Special Events

Stratford's Chocolate Trail

2010-10-04T09:37:00.000-07:00

Think chocolate - think Stratford!

Indulge in our newest culinary experience - Stratford's Chocolate Trail. Choose chocolate treats from sixteen stops ready to welcome you from chocolate mocha sauce to chocolate mint bath salts to chocolate martinis. There are treats to please every chocolate lover. Dip into Stratford and buy your Choco-pass to get started.

Details at welcometostratford.com/chocolatetrail.

Stratford Festival 2011 Season Announced

2010-10-04T09:32:00.001-07:00

Shakespearean Plays

Twelfth Night - directed by Des McAnuff, with Brian Dennehy playing Sir Toby Belch
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Titus Andronicus
Richard III - with Seana McKenna playing Richard III

Musicals

Camelot - at the Festival Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Weber's at the Avon Theatre
The production will feature Paul Nolan as Jesus and Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene

Antoni Cimolino, general director, will direct The Grapes of Wrath by Frank Galati, based on the American classic novel by John Steinbeck.

Brian Bedford will direct and appear in a French classic, Molière's The Misanthrope, which
will also feature Ben Carlson.

Click below for full season press release.
http://email.stratfordshakespearefestival.ca/t?ctl=134CD19:74E30E666DC8925B4B18F013DD3FFCF5173C146DDC4D5333&

Tickets for 2011 will go on sale for Members starting November 15, 2010 and to the General Public on January 8, 2011. Thank you for your ticket purchase this season and we look forward to you returning in 2011.

Stratford Farmers' Market

2010-10-04T09:31:00.001-07:00

Visit the Stratford Farmers' Market for the freshest local produce, honey and maple syrup, baked goods, cheese and meat. Take in the artisans who display their crafts and enjoy a variety of great prepared food!
Stratford Rotary Complex, Agriplex, McCarthy Road, Stratford, 519-271-5130, www.stratfordfairgrounds.com
All year round market, indoors and out, since 1855.
Saturdays, 7 am – 12 pm

Stratford Pride Weekend - October 22nd to 24th

2010-10-04T09:24:00.000-07:00

A unique weekend of parties, theatre and fantastic food begins at Pazzo.
Indulge in savoury Edible Tours of Stratford's trendy culinary hotspots and dress it up for the Halloween Howler costume party.
Special performance rates for the campy Kiss Me Kate or the haughty Dangerous Liaisons will entertain!
Regroup over brunch at The Church and dance the night away at Molly Bloom's Pride Music Night.
For all the events and tickets for Stratford's First Pride Weekend visit welcometostratford.com/pride.

Stratford DocFest - October 14th to 17th

2010-10-04T09:23:00.001-07:00

In its third season, Stratford DocFest brings to the screen acclaimed celebrity icons and their infamous histories. Intimate portraits of Canadian musical icons Glenn Gould in Genius within: the Inner Life of Glenn Gould and the rock band, Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage provide insight into the men behind the music while Hugh Hefner, Playboy, Activist and Rebel delves into one of the most provocative cultural arbitrators of the 20th century. For details and to purchase tickets visit docfeststratford.ca.

Stratford Heritage Weekend - October 15th to 17th

2010-10-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

Stratford hosts its second annual Heritage Weekend with an Antiques Fair and Vintage Car Show, guided historical tours, and events that capture the spirit of Stratford's past.

Get spooked on the Ghosts of Stratford Tour or join a Heritage Walking Tour that explores the tales of the designated heritage district. Taste local brews with a haunted twist on the Pubs, Pilsner and Spirits Tour or learn about our famous personalities, both Saints and Sinners.

Savour a 5-course 19th century inspired Heritage Dinner at The Parlour, originally the stop for Grand Trunk Railway VIPs. For all the Heritage Weekend information and tickets visit welcometostratford.com/fall.

Stratford Antiques Show

2010-10-03T16:27:00.000-07:00

Thae annual Stratford Antiques Show will take place October 16th and 17 at the Rotary Complex on McCarthy Road.

The Tempest at Cineplex

2010-10-03T07:57:00.000-07:00

The film of Stratford Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Des McAnuff's acclaimed production of The Tempest, starring Christopher Plummer, will have its world premiere at Cineplex theatres across the country on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at 1 p.m. local time. If you missed seeing The Tempest on stage at Stratford this season, or if you'd like to experience this magical production again, this is your chance to see it on the big screen.

Tickets are now available online at www.cineplex.com and at participating theatre box offices.

Frank Horvat Concert

2010-10-03T07:52:00.000-07:00

Pianist and composer Frank Horvat is touring Canada to promote his new CD, A Little Dark Music, while putting the planet in the light.

October 25, 2010 - 7:30PM
Zion Lutheran Church
202 Erie Street (map)

Admission is free!

Swan Release and Parade

2010-03-08T14:11:00.001-08:00

Join us Sunday, April 4th for the Annual Swan Release and Parade, and watch our magnificent swans as they are piped from their winter quarters to Lake Victoria. A true sign of Spring in Stratford!