Outside the city, Southern Ontario houses two hugely popular theatre festivals: the Shaw Festival (in Niagara-on-the-Lake) and the Stratford Festival (in its namesake city). Both have their origins in the classics but have since expanded to include more contemporary work, which they bring to life with vast, highly skilled acting ensembles. And though many think they only appeal to the grey-haired demographic, they’re working to change that: both have under-$30 round-trip Toronto buses and reasonably priced student tickets to boot. Here’s what’s worth making the trip for:
Artistic director ted witzel to direct season opener by Bernard-Marie Koltès
By Liam Donovan