Step into the rehearsal hall with us as… Broadway composer and arranger David Dabbon talks about the additional dance music he has arranged and orchestrated for Annie. David's job is to take the original musi…

Step into the rehearsal hall with us as… Harper Rae Asch rehearses the hopeful and heart-breaking tune "Maybe" for Annie. She is accompanied on piano by Music Director Laura Burton and Associate Conductor-Key…

Take a break in the rehearsal hall as... Annie stars Cydnee Abbott (Pepper) and Devon Michael Brown (Fred McCracken/Wacky, Kaltenborn) show off some tricks and flips to Director-Choreographer Donna Feore. So mu…

Ever wish you could sneak backstage and see how the magic’s made? Take this whirlwind tour behind the scenes at the Festival Theatre with this hyper-lapse video! From the intricate details of Wardrobe to the …

Step into the rehearsal hall with us as… Laura Condlln (Miss Aggie Hannigan), Amanda Lundgren (Lily St. Regis) and Mark Uhre (Rooster Hannigan) rehearse their scheming song “Easy Street” with Director-Ch…

Step into the rehearsal hall with us as… Annie stars Harper Rae Asch (Annie) and Dan Chameroy (Oliver Warbucks) have some fun with Director-Choreographer Donna Feore as they work on the delightful duet "I Don…

The Understudy premieres today on STRATFEST@HOME! This Stratfest@Home original, filmed at the Festival’s Warehouse and Avon Theatre, offers a glimpse behind the curtain of the theatre world… Tom Rooney sta…

Step into the rehearsal hall with us as… Jonathan Goad and Liam Tobin rehearse the duet "Dirty Rotten Number" for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. They are conducted by Music Director Franklin Brasz and accompanied o…

This World Theatre Day, it’s all hands on deck as we get ready for a fabulous season. But there’s time to pause and reflect on the impact theatre has on the world. Canadian theatres employ more than 30,00…

Step into the rehearsal hall with us as… Ron Sexsmith performs “Under the Greenwood Tree” — one of his original songs for this season’s production of As You Like It, with lyrics by William Shakespeare…

Step into the rehearsal hall with us as… Harper Rae Asch rehearses the signature song “Tomorrow” for Annie, accompanied on piano by Music Director Laura Burton and James Smith, Associate Conductor and Key…

✨From the Stratford Festival's 2023 season, Alice Childress's powerful play Wedding Band, an emotional and revealing portrayal of interracial love, set in South Carolina in the shadow of the First World War a…

E20: The Body Politic: History of Queer News in the Gay & Lesbian Liberation Era | Everyday Forum Podcast The Body Politic was Canada's primary queer periodical from 1971 to 1987. It amplified the lives of que…

Infused with romance, comedy and tragedy, Cymbeline is an epic drama. When Cymbeline’s daughter, Innogen, one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated heroines, is thrust into the world of court politics and ruthle…

Censorship and Artistic Expression In this conversation moderated by actor Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah with Assistant Professor of University of Toronto and Director of the Southeast Asian Seminar Series at the A…

Valley of the Birdtail: Conversation with Co-Authors Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) and Andrew Stobo Sniderman Co-authors Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) and Andrew Stobo Sniderman discuss their acclaimed bo…

The "Golden Age" of children's literature (roughly 1850s-1910s) marked a period of innovation and creativity in children's books, giving rise to many enduring classics that continue to captivate and inspire gen…

Ecodrama is a new approach to telling stories about the climate crisis through live performance. It invites theatre companies to choose sustainable and decarbonizing pathways of production and provides a public…

Thank you for joining us for the 2024 season! Happy Holidays, from the Stratford Festival ✨ ----------------------------------- PRODUCTION CREDITS SOMETHING ROTTEN! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Fa…

Shakespeare and the World The work of Shakespeare is known across the globe, exploring universal experiences, lending itself to culturally specific adaptations, and being used as an instrument of imperialism. J…

What are theatres doing to welcome audiences (and artists) who have barriers to participating in performance arts? Join Stratford Festival’s former Accessibility Coordinator Kayla Besse, Disability Dramaturgy…

New titles coming soon to STRATFEST@HOME! Learn more ➡️ https://www.stratfestathome.ca

From Harcourt's "foppishness" to Zaza's sequins, men's fashion throughout history has been a source of oppression and an avenue for liberation. Join La Cage aux Folles costume designer David Boechler and London…

Multifaceted drag performer, model and dancer Lemon makes her Meighen Forum debut in this intimate and up-close conversation with actor and director Thom Allison. Lemon talks about her amazing journey from her …

