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Festival Theatre

55 Queen Street
Stratford

Upcoming Shows

Waiting for Godot

May 30 – Jul 31, 2026

Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot arrives at the Festival Theatre in a production directed by Molly Atkinson, marking the first time the play has taken...

Funny Girl

Apr 24 – Oct 3, 2026

Funny Girl, directed by Eda Holmes, tells the rags-to-riches story of vaudeville star Fanny Brice, featuring songs including "Don't Rain on My Parade," "People," and...

One for the Pot

May 27 – Oct 11, 2026

One for the Pot is a British farce written by Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton, directed by Chris Abraham. Peter Fernandes stars as innocent simpleton...

The Tempest

Apr 28 – Oct 24, 2026

Directed by Antoni Cimolino in his final