Will there be a 2021 Stratford Festival?
August 5 to 29, 2021 We’ll be back with a host of events for music lovers of all ages.
What is playing at the Stratford Festival?
The 2021 season includes two Shakespeare’s, Romeo and Juliet – called simply R + J for this production – and A Midsummer Night’s Dream; two plays from the 2020 playbill, Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women and Tomson Highway’s The Rez Sisters; and two new plays, one about race and royalty, Serving Elizabeth by Marcia …
Where is the Stratford Shakespeare Festival?
Stratford, Ontario
The Stratford Festival is a theatre festival which runs from April to October in the city of Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
Why is the Stratford Festival important?
It had a powerful influence on the production of Shakespeare worldwide. As envisioned by its founder, Tom Patterson, the festival transformed the economy and the cultural life of its host city for residents and visitors alike, making Stratford synonymous with its famous festival.
How old is Stratford Ontario?
Stratford was incorporated as a town in 1859 and as a city in 1886. The first mayor was John Corry Wilson Daly and the current mayor is Dan Mathieson. The swan has become a symbol of the city. Each year twenty-four white swans are released into the Avon River.
Is Stratford Ontario a good place to live?
Stratford ranks among the best places to live in Canada according to MacLean’s Magazine. Stratford ranked third in Ontario and 12th in Canada thanks to its transit, arts and community along with healthcare accessibility. MacLean’s ranked the nation’s capital, Ottawa as the number one place in the country to live.
What is there to do in Stratford Ontario today?
Stratford Festival. 1,998. Theatres.
Is Stratford Ontario Safe?
Considered one of the safest places to live in Ontario, Stratford residents enjoy lower than average crime rates when compared to other cities in Ontario and even Canada. Violent crimes are especially low and the property crime rates have also been dropping steadily over the last 5 years.
