Our Mission

Rooted in Northern Ontario, the Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario (TNO) is a professional theatre company specializing in contemporary works by Canadian playwrights, especially francophone playwrights from Ontario.

About Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario

The company creates, presents and hosts theatrical works in order to develop, enrich and promote its community’s artistic and cultural life.

The TNO’s broad objectives are to:

- Promote Franco-Ontarian culture through its theatre productions.

- Contribute to the development of theatrical life in Canada.

- Assist in the development of Franco-Ontarian artists and artisans by providing a platform for artistic expression.

- Develop partnerships with other theatre companies, community groups, associations, etc.;

- Increase and diversify its audience while ensuring its development through arts education activities and initiatives.

- Stimulate and inspire the community, notably by staging community productions.