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Our Programs

Spotlight Series

The Fredericton Playhouse Spotlight Series invites some of the most exciting artists touring today to the Playhouse stage, offering East Coast favourites, internationally acclaimed ensembles, up-and-coming musicians, innovative dance and circus shows, hilarious comedy performances, inspiring theatre pieces and much more.

The 2023-24 season features 27 professional performances in music, dance, circus, and comedy from across Canada and around the world. Plus, with 7 Pay What You Will performances, everyone can find a way to enjoy the Spotlight Series!

The Fredericton Playhouse is also launching a BRAND-NEW membership program. A Playhouse Membership will now give members access to a 48-hour pre-sale for tickets to all shows that go on sale throughout the year (not restricted to Spotlight series), as well as additional discounts and perks. 2023-24 is sure to be an exciting season! 

Featured Events:

Fri 10 May 2024
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Nico Paulo looking at the camera with her hands beside her face
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Nico Paulo

Part of Spotlight Series

Nico Paulo is a Portuguese/Canadian pop songwriter, performer, and visual artist. She moved to Canada in 2014 to pursue her career, originally setting down roots in the vibrant Toronto arts community, and eventually moved east to become an essential part of Newfoundland’s celebrated music scene. Paulo released her debut single, the wistful “Please Don’t Forget,” in 2019; her debut EP...

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Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
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Sat 11 May 2024
@ 7:30 PM
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$18- 36
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Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Le Vent du Nord

Part of Spotlight Series

The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global influences. “Featuring button accordion, guitar and fiddle, the band’s sound...

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Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

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Mon 27 May 2024
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Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Benched: Uppercut Dance Theatre

Part of Spotlight Series

In this contemporary Danish dance work, five male dancers perform in Johan Kølkjær’s set design of oversized and mobile benches that are constantly being transformed. Award-winning choreographer Stephanie Thomasen has created the concept and choreography for the performance, where the dancers with great musicality, physicality and interaction examine human relationships. “The five dancers toss themselves around a long black bench...

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Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

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