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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

The Importance of Being Earnest: Wilde's Words | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"The pleasure is actually all through Wilde's words." Step into the rehearsal hall as Krista Jackson shares the delights of directing The Importance of Being Earnest. With "delectable centr…

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Saturday, August 1, 2026

The Tempest: Composing the Storm | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"It can be really big and treacherous, but also it can be really nice and calm." Step into the rehearsal hall as Berthold Carrière shares insights into the stunning score he composed for T…

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Guys and Dolls: Title Number "Guys and Dolls" from rehearsal hall to stage | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"You can bet odds forever that the guy's only doing it for some doll." Watch as Gabriel Antonacci and Steve Ross bring the iconic title number of Guys and Dolls from the rehearsal hall to t…

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Friday, July 24, 2026

Stratford Summer Escape | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

Make Stratford your summer escape. With 12 must-see productions lighting up our stages, including the “grand spectacle” that is Guys and Dolls (Toronto Star), and a beautiful town waiti…

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Projecting Dreams | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

Projections can "magnify the poetry of the text and show the world of Shakespeare." Step into the rehearsal hall with visual designer Philippe Belhumeur of Normal Studio as he shares the cre…

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Hobbit: The Magic of Puppetry | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

The magic of puppetry. Step into the rehearsal hall as director Pablo Felices-Luna shares the precision, artistry and teamwork behind the puppets in The Hobbit. From hungry Trolls and gian…

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Guys and Dolls: Crapshooters' Ballet (Excerpt) | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"You’d be hard-pressed to find a stronger production of Guys and Dolls," raves the Toronto Star. Most unforgettable of all is the jaw-dropping Crapshooters' Ballet in Act II. Packed with …

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Saturday, July 18, 2026

Something Rotten!: Extra Rotten | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

“It’s extra rotten” (or egg-stra rotten for those in the know ). Step into the rehearsal hall as Director-Choreographer Donna Feore reveals the joy of bringing Something Rotten! back t…

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Friday, July 17, 2026

Guys and Dolls: "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat (Excerpt) | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

Audiences are in for an “impressive performance” (BroadwayWorld) as Steve Ross returns with “a Nicely-Nicely Johnson so funny it’s almost a shame the character doesn’t have a spino…

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Something Rotten: “It’s A Musical” (Excerpt) | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

What could possibly rival Shakespeare? A musical, of course! When aspiring playwright Nick Bottom (Mark Uhre) struggles to compete with the Bard, he turns to the eccentric soothsayer Nostrad…

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Guys and Dolls: Reviews | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

Guys and Dolls is "sheer genius and spectacle." The Toronto Star awarded it 4 out of 4 stars, saying "you'd be hard pressed to find a stronger production," packed with "dazzling choreography…

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Waiting for Godot: Before and After | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

From the rehearsal hall to stage, the journey of Waiting for Godot has been extraordinary. Now, with only seven performances remaining, there's little time left to catch this "marvellous" pr…

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The Importance of Being Earnest: Saturated Colours | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

Did you know the Victorian period was actually a very colourful era? Step into the rehearsal hall as Cory Sincennes explores the richly saturated world of The Importance of Being Earnest. B…

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Othello: Electricity | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"It is about that electricity that happens." Step into the rehearsal hall with André Sills as he explores what makes Othello such a powerful and enduring tragedy, and how a "heart-forward" …

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Death of a Salesman: The American Dream | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"Why must everybody conquer the world?" Step into the rehearsal hall with director Dean Gabourie as he reflects on the enduring relevance of Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman. See…

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Guys and Dolls: Like a Camera Lens | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"Everything needs to be like a camera lens." Step into the rehearsal hall as Director-Choreographer Donna Feore reveals how she sharpens the focus in Guys and Dolls, using a meticulous blend…

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Saturday, July 11, 2026

Something Rotten!: "God, I Hate Shakespeare" (Excerpt) | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"God, I hate Shakespeare." Not exactly something you want to be overheard saying around here. In Something Rotten!, the "stupendous send-up to musical theatre and the Bard" (Toronto Star), …

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Friday, July 10, 2026

Othello: Reviews | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"This Othello soars." Named a Critic’s Pick, The Globe and Mail declares that “it’s impossible to look away.” Under Haysam Kadri’s masterful direction, the production “sharpens t…

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Slings & Arrows co-creators making new prequel: The Amateurs | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

The creators of Slings & Arrows are whipping up a new prequel, inspired by the founding of the Stratford Festival. Hear from Mark McKinney, Bob Martin and Susan Coyne about the exciting rea…

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Tempest: Dynamic Pacing | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

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…

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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Reviews | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

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 …

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Sunday, July 5, 2026

The Importance of Being Earnest: Reviews | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"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" …

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Waiting for Godot: On and On | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

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…

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

Death of a Salesman: Reviews | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

"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…

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Guys and Dolls: Reinventing a Classic | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

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…

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Friday, July 3, 2026

The Tempest: Reviews | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

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…

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Laughing Out Proud: Queer Comedy in Canada | Everyday Forum Podcast by Stratford Festival

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…

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Guys and Dolls: Mid-Show Standing Ovation | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

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…

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Waiting for Godot: The Reviews Are In | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

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…

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Biggest Sale of the Year | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

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…

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Opening Week 2 | Stratford Festival 2026 by Stratford Festival

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…

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