Women's Work Festival

Welcome to the Women’s Work Festival

Championing underrepresented voices in theatre since 2006, WWF is a St. John’s–based festival dedicated to the development and celebration of new works by women and marginalized genders. This website is your hub for festival updates, artist features, event highlights, and ways to get involved.

20th ANNUAL FESTIVAL

This year marks the 20th Annual Women’s Work Festival and to celebrate we have our schedule jam packed with amazing events! From local workshops, coffee chats, and national panels to our annual public play readings and much, much more, we have something for everyone!

Schedule

Opening party ft. Kelly and the Tall Cans

Join us in kicking off the 20th Annual Women’s Work Festival on March 1st at The S.P.A.C.E. (72 Harbour Dr, St. John's) with Kelly and The Tall Cans!

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Call for volunteers: 2026 festival

Preparations for the 20th Annual Women’s Work Festival are in full swing - and we’re looking for extra hands to help bring the vision to life!

From setting and striking readings, to making coffee for performers, to manning the door, spending time volunteering at the festival is an excellent opportunity to see new plays in progress, learn new skills, and connect with new people in our community, all while supporting our mission to uplift the voices of under-heard artists in Newfoundland and Labrador theatre. We’d love for you to join us!

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THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE SEEDLINGS PROJECT!

In 2025, five emerging playwrights received mentorship through WWF + PARC's "The Seedlings Project" Playwriting Unit, culminating in three evenings of readings of plays in progress in St. John's.

Playwrights Judith, Ijeoma Ezeike, and Lydia Makaga. Photo by Ashley Harding.

The Seedlings Project

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