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September 2019
Treaties and Ashes: Stories of the Indigenous Experience
Is a treaty a contract or an act of faith? A form of justice or just another way to tell a story? Poet-scholar Armand Garnet Ruffo and memoirist-historian Jesse Thistle excavate the deeper meanings and consequences of the agreements – written and unwritten, spoken and unspoken, personal and collective – that bind us all. With moderator Sam McKegney they share sometimes painful truths that nevertheless help to shape the past, present, and future of Canada. Islandview 6:30 – 7:30 pm…
Find out more »An Evening with Michael Crummey
Is there a slice of Newfoundland that award-winning Michael Crummey’s pen has not touched? No stranger to Kingston WritersFest, Michael is a warm, funny, and charming storyteller to spend an evening with in literary talk. Join Michael and Steven Heighton as they unpack his latest novel The Innocents, a richly imagined and riveting story of a young brother and sister surviving alone, and prepare to be transported to their isolated cove on the Rock. Cash bar. Media sponsor: 96.3 BIG…
Find out more »Writing Outside the Box: Experiments in Form
Molson Award-winning experimental fiction writer Diane Schoemperlen shares techniques for opening yourself to experimentation with literary form by using the page in unique ways, re-imagining the arrangement of text on the page or incorporating visual elements. For the non-adventurous or stuck writer, this is a gentle way to bust out of the rut of conventional story-telling and get the creativity flowing. In-class exercises give you hands-on practice, and you may surprise yourself by creating something that’s outside the box. Limited…
Find out more »Ghosts, Truths, and the Power Within
“Life can be hard; death can be harder.” Old magic, deceit, and mystery link the latest works by two innovative and exciting writers, novelist David Alexander Robertson, a Swampy Cree, and Algonquin Anishinaabe debut author, Karen McBride. While tricksters, strange spirits, and post-apocalyptic settings may be unsettling, what could possibly haunt us more than the deeper recesses of our own selves? Lindsay Morcom moderates a conversation about the hidden powers locked within characters who are caught up in an unforgiving…
Find out more »Diving Into the Planet
In her thrilling memoir, Into the Planet, internationally renowned cave diver Jill Heinerth takes us into the least-known crevices of Planet Earth. Through cracks in the world’s biggest iceberg, or along the conduit of a volcano, Jill sees the world as few others can – and dives not merely for sport or adventure, but to expand the boundaries of scientific knowledge. Join Jill for an unforgettable presentation about exploring new frontiers, confronting fear, and pushing the limits of human endurance.…
Find out more »Personal Poetry
Kingston performance poet Alyssa Cooper offers this learn-by-doing performance poetry workshop. Learn how to use descriptive tools like metaphor and symbolism, and then try out performance techniques like alliteration, syncopation, rhythm, and feel how the act of performing can change the written aspect of a piece. Alyssa walks you through writing your own allegorical piece, choosing an object to represent a person, and as a framing device for what you want to say to that person. Compose and perform. Feel…
Find out more »I Love the Beautiful Strange Way You Speak to Me: Playwriting *SOLD OUT*
*SOLD OUT* Join playwright Shannon Bramer for an interactive workshop that helps you create multi-dimensional characters and extend the boundaries of your writing with experiments that might include poetry, art, dreams, and memory. Listen and learn from each other by reading your work aloud. If you like, come with one short piece to share, either your own or something by a writer you admire. You’ll leave the workshop with a rough draft of a creative new monologue or short scene.…
Find out more »Without Apology: YA Fiction
One girl is dispatched to Qatar after calling out her Islamophobic teacher. The other is sent away for an arranged marriage in Bangladesh after she is caught by staunchly traditional parents, as she kisses a girl. These characters, from two very different authors, S.K. Ali and Sabina Khan, share a common experience of exile and discovery. Join S.K. and Sabina for a discussion on family, community, truth, and being loved for who you are. Moderated by young adult novelist Y.S.…
Find out more »Finding Freedom: Beyond the Binary
In 2018, filmmaker Joshua M. Ferguson made history as the first person in Ontario to receive a birth certificate declaring their gender as non-binary. Their memoir, Me, Myself, They, explores how they transformed early traumas into creativity, strength, and empathy. Joshua also celebrates the decades-long work of activists for transgender visibility and safety, and invites us to consider our own fluidity and potential for identity to change. Joined by gender studies researcher and advocate Lee Airton, this promises to be…
