THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL
Title
THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL
Description
In 1953, Tom Patterson launched an annual festival of Shakespearean theatre in his hometown of Stratford. Artistic Director Tyrone Guthrie and designer Tanya Moiseiwitsch conceived the Festival Theatre’s innovative thrust stage, surrounded by the audience on three sides, which enabled a fluid, dynamic style of performance bringing new life to William Shakespeare’s plays. The Festival, while helping to revitalize Stratford economically, has expanded its repertoire over the years and built an international reputation, training generations of theatre professionals and launching the careers of some of Canada’s finest actors.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Creator
Sarah J. McCabe
Date
March 31, 2024
Files
Collection
Citation
Sarah J. McCabe, “THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL,” Historic Plaques of Ontario: An Omeka Demo Site, accessed April 30, 2024, https://ontarioplaques.omeka.net/items/show/804.