Theatre Under The Wire 2027 - Vancouver Fringe

Deadline-driven, insomnia-fuelled creation at its best.

Ready to race against the clock? Applications are now open for Theatre Under the Wire, Vancouver’s most electrifying 48-hour playwriting showcase.

What Is Theatre Under The Wire?

Theatre Under the Wire is a 48-hour play creation challenge where selected theatre companies receive an inspiration package and have only 48 hours to create a 15-minute original piece of theatre. It’s epic, exciting, surprising, and absolutely electric.

Who Can Apply?

All are welcome! This is a juried opportunity, where applications will be reviewed by an artistic jury and assembled into two groups of five. We’re seeking:

Established Vancouver theatre companies
Ad hoc groups
Individual theatre creators

Join one of the most exciting events in Vancouver theatre – be part of the magic.

Important Information:

Deadline to apply: November 2, 2026 at 12:00PM
Inspiration package pickup: February 3 and February 10, 2027 at 5:00PM
Package pickup location: Festival House, 1398 Cartwright Street, Granville Island
Performance dates: February 5 & 12, 2027 at 7:30PM
Performance venue: Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Granville Island

Theatre Under the Wire is proudly hosted by Monster Theatre, Axis Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, and the Vancouver Fringe.

How to apply:

Fill in the form below to submit your application to participate in the 2027 event. If you have questions, please get in touch with administration[at]vancouverfringe[dot]com. Application Fee: $20 helps cover costs to produce this event.

Theatre Under the Wire 2027 – Application

Fill in all the required questions, provide payment information, and submit your application to participate as an artist or company in the 2027 Theatre Under the Wire.

Applicant Name(Required)

First and last name of the primary contact for your entry.

Email(Required)

eMail where we can send important information pertaining to your application.

Are you applying as an individual or a company(Required)

Individual

Existing company or collective

If you are applying as an individual, we will do our best to create a team made up of other individual applicants

Company or Collective Name

Company or artistic history(Required)

Even if you are an ad hoc group or new artist/company, tell us a bit about yourself!

Applicant Website

Please share a website, or link to a previous work if relevant.

Performance style/skills/interests(Required)

Are any of your members of your group members of equity-seeking communities (Indigenous, persons of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+)?(Required)

Yes

Prefer not to say

If yes, how do the members in your group identify?

Have you preformed in Theatre Under the Wire or a similar event before?(Required)

Yes

How did you hear about this event?

Application Fee Payment(Required)

I have e-transferred $20 to accountant@vancouverfringe.com

Please contact me to arrange alternative payment.

Theatre Under the Wire requires a payment of a $20 application fee for all submissions. Application fees must be e-transferred to accountant[at]vancouverfringe[dot]com. Please confirm if you have submitted payment or require an alternative option.