James Blendick

Stratford Festival Launches STRATFEST@HOME, a New Digital Subscription Series

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.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - BLITHE SPIRIT at Stratford Festival

A hilarious battle of wits plays out in one of Noel Coward's most celebrated comedies, Blithe Spirit. Directed by long-time Stratford Festival favourite Brian Bedford, the gorgeously designed production officially opens tonight, June 1, and runs until October 20 at the Avon Theatre. Watch two scenes from the production below!

BLITHE SPIRIT Begins Previews at Stratford Festival

A hilarious battle of wits plays out in one of Noel Coward's most celebrated comedies, Blithe Spirit. Directed by long-time Stratford Festival favourite Brian Bedford, the gorgeously designed production started previews on Thursday, May 16, at the Avon Theatre.

Stratford's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Begins Previews

Beatrice and Benedick's merry war of wit and wordplay is fought on the Festival stage with the comedy Much Ado About Nothing. The production, directed by Christopher Newton, starts previews tonight at the Festival Theatre.

Stratford Shakespeare Festival to Present THE TEMPEST Through Sept. 12

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival will present The Tempest, directed by Des McAnuff, at Festival Theatre. The Tempest opens June 25 and runs through September 12.

Stratford Shakespeare Festival to Present THE TEMPEST Through Sept. 12

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival will present The Tempest, directed by Des McAnuff, at Festival Theatre. The Tempest opens June 25 and runs through September 12.

Stratford Shakespeare Festival Announces Additional Casting in Plummer, Kennedy & Therriault Led 2010 Productions

Toronto's The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has revealed revealed additional casting for its 2010 season. The stars include Christopher Plummer, Chilina Kennedy, Juan Chioran, Michael Therriault and Geraint Wyn Davies for the Festival's productions of The Tempest, Evita, Kiss Me Kate, Peter Pan and Do Not Go Gentle. Nikki M. James, who was previously set to star alongside Plummer has withdrawn from the festival due to 'personal reasons.'