Darrell Harper

Review of Stratford Festival

As Playwright Circle members of Stratford Festival...

As Playwright Circle members of Stratford Festival, we have enjoyed performances for many, many years. This year is no exception in which we will be attending with family at least 5 productions over the term of the full season.
Our experience is that Stratford Festival has indeed been on an upward trajectory for decades as it consistently improves it's offerings and it's venues.
The caliber of performers who have graced the stages of the 4 theaters in Stratford, had been absolutely outstanding.
The depth and abilities of the performers is amazing as there is a core group of long standing and marvelously versatile actors who are surrounded each year with a diversity of both experienced and neophyte players who simply astound their audiences with superb performances.
The variety of offerings each year from Shakespearean tragedies to the latest Broadway musicals is truly a miracle in of itself as each offering that we have been privileged to attend has been marvelous.
The Festival itself compliments it's stage offerings with a variety of events from tours to one-on-one open mic discussions with Actors and Directors.
The theaters are located in the heart of Stratford and as such the amenities found within the city itself are in close proximity and well worthwhile from paddle boat rides on the Avon to a luxurious choice of restaurants and shopping venues.
It can be said with hesitation the "The Stratford Festival DELIVERS" in so many ways that it's success and benefit to those who attend as well as the City itself is literally no surprise.
The Festival is of the highest caliber of entertainment in Ontario if not Canada or, not to be too bold, ...............North America.
As members we feel privileged to attend and we thank all those within the Festival family who make it possible each year.......