We exist to hold an open door to all Manitobans, to share stories that connect us to each other and to our world.
To create a world shaped by the most fantastic possibilities of our imaginations.
To be Canada’s preeminent regional theatre, unmistakably Manitoban, nationally significant and extraordinary in everything we do.
Theatre is a vital part of a healthy society. It is a home for inspiration, joy and entertainment – a place where people gather, reflect and build connection with each other. MTC exists for all Manitobans – rooted in this place, and responsible to it. Generations of audiences have sustained this theatre – shaping it into what it is today and what it can be in the future. Expanding who feels at home in our spaces is ongoing work that we choose and are compelled to do. Theatre creates belonging. Gathering around live storytelling is a transformative experience. It begins with welcome, grows through participation, and flourishes in a shared sense of belonging. Theatre must be reflective, brave and inspiring. Our founding principle was to produce great theatre with mass appeal. We meet this challenge by programming boldly – balancing an eclectic array of work aimed at capturing the imagination of our audience while shaping an important cultural conversation. Manitoba’s future is shaped by the artists & audiences we cultivate today. By nurturing Manitoba artists and fostering meaningful connections between people and the arts, we build stronger communities, inspire curiosity, and seed a more creative and connected future for a vibrant Manitoba. Excellence is a form of respect. We pursue the highest standards in everything we do because excellence honours our artists, enriches our audiences, strengthens our teams, and serves the stories we tell. Stories build empathy and shape our collective identity. Theatre deepens understanding between people and communities. Through shared stories we explore who we are, what we believe is possible, and the kind of world we want to live in. As MTC’s founding GM Tom Hendry said, theatre should give a place “an image of its soul.”