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The University of Winnipeg

Theatre and Film

Welcome to the Department of Theatre and Film!

Two performers on stage

What's on?

We're always thrilled to host various groups in our theatre during the summer months - Westgate Collegiate, Winnipeg Youth Chorus, Manitoba Drama Youth Festival, Junior Musical Theatre Company, and in July, the Fringe Festival, to name a few! Click here for parking and accessibility information for the ACTF. Learn more.

A spotlit performer on a darkened stage

What's up?

The start of the Fall term is right around the corner! Theatre and Film students are invited to join the UWinnipeg community at the upcoming Welcome Back Lunch. Reconnect with friends and colleagues, and attend the annual Duckworth Great Rock Climb!

Contemporary dancers

What's new?

Check out the Department of Theatre and Film's new Performances page, where you can see what's up on both stage and screen at UWinnipeg. Check out a list of past performances and learn about upcoming events.

What is the Department of Theatre and Film?

  • Are you planning to train for a career in theatre or film? 
  • Do you want your liberal arts degree to be exciting, practical and collaborative, and to prepare you for a wide range of careers? 
  • Do you have a hunger to have theatre or filmmaking as a “teachable” as you work on your Education degree? 
  • Are you just looking to take a theatre course or two to improve your presentation skills, build confidence, and complement your other studies?

Whether you’re interested in being onstage, backstage, or behind the camera, the Department of Theatre and Film at UWinnipeg can offer you all of this and more. Our faculty of working professionals has established our reputation as the go-to centre in Manitoba for training in the practical aspects of making both theatre and film. Our graduates are resourceful, knowledgeable, and daring and are able to work comfortably in a wide range of professions. You only need to look at the program or credits for a play, film, or television project happening in Manitoba to see a long list of our graduates – proof positive that Theatre and Film at UWinnipeg will see to it that you are prepared!

We offer a 3-Year General BA in all streams, a 4-Year Honours BA in most streams, and a Minor. Browse our website to learn more about degree studies in Filmmaking, Acting, Theatre Production and Stage Management, Directing, Playwriting, Design, and Drama in Education, and our joint Dance Program with the School of Contemporary Dancers.

Wondering what you can do with a degree in Film or Theatre? The possibilities are endless!

Just want to take a course or two? Explore what Theatre and Film can offer!

Have a few more questions? See our FAQ or contact our office at thfm@uwinnipeg.ca!