Prairie Theatre Exchange

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STORIES. SHARED. TOGETHER.

Looking for some laugh out loud comedy? An escape from holiday stress? Something to warm your heart and fill your soul during the dead of a Winnipeg winter (or slow-moving spring)?

PTE has the answer for you this season!

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Getting here has changed a bit!

With construction in full swing at Portage Place, there have been changes to getting up to PTE on the 3rd floor.

Fear not - these are GOOD changes!

The biggest change: PTE now has additional elevator access!

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A challenge for theatre lovers!

Prairie Theatre Exchange co-founder Colin Jackson surprised the opening night audience of Liars at a Funeral with a $100,000 donation over two seasons and challenged Winnipeg theatre lovers to raise another $50,000 by December 31.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Front of House Supervisor

We're looking for calm, positive, outgoing and organized individual to manage PTE's audience and volunteers during performances, providing exceptional customer service to all who enter PTE's doors. You'll need experience in managing staff and/or volunteers, and front of house experience in theatre, hospitality or events.

Deadline to Apply: November 10, 2025

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In memory of a PTE pioneer

Kim McCaw, PTE Artistic Director, 1983-1992

We lost Kim on September 25, 2025. He put PTE on the map – locally, nationally, and internationally. PTE would not be here without his vision, passion, creativity and love. 

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WIN WITH PTE!

GRAND PRIZE $500 VISA gift card!

Only 500 tickets sold.
TICKETS ONLY $10

Draw Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 1pm

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Company in Residence

Echo Theatre, PTE's Company in Residence, is an artist driven company. Recently, Echo presented the first annual Kiyanaan Indigenous Theatre Festival, bringing Indigenous theatre to audiences, offering production support to achieve artistic goals of the work of First Nations, Métis, Inuit artists.

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Indoor Bike Parking

PTE now has a permanent bike rack INSIDE the lobby. Lobby doors are kept locked until just before a performance, when an usher is next to the rack. Whether you're attending a performance or visiting PTE for any purpose, your bike will be secure and warm.

PTE needs more volunteers!

Join the PTE volunteer corps and support the theatre with a bit of your time. PTE can't do what we do without volunteers. Shifts range from 90 minutes to three hours. A few times a season makes a big difference to PTE!

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