Shakespeare

King Charles III

Lauren Gillett — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 05:00:00 +0000

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Mike Bartlett's smashing political drama gets royal treatment at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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Presented by Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Written by Mike Bartlett
Directed by Gary Griffin

Audiences have long been fascinated with the inner workings of England's royal family and the success of recent shows such as Netflix's The Crown suggest that public appetite for stories about the Monarchy is far from waning. Mike Bartlett's acclaimed King Charles III (now being filmed for a BBC2 adaptation) is another example of renewed interest in the royals.

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Sat, 2016-11-05 - Sun, 2017-01-15

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The Winter's Tale

Lauren Gillett — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:00:00 +0000

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Groundling Theatre Company's inaugural production is a moving tragicomic feast

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Presented by Coal Mine Theatre
A Groundling Theatre Company production
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Graham Abbey

Back in a cozy new venue for a second season, The Coal Mine continues to bring exciting indie theatre to Toronto's east end. This month, the company presents Groundling Theatre's inaugural production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale directed by Graham Abbey featuring a powerhouse cast including Tom McCamus, Lucy Peacock and Brent Carver.

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4.5

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Tue, 2016-01-26 - Sat, 2016-02-20

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The Coal Mine Theatre

Q&A: King Lear

Lauren Gillett — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 05:00:00 +0000

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David Fox on Shakespeare, acting and why King Lear is the best play ever written

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Presented by the Watershed Shakespeare Festival Collective
Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted and directed by Rod Carley
Starring David Fox

David Fox is probably best known for his role as school teacher Clive Pettibone on the long-running television series Road to Avonlea, but the Swastika, Ontario-born actor is no stranger to the stage—he has appeared with every major theatre company in Canada over his nearly 50-year career.

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Thu, 2015-11-26 - Sun, 2015-12-06

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Theatre Passe Muraille

Q&A: Shakespeare in High Park

Lauren Gillett — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:37:09 +0000

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Directors Matjash Mrozewski and Estelle Shook on helming Canadian Stage productions of The Comedy of Errors and Julius Caesar

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Presented by Canadian Stage
Written by William Shakespeare

Comedy of Errors - directed by Matjash Mrozewski

Julius Caesar - directed by Estelle Shook

This summer, Canadian Stage returns to High Park for its 33rd season of with two of Shakespeare's great Roman plays on alternating nights. Audiences can choose between a farce—The Comedy of Errors, and the classic tragedy Julius Caesar. Both shows are directed by recent graduates of York University's MFA Program in Stage Direction (in collaboration with Canadian Stage).

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Thu, 2015-07-02 - Mon, 2015-07-06

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High Park Amphitheatre

Much Ado About Nothing

Victoria Bégin — Sat, 02 May 2015 17:21:45 +0000

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Tarragon Theatre stages electric Bollywood-inspired spin on Shakespeare's comedy

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Presented by Tarragon Theatre
Adapted from the original
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Richard Rose
Consulting director: Ravi Jain

Among the most revered of Shakespeare's comedies, Much Ado About Nothing stands out in its clever mixture of humour with serious issues such as honour and shame. As well known as the play is, Tarragon Theatre's current production puts a different spin on the characters, themes, and culture that allows the tale to be appreciated in a new way. Set in Brampton and centred around the Mayor of Brampton's family, this adaption features beautiful costumes, Bollywood-inspired music, and razor sharp wit.

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Wed, 2015-04-22 - Sun, 2015-05-31

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Tarragon Theatre

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Globe on Screen: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Lauren Gillett — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:07:45 +0000

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London's Globe Theatre brings Shakespeare's Globe on Screen to Canada

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Presented by Shakespeare's Globe in partnership with MEI Events International Inc. and Arts Alliance
Directed by Dominic Dromgoole

In October 2014, London's historic Globe Theatre announced they would bring screenings of six popular productions to landmark cinemas across Canada. This month, Toronto audiences have the opportunity to see Globe on Screen's A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema (December 27, 12pm).

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Sat, 2014-12-27

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Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

A Tender Thing

Lauren Gillett — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 04:00:00 +0000

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Joseph Ziegler and Nancy Palk star as a mature Romeo and Juliet in Soulpepper's poignant production

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Written by Ben Power
Directed by Michael Shamata

Commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2009, English playwright Ben Power was tasked with reimagining the most famous love story of all time—Romeo and Juliet. The result is his play A Tender Thing, a brilliant and beautiful version of the tragedy in which he flips the story of starcrossed lovers on its head and explores what their relationship would look like had they lived and aged together.

