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Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
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58 reviews
#1 of 11 Theatre & Concerts in Saskatoon
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Saskatchewan's premiere summer arts festival on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River begins in early July and runs to mid August every summer. Come see some of Saskatchewan's finest actors perform Shakespeare's greatest works along the river. Located along the Meewasin Trail, the newly renovated site is not only home to theatrical productions each summer, but also a great place to take in the beautiful views, wildlife, and community spirit that YXE has to offer!
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Jennifer S
Saskatoon, Canada5 contributions
Amazing and required part of summer
Sep. 2020 • Friends
I've been to both shows every year for 10 years now. There has only been 1 show I didnt like. The other 17 shows were fantastic and 2 shows were blow my mind amazing. Highlight of my summer!!!!
Written September 10, 2020
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Viktoriya K
Saskatoon, Canada387 contributions
An okay play, but nice location
Dec. 2019 • Solo
The Sheakspere on a Saskatchewan is an annual festival. The 2017 year was an okay experience with amateur artists without anything resembling a real theater. Lacked director and preparation. The high school musical productions seem way better done than this. Persephone hosts better shows with travel artists and traditional venues. Although may have same artists, performing, most of the times they are better directed and more professional.
Not worth the price. Overrated and overpriced.
Written December 16, 2019
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SchumacherJack
Timmins, Canada572 contributions
A Comedy of Errors?
Aug. 2019
The venue was great in the tent as theatre in the round. The production itself, The Comedy of Errors, was a little too deep for my taste. It wasn't until the last portion of the presentation that I "got it". The actors were very good but the modern take on this Shakespear classic was a little too obscure for me.
Written November 3, 2019
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reneeprok
Saskatoon, Canada93 contributions
Plays
Jul. 2019 • Solo
They do different Shakespeare plays there. It is set in the river setting. They have a bar and food tent there
Written October 8, 2019
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Chuck C
Saskatoon, Canada378 contributions
Great Live Plays
Jul. 2019 • Friends
I have heard about Shakespear on the Saskatchewan for years but have never seem to gone, until July 2019. I finally pulled the trigger on this and a combo with the Prairie Lily. I must say this is a first class act of live play/theatre. The actors were great, engaging and top notch. I saw A Comedy of Errors. It was great. I have to make this a more regular activity. So worth it.
Written July 12, 2019
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259 contributions
Highly recommend this event
Jul. 2019 • Couples
Live theater performance in a tent on the river. We go every year and enjoy it every time. I understand next year they'll have a new venue with comfortable seats I hope.
Written July 4, 2019
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LoriS20152015
Saskatoon, Canada27 contributions
unexpected delight
Aug. 2018 • Business
For the last 5 years I have attended at least one of the major performances due to a work commitment. after the first one, I didn't have to be asked twice. not being a fan of the Bard, remembering parts of the stories from high school, several years ago, I thought it would be ok to attend, a couple hours of time. each year I became more excited for the season to start. very entertaining, intimate atmosphere, great people, great settting. Loved it.
Written June 4, 2019
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Alan L
thanks! See you this summer...
Written June 6, 2019
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Jim P
Saskatoon, Canada38 contributions
Very nice!
Jul. 2018 • Couples
Great place to visit. Great atmosphere! Good plays! Nice staff! Will go again next year! Being by the river is always nice!
Written April 13, 2019
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pat w
Saskatoon, Canada16 contributions
Wonderful evening
Aug. 2018 • Family
Have been going to Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan for decades. They continue to surpass all expectations and the venue is absolutely wonderful.
Written March 19, 2019
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Excellent live performance
Jul. 2018 • Couples
We make it to a play every year. There is usually some fimiliar cast and some new recruits but the plays are always great to see.
Written February 6, 2019
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Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is open:
  • Sun - Sat 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.