Stratford, Ontario, is not only renowned for its picturesque landscapes but also for its vibrant cultural scene, and 2027 promises to be an extraordinary year. The Stratford Festival celebrates its 75th season, the first under new Artistic Director Jonathan Church, with 13 productions spanning Shakespeare, big Broadway musicals, Canadian premieres and world premieres.
The crown jewel of Stratford's cultural calendar, the Stratford Festival, is a celebration of world-class theatre. Running from late April to late November, the festival showcases a diverse repertoire of plays and musicals performed by some of the finest talents in the industry. New this year: most performances start 30 minutes earlier, with matinees at 1:30 p.m. and evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Website: Stratford Festival
Season: April 28 to November 28, 2027
Walking Time from Henry House:
Tom Patterson Theatre: 1 min
Studio Theatre: 4 min
Avon Theatre: 5 min
Festival Theatre: 11 min
The Festival's 2027 Season Ticket Information
Download the 2027 Season Calendar
Early Bird Prices
Member On Sale Dates
Online and by phone from 10 a.m. (EDT)
Playwrights' Circle Members: October 25
Sustainer/Prospero Society Members: October 26
Associate Members: October 27
Benefactor Members: October 28
Ambassador Members: October 29
Friend Members: October 30
Groups and Schools On Sale Dates
Groups: November 10
Schools: November 11
On Sale Dates for All Audiences
All Audiences: November 16
Tom Patterson Theatre
The Tom Patterson Theatre is an architecturally stunning and intimate venue located along the Avon River. With state-of-the-art technical capabilities, the theatre showcases exceptional performances and fosters a profound connection between the audience and the artists.
Walking Time from Henry House: 1 min
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
From April 28 to October 30 - Opens June 2
Mordecai Richler's beloved Canadian story becomes a brand-new musical, with a book by David S. Craig and music and lyrics by Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson. Directed by Stafford Arima and produced with Theatre Calgary, it follows Jacob as he leads a rebellion against the ruler of a children's prison. A great pick for families.
The Taming of the Shrew
From August 11 to October 31 - Opens August 26
Krista Jackson, who directed The Importance of Being Earnest in 2026, takes on Shakespeare's famously combative comedy. Katherina refuses the role everyone expects her to play, until Petruchio arrives and their battle of wills turns into something neither expected.
The Merchant of Venice
From May 8 to October 30 - Opens June 1
Chris Abraham directs Shakespeare's provocative comedy, with Saul Rubinek as Shylock. A risky bond between the merchant Antonio and the moneylender Shylock puts justice and mercy to the test. It forms part of a three-play look at Shylock this season, alongside Playing Shylock and All in the Telling.
Studio Theatre
With its cozy ambiance and flexible seating arrangement, the Studio Theatre creates an intimate connection between performers and spectators.
Walking Time from Henry House: 4 min
Playing Shylock
From May 21 to September 25 - Opens June 1
Written by Mark Leiren-Young and directed by Martin Kinch, this one-person play follows an actor whose production of The Merchant of Venice has been cancelled, leaving him to reflect on Shylock and what the role means to him. Produced in association with Starvox Entertainment.
All in the Telling
From August 4 to September 26 - Opens August 25
Saul Rubinek's new play, directed by Chris Abraham, draws on his own family history: a son records the stories of his parents, both Holocaust survivors. An intimate, personal companion piece to The Merchant of Venice and Playing Shylock.
Almighty Voice and His Wife
From June 11 to September 25 - Opens June 25
Yvette Nolan directs Daniel David Moses's landmark play, inspired by the Cree resistance fighter Almighty Voice and his young wife. It is both a love story and a powerful reckoning with colonialism.
Avon Theatre
The theatre boasts a unique character, with its intimate atmosphere and expertly designed stage, captivating audiences with every performance.
Walking Time from Henry House: 5 min
Wolf Hall
From June 4 to August 21 - Opens June 27
Artistic Director Jonathan Church makes his Stratford directing debut with Mike Poulton's stage adaptation of Hilary Mantel's award-winning novel. As Henry VIII pursues Anne Boleyn, Thomas Cromwell climbs from humble beginnings to the centre of power at the Tudor court. Part one of a two-play saga that runs in repertory with Bring Up the Bodies, so you can see both on back-to-back days or even the same day.
Bring Up the Bodies
From June 19 to August 21 - Opens June 27
The second half of Mike Poulton's adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Tudor novels, directed by Jonathan Church. Fear and suspicion take hold of the court as Cromwell engineers the downfall of Anne Boleyn. Pair it with Wolf Hall for a full day or weekend of Tudor drama.
Anne of Green Gables
From September 2 to September 25 - Opens September 12
Kat Sandler directs her own adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel, returning after its 2025 run. Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables by mistake and wins her way into the hearts of Avonlea. A short September run, so book early.
Present Laughter
From October 9 to November 28 - Opens October 16
Eric McCormack leads Noël Coward's sparkling comedy, directed by Richard Ouzounian. A celebrated stage star's carefully managed life is thrown into chaos by admirers, ex-lovers and unexpected visitors. The season's final show, perfect for a late-fall getaway.
Festival Theatre
As the flagship venue of the esteemed Stratford Festival, the Festival Theatre showcases a diverse range of performances, including Shakespearean classics and contemporary works.
Walking Time from Henry House: 11 min
Hamlet
From June 20 to October 30 - Opens July 13
Former Artistic Director Des McAnuff returns to direct Shakespeare's great tragedy, moving the story to postwar Europe, where a grieving prince's search for the truth about his father's death draws him into a world of surveillance, deception and revenge. Opening night falls on July 13, the anniversary of the Festival's very first performance in 1953.
Mary Poppins
From April 29 to November 6 - Opens May 31
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins arrives at the Festival Theatre in a brand-new production directed by Jonathan O'Boyle and Stephen Mear, with Vanessa Sears in the title role. The magical nanny and her friend Bert sweep into the lives of the Banks family, with favourite songs like "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "Let's Go Fly a Kite" and plenty of flying along the way.
Chicago
From May 24 to November 7 - Opens June 26
Donna Feore's hit 2022 production of Kander and Ebb's Chicago is back. In Jazz Age Chicago, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly turn their murder trials into a race for fame and headlines, in a sharp, sexy musical about celebrity, justice and showbiz.
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