Find out more »Words and Pix: The Graphic Novel *SOLD OUT*
*SOLD OUT* If you’re a fan of Watchmen, Scott Pilgrim, or This One Summer, take a tour of the graphic novel, guided by award-winning author David Alexander Robertson – with stops at its history, how a script evolves into a story told in pictures, and how the script you write helps in the development of the images. David shows you how to plan your story’s structure, how to script it out and develop character and plot. Bring your bullet journal or notebook and get…
Find out more »Wolf Music
Can humans and wolves co-exist? Author Paula Wild asks a question that has major ramifications for our place in this world. She considers the myths and fears surrounding wolves, the history of conflict between our two species, current scientific and wildlife-management practices, and the contrasting current popularity of the wolf as the “poster child” for endangered species. As humans and wolves now live in closer proximity than most of us imagine, our actions now, more than ever, determine our shared…
Find out more »Visual Literacy: Using Images to Enrich Your Writing
Award-winning novelist Alan Cumyn guides you through image-based exercises to unlock your creativity while exploring fundamentals of strong, visually rich writing. Whether we write fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or memoir, we’ve all heard the advice to “show, not tell.” Using evocative paintings, photographs and texts as jumping-off points, students craft new work paying particular attention to mood, atmosphere, situation, detail, what needs to be on the page... and what does not. Come prepared to play and to write! Limited enrolment. Residence Inn,…
Find out more »Two Authors, Two Women, Two Flights: Fiction
Two women, each at the top of a flight of stairs. One grips the banister. The other does not. Bringing them together in this conversation are Cary Fagan, author of The Student and Howard Akler, author of Splitsville – two powerful novels set in Toronto – that chronicle the extraordinary changes the city has undergone, and move through time. Join Cary, Howard, and moderator Merilyn Simonds as they seek out the connections, emotions and anxieties that serendipitously link their books.…
Find out more »Skeptics and Seekers: What is Spiritual Living?
How do you live a soulful life? Anne Bokma reports on a year-long experiment of spiritual truth, beauty, trouble, and fun, as she consults a shaman, tries forest bathing, and hosts ‘death dinners.’ Susan Scott has collected stories about the messiness of faith, practice, religion, and ceremony – from writers such as Sharon Bala, Carleigh Baker, K.D. Miller, and Alison Pick – stories personal, hilarious, and profoundly meaningful. With essay contributor Lindy Mechefske, they dig deeply into spirituality and skepticism…
Find out more »Writing 101
In this master class, Lawrence Scanlan – the author or co-author of 24 books (non-fiction, memoir, and young adult fiction) – details what he has learned in his forty-year-long writing life about the fundamentals of good prose. About rhythm and flow, clarity and pacing, the use of imagery and dialogue, how to critique and edit one’s own work, and the art of the interview – the basis of so much journalism and almost every kind of writing. Limited enrolment. Residence…
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International Marquee
Commonwealth Writer's Prize-winning author Marina Endicott joins veteran broadcaster Eric Friesen in a free-ranging discussion of Marina’s body of work, including her major new novel, The Difference. Set upon a Nova Scotian ship sailing the South Pacific in 1912, the book explores complex moral issues of prejudice, class, and cultural differences with gravitas and wit. Hailed by the Globe and Mail as "a sweet-natured but sharp-eyed and quick-tongued social observer in the Jane Austen -- Barbara Pym -- Anne Tyler tradition, who can…
Find out more »Top 20 Writing Gaffes You Can Catch Yourself
Susan Scott, the non-fiction editor of The New Quarterly, shines a light on the typical mistakes that writers make, and shows you how to fix them to avoid being panned by social media, the grammar police, or others. Using examples from her work with books and magazines, national contests, retreats, and award-winning collaborations, Susan combines illustrations of errors and missteps with lively, pragmatic tips and exercises for avoiding certain pitfalls and attracting the right kind of attention to your work. Limited enrolment. Residence…
Find out more »All Things Observed
A festival-favourite, award-winning author Elizabeth Hay is back! This time she has turned her razor-sharp gaze on herself, her family, and the challenging journey of aging that lies in front of us all. Funny, insightful, brave and crafty, Elizabeth transforms the trials and tribulations of being a daughter in mid-life into vital prose. Join her in a heartfelt conversation with acclaimed Toronto author Howard Akler, whose own adroit writing unearths the same kind of eternal yet personal mysteries. Event sponsor:…
