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FemFest 2018: Staging Resistance

September 15, 2018 to September 22, 2018. September 15, 2018 to September 22, 2018Sarasvàti Productions presentsFemFest 2018: Staging Resistance!The 16th annual festival features life-changing theatre for everyone and will feature performers from Toronto to Morocco plus a new art walking tour.Experience the powerful blend of Indian dance and theatre, hear from DIY theatre-maker Norah Paton, and take in an award-winning performer speaking truth to power using spoken word, storytelling and hip-hop.At FemFest 2018: Staging Resistance, the stories of brave and diverse performers take centre stage.FemFest has been up and kicking since 2003. What started as a small, grassroots festival to showcase women playwrights quickly grew into a 10-day festival featuring female theatre artists from Winnipeg, Canada and the world. Over the years we have developed countless new plays, brought dozens of artists to Winnipeg to share their work and provided skill development to actors, directors, designer and technicians in Winnipeg. FemFest has also expanded to include performance art, installations, dance, video and music.Back . Event Details. Location: 400 Colony Street, Winnipeg