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Dream in High Park

Praneet Akilla and Lili Beaudoin in 'Romeo & Juliet.' iPhoto caption: Praneet Akilla and Lili Beaudoin in 'Romeo & Juliet.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Playful performances abound in brisk High Park Romeo & Juliet

The danger of the Capulet-Montague conflict lurks beneath ivied walls, piazza ballads, and prim 1930s/'40s dress.

By Liam Donovan / Jul 24, 2025
Marie Farsi for Intermission Magazine. iPhoto caption: Marie Farsi for Intermission Magazine. Photo by Dahlia Katz.

Spotlight: Marie Farsi

“I’ve learned how truth is revealed in translation, and I feel like that’s my job as a director,” says Farsi. “I have to translate the piece from the page to the stage, and all the meanings that can be derived from that process of translation.”

Written by Naomi Skwarna, Photography by Dahlia Katz / Jul 10, 2025
iPhoto caption: Photo provided by Canadian Stage.

Canadian Stage marks 42 years of Shakespeare in High Park with Romeo & Juliet

This summer, Canadian Stage returns to the High Park Amphitheatre with a new staging of Romeo & Juliet, directed by Marie Farsi.

By Krystal Abrigo / Jun 5, 2025
iPhoto caption: Beck Lloyd and Qasim Khan in Hamlet (Dream in High Park). Photo by Dahlia Katz.

A beginner’s guide to Dream in High Park

Looking for a crash course on Toronto’s favourite outdoor theatre tradition? We have you covered!

Aug 16, 2024