The Foster Festival

Name: The Foster Festival
Address: 5 Race Street, Saint Catharines, ON, L2R3M1, CA
Telephone: +18447354832
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Live, professional theatre in the heart of Niagara celebrating the best in homegrown Canadian comedy. Join us for our 11th Season. We’ll see you at the theatre!

Visit www.fosterfestival.com and sign-up for our E-Newsletter at the bottom of our Home Page to stay up-to-date with everything Foster!

05/31/2026

The opening of The Foster Festival’s 11th season is fast approaching, and excitement recently ramped up as rehearsals for 'The Bean' officially got underway on Tuesday. As tradition dictates, the cast and creative team kicked things off with a read-through of the script. This new comedy from Norm Foster stars Kirsten Alter and Derek Ritschel.

But there’s more than just coffee brewing at 'The Bean'. Performed at Sons & Daughters Winery in Ridgeville, you can enjoy all that Sons & Daughters has to offer including stone-oven pizza, curated charcuterie boards, Fieldnote Coffee, tea, home-made baked treats, and, naturally, a glass of the winery’s own wine.

Ticket sales are brisk with seven performances already sold out with limited availability for the remainder of the run. Book your tickets today to kick-start your summer with laughter; make ‘The Bean’ your very first Foster Fix of 2026.

BOOK NOW! Click here: https://fosterfestival.com/shop/

We’ll see you at the winery.

Pictured L-R: Clare Padgett (Production Manager), Derek Ritschel (Dennis), Kirsten Alter (Cheryl), Jamie Williams (Director), Jennifer Stobart (Stage Manager), Kirsten Durley (Apprentice Stage Manager).

05/28/2026

Break a Leg Emily Oriold, Melodee Finlay, Melanie Janzen, Marlene Handrahan, Helen Taylor, and the entire team of 'The Beaver Club' on your opening night.

Enjoy your road trip! M***e!

From everyone at The Foster Festival.

05/22/2026

World Premiere of The Bean by Norm Foster | June 10-21

05/21/2026

Norm Foster’s plays are woven into the fabric of both community and professional theatre, and it’s often said that somewhere in the world, a Norm Foster play is being rehearsed or performed every day.

One of Foster's latest plays, ‘The Bean,’ begins rehearsals next week, starring Kirsten Alter and Derek Ritschel. This world premiere, directed by The Foster Festival’s Artistic Associate, Jamie Williams, is at Sons & Daughters Winery in Ridgeville from June 10-21. Elevate your theatre experience with all that Sons & Daughters has to offer including stone-oven pizza, curated charcuterie boards, Fieldnote Coffee, tea, home-made baked treats, and, naturally, a glass of the winery’s own wine.

FOUR performances are already sold out with limited availability for the remainder of the run! Book your tickets today to kick-start your summer with laughter; make ‘The Bean’ your very first Foster Fix of 2026.

BOOK NOW! Click here: https://fosterfestival.com/shop/

05/19/2026

Emily Oriold's latest blog post is now available on our website. The Foster Festival's Artistic Director writes about directing, the rehearsal process, and 'finding the story together.'

Each month, Emily reflects on her passion for Canadian theatre, the unexpected turns in her journey, and the experiences that have shaped her into the Artistic Director - and artist - she is today.

Read the full article here: https://fosterfestival.com/foster-festival-blog/

05/14/2026

Theatre tastes better with a glass of wine!

There’s more than just coffee brewing at 'The Bean.' Norm Foster's latest comic spin on man meets woman is being performed inside the unique atmosphere of Sons & Daughters Winery in Ridgeville from June 10-21.

Set against the scenic surroundings of the Niagara Escarpment, Sons & Daughters offers theatregoers an immersive experience that goes beyond the stage. This world premiere combines theatre, culture, and local flavour in a way that reflects the distinct character of the Niagara region. While at the show you can enjoy stone-oven pizza, curated charcuterie boards, Fieldnote Coffee, tea, home-made baked treats, and, naturally, a glass of the winery’s own wine. It’s an opportunity to enjoy theatre in a relaxed setting rarely found in traditional theatre venues.

Three performances are already sold out with limited availability for the remainder of the run! Book your tickets today to kick-start your summer with laughter; make 'The Bean' your very first Foster Fix of 2026.

BOOK NOW! Click here: https://fosterfestival.com/shop/

We'll see you at the winery.

05/07/2026

Two familiar faces—Kirsten Alter and Derek Ritschel—return to The Foster Festival to star in the world premiere of 'The Bean' by Norm Foster, directed by Jamie Williams, on stage at Sons & Daughters Winery in Ridgeville from June 10-21.

Meet Dennis and Cheryl, two people whose only shared habit seems to be their morning coffee… until life stirs up something more. This world premiere offers a charming, caffeinated blend of laughter and unexpected friendship—the perfect way to kick off summer.

Two performances are already sold out with limited availability for the remainder of the run!

BOOK NOW! Click here: https://fosterfestival.com/shop/
and kick-start your summer with laughter; make 'The Bean' your very first Foster Fix of 2026.

And while you're at the show you can elevate your theatre experience with delicious offerings including stone-oven pizza, curated charcuterie boards, freshly brewed Fieldnote Coffee, a selection of teas, house-made baked treats, and, of course, a glass of Sons & Daughters own exceptional wine.

We'll see you at the winery!

05/06/2026

Thanks to Charitable Gaming at Delta Bingo & Gaming in St. Catharines, The Foster Festival can continue delivering programs and services that support our community. Over $750 million raised for charities across Ontario through Charitable Gaming makes it a win-win for communities.

The Foster Festival is grateful to St. Catharines Delta Bingo & Gaming for supporting Arts & Culture in our community! When you play, local charities win!

Delta Bingo Sponsors Association of St. Catharines

04/30/2026

Pray, allow us to tempt you with an invitation most refined in support of The Foster Festival.

Set against the picturesque beauty of Vineland Estates Winery, you shall be greeted with a welcoming glass of wine. One can scarcely imagine a more agreeable setting for a leisurely Sunday engagement as you indulge in an exquisite array of sweet and savoury delicacies, accompanied by a most delightful selection of teas.

Guests are most enthusiastically encouraged to don their finest attire—be it a splendid fascinator or a costume inspired by the world of Bridgerton.

A prize shall be awarded for the most dazzling ensemble, with additional door prizes and a 50/50 raffle adding to the day’s amusements.

BOOK NOW! Click here: https://fosterfestival.com/shop/

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5 Race Street
Saint Catharines, ON
L2R3M1

Telephone

+18447354832

Website

https://fosterfestival.com/

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