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Comedy can heighten tragedy.
Step into the rehearsal hall as Antoni Cimolino explores Shakespeare's mastery of dramatic pacing, using contrasts between action and stillness, humour and tensi…
Let's "talk about a dream."
A Midsummer Night's Dream has been hailed as a "huge-hearted and genuinely funny" production by The Globe and Mail. Directed by Graham Abbey, this fresh take on …
"A fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert," The Importance of Being Earnest is "delectable" (Toronto Star).
Oscar Wilde's brilliantly witty comedy is "hugely funny" in this "stylish," "playful" …
Spoiler alert: even after Waiting for Godot ends, "these guys can still be there... waiting."
Step into the rehearsal hall as director Molly Atkinson unpacks the enduring mystery and meaning…
"Captivating and harrowing," Death of a Salesman is "a must-see" (Postmedia) production of Arthur Miller's enduring masterpiece. Featuring "a strong central quartet" as the Loman family, Dea…
As a great classic, Guys and Dolls can be "reinvented over and over again."
Step into the rehearsal hall with Director-Choreographer Donna Feore as she reflects on what's required to make th…
The Tempest is "downright divine" (The Globe and Mail).
Experience Shakespeare's epic tale of revenge, forgiveness and love, directed by Antoni Cimolino and brought to life through Julie Fox…
In this lively conversation, award-winning comedian Gavin Crawford sits down with two of Canada's most celebrated comedic voices: grande dame of Canadian comedy Martha Chaves and comedian an…
The thrill of a mid-show standing ovation.
Donna Feore’s musicals are dazzling, so much so that audiences frequently leap to their feet – and not only at the end of the show. Time and ag…
There's "nothing to be done"... except book Waiting for Godot.
With just 13 performances remaining in this strictly limited run, don't miss the "piercing performances" and "sizzling chemistr…
Our Biggest Sale of the Year is here!
Make this your most unforgettable summer yet with must-see shows at unbeatable prices. Tickets start at just $29 across select performances from June t…
If Opening Week is a theatre marathon, this week's openings are a 5K sprint! ♀️➡️
Two productions join our exciting season: The Importance of Being Earnest opens on Thursday, J…
Lady Bracknell is "a daunting and delicious role."
Step into the rehearsal hall as Fiona Reid talks about riding the wave on the surfboard of Oscar Wilde's hilarious play, The Importance of …
Othello: a towering love story undone by the corrosive power of lies.
Shakespeare's enthralling tragedy follows master manipulator Iago as he exploits the insecurities of respected general O…
Wit, romance and delightful chaos await in The Importance of Being Earnest.
To escape the confines of Victorian society, two charming gentlemen invent alter egos. But when love enters the pi…
Experience the perfect cultural escape this summer. Full of small-town charm, Stratford, Ontario, is home to some of the best theatre and so much more. Stroll through a picturesque downtown…
No day but today! ️
In honour of Pride Month, we're hosting an online silent auction for the AIDS Memorial Quilt featured in the 2023 production of Rent. All proceeds will support organ…
What we've all been waiting for. 👀
Samuel Beckett’s groundbreaking play that changed everything takes the stage in the vast Festival Theatre for the very first time. Featuring an all-st…
Hope and heartbreak collide in Death of a Salesman.
Arthur Miller’s haunting portrait of the cost of the American dream is brought to life with powerful performances in this not-to-be-miss…
Let your imagination soar with The Hobbit.
The cherished tale of friendship and courage follows Bilbo Baggins from the comfort of his Hobbit Hole into an extraordinary quest across Middle-ea…
Sharp suits. Dazzling dolls. High stakes. 🎲
With iconic showtunes and thrilling dance numbers, Guys and Dolls brings Broadway's golden age to life.
Experience this magnificent musical at…
Awaken to the magic of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 🌖🧚
The Tom Patterson Theatre is transformed into an enchanted forest for Shakespeare’s most loved comedy. Full of love, mischief a…
It may sound like a theatre marathon, but Opening Week is so much more. One more sleep until we open 7 productions in just 6 days. Hope to see you there on the red carpet!
#SFOpeningWeek #S…
Black leather doublets and rich gold detailing bring a bold edge to this season’s Othello, blending period style with haute couture. 🔥
Based on designs by Gillian Gallow, an in-house te…
Behold The Tempest, a theatrical event of rare scale and emotional power. ⚡
Directed by Antoni Cimolino, Shakespeare's epic reckoning brings the magic and majesty of the sea to the Festiva…
