Coming tomorrow: OTHELLO Our friends at Cineplex are premièring the newest title in our Stratford Festival on Film series. We captured Shakespeare's chilling tragedy just last fall, so you’ll be the very first to see it on screen. In this contemporary production, Director Nigel Shawn Williams “boldly updates Othello and dares us to look.” Michael Blake plays the title role, with Amelia Sargisson as Othello's new wife, Desdemona, and Gordon S. Miller as Iago who, in a calculated, drawn-out mind g

Film Festival - Part Eight: King John This play is often neglected in the canon, but you’ll soon see that it’s a gem. Like all of Shakespeare’s historical dramas, it’s about the relationship between individual integrity and the health of the state. And like all Shakespeare plays, it says as much about our own times as it does about the past. KING JOHN | Streaming free on our YouTube June 18 - July 9. | Stratford Festival

Shakespeare is popping up everywhere 👀 The Festival Theatre may be empty for now, but much like a groundhog emerging from its burrow, this patron patiently awaits the beginning of the 2025 Season and the return of audiences come Spring! See you soon, and happy Groundhog Day! | Stratford Festival

Ready for a cultural escape? The Stratford Festival is Ontario’s iconic theatre experience — think Shakespeare, laughs, drama, and toe-tapping tunes all rolled into one. 🎭 From world-class plays on multiple stages to tasty eats and unique souvenirs, there’s something here for every kind of explorer. 🎟️ Pro tip: snag your tickets online and don’t miss the behind-the-scenes workshops and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re a theatre buff or just looking for a day of magic, Stratford’s got you co

From stage to screen - Shakespeare's devastating masterpiece about political and personal turmoil comes to life in this thrilling production. | Stratford Festival

Another season of Lights On Stratford has come to a close ✨ It takes a village to build a lights festival, and we are incredibly thankful to the patrons, sponsors, supporters, partners, artists, staff, and community members who made this season happen. Your support, participation, and behind the scenes effort helped bring light to the darkest days of winter while welcoming thousands of people to experience Stratford throughout the season. This year was a real hoot!🦉 Thank you for being part of

A behind the scenes look at what goes into creating the magnificent sets you see each season. #BehindtheScenes #ScenicArt #SetBuilding #TheatreProduction | Stratford Festival