For the first time in more than 20 years, Canadian Stage presents two Shakespearean productions at the High Park Amphitheatre (1873 Bloor St. W.), pairing Shakespeare's powerful tragedy, Macbeth, and one of his earliest comedies, The Taming of the Shrew. Performances run on alternate nights from today, June 26 to September 1, Tuesday through Sunday at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m.
As always, this favourite summer tradition is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested contribution of $20. The productions, directed by York University MFA Program graduates, Ker Wells and Ted Witzel, respectively, are presented by Canadian Stage in collaboration with the Department of Theatre in the Faculty of Fine Arts, York University, with Presenting Sponsor BMO Financial Group."Shakespeare in High Park is a highlight indeed of our season at Canadian Stage, an opportunity to share inspiring new takes on Shakespeare's plays with the larger Toronto community. This year's double bill is a new departure for the company, an ambitious way of extending this essential urban dialogue with the arts," said Canadian Stage Artistic & General Director Matthew Jocelyn. "Performed by an incredible company of actors in a stunning outdoor setting and helmed by the inaugural graduates of York's MFA Program in Stage Direction in Collaboration with Canadian Stage, there will be reason to come back for more!"Videos