Graham Abbey

SUCH SWEET THUNDER, SLINGS AND ARROWS Spinoff Reading is Coming to Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026

The Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will present a lineup including The Brian Barlow Big Band performing Duke Ellington's Such Sweet Thunder and a one-night-only reading of The Amateurs, a new TV series from the creators of Slings and Arrows.

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Stratford Festival Mustn't be Missed!
by Lauren Gienow - May 28, 2026

Opening Week at the Stratford Festival continues with an outstanding production of William Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at the Tom Patterson Theatre. With a phenomenal cast and inventive design, Director Graham Abbey’s production is infused with such humour and vitality that the show itself feels like a living, breathing organism.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Open Tom Patterson Theatre At Stratford Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

The Stratford Festival's Tom Patterson Theatre opens its 2026 season with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Graham Abbey, featuring André Sills, Sara Topham, and Michael Spencer-Davis.

THE WINTER'S TALE is Now Available on Stratfest@Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

The Stratford Festival’s 2025 production of The Winter’s Tale is now available to audiences worldwide on the Festival’s exclusive streaming platform Stratfest@Home.

BLACK PHONE 2, Starring Ethan Hawke, to Stream on Peacock in January
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026

Black Phone 2, the sequel to horror phenomenon The Black Phone, will begin streaming exclusively on Peacock January 16. The Blumhouse thriller stars Mason Thames, Madeline McGraw, Jeremy Davies, Demián Bichir, and Tony Award nominee Ethan Hawke.

Stratford Festival Announces 2026 Cast for GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Discover the Stratford Festival's 2026 cast lineup, featuring GUYS AND DOLLS and more! Get details on how to attend this exciting season.

GUYS AND DOLLS, Return of SOMETHING ROTTEN & More Set For Stratford 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Stratford Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will be the final year under the inspired leadership of Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino. Learn more about the lineup here!

ANNIE, MACBETH and More Extended at Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

The Stratford Festival has extended its musicals, scheduling Annie for an additional six weeks on stage, plus more! Learn more about the festival and see how to attend.

Video: Ethan Hawke Returns in New Trailer for BLACK PHONE 2
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have dropped the trailer for Black Phone 2, the sequel to the 2022 horror phenomenon starring Tony Award-nominee Ethan Hawke. Watch it now!

A Stellar Cast Tells a Captivating WINTER'S TALE at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 1, 2025

Opening Week at the Stratford Festival continued Friday night with a lively production of THE WINTER’S TALE at the Tom Patterson Theatre. Presented at the Festival for the first time in 15 years, and directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, this beloved Shakespearean tragicomedy boasts an excellent cast that offers powerful performances.

MACBETH Begins Performances This Weekend at the Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Robert Lepage has returned to the Stratford Festival with a bold new production of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s compelling tale of unchecked ambition. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE WINTER'S TALE Begins Performances at the Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino’s production of The Winter’s Tale has started performances today, opening the Tom Patterson Theatre for the 2025 season. Learn more!

Cast and Creative Teams Set for Stratford Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Stratford Festival has its preparations for 2025 in full swing. The preliminary casting for the 11 productions of the coming season has been revealed! Learn more about the 2025 company, stars and shows and see how to purchase tickets.

LONDON ASSURANCE Begins Previews at Stratford Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Slip into a riotous world of Victorian satire as London Assurance takes to the Festival Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, the production is brimming with sexual innuendo, word play and farcical comedy.

ROMEO AND JULIET Comes to the Stratford Festival in June
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Shakespeare’s great romance Romeo and Juliet begins performances at the Festival Theatre today, featuring Jonathan Mason and Vanessa Sears in the title roles. At the helm is director Sam White, returning to Stratford from Detroit for her third season.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and WOMEN OF THE FUR TRADE Join Stratfest@Home
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

Two of 2023's most popular shows, Shakespeare's hilarious comedy Much Ado About Nothing and Frances Koncan's brilliant satire Women of the Fur Trade are now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home.

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks The Top Toronto Theatre of 2023
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 2, 2024

It’s been a strong year for Toronto theatre. I saw 145 shows this year in Toronto and beyond, and am happy to report that theatre is alive and well. I’ve laughed, sobbed, coughed (discreetly into a mask), and cheered my way through our stages in 2023. Here are some local highlights.

Stratford Festival Unveils 2024 Casts and Creative Teams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

Get all the latest updates on the highly anticipated 2024 season at the Stratford Festival. Find out which talented actors have been cast in which productions, and get ready to experience the magic of live theater at one of the world's most renowned festivals.

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Stratford Festival is Fresh and Fun
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 22, 2023

If you heard riotous laughter emanating from the Festival Theatre in Stratford on Friday evening, you may already know that MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING has officially opened at the Stratford Festival. The Shakespearean production directed by Chris Abraham, with additional text by Erin Shields, and starring Maev Beaty and Graham Abbey, boasts hilarious comedy from beginning to end. The cast fed off the energy of the audience on Friday night in such a way that this opening night felt particularly wild and special.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Comes to the Stratford Festival in June
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

With a series of hit classic comedies under his belt at Stratford, Chris Abraham is bringing one of Shakespeare’s finest, Much Ado About Nothing, to vivid life at the Festival Theatre. This beloved romantic comedy, featuring Graham Abbey and Maev Beaty, starts previews today.