Our Mission

Urgent. Necessary. Connected.

Necessary Angel Theatre Company has always been about the best of what theatre is: a space. A space for creation, process, collaboration, innovation and the unknown. A space where questions can be asked and new meanings can be made by artists and audiences alike. A space for encountering and wrestling with complexity, contradiction and questions of our time. A space for diverse stories and voices. And as a venue-less theatre company, Necessary Angel is a space-less space, with artistry, innovation and connection at its core.

Having produced over 55 productions, including 26 world premieres and 11 North American premieres, the company is considered to be one of English Canada's most important original creation and touring organizations.

About THE NECESSARY ANGEL THEATRE COMPANY

Toronto-based Necessary Angel Theatre Company is widely regarded as one of the most important theatre companies in Canada. Established in 1978 by Richard Rose and now lead by Alan Dilworth, the company has created such innovative and risk-taking plays as Tamara (by John Krizanc), Glenn (by David Young), Not Wanted on the Voyage (adapted from the novel by Timothy Findley), Inexpressible Island (by David Young), Half Life (by John Mighton), Bigger Than Jesus (by Rick Miller), This Is What Happens Next (by Daniel MacIvor) and it Comes in Waves (by bluemouth inc and Jordan Tannahill). Plays developed by Necessary Angel have been presented across Canada and around the world.