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Stratford Shakespeare Festival

55 Queen Street, Stratford, Ontario N5A 4M9 , Canada
1.800.567.1600
provided by: Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Stratford Festical Theater, Solar Flare
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Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Stratford
4.5 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
Type: Theatres
Owner description: The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is a repertory theatre festival, permanently located in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Our mission is to produce, to...... more » Owner description: The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is a repertory theatre festival, permanently located in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Our mission is to produce, to the highest standards possible, the best works of theatre in the classical and contemporary repertoire, with special emphasis on the works of William Shakespeare.A national institution of international renown, the Festival is committed to maintaining and promoting the highest level of artistic excellence, to cultivating the widest possible audience and to providing theatre-related education and training for Canadian artists. In our creative exploration of the great works of the dramatic imagination, we aim to rediscover and reinvent those works for each new age, in order that they may continue to entertain, enlighten and inspire audiences of all ages and origins. « less
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Traveler090909
Charleston
Contributor
11 reviews
7 helpful votes
“Forget Broadway, this real theater”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012 NEW

I've watched the Festival and the city grow since 1978, Together, they have built a five star experience in rural Ontario (1hr to Toronto). The Festival theater experience is stellar compared to other venues. First, of course, there are the plays. It always is an eclectic mix, geared to their stage spaces, and ensemble cast. Production values (costumes, lighting, sound)... More

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DaveCanadaKitchener
Kitchener
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35 reviews
2 helpful votes
“World class Shakespeare”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012 NEW

It is a 3-season theatre wonder. COme early, come often. More

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Neil P
Caledon, Canada
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5 reviews
“Every year is greate”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 NEW

We are members and visit the Stratford Festival every year. Last year we saw JC Superstar and Camelot. The productions are professional and flawless. More

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Karin M
Waterloo, Canada
1 review
“I enjoy the theatre and I am always happy with the quality of the plays”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW

We enjoy everything about it. The quality of the plays. The atmosphere and the seating is great because no matter where we sit we can always see the stage and I personaly feel that I am involved in the play, I am a part of the whole show. More

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jinxcan
Brantford, Canada
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3 reviews
“Always a summer destination”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW

Plays costumes staging is always very very good The acting is world class . We have been going there since it was a tent , not like it is now More

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AbleTraveler
Toronto
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4 reviews
“World class act”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Ontario's world class destination. A must see for great theatre productions. More

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Adrianella
Ontario
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3 reviews
“Let Good Theater Transport you”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Always good plays to choose from. A delightful town small enough to enjoy the shops, restaurants and strolls along the Avon River. More

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Susan S
London, Canada
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
“A treasure in Southern Ontario”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is something we look forward to each season from spring until Fall. The performances include not only Shakespeare but musicals and plays that appeal to all ages, with outstanding and well known artists There s the amazing large Festival Theatre plus three others. It's in the most beautiful small city of Stratford with many great restaurants... More

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HJVbound
London, ON
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7 reviews
“Too expensive.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

I love the plays here, don't get me wrong. But ever since Justin Bieber became famous Stratford has monopolized on that. It's not the same as it once was. The ticket prices are RIDICULOUS. I'd take a pass on this one. More

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Lisa Middleton, Manager at Stratford Shakespeare Festival, responded to this review
15 February 2012

Thank you for your feedback, we value the opinions of all of our patrons. It is our goal to ensure that our productions are available to everyone who wants to see them. To make sure that everyone is able to attend we have scheduled discount programs such as TiXX with $29 tickets for Festival theatre balcony, Family Experience tickets for... More

Bradley W
Cambridge, Canada
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4 reviews
“Great shows, great shopping, great little town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

I've seen about 8 or ten shows here, including Hamlet, Dracula, and a few others. All the venues are terrific and you would be hard pressed to find this kind of quality stage play anywhere in the world. In March, they have the behind the scenes tour and you can check out the actors training for fight scenes, stage hands... More

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Stratford, Ontario N5A 4M9
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