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Our annual Spring festival of exciting new work, STAGES focuses on bold, playful and innovative creations that push the boundaries of what theatre can be.
From full productions to family offerings and interactive pieces, STAGES highlights new performances from Atlantic Canada and beyond.
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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Final Recordings of
an Almost Extinct Bird
7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Final Recordings of
an Almost Extinct Bird
7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Final Recordings of
an Almost Extinct Bird
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Playing Fields
9:00pm - 10:15pm
Secret Ingredients
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Les moutons
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Playing Fields
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bouée
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Playing Fields
9:00pm - 10:15pm
Secret Ingredients
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Les moutons
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Club Inclusion's
TV: TheatreVision
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Playing Fields
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Look At Me
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Karaoke Closer
ACCESS NOTES
RUNNING TIMES + AUDIENCE WARNINGS
Running times and audience notes vary, please see individual show pages.
AUDIO
Performers will be amplified with individual microphones.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES
Phonak Roger FM/DM System available at Alderney Landing Theatre. Automatically connect via Wall Pilots or borrow a Telecoil device to sync with hearing aids and cochlear implants. Devices with headphones are also available. Please see the Box Office for assistance onsite.
ACCESSIBLE TICKET PRICES
All performances have pay-what-you-can-afford pricing. If cost is still a barrier, please email info@EasternFrontTheatre.com. Volunteers see shows free of charge! Sign up here.
TICKETING FEES
Our tickets and passes are sold through Tixr, which adds processing fees for both Tixr and Alderney Landing as well as HST. Tickets are also available to be purchased at the door, pending availability.
COVID
Masks are available on site and encouraged/appreciated but not required. Seating is by general admission and social distancing may not be possible. Alderney Landing Theatre achieves 8 ACH (Air Changes per Hour).
BABYSITTING
EFT offers free onsite childcare at select events. Children must be registered in advance. Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8M3A9B-tUcrvzd_oQ0nP0FpaSR2qTGBE2GqDAUk6IW7wgCg/viewform?usp=dialog
TRANSIT ACCESS
The Halifax Transit Dartmouth Ferry arrives directly at Alderney Landing, and Alderney Gate is serviced by Halifax Transit buses #5, 6A, 6B, 6C, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B.
PHYSICAL ACCESS
The Theatre is on the second level of Alderney Landing, accessible by passenger elevator and stairs. Parking is available onsite, with curbside dropoff and automatic doors at the main entrance to the building. Alderney Landing is connected to Alderney Gate by pedway, accessible by elevator, escalator and stairs.
STADIUM SEATING
Fixed stadium seats fold down and are 16.5 inches deep and 20 inches wide from the inside of each (shared) armrest. Front row seating is on the same level as the entrance and can be reserved in advance by emailing info@EasternFrontTheatre.com. There are stairs leading to the rest of the rows, 7 inches high and 17 inches deep. There is no handrail. Armless chairs are available upon request and will be placed in the front row, they are 16 inches deep and 15.5 inches wide. For assistance, or to request priority seating before the house is opened, please check in with EFT Staff or Volunteers.
ARMLESS SEATING
Armless seats are 16 inches deep and 15.5 inches wide. Seating is on the same level as the entrance. For assistance, or to request priority seating before the house is opened, please check in with EFT Staff or Volunteers.
BATHROOMS
There are two all gender bathrooms in the rotunda lobby, one with toilet stalls only, and one with toilet stalls and urinals. Both bathrooms are equipped with various hygiene products.
ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES
We aim to provide a scent-free environment, and make every effort to use products that are scent-free where possible (including alcohol-based hand sanitizer). We encourage all patrons to be mindful of the effects of strong scents, and ask that patrons avoid wearing or using scented personal products while onsite.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
If you have any questions about the accessibility measures in place for individual performances or workshops, please email access@easternfronttheatre.com.
FREQUENCIES, STAGES 2023
(Photo by James Arthur MacLean)
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FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS
