WritersFest:The Page on Stage
The written word steps into the spotlight when The Page on Stage comes to the RCHA Club as part of the 2026 Kingston WritersFest. Taking place Friday, October 2, this free evening event transforms memorable passages from featured festival books into captivating live performances.
The Page on Stage is no ordinary literary reading. Instead of authors simply reading excerpts from their own work, a select group of local actors will bring the material to dramatic life. Under the direction of Theatre Kingston’s Rosemary Doyle, the performers will interpret some of the funniest, saddest, cleverest, strangest and most powerful writing found throughout this year’s festival lineup.
The result is a lively meeting of literature and theatre. Words originally created for the page gain new rhythms, emotions and meanings when performed aloud. Through changes in voice, expression and pacing, each actor will offer audiences a fresh way to encounter the selected passages and the characters, ideas and experiences contained within them.
Some readings may make the room erupt with laughter, while others may create a moment of complete stillness. Audiences can expect an unpredictable mix of tones and styles reflecting the remarkable variety of books and writers appearing at Kingston WritersFest.
For festival attendees, the evening offers another way to connect with books encountered during the week. It may also introduce listeners to authors and stories they have not yet discovered. For theatre lovers, it is an opportunity to see local performers use their talents to interpret contemporary writing in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Whether you are an enthusiastic reader, a supporter of local theatre or simply looking for an entertaining night out in downtown Kingston, The Page on Stage promises a creative experience that moves beyond the boundaries of a traditional author event.
Gather with fellow book lovers at the RCHA Club and hear exceptional writing leap from the page into the shared experience of live performance. Admission is free, making this an accessible way to experience the imagination, emotion and storytelling of Kingston WritersFest.
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: RCHA Club
Address: 193 Ontario Street, Kingston
Admission: Free
Director: Rosemary Doyle of Theatre Kingston
