Written by Oscar Wilde to poke fun at Victorian society and manners, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is the rare comedic play that will elicit laughter from simply reading it let alone watching it. Director Krista Jackson and a fabulous company of actors take the brilliant material and make it even better.
This season at the Stratford Festival, audiences young and old are invited to challenge their imaginations, look inward and reflect on their own values as they adventure to Middle Earth with THE HOBBIT, now playing in repertory at the Avon Theatre. Director Pablo Felices-Luna brings the classic fantasy story of Dwarves, Trolls, Elves, Goblins, Dragons and Hobbits to life in a production that is sure to capture the imaginations of those who grew up with the book as well as those who are discovering it for the first time.
After a comparatively upbeat first three nights of the Stratford Festival’s Opening Week, there was a palpable tone shift with the opening of Dean Gabourie’s excellent, but devastating production of famed Arthur Miller play DEATH OF A SALESMAN at the Avon Theatre. The shift in tone was due entirely to the heartbreaking story, as the production itself was incredibly impressive and moving
Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners arrives at the Stratford Festival's Avon Theatre, directed by Krista Jackson and starring Fiona Reid as Lady Bracknell alongside Carter Gulseth and Joe Perry.
Tom McCamus stars as Willy Loman alongside Lucy Peacock in Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning DEATH OF A SALESMAN, directed by Dean Gabourie at the Stratford Festival's Avon Theatre.
The Stratford Festival opens its 2026 season with Kim Selody's stage adaptation of THE HOBBIT at the Avon Theatre, directed by Pablo Felices-Luna and starring Richard Lee as Bilbo Baggins.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Avon Theatre Film Center celebrated an extraordinary night of music, film, and legacy at its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Gala honoring Clive Davis, the legendary record producer and five-time GRAMMY Award winner whose influence has shaped generations of artists.
The Stratford Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will be the final year under the inspired leadership of Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino. Learn more about the lineup here!
Full casting has been confirmed for the New Vic's world premiere production of The Grand Babylon Hotel by famed playwright Arnold Bennett. Learn more here!
The Stratford Festival has extended its musicals, scheduling Annie for an additional six weeks on stage, plus more! Learn more about the festival and see how to attend.
The Avon Theatre has transformed into the glamourous French Riviera as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels hits the stage tomorrow offering huge laughs and high energy. See the trailer here!
There is something very special taking place onstage at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre this season, and if I accomplish one thing in all my writings about Opening Week, it will be to make sure everyone I know goes and sees Kat Sandler’s new adaptation of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. Nothing quite matches the magic you feel when everyone in a room – both on stage, and in the audience, basks in the knowledge that an incredibly special new piece of Art is being shared with the world.
Last night, Director Tracey Flye’s production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS opened at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre. One of two musicals mounted at the Festival this season, this production is paired well with its counterpart, ANNIE. As musical comedies go, they simply could not be more different from one another tonally. Patrons who are seeking something edgier or who perhaps have a more cynical outlook on life than optimistic Annie, will enjoy the hijinks of Lawrence and Freddy. I personally suggest seeing both musicals though. After all, as is evidenced in this production, we all contain multitudes.
After successfully changing the game back in 2018 with his innovative production of CORIOLANUS, Director Robert LePage is back at the Stratford Festival with a production of MACBETH that is sure to be the talk of the town. Cinematic, inventive, and captivating from start to finish, this is unlike any production of MACBETH you have ever seen. And it works incredibly well.
Robert Lepage has returned to the Stratford Festival with a bold new production of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s compelling tale of unchecked ambition. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Prepare for the Avon Theatre to be transformed into the glamourous French Riviera as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels hits the stage tomorrow offering huge laughs and high energy. Learn more!
Grab a glass of raspberry cordial and join us for a story of love, family and friendship as Kat Sandler's adaptation of Anne of Green Gables makes its world première at the Stratford Festival.
The short film will return to Stratfest@Home, the Stratford Festival’s subscription streaming service, on April 3. It won Best International Short Film at the Montana International Film Festival (MINT) and Best Narrative Short Film at the Tacoma Film Festival.