After hearing the prophecy of the weird witches, Macbeth and Banquo agree to discuss what it all means at a later time. Reimagined during the Quebec biker wars of the 1990s, Robert Lepage's…
Who doesn't want "Great Big Stuff'?! 🤑 Liam Tobin is "astonishingly good" (Toronto Star) as small-time swindler Freddy Benson who has great big ambition in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. …
In this episode, join renowned Shakespeare scholar, general editor of The Norton Shakespeare and Harvard University Professor Stephen Greenblatt in conversation with Artistic Director Antoni…
"Oh no, am I talking too much?" It's the start of a beautiful thing when Anne Shirley steps off the train at Avonlea. Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert may have asked for a boy from the orphanage…
😱 "A horse from a strange man?" The Dashwood sisters of Sense and Sensibility could not be more divided on this extravagant gift from Mr. Willoughby: Marianne (Olivia Sinclair-Brisban…
A ghostly transformation. 👻 See how Graham Abbey quick changes in Macbeth. Playing the role of Banquo, he rushes off-stage after his character's gruesome death to become a ghost, wit…
Teachers " are you ready to liven up your lessons? Our new digital arts platform StratFest+ has just launched, bringing world-class theatre and resources directly to schools, colleges, unive…
When the seed of jealousy is planted in The Winter's Tale. Having easily persuaded him to stay longer, Hermione asks Polixenes to tell her about his childhood friendship with her husband, Ki…
The moment when Ralph MacLean forgives himself. Forgiveness is based on Mark Sakamoto's memoir and chronicles his grandparents' struggles during and after World War Two. His grandfather Ralp…
In this episode, join playwright Erin Shields, Nehiyaw storyteller Trina Moyan, and University of Toronto professor Adriana Brook as they explore storytelling as a transformative force acros…
"All the world's a stage." One of Shakespeare's most iconic monologues in As You Like It, called the Seven Ages of Man, is delivered by the character Jaques (played here by Aaron Krohn) and …
Leapin' lizards! 🤩 "Harper Rae Asch is sensational" as Annie and her "fellow orphans are also terrifyingly talented, earning a mid-show standing ovation" (Toronto Star). Here they are…
Sisters are doing it for themselves! Playwright Erin Shields talks about the power of women working together to end the Trojan War in her new play Ransacking Troy. For more, listen to the la…
The Wall Street Journal is raving about The Winter's Tale: "It wasn't just the most gripping version of this play I have seen, but one of the finest Shakespeare stagings I have experienced."…
Last chance to see Forgiveness! This "gripping production" (The New York Times) must end September 27, 2025. Book your tickets now to experience this "quietly profound" (Postmedia) play bas…
Let's go to the movies! 🎥 With the Toronto International Film Festival kicking off, we take a look at our 2025 season on the silver screen: 🶠Following the Broadway premiere o…
There's no bad hair days when you have incredibly talented and dedicated artists backstage. For this season's production of Dangerous Liaisons, there are more than 15 custom-made wigs. The…
👀 Turning some serious lewks. Jamie Murray transforms from nightclub dancer, Oklahoma cowgirl to two very different maids in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, thanks to the bold and colourfu…
In case you missed it " our 2026 season has been announced! Let us know which production you're most looking forward to in the comments. Without further ado, the 2026 playbill: Festival T…
ðŸ›Žï¸ From French bellhop to Oklahoma cowboy! 🤠Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is full of surprises (and laughs) " plus Dance Captain and ensemble member Jason Sermonia rocks tons …
E22: Why are audiences so captivated by characters who blur (or outright cross) the moral line? In this episode, theatre critic Chris Jones is joined by veteran Festival actors Tom McCamus a…
Announcing our 2026 season! This will be Antoni Cimolino's final season as Artistic Director. The culmination of a 40-year career with the Festival, including 14 seasons as Artistic Director…
A rollercoaster of emotion! A great joy of repertory theatre can be found in the reverberations amongst the shows. As the New York Times reflected: "After you see two or three [productions …
Even wigs need a regular wash and set! There is so much work that happens behind the scenes that we never dream of. All those wigs you see on stage are made with care from real hair (with t…
The trip was so nice they extended it twice! You heard it here first from Linda and Stefanie " whether you're planning a staycation or cross-border escape, we've got you covered with world-c…