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Review: Compassion is the Magic in THE TEMPEST at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - May 26, 2026

The Stratford Festival's 74th season officially opened last night and it is fitting that the play on stage for Antoni Cimolino’s final Opening n=Night as Artistic Director is THE TEMPEST. It was famously the final play that Shakespeare wrote solo, and it follows the protagonist Prospero as he lets go of one way of life and moves on to the next. Cimolino directed this stunning production which possesses beauty and magic in its design and effects as well as in the message it delivers.

THE TEMPEST Opens At Stratford Festival In New Production By Antoni Cimolino
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Geraint Wyn Davies leads the cast as Prospero in THE TEMPEST at the Stratford Festival, directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino in his final Shakespeare production before concluding his tenure.

THE WINTER'S TALE is Now Available on Stratfest@Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

The Stratford Festival’s 2025 production of The Winter’s Tale is now available to audiences worldwide on the Festival’s exclusive streaming platform Stratfest@Home.

Stratford Festival Announces 2026 Cast for GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Discover the Stratford Festival's 2026 cast lineup, featuring GUYS AND DOLLS and more! Get details on how to attend this exciting season.

July Programming Announced for Stratford Festival’s Meighen Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

The Stratford Festival’s Meighen Forum is set to ignite the summer with a powerhouse lineup of events this July, blending bold ideas, behind-the-scenes revelations, and unforgettable artistry.

A Stellar Cast Tells a Captivating WINTER'S TALE at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 1, 2025

Opening Week at the Stratford Festival continued Friday night with a lively production of THE WINTER’S TALE at the Tom Patterson Theatre. Presented at the Festival for the first time in 15 years, and directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, this beloved Shakespearean tragicomedy boasts an excellent cast that offers powerful performances.

THE WINTER'S TALE Begins Performances at the Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino’s production of The Winter’s Tale has started performances today, opening the Tom Patterson Theatre for the 2025 season. Learn more!

Cast and Creative Teams Set for Stratford Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Stratford Festival has its preparations for 2025 in full swing. The preliminary casting for the 11 productions of the coming season has been revealed! Learn more about the 2025 company, stars and shows and see how to purchase tickets.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, ANNIE and More Included in Stratford Festival 2025 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Stratford Festival announced its 2025 season, featuring productions of HAMLET, THE TEMPEST, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The season will also include a new adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

LONDON ASSURANCE Begins Previews at Stratford Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Slip into a riotous world of Victorian satire as London Assurance takes to the Festival Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, the production is brimming with sexual innuendo, word play and farcical comedy.

Stratford Festival Unveils 2024 Casts and Creative Teams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

Get all the latest updates on the highly anticipated 2024 season at the Stratford Festival. Find out which talented actors have been cast in which productions, and get ready to experience the magic of live theater at one of the world's most renowned festivals.

GRAND MAGIC to Begin Previews at the Stratford Festival This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023

A world première translation of Eduardo De Filippo’s Grand Magic begins previews this Saturday, marking the first performances of the season at the Stratford Festival’s award-winning Tom Patterson Theatre.

Stratford Festival 2023 Special Holiday Presale Begins Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022

The Stratford Festival is putting the finishing touches on casting and will soon open its box office for a special holiday pre-sale for tickets to the 13 exciting shows of the 2023 season. With savings up to 25%, this is a perfect opportunity to secure tickets for your favourite shows or buy gifts for the theatre-lovers on your list.

Stratford Festival Announces Casting For 2023 Season Featuring Andrea Macasaet, Robert Markus, Jonathan Goad & More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022

Just as the 2022 season comes to a close, work for the 2023 season is getting underway at the Stratford Festival. Creative teams for next year's productions are coming into place and the casting department is busy confirming key roles for the season. Soon the workshops will be abuzz with artisans building the season's sets, props and costumes.

A VERY LIVERPOOL LOVE STORY Comes to The Epstein Theatre On Valentine's Eve
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2022

Using the words of the late activist and poet Sandra Richardson, who passed away at Marie Curie Hospice in Liverpool last year, and the reflections of her artist wife Clare Beloved, the play weaves a testimony to the power of love and grief. 

BWW Review: HAMLET, Theatre Royal Windsor
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 25, 2021

The hottest Hamlet on the scene is an octogenarian. But Ian McKellen’s latest stage appearance in Windsor is far from being a geriatric production. In the run up to their opening, McKellen and the company described it as “age blind”, almost an experiment to see how the visual aspect of a Shakespeare play impacts the content. The resulting answer is difficult to pin down. Hamlet’s perceived age changes the dynamics. But also, surprisingly, it ultimately doesn’t matter much.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, March 12- with Women's Day on Broadway, a Liza Minnelli Celebration, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2021

Today (March 12) in live streaming: Broadway celebrates Liza Minnelli, Women of Broadway unite, and more!

Eric McCormack, Will Swenson and More to Star in a Virtual Benefit Reading of WIL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021

A virtual reading of “Wil,” a new feature project written by Dan Rosen (writer of “The Last Supper” and writer/director of “Dead Man’s Curve,” both Sundance Festival films), and benefiting The Actors Fund and The AFC (The Actors Fund of Canada), will be presented March 12-17, 2021. 

Stratford Festival Watch Parties Resume This Thursday With THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2021

The Stratford Festival’s popular Thursday night free viewing parties resume this week with an entertaining variety of offerings, including new and legacy films and all new original content safely created during the pandemic – adding to the rich mine of theatrical content available on Stratfest@Home, the Festival’s $10-a-month streaming service.

Stratford Festival Launches STRATFEST@HOME, a New Digital Subscription Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2020

The Stratford Festival is following up on the success of its recent Shakespeare Film Festival with a $10-a-month digital content subscription, Stratfest@Home, offering more Shakespeare and more films, along with new commissions, music, conversation, cooking and comedy.