Find out more »The Odd Couple: Fiction
Internationally-acclaimed Irish-Canadian author Emma Donoghue returns to Kingston WritersFest with a novel about odd pairings across generations, regions, language, status, and time. What links us is often far stronger than what separates us, and Emma’s writing is a formidable bridge of understanding in the modern world. Joined in conversation by another Irish firecracker of an author, Anakana Schofield, this pair promises to knock the lid off of writing, humour, and the oddest couple in contemporary fiction. Event sponsor: Chris James…
Find out more »Book Lovers’ Lunch
Get your notepads ready – here’s your backstage pass to the publishing industry! No one is more plugged in that Ben McNally of Toronto’s Ben McNally Books, and he is ready to give you another year of insightful book recommendations for discerning readers – need we mention the charm, verve, and vigour with which he presents them? Always a festival favourite, the Book Lovers’ Lunch sells out quickly, so get your tickets now! Lunch Menu Comes with salad, choice of…
Find out more »Power of the Pitch: Find Your Story’s Narrative Hooks
A book pitch is usually a blunt summary and crude sales vehicle, a disposable by-product of the real work. But pitching carries liberating potential to challenge what your story is “about.” In this master class, bestselling author Andrew Pyper gives you a series of exercises to discover your story’s most powerful expression. By the end of the afternoon, you’ll have written one of three documents crucial for getting your book published: the outline, the verbal pitch script, or the submission…
Find out more »Women Who’ve Had Enough: Fiction
Join Irish-Canadian author Anakana Schofield and Newfoundland author Megan Gail Coles as they discuss small town politics, neighbourhood gossips, and the fired-up, fed-up female characters that populate their new novels. With moderator Aara Macauley, they explore the situations and frustrations that drive women to the edge, and the challenges and importance of addressing hard topics – abuse, exploitation, power imbalances – with a little light and a lot of dark humour. Media sponsor: Fresh 104.3 Bellevue 2:30 – 3:30 pm…
Find out more »What We Talk About When We Talk About Dialogue
We talk all the time, so nothing should be easier than writing dialogue. Yet, most writers find it hard to do convincingly. The ones who can do it are said to have an “ear”. Showing examples from other writers and from his own work, award-winning novelist and screenwriter, David Bezmozgis, invites you to investigate together how dialogue is used, what separates the good from the awful, and gives you an opportunity to try team-writing some dialogue to share with the group. Limited…
Find out more »Identity Through Poetry: Who is Bruce Kauffman Screening
Who Is Bruce Kauffman? is an anthology film that explores and celebrates Kingston’s vibrant literary and spoken-word community through the eyes of a poet impresario who manages to be both ubiquitous and elusive. This is a thoughtful ode to a life devoted to the fusion of poetry and community, and an invitation for us to bridge the two. Join Kingston’s Poet Laureate, Jason Heroux, and special guest Bruce Kauffman for a special screening and talk-back. Co-presentation of Kingston WritersFest and…
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Robertson Davies Dinner
To celebrate the gift of storytelling in honour of Robertson Davies, beloved Canadian man of letters, we present writers whose work is of lasting impact. In 2019, we honour Emma Donoghue, internationally lauded author of unique works such as Slammerkin, Room, The Wonder, and her newest novel, Akin. After dinner, Emma delivers brief keynote comments and chats with Merilyn Simonds about the writing life, the importance of geography in fiction, and the challenges of telling stories on page, stage, and…
Find out more »Voaden Prize Reading
Kingston WritersFest and the Dan School of Drama and Music proudly present a staged reading of Damian Tarnopolsky's The Defence, the winning play of the 2019 Herman Voaden National Playwriting Competition. Join us for an exclusive first look at the winning play at Kingston WritersFest. Previous Voaden Prize winners include Jordan Tannahill for Late Company and Norman Yeung for Theory. This year’s best play, announced at KWF’s July launch, receives a prize of $15,000. Co-presentation of KWF and Dan School of Drama & Music…
Find out more »Choosing Your Words
“Poems, novels, stories are built word by word,” says poet Lorna Crozier. That sounds simple, but what goes into our choosing which word we’ll use? Why “dolor” over “sadness”? “mutt” over “canine”? Lorna examines writers’ choices and then lets you write something, with this passage from Lewis Carroll in mind: “Must a name mean something?” Alice asked doubtfully. “Of course, it must,” Humpty Dumpty said. “My name means the shape I am--and a good handsome shape it is, too.” Limited enrolment…
Find out more »Spills, Thrills, and Reading Wills: The Fiction of Fear
