Now in its second year, the festival showcases new, socially engaged works produced by emerging artists under the mentorship of well-established theatre artists.
By Krystal Abrigo /Aug 14, 2025
iPhoto caption: Frank Cox-O'Connell and Eion Bailey in Fool for Love. Photo by Daniel Malavasi.
Fool for Love marks Eion Bailey’s Soulpepper debut and his return to the stage after decades of film and television work. Soulpepper invited us to watch a rehearsal of Fool for Love, and we spoke with Eion and others about the process of learning the unique skill of lassoing.