West-Can Folk Performing Company

West-Can Folk Performing Company WEST CAN FOLK PERFORMING COMPANY has been in existence since 1978. Combined the members have over 56 years experience as ambassadors of Caribbean culture.

West-Can Folk Performing Company is a well-established afro-Caribbean performing group in Quebec, Canada. At the time of its inception, most members were recent immigrants to Canada. Their vision was to showcase Caribbean culture abroad. Now, the group consists mostly of first generation Canadians who continue to learn and demonstrate aspects of afro-Caribbean folk culture learnt from their parent

s and elders. The group’s repertoire consists of performance pieces influenced by various Afro-Caribbean folk traditions, Haitian folklore and traditional African dance styles. During its 30 + years of existence, West-Can has touched the hearts of many with their exciting performances, theatrical presentations and their drum and dance workshops. Over the years, West-Can has offered drum and dance classes to the children and adults of the Caribbean community, ensuring that the rich Caribbean folk culture and heritage is passed down to the next generation. The group has maintained its position as an ambassador of Caribbean folk culture throughout Quebec and Europe. They have performed at The Montreal Grand Prix, Festival Nuits d’Afrique, The International Reggae Festival (2004, 2005, 2016), Montreal Caribbean Fashion week (2015), The International Folk Festival in Drummondville, Quebec and at the 32nd edition of the Folklore Festival in Schoten, Belgium (Werelddansfestival Hello!Schoten). The company has also performed in various festivals in Ontario, Western Canada and at the museum of Natural History in Manhattan. Recently (June 2013), West-Can was invited to perform at the Port-of-Spain Town Hall as well as to participate in the re-enactment of the Canboulay riots of 1881 (March 2014, February 2016). Artistic productions: The Journey (1990), Reflections, The Journey Continues, Carifolk (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996), Reunion Show (2002), How Anansi play dead to catch Cobo alive (2013). Afro-Caribbean Folklore in Quebec Digital Presentation (2020). Canboulay-experimental film (2021)

OPEN CALL FOR ACTORS!!! (Experienced and aspiring)ANANSI ALIVE!  Acting workshopsSundays-February 22, -March 1, 8, 15, 2...
02/16/2026

OPEN CALL FOR ACTORS!!! (Experienced and aspiring)

ANANSI ALIVE!  

Acting workshops

Sundays

-February 22, 

-March 1, 8, 15, 22

-April 12, 19, 26 

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Invited Mentor: Josa Maule and friends of MSOPA 

Location: UNIA - 2741 Notre Dame West 

Storytelling workshops:

-Saturday, February 28, 2026 

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

-Sunday, March 29th 

Time: 4:15pm - 6:15pm

Special Guest: Pat Dillon Moore 

Location: Greene Community Center at 1090 avenue Greene, Westmount 

Learn about stage presence, voice projection, character development and Caribbean storytelling.

Register now. Space is limited - (10) participants max. 

Ages 15 - 65

REGISTRATION LINK:

https://form.jotform.com/253626603110244

Follow us to stay informed of upcoming workshops in Script Development, Caribbean Dance, Set and Costume Design, Music and Drumming!! 

**Workshops will lead to a theatre production that brings an Anansi story to life!!**

*We thank and acknowledge that this project is funded by the Government of Canada.*

01/31/2026

Tomorrow / Demain ✨
Last call to get your tickets ONLINE! Tickets available at the door
Dernier appel pour les billets EN LIGNE! Billets disponibles à la porte

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/spectacle-ou-cycles-rites-de-passages-caraibeens

📅 January 31 | 7PM | 31 janvier | 19h

See you tomorrow / À demain 💙

This project was made possible with the support of the English Language Arts Network’s Trellis Micro-grant project. The Trellis Micro-grant project, funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Official Languages Support Programs, seeks to highlight English-language arts and artists, make them visible to a broader community, and build bridges between Québec’s English-speaking minority and Francophone majority.


Canadian Heritage

01/23/2026
Coming Soon!Anansi Alive, a community theatre experience!!
01/21/2026

Coming Soon!
Anansi Alive, a community theatre experience!!

01/17/2026

JAN 31, 2026 | 7 PM | WAGAR AUDITORIUM
TICKETS.BILLETS | LINK IN BIO

Here’s a little preview of CYCLES: Caribbean Rites of Passage as we get ready to take it to the stage.

Voici un petit aperçu de Cycles : Rites de Passage Caraïbéens à l’approche de la première.

We can’t wait to share the full experience with you 💛
Hope to see you there!

Nous avons hâte de partager cette expérience avec vous 💛
Au plaisir de vous y voir!

JAN 31, 2026 | 7 PM | WAGAR AUDITORIUM
TICKETS.BILLETS | https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/spectacle-ou-cycles-rites-de-passages-caraibeens

This project was made possible with the support of the English Language Arts Network’s Trellis Micro-grant project. The Trellis Micro-grant project, funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Official Languages Support Programs, seeks to highlight English-language arts and artists, make them visible to a broader community, and build bridges between Québec’s English-speaking minority and Francophone majority. .heritage Canadian Heritage

01/11/2026

20 days till showtime.
The rhythms are locking in, the movement is sharpening.
CYCLES: Caribbean Rites of Passage is coming to the stage.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/spectacle-ou-cycles-rites-de-passages-caraibeens

20 jours avant la première.
Les rythmes s’installent, le mouvement se précise.
CYCLES : Rites de Passage Caraïbéens arrive bientôt sur scène.

🎟️ Billets : https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/ticketing/spectacle-ou-cycles-rites-de-passages-caraibeens

Mapou Ginen

This project is supported by (English-Language Arts Network) through the , funded by the Government of Québec. ELAN supports English-language artists and cultural workers across Québec by strengthening connections, resources, and opportunities for artistic creation and community engagement.



12/18/2025

Behind the scenes of Cycles: Caribbean Rites of Passage.
Rehearsals where ritual, movement, and memory take shape.

Tickets/Billets: https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/ticketing/spectacle-ou-cycles-rites-de-passages-caraibeens

Dans les coulisses de Cycles : Rites de passage caraïbéens.
Des répétitions où le rituel, le mouvement et la mémoire prennent forme.

This project was made possible with the support of the English Language Arts Network’s Trellis Micro-grant project, funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Official Languages Support Programs.

12/18/2025

Behind the scenes of Cycles: Caribbean Rites of Passage.
Rehearsals where ritual, movement, and memory take shape.

Dans les coulisses de Cycles : Rites de passage caraïbéens.
Des répétitions où le rituel, le mouvement et la mémoire prennent forme.

This project was made possible with the support of the English Language Arts Network’s Trellis Micro-grant project, funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Official Languages Support Programs.

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Montreal, QC

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+15146419149

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