It’s not too
late.
One of the biggest misconceptions about the Stratford Festival in Ontario Canada, is that
it lasts only about 6-8 weeks.
The fact is you can enjoy world-class theater in beautiful surroundings from April
through October – about six months,
So, there is
still plenty of time to see many of the festival’s performances this year.
I visited in
August, its busiest month, and was surprised by the big crowds everywhere –
hotels were filled, restaurants had lines of hungry customers, and all the
plays had medium to totally packed houses. The Covid doom is officially over.
This season
offers a wide variety of plays – 13 in all - spanning all genres. The one
element of Stratford’s productions that cannot be disputed is their absolutely
stunning sets, costumes, special effects and sound systems. Everything is made
on site (wigs, shoes, armor, scenery, etc.) and no expense is spared.