Petrifying plot twists. Treacheries you don’t see coming. Imaginations both out of this world and very much a part of it – strap yourself in for some well-crafted and honest suspense with two of Canada’s scariest writers, Andrew Pyper and Catherine McKenzie. Moderated by Marc Garniss, Director of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, this event will explore the deeper truths beneath our fears, and how to face them. You’ll want to keep the lid on your free coffee! Co-presented by…
Find out more »Eternity in an Hour: The Power of Short Fiction
Seneca said, “As is a tale, so is life: what matters is not how long, but how good.” Many consider the short story the toughest form to master, but David Bezmozgis and HB Hogan have found unique ways to tell illuminating, sometimes difficult, and often personal stories in the short form. Joined by short fiction author Adrian Michael Kelly, David and HB talk about how they distill theme, story, and character, and why the twist at the end never gets…
Find out more »Chop Suey Nation: The Exceptional Fusion of Canada, China, and Food
Don’t miss this exceptional lunch event! Globe and Mail national food reporter Ann Hui travelled across Canada for 18 days to report on why every small town has a Chinese restaurant. Her report eventually became Chop Suey Nation, which chronicles not just the history of Chinese-Canadian food (and the invention of dishes like ginger beef), but Ann’s own family history. Join Ann at the Silver Wok Restaurant for a tasty and fun exploration of this cornerstone of Canadian culture. Silver…
Find out more »Meaning Schmeaning: Writing as a Journey
In this unpredictable, enjoyable workshop, award-winning poet/fictioneer Stuart Ross encourages you to forget about “meaning” and “intention” and instead approach writing as a journey into a laboratory filled with a mysterious mist, and crazy burbling and popping noises you don’t quite recognize. Stuart leads you through four or five lively and fun poetry and prose projects, and what you write will surprise — and perhaps bewilder — even you! Join Stuart for this exploration into the wild possibilities of language.…
Find out more »The Fiction of Guy Gavriel Kay: Where Fantasy and History Collide
International best-selling author Guy Gavriel Kay has created almost as many worlds as he has written books, and each is fleshed out with history, culture, language, and religion. While many fantasy authors hide their inspiration, Kay admits it up front. A Brightness Long Ago creatively evokes the Machiavellian world of Renaissance Italy. Ben Charland chats with Guy about the dialogue between fact and fiction, and what happens when the imagination is allowed to run free. Islandview 12:30 – 1:30 pm…
Find out more »The Decisive Moment: Writing Great Scenes
Prizewinning playwright and novelist Damian Tarnopolsky leads a masterclass on scene construction. We’ll examine the essentials of writing great scenes in various genres, looking at some classic examples for tips on pacing, motivation, turning points, characterization, and crafting dialogue that crackles and hums. As well as getting to grips with the elements that make fictional and dramatic scenes work, we'll write and share some great scenes of our own. Sir John A Macdonald Room, Holiday Inn 12:30 – 3:00 pm Adv. $35 / $32 Senior |…
Find out more »The Time Has Come: Achieving Gender Equality
For decades, author and educator Michael Kaufman has urged boys and men not only to embrace but to actively promote equal rights for women. Michael argues that men also stand to benefit from the ongoing gender equality revolution, which promises to unlock immense economic, cultural, and creative potential around the world. In light of continuing barriers and backward steps, feminist poet Tanis Macdonald asks Michael what men have done – and what they can do. All are welcome! Media Sponsor:…
Find out more »The Reality Bubble
We are only capable of seeing a thin sliver of reality. But beneath and between the careful surface there are hidden forces that affect our lives in unexpected and even dangerous ways. Renowned science journalist Ziya Tong uncovers the unseen and unspoken, through the power of skin-unraveling X-rays, high-tech surveillance enabled by artificial intelligence, 360-degree animal vision, and much more. In conversation with podcaster Ben Charland, Ziya explores and exposes our collective blind spots and un-blurs the lens of history.…
Find out more »Writing Character and Voice
Author Erika Behrisch Elce explains techniques to develop richly-imagined and believable characters. Whether your character is fully fictional, based on an historical figure, or the poetic voice, good groundwork and thoughtful choices give your characters depth. Learn how research can be a great tool that delivers unexpected and surprising details that make characters spring off the page, and in a short written exercise, experiment with bringing a character’s voice to life. Limited enrolment. Residence Inn, St. Lawrence Ballroom 3:30 –…
Find out more »The Big Idea: Is Democracy Doomed?
In this election year, the Big Idea focuses on a question that is on everyone’s mind: what is the future of Canadian democracy? Can cherished institutions endure ongoing assault from populism, climate change, social media, geopolitical turbulence, and accelerating social upheaval? Are our governments up to it? Join Indigenous poet and thought leader Lee Maracle, political journalist Robert Lewis, and community organizer and activist Dave Meslin in a critical and timely discussion with Kingston WritersFest’s veteran moderator, Carol Off. Media…
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Literary pub (s)crawl
Gather your friends and hit the town for this original and entertaining night of literature and libations. Join a group of intrepid bibliophiles and a half-dozen authors of poetry, comedic memoir, and prose on a trek to some of Kingston’s finest watering holes. The evening is designed with ample time to settle in, order an appetizer or beverage, and take in a pair of literary readings and performances at each stop. Author Q&A and book signing at final venue. Featuring…
Find out more »Author! Author!
M.G. Vassanji’s award-winning novels are global in scope and scale. His most recent novel, A Delhi Obsession explores the contours, passions, traditions, and seeming impossibilities that link Toronto and Delhi today. Joined in conversation with broadcast journalist Eric Friesen, Vassanji will talk about the connections between his life and work, the inevitable sweep of history, and how those things that make us different are the same as those that make us human. Media sponsor: Corus Entertainment Kingston In celebration of…
Find out more »To Be Here: Writing Place
Poet Tanis Macdonald explores the questions: what is the action of being here now? How does the past inform the present? where “here” is subject to your own definition, and “history,” is your lived experience of place. Using sample pieces of writing as a model, you write a piece about place to share with the class, then begin again, adding a new approach or piece of information that occurred to you as you presented or that was prompted by the…
Find out more »Hope Matters
The romance of the raven; the headstones in the clearing; the ember of justice; a cry to the bark-stripped moon – these are just a few of the many images in Hope Matters, a collection of poems centred around the journey of indigenous peoples in Canada from colonialism to reconciliation, and from home to the broader world. Lee Maracle and co-writer and daughter Columpa Bobb of the Sto:lo Coastal Salish nation share their insights and wisdom in conversation with Anishnaabekwe writer,…
Find out more »Stitching in Time: Historical Fiction
Join international best-selling author Jennifer Robson as she unpicks, in gorgeous detail, Princess Elizabeth’s super-secret wedding gown in post-war Britain. With glimpses into royal protocols, couturier design houses, and the desperate privations of two young women who work on the gown, Jennifer illuminates a time when a nation set aside its desperate worries and celebrated something happy and uplifting – in the confusion and stress of the present day, we could use such a celebration. Bring your handwork and leave…
Find out more »Visual Storytelling
Images have the power of saying a lot with a little. In this class, educator, entrepreneur, and creative Claire Bouvier shows you the importance of light and darkness when telling a story and how to use different perspectives to emotionally connect with your audience. After a brief outdoor photography expedition, an exploratory opportunity to take photographs as part of the class, Claire brings you back inside and guides you through the creation of complimentary text to enrich your visuals. Limited enrolment. Sir John…
Find out more »The Long Table
What happens when you gather people around at a long table for a delicious meal served family-style? Storytelling, of course, and lots of it. And connection. Break bread with professor of nutrition, chef, and food blogger (ameliaeats.com) Amy Symington for a delectable spread of “I-can’t-believe-it’s-veggie” dishes, served at a long table, family style, After the meal, Amy chats with fellow food blogger, Kate Kristiansen. Bring your appetites and your friends for this one-of-a-kind food event! Cash bar. Media Sponsor: Edible…
Find out more »Beyond the First Draft: Polishing Your Work
Award-winning author Rabindranath Maharaj helps you get your work ready for publication, as he takes you through various subjects, including understanding your audience, matching length and style to genre and topic, and checking for continuity of description, timeline, language, and theme. Robin explains the critical refining decisions that lead to a viable final draft, encourages group discussion, and allows thirty minutes for quiet writing time, during which he offers individual focused feedback. Residence Inn, St. Lawrence Ballroom 12:30 – 3:00 pm Adv. $35 / $32…
Find out more »Fighting for Their Rights: The Untold Story of Black Train Porters in Early Canada
“Blacks have always been part of the Canadian story,” says author Cecil Foster, “but Canada did not always recognize the contributions that blacks have made.” When white unions refused to allow black workers into their ranks, the porters formed their own organizations to demand respect for their labour. In conversation with Lawrence Scanlan, Cecil presents the unromanticized and previously untold story of their fight for social justice and how it changed this country for the better. Islandview 12:30 – 1:30…
Find out more »And the Journey Continues
A hit every year! Come celebrate emerging local talent with a set of energizing, provocative, and powerful spoken-word performances. Headlined by Kingston’s own verbal powerhouse Allison Chisholm and Toronto spoken-word poet Abena Beloved Green, this event promises to make you see the world in a different way – maybe more than once! Follow the signs or ask for directions to the Garden at the Holiday Inn, and remember to bring a lawn chair to this outdoor event! A co-presentation of…
Find out more »Lady Franklin Writes: Where Historians Dare Not Go
In her debut novel, Erika Behrisch Elce explores the doomed Franklin Expedition from a fresh perspective, that of Franklin’s wife. The story begins with her anticipation of Sir John’s return and continues through her campaign for answers after his death. Written in a lively and instantly believable voice, this epistolary novel speaks back to standard biographies of an extraordinary woman. Erika and YA novelist Y. S. Lee talk about rigorous research, pure invention, and the unexplored spaces in between. Media…
Find out more »Sicilian Awakenings: Fiction
Some authors peel back the layers of character to reveal what makes us truly human. Some survey the historical record to find the lines that unite us through time. And some explore the passion, desperation, and terrible power of creativity, and the need to make something magical. Very few novelists do all of these; author Steven Price makes it look effortless. Join him in conversation with literary aficionado Gregory McCormick as they discuss the capacity for fiction to tell many…
Find out more »Yoga and the Art of Relaxed Writing
Author/ yoga teacher Kirsteen MacLeod helps you harness yoga’s power, free up your writing, and feed your creative flame. Gentle yoga poses, suitable for almost everyone, provide a jumping-off point for writing exercises. The body-centred process teaches you to work with less effort, generate new material intuitively, and apply new skills to advance your writing projects. Please bring your yoga mat and tools for writing by hand, or use provided mats/supplies onsite. All levels of writing and physical ability welcome. Relax,…
Find out more »FESTIVAL TICKET INFO + PRICES 2019
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Tickets can be purchased directly from the Grand Theatre Box Office online (click the ‘Buy Now’ ticket icon), in person at 218 Princess Street, or by phone (613-530-2050) until 6 pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.
Ticket prices are listed as Pre-Festival (purchased by 6 pm on Tuesday, September 24), and Festival (all tickets purchased once the Festival has begun):
Regular Onstage and Festival Field Trip events
General Admission $20 Adv/$22 Fest; Senior $18 Pre/$20 Fest; Student $5 Pre/ $8 Fest
Writers Retreat Classes General Admission $35 Pre/$40 Fest; Senior $32 Pre/$38 Fest
Robertson Davies Dinner, Book Lovers’ Lunch and The Long Table General Admission $45; Senior $40
Literary Pub (S)crawl General Admission $40 (includes 3 beverages; $27 (event only)
BUY 5 and SAVE – available for regular events OR Writers Retreat classes! Add EITHER 5 regular onstage OR 5 Writers Retreat tickets to your cart, change the price point to 5 AND SAVE and the discount will automatically be applied.
OFFSEASON EVENTS: View event description carefully for details on price, advance sale cut-offs, and venue.
FEES: All ticket prices include HST. Please be advised that the Grand Theatre Box Office will add a handling fee of $3.80/ticket.
TICKET PICK-UP: Any tickets that are not picked up at the Grand Theatre before 12 pm on Wednesday, September 25th will be brought to the onsite box office at the Holiday Inn. You may pick up your tickets at the Holiday Inn at any time during onsite box office hours (30 minutes before the first onsite event of the day til 15 minutes after the last event of the day).
During the festival, tickets are ONLY available onsite from the Festival Box Office on the main floor of the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront.
EXCHANGES and REFUNDS: We do not offer exchanges or refunds on tickets (except when an event is cancelled), so please plan before you buy. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of KWF staff.
PHOTOGRAPHS: No flash photography, video recorders or tape recorders, please.