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Production shots of the Stratford Festival shows reviewed below: Hedda Gabler, Twelfth Night, and Romeo and Juliet. iPhoto caption: Production shots by David Hou.

Stratford Festival review: Stripped-down sets and strong performances define Stratford’s approach to the canon

Throughout Stratford’s productions of Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, and Hedda Gabler, moments of actorly playfulness jolt us into the here and now.

By Liam Donovan / Jun 6, 2024

REVIEW: Stratford Festival’s attractive Les Belles-Soeurs makes meaning of dated translation

The Stratford production of Tremblay’s opus gets the job done, honouring the play’s significance with some terrific performances from Festival favourites and newcomers alike.

By Aisling Murphy / Aug 31, 2023
iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz

Spotlight: Seana McKenna

The recipient of an Order of Canada and winner of a clutch of theatre awards — not to mention a mountain of critical bouquets — during her four decades onstage, Seana McKenna is routinely referred to as one of the country’s finest actors. But she refuses to coast on her reputation.

Written by Martin Morrow, Photography by Dahlia Katz / Jan 25, 2023

Stratford Festival Announces Casting for 2023 Season

Acclaimed Canadian actor Paul Gross will return to the Festival Theatre stage in 2023 to play the titular character in King Lear.

By Jessica Watson / Nov 3, 2022