WinterWorks 2026 Program

CENTAUR

THEATRE

PRESENTS

February 4th - February 22nd, 2026

Montreal’s home for bold, boundary-pushing performance premieres returns this February.

WinterWorks, Centaur Theatre’s festival dedicated to adventurous, experimental, and cutting-edge performance, returns February 4–22, 2026. Formerly known as the Wildside Festival, WinterWorks has evolved into a dynamic showcase of what’s next in Canadian performance—bringing together fully realized productions by established artists alongside Pay-What-You-Can readings by exciting emerging voices.

With accessible ticket prices, festival passes, and a program that spans dance-theatre, live electronic music, immersive technology, and daring new writing, WinterWorks is a must-see event for audiences eager to experience the future of theatre.

“I think of WinterWorks as a perfect tasting menu of theatrical delicacies, offering Montrealers the very best of ambitious and boundary-pushing performance. From lovers of dance-theatre and live techno music to emerging playwrighting voices and even VR headsets, WinterWorks is sure to excite, amaze, and inspire.”

— Rebecca Gibian, WinterWorks Curator Following last year’s record-breaking attendance, WinterWorks 2026 proudly presents four new works, including two full productions and two Pay-What-You-Can staged readings, which can be enjoyed independently or combined into a festival-style double feature, with readings scheduled immediately before or after mainstage performances.

February 4th - February 22nd, 2026

What's on: Feb 4 - 7 @ 8pm | Feb 7 + 8 @ 4pm*

Frequencies

Feb 8 @ 2pm **

Holes

Feb 17 - 21 @ 8pm | Feb 22 @ 2pm*

The Healing

Feb 21 @ 4pm **

Lay Down All Dogs

Feb 14 @ 8pm

Confabulation: The Shortest Story

February 9, 10, 12, 13 @ La Chapelle

Fragiles Apparitions – variations in 3 songs

Feb 7 + Feb 21 @ Post-show

Centaur + Music Series

Feb 7 @ 7

Centaur After Dark

Tickets: *Single tickets starting at $20 **pay-what-you-decide performances WinterWorks passes: regular passes starting at $17.50/ticket and student passes starting at $12.50/ticket

FREQUENCIES

February 4 – February 8, 2026 A HEIST Production

Using live electronic music, virtual reality and storytelling, musician and performer Aaron Collier illuminates a connection between himself and his brother, who died 7 years before he was born.

Written by Aaron Collier with Francesca Ekwuyasi and Stewart Legere Directed by Ann-Marie Kerr Starring Aaron Collier Original Music - Aaron Collier Costume Design - Emlyn Murray Digital Visual Design - Aaron Collier, Matthew Downey, and MacKenzie Cornfield Production and Stage Management - Sylvia Bell Dramaturgy - Richie Wilcox Pre-show Music - Pat McMaster VR Driver - Richie Wilcox VR Driver Consultant - Sylvia Bell Special Thanks: Jean-Pierre Cloutier, Pat McMaster, Alex Sinclair, Maria Ossa

THE HEALING

February 17 – February 22, 2026

A multi-sensory, deeply embodied experience, The Healing deconstructs traditional narrative forms to ask: What do we inherit from others—and what must we confront within ourselves to truly release our past?

Written and produced by Marie Barlizo Directed by Aaron Jan Dancer - Chelly Li Dancer - Tyler Quincy Yan Voice Actor - Josette Jorge Choreographer - Hanna Kiel Production Dramaturg - Paula Wing Development Dramaturg - Andrea Romaldi Composer and Sound Design - Ashley Naomi Lighting Design - Logan Raju Cracknell Stage Manager and Production Manager - Annasofie Jakobsen

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HOLES

February 8, 2026

Holes explores how we protect ourselves, and those we love, in a world that offers little protection in return.

Written by Jojo O’Neil Directed by Christopher Morris Patricia (Pat) - Alyssa Angelucci-Wall Mitchell - Brian Dooley Andrew - Jeremy Lewis Charmaine (Char) - Kathleen Stavert

LAY DOWN ALL DOGS February 21, 2026

After the death of their father, two sisters must decide how far they will go to protect their home when a stranger appears on their doorstep with a secret that could cause them to lose everything.

Written by Sarah Danielle Pitman Directed by Carter Gulseth Haven - Maria Lazaris Jenna - Tiernan Cornford

CONFABULATION

THE SHORTEST STORY February 21, 2026

Produced and hosted by Matt Goldberg

Montreal’s original true life storytelling series, is back at the Centaur Theatre with another evening of stories, told by the people who lived them! For WinterWorks, we are presenting our annual Shortest Story extravaganza – a whirlwind of 2 minute stories shared by up to 30 storytellers.

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Fragiles Apparitions – variations in 3 songs Sarah Wendt and Pascal Dufaux Co-production: Montréal Danse

A three-part ritual that explores the soft power of the ephemeral. Between textile carapaces and soft organs, architectures of soap films and mirror reflections, this performance-installation envelops us in an immersive, sensorial environment where forms tremble, dissolve, and reappear.

CENTAUR AFTER

DARK

CENTAUR THEATRE GALLERY

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FEB 7 @ 7 PM

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$15 (SHOW ONLY)

DRINKONUS

$20 (SHOW + DRINK)

QUEER KARAOKE 7 février

CANUCK KARAOKE 21 février

Eda Holmes

Artistic & Executive Director

ADMINISTRATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR

Susan Da Sie, CFA CHAIR EMERITUS

Michael Baratta, CPA, CA Deputy Business Unit Leader, Quebec, Audit, Partner, KPMG LLP MEMBERS

Dr. Patricia A. Baker Chief Executive Director, Waterford Consulting PB Inc.

Jérôme Bichut, CFA Partner, Boyden

Anthony G. Czaharyn, MD CM Silvia Galeone VP – Canadian Insurance Operations, Manulife Financial

Christine Maydossian Director, Government Relations, Leliken Relations conseils

Adela Nitu Vice-President, Finance & Administration, Altex Inc.

Richard Pan Group Chief Financial Officer, American Iron & Metal

Sofia Ruggiero Guillaume Saliah Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin

Norma Tombari Principal, Norma Tombari Consulting

FOUNDERS Herbert C. Auerbach Founding Chairman

Maurice Podbrey Founding Artistic & Executive Director

Micaela Fernandez Box Office & Sales Manager Louna Fezoui Development Associate Rebecca Gibian Associate Artist Victoria Hall Assistant Box Office & Sales Manager Kimberly Hönig Social Media & Communications Coordinator Olivia Kearvell-Jobin Assistant Box Office Manager Scott Leydon Artistic & Executive Associate Sajida Masih Accounting Assistant Charlie McKendy Head of Maintenance Haleema Mini Director of Development Aleksandra Oleszkiewicz Accounting Manager Layne Shutt Front of House Manager

PRODUCTION Daniel Barkley Head Scenic Painter Sonia Bayer Head of Wardrobe Peter Cerone Audio & Video Engineer Mary Hayes Scenic Painter Howard Mendelsohn Production Director Liana Rose Mundy Technical Director Michael Tonus Head Technician C2 Zachary Weibel Head Technician C1