About Perchance Theatre

Led by artistic director Danielle Irvine, Perchance Theatre produces and presents classical theatre with a focus on Shakespeare each summer in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

As part of the Cupids 400 celebrations in 2010, a beautiful performance space was built in a breathtaking community on Newfoundland’s east coast. The space was modelled after Shakespeare’s famous open air Globe Theatre in London and the first ship built in Cupids, The Indeavor. 

Founded as New World Theatre Project by Geoff Adams, Aiden Flynn and Brad Hodder as part of the Cupids 400 celebrations, the company re-branded as Perchance Theatre in 2014.

Perchance Theatre features some of the province’s best stage actors and continues to provide established and emerging artists an environment for ensemble creation and professional development, and create unique experiences for audiences, inspired by open air Elizabethan playhouses.

Perchance Theatre respectfully acknowledges that our theatre is located on the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, and that the island of Newfoundland is the ancestral homelands of the Mi'kmaq and Beothuk. Perchance also recognizes the Inuit of Nunatsiavut and NunatuKavut and the Innu of Nitassinan, and their ancestors, as the original peoples of Labrador.  

Perchance strives for respectful relationships with all the peoples of this province as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation and honour this beautiful land together.

Our Vision

Perchance Theatre is a world renowned destination that draws the participation of artists and audiences from around the globe.

Our Mission

Perchance Theatre is a non-profit professional, classical theatre company that reflects the diverse histories and connections between the old and new worlds. We make Shakespeare, and other stories, accessible to and reflective of modern audiences. We provide opportunities and professional development to theatre practitioners from around the world.