The High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom is pleased to announce Spotlight Canada 2025, celebrating the depth and breadth of Canadian programming across at this year’s Edinburgh Festivals, thanks to the generous support of the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation.
Spotlight Canada brings together a diverse roster of Canadian talent across all the major festivals in Edinburgh, with the goal of championing the shows, events and performances featuring Canadian theatre-makers, writers, comedians, musicians, filmmakers and performers who will claim their place in the spotlight amid the city’s annual explosion of art, community and fun.
Congratulations to the Canadian artists and companies featured in Spotlight Canada 2025!
Edinburgh Fringe
Cirque Kalabanté: WOW (World of Words) – Montréal, Quebec
Imago – Vancouver, British Columbia
Tree of Dreams – Toronto, Ontario
Because You Never Asked – Montréal, Quebec
SLUGS – Toronto, Ontario/Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Swan? – Calgary, Alberta
FLIP Fabrique: Six° – Montréal, Quebec
Climate Change Theatre Action 2025 – Montréal, Quebec
Red Like Fruit – Halifax, Nova Scotia
Edinburgh International Festival
Bruce Liu – Montréal, Quebec
Ryan Wang – Vancouver, British Columbia
Canvas of Sound – Oakville, Ontario
Emily D’angelo & Sophie Munoz – Toronto, Ontario
As You Like It – Toronto, Ontario
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Miriam Toews – Toronto, Ontario
Madeleine Thien – Vancouver, British Columbia
David Szalay – Montréal, Quebec
Alice Mah – Smithers, British Columbia
Tanya Talaga – Fort William First Nation, Treaty Nine Territory (Ontario)
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Best Boy – Montréal, Quebec
Dead Lover – Edmonton, Alberta
Mortician – Canada
Witness: An Organima Film – Montréal, Quebec
Quotes
“Canada and Scotland share cultural ties that span centuries and generations. Indeed, there is no denying the rich imprint the people of Scotland have left on the cultural fabric of our big and diverse country. Therefore, I can think of no better place to showcase some of Canada’s top artistic talent than on the international stage of the Edinburgh Festivals, thanks to the generous support of the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation. On behalf of everyone at our High Commission, I encourage you to experience the exciting array of Canadian performances and art in Edinburgh this year.”
The Honourable Ralph E. Goodale, PC
High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization
“In supporting the incredible Canadian artists and performers at this year’s Edinburgh Festivals, the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation champions the belief that art has power to challenge, comfort, confront, and ultimately, bring people together. In bringing Canadian talent to the festivals, we are building bridges of understanding and friendship across the Atlantic.”
Max Aitken
Chairman and President of the Board of the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation
Festival-goers can find all the tremendous Canadian acts featured as part of Spotlight Canada 2025 in a special festival brochure published in partnership with The List. Make sure you get all the details by picking one up at any of the major festival venues, or online at The List: Canada @ Edinburgh 2025
About the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom
The High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom is Canada’s oldest diplomatic mission and the seat of Canada’s permanent representation to the International Maritime Organization. As part of Canada’s foreign ministry, known as Global Affairs Canada, we help define, shape and advance Canada’s interests and values in a complex global environment. From consular and immigration services, to commerce, defense, security, government-to-government relations and more, we offer a variety of services to Canadians and in the service of the Canada-UK relationship.
About the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation
The Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation is a charitable organisation based in Canada that supports various causes, with a focus on education, arts and culture. Established by Lord Beaverbrook in 1960, it continues his philanthropic work and supports organizations reflecting his interests.
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