In this beautiful story of family, identity and acceptance, join Kinley and her parents, Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath, as they discuss with moderator Rebecca Northan what it means to be a supportive family, fr…

Learn how fight scenes come together on stage as fight and intimacy director, Anita Nittoly, takes you behind the scenes at the Festival! Still haven’t subscribed to the Stratford Festival?? https://www.you…

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“A brilliant vehicle to showcase the comedic chops of the Stratford Festival ensemble.” – Toronto Star Come see London Assurance on stage until October 25 ➡️https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/P…

Christopher Allen and Tyrone Savage from Cymbeline challenge each other to a game of Mario Kart while trying some delicious treats from Bake My Day and The Bean! Get tickets to see these actors on stage ➡️…

Co-director and dramaturg Krista Jackson and co-director and cultural consultant Geneviève Pelletier discuss Margaret Laurence's autobiographical novel adaptation The Diviners with Keith Barker, director of Fo…

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Watch as Something Rotten! cast members Gabriel Antonacci, Bonnie Jordan, Alex Kelly, Bethany Kovarik, Gracie Mack, Jordan Mah and Kevin McLachlan try their luck playing the Quiet Place game! Get tickets to s…

A look at this unmissable show that has everyone talking. Get tickets to see this show on stage until October 26 ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Salesman-in-China Sal…

Co-writer and director Jovanni Sy 施崇梵, in conversation with Thom Allison, director of La Cage aux Folles, describes his seven-year journey collaborating with co-writer and partner, Leanna Brodie 白仁耐…

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Romeo and Juliet cast members Vanessa Sears, Jonathan Mason, Emilio Vieira and Andrew Iles play Shakespeare-themed Sound Charades while eating lunch at Jobsite Brewing Company in Stratford, Ontario! Get ticket…

On stage now ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Salesman-in-China #salesmaninchina #theatre #podcast #stratfest

Sit down with Sara Topham at Mercer Kitchen as she takes you on a journey through Hedda Gabler! Get tickets to see Sara on stage ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Hedd…

In this episode, Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino discusses his experience directing London Assurance—an unusual comedic creation from the 19th century—with host Jovanni Sy, director and co-playwright of S…

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Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks, Nestor Lozano Jr., Noah Beemer and Justin Eddy from Wendy and Peter Pan take on the ultimate challenge of reverse charades, while snacking through breakfast at Mercer Kitchen 🥞 Get t…

Jessica B. Hill, André Sills and Rylan Wilkie try the Whisper Challenge. #visitstratfordon #Savour&SipTrail #stratfest #TwelfthNight #Shakespeare #whisperchallange

"One more time!" - André Sills Watch Jessica B. Hill, André Sills and Rylan Wilkie challenge each other to the Whisper Challenge at Jobsite Brewing Company. Get tickets to see these actors on stage ➡️ …

Sit down with Sean Arbuckle and Steve Ross from La Cage aux Folles💖 #visitstratfordon #Savour&SipTrail #stratfest #LaCageAuxFolles #Musicals #Musicaltheatre #Playbill #actorsonactors

Join Jo Chim, Sarah Orenstein, Adrian Pang and Gordon S. Miller from Salesman in China as they chat about this exciting new play and sample the menu at Mercer Kitchen 🍽️ Get tickets to see these actors on…

Fairy dust for everyone ✨ See Wendy and Peter Pan on stage until October 27. For tickets, visit ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Wendy-and-Peter-Pan Schulich Child…

We put cast members from Something Rotten to the test 🎵 #SavourAndSipTrail #VisitStratfordON #SFRotten #Stratfest #songassociation #Musicals #musicaltheatre

Sit down with Steve Ross and Sean Arbuckle from La Cage aux Folles at Bake My Day and The Bean. Hear them talk about some of their favourite memories at the Festival over the years and what you can expect from …

"What happens outside, happens inside." Join director André Sills and Dean Gabourie, director of The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?, as they discuss Sills’ Festival directorial debut, Get That Hope, a new play by …

If you think your family is complex, think again! Join director Dean Gabourie in a conversation about the intricacies of Edward Albee's The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? with Esther Jun, director of Cymbeline and Di…

The Stratford Festival is committed to continuously evolving its environment and offerings to welcome all. Learn more about the experience shared with guests who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Don't m…

"This is horrific by the way! What I am making ... it's a horror movie!" - Austin Eckert Watch as cast members Austin Eckert, Marissa Orjalo, and Geraint Wyn Davies from London Assurance channel their inner ar…

Come see Something Rotten happening at the Stratford Festival now! Tickets ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Something-Rotten Something Rotten! Book by Karey Kirkpatric…

Today we learned that these Something Rotten! cast members not only have crazy musical talent, but they also love ringing a bell 😉 See what Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane, Starr Domingue, Henry Firmston, Mark Uhr…

"I am what I am and what I am needs no excuses"💖 La Cage aux Folles is now playing until November 16, 2024. Get your tickets ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/La-Ca…

Join director Sam White and guest host, Soulpepper Theatre’s Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha, as they talk about White’s love of Shakespeare, her decision to direct the Stratford Festival’s 2024 producti…

Why go to the beach when you can dive into this? ☀️ This dance clip is a mere taste of the incredible entertainment waiting for you at La Cage aux Folles! Tickets ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/W…

Meet the queens of La Cage aux Folles ✨ Get your tickets 😉 https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/La-Cage-aux-Folles La Cage aux Folles Book by Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyri…

"I beg you, open your eyes". Come be dazzled and be moved at La Cage aux Folles 💖 Get tickets ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/La-Cage-aux-Folles La Cage aux Folle…

Join director Sam White and guest host, Soulpepper Theatre’s Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha, as they talk about White’s love of Shakespeare, her decision to direct the Stratford Festival’s 2024 producti…

You're Never Alone is the darkly comic story of Maggie, a recently-widowed accountant in her 30s. After her outdoor-enthusiast husband forages a deadly mushroom, Maggie must steady herself to face the lonelines…

"CATS!" Get to know the cast members of Something Rotten! and hear their favourite stories from this incredible production! Full production credits & tickets ⬇️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/…

Get to know the #SFRotten cast members 🍳 There are TONS of musical references in this show, find out who loved which one most! Full production credits: https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEven…

Join the director of Wendy and Peter Pan, Thomas Morgan Jones, as he teaches us how to fight pirates with Molly Atkinson, director of Hedda Gabler! Jones’s excitement is palpable as he discusses his passion …

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Shakespeare's beloved comedy, Twelfth Night! Don't miss your chance to experience Twelfth Night at the Stratford Festival. Tickets ➡️ https://www.stratfordfesti…

A musical made for theatre lovers! Follow Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers desperate to write a hit play in a time where Shakespeare reigns supreme. With the help of a soothsayer, they set out to create th…

You have arrived at La Cage aux Folles ✨ Enjoy the official Teaser for La Cage aux Folles happening on stage now at the Stratford Festival! Get your tickets ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn…

If rom-coms are your thing, then Twelfth Night is the play for you 😍 #Shakespeare #TwelfthNight #Stratfest #SF12Night #theatre Tickets & full production credits: https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/P…

Our Romeo and Juliet is for anyone who loves LOVE. This one is for you Shakespeare 🥰 Full production credits and tickets ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Romeo-and-J…

What's "Something Rotten!?" Just ask Thomas Nostradamus (lesser-known nephew of THE Nostradamus). Catch "Something Rotten!" at the Stratford Festival and be dazzled by bright lights, stage fights and a dazzlin…

Join director and choreographer Donna Feore as she catches up with long-time friend and past castmate Scott Wentworth to discuss Something Rotten! Listen as Feore shares the parallels between Shakespeare and mu…

"If we can teleport people, even just for a second, into a place elsewhere, our job as directors is done." Join director Esther Jun and Thomas Morgan Jones, director of Wendy and Peter Pan, as they discuss Jun…

What's "Something Rotten!?" Just ask Thomas Nostradamus (lesser-known nephew of THE Nostradamus). Catch "Something Rotten!" at the Stratford Festival and be dazzled by bright lights, stage fights and a dazzlin…

What happens when you restrict a woman from expressing her thoughts? What is it like to be a woman in a patriarchal world? Molly Atkinson, Director of Hedda Gabler, sits down with Stratford Festival Artistic …

The Stratford Festival is committed to continuously evolving its environment and offerings to welcome all. Learn more about the experience shared with guests who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Don't m…

STRATFEST@HOME marked #AAPIHeritageMonth with a curated collection of films featuring artists and stories from Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Today, we'll give you a glimpse at one, but there's much mo…

"God, I Hate Shakespeare" | Something Rotten! (Excerpt) | Stratford Festival 2024 Join the fun ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Something-Rotten #stratfest #musicalthe…

STRATFEST@HOME marked #AAPIHeritageMonth last month with a curated collection of films featuring artists and stories from Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Today, we'll give you a glimpse at one, but ther…

“Mark Uhre brings down the house with his comic portrayal” – The Globe and Mail Trust us when we say, you don't want to miss Something Rotten!😉 Something Rotten! is now playing at the Festival Theatr…