Winds of Change
Founded in 1974, the Winds of Change (WOC) is a non-profit theatre society located in Queens County, Nova Scotia. Partners for nearly 50 years, the Astor Theatre and the Winds of Change, began working together in 1979. The partnership was a response to increased interest in live presentation. At the time, the Astor installed a new thrust stage to accommodate the larger performing acts.

Recent WOC co-productions at the Astor include “Rock of Ages” and “Follies.”

Visit the Winds of Change Dramatic Society at woctheatre.org.

Liverpool International Theatre Festival (LITF)

Every two years, the Liverpool International Theatre Festival (LITF) lights up the historic Astor Theatre with an amateur theatre one-act play competition that draws adult theatre companies from around the globe. Drawing theatre troupes from all over the globe, LITF creates a multicultural atmosphere of arts, culture, and celebration throughout the community.

Recognized as one of the world’s top ten festivals of its kind, an invitation to LITF is a prestigious honour in the international theatre community.  The 17^th biennial festival will take place October 14 – 18, 2026.

Find out more at litf.ca.