or Pick 2 passes available! Check out the link below for more information! www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/tickets

We love our season posters and we thought they'd look great on some merch! Start writing you own great novel with one of these spiral bound notebooks! Check them out at www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/shop Free pick-up available at Guild Park (by appointment). 🎨 Season images by Jeanalle Suico

First up in memorable theatre moments from 2025 in this roundup by @intermissionmag.bsky.social is a "hilariously unhinged escape sequence" from our production of The 39 Steps, performed by the hilarious and talented trio of Sébastien Heins, Kiana Woo, and Isaiah Kolundzic!

➕ The Veil, the Thought For Food production in association with @guildfesttheatre.bsky.social, made the list at number eight. Co-written by Keith Barker, Director of New Play Development for the Festival, this "unsettling and tightly executed" show is coming to the Meighen Forum in October! #SF2026

Our final RGTC recipient is Robin Luckwaldt with Olivia Wheeler and Keshia Palm, furthering the development of their piece, "What is sleeping." We so enjoyed reading all the applications for this year's recommender grants, and we look forward to seeing how these pieces develop!

Mark Crawford and Kevin Wong are using their RGTC grant to expand The Hyacinthia, a pop-infused gay rom-com Greek musical tragedy!

THE VEIL made @nextmagazine.bsky.social's top 10 picks of 2025! We are so glad that this show resonated with so many people, and we're thrilled to be featured alongside some of the best theatre of 2025! Tickets for The Veil at the Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum go on sale in January!

Our next RGTC grant recipient is Beverley Cooper. Her new play "At What Cost?" is inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Over the next few days we're pleased to present the artists and projects GFT recommended for funding through the Ontario Arts Council's Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators! First up is From O-Z, by Alicia Barban, Belinda Corpuz, Ben Kopp, Ruaridh MacDonald & Haneul Yi.

It's the last Bakers & Makers Market of the year, and we can't wait to talk to all of you about our 2026 Summer Season! We'll have tickets and passes on sale, as well as great deals on GFT merch. Come visit us tomorrow from 12pm-3pm at the Guild Inn!

We are seeking three actors for our production of Brontë: The World Without. Follow the link below for the full audition posting, and submit by December 31st at 5pm. www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/casting

Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey A Most Horrid Mystery Adapted & Directed by Tyler J. Seguin August 6-23 Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen’s satire of the Gothic novel craze, is brought to life in a hilarious, whirlwind production this summer! Learn more at www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/northangerab...

Brontë: The World Without By Jordi Mand Directed by Helen Juvonen July 16-August 2 Brontë: The World Without is an unflinching portrayal of family, artistry, and what it means to strive for success in a world that often denies women the right to dream. www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/bronte

Announcing our 15th Season in the park! This summer we're bringing the Greek Theatre to life with BRONTË: THE WORLD WITHOUT, JANE AUSTEN'S NORTHANGER ABBEY, and the 5th year of Family Fest featuring stories and traditions from around the world. Tickets on sale now at guildfestivaltheatre.ca/season

Apply to Guild Festival Theatre's YES Program! Sign up for our info session on Monday December 8th to get all the details and ask any questions you might have. Applications are due January 4th. Learn more and apply at guildfestivaltheatre.ca/yes

Thanks to your generosity our Giving Tuesday exceeded all our expectations! You still have until December 31st to make a donation and receive a tax receipt for 2025. Learn about the perks of joining our Donor Ecosystem today through the link below: guildfestivaltheatre.ca/support

If you're looking to make a donation this Giving Tuesday, please consider GFT! We had a record-breaking year in 2025 and today we’re asking for your help to ensure that we continue that success through 2026 and beyond! www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca/support Thank you for your support!

Reviews are still coming in for this haunting show that will get a second life at the Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum next year. Tickets go on sale to the general public on January 10th at 10am - so mark your calendars! Photo of Byron Abalos by Raph Nogal Production Design by Jareth Li

Black Friday is here, and with it, a sale on our branded merch items! Everything with our logo on it is discounted - so give the gift of GFT Style or get something for yourself! Code is valid until December 1, 2025 at 11:59pm. Does not apply to Locales Design items (keychain, prints, and cards).