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Tue, 2014-08-19 - Wed, 2014-10-01

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Young Centre for the Performing Arts

Shakespeare in High Park

Lauren Gillett — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000

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Nigel Shawn Williams directs a fresh production of pastoral comedy As You Like It

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Presented by Canadian Stage in collaboration with the department of Theatre, York University
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Nigel Shawn Williams

Now in its 32th year, Canadian Stage's Shakespeare in High Park has long topped the list of must-do summertime cultural activities in Toronto. In keeping with last year's comedy/tragedy double-bill format, audiences can choose to see As You Like It and/or Titus Andronicus on alternating nights until August 31.

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Thu, 2014-07-03 - Sun, 2014-08-31

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High Park Amphitheatre

Q&A: Shakespeare In High Park - Titus Andronicus

Lauren Gillett — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:10:08 +0000

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Director Keira Loughran on helming a contemporary production of Titus Andronicus in High Park

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Presented by Canadian Stage in collaboration with the Department of Theatre, York University
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Keira Loughran

It's that time of year again: Toronto audiences are invited to enjoy Shakespeare in High Park—a favourite summer tradition.

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Thu, 2014-06-26 - Sun, 2014-08-31

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High Park Amphitheatre

Romeo & Juliet

Annie Hodgins — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:01:36 +0000

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Shakespeare BASH'd offers a terrifically different take on a classic tragedy

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Presented by Shakespeare BASH'd
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by James Wallis

This week, catch the 2012 Best of Fringe winner Shakespeare BASH'd's production of Romeo & Juliet at 3030 Dundas. As with the company’s hit festival shows at the Victory Café, audience members are encouraged to enjoy a drink or few throughout the performance, just as they did in Shakespeare’s day. (It should be mentioned that 3030’s outstanding $5 bar menu—a steal—should be taken full advantage of.)

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Tue, 2013-11-19 - Sat, 2013-11-23

Q&A: Romeo & Juliet

Lauren Gillett — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:09:26 +0000

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James Wallis of Shakespeare BASH'd talks about directing The Bard's timeless love story at 3030 Dundas

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Presented by Shakespeare BASH'd
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by James Wallis

Led by actor and director James Wallis, Shakespeare BASH'd is known for creating immersive, site-specfic productions of Shakespeare's work with a talented group of up-and-coming young artists in Toronto. The company's fun and daring shows have included Toronto Fringe productions of The Taming of the Shrew (Best of Fringe 2012) and Much Ado About Nothing (Fringe 2013), both staged at the The Victory Café on Markham Street.

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Tue, 2013-11-19 - Sat, 2013-11-23

Twelfth Night

Annie Hodgins — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 20:37:33 +0000

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Hart House stages Shakespeare's popular comedy against the casual backdrop of a local tavern

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Presented by Hart House Theatre
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Matthew Gorman

Echoing the timelessness of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, director Matthew Gorman has rightfully chosen to stage Hart House’s 2013 production of Twelfth Night “in no particular country, in no particular time.”

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Wed, 2013-11-06 - Sat, 2013-11-23

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Hart House Theatre

Shakespeare In High Park: The Taming of the Shrew

Victoria Bégin — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:00:00 +0000

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Canadian Stage presents a Shakespearean battle of the sexes styled for the 21st century

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A Canadian Stage production in collaboration with the Department of Theatre in the Faculty of Fine Arts, York University
Directed by Ted Witzel

William Shakespeare is regarded by many as the greatest writer of all time. One of the reasons his plays, poems, and sonnets have held readers captive for centuries is due to enduring themes that still ring true for audiences today. The Taming of the Shrew is a classic example of a play containing modern issues, such as gender politics and superficiality. Canadian Stage has taken the relevance of this comedy and combined it with music, colourful costumes, and the magic of High Park to create a Shakespearean experience like no other.

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Tue, 2013-07-09 - Sat, 2013-08-31

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High Park Amphitheatre

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2013 Toronto Fringe Festival: Teaching Hamlet

Annie Hodgins — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:56:19 +0000

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A didactically droll two-hander

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Written by Keir Cutler
Directed by Paul Hopkins
Performed by Brett Watson and Keir Cutler