Tickets for the Paprika Theatre Festival are now ON SALE. Today we mark the beginning of our 25th festival. Paprika has officially been raising all kinds of hell for a quarter of a century, from our humble beginnings as a youth theatre festival operating out of Tarragon Theatre, to our current mission of providing paid and well-supported training for professional emerging artists.
On World Theatre Day 2026, we are thinking of the artists and audiences around the world that are not able to safely create and witness theatre due to war and other forms of oppression.
Its February! Which means its Black History Month. At Paprika, we wanted to commemorate this by highlighting 7 Black artists who have consistently created incredible art in the theatre industry. You have undoubtedly seen these artists or their work before. They are actors, playwrights, directors, dramaturges, and designers. Scroll down to meet these artists and check out the initiatives they want you to support.
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Paprika! Since 2001 Paprika has dedicated itself to investing and prioritizing emerging artists. This year, after reviewing over 200 applications, the Paprika team has chosen 9 artists who exemplify everything that Paprika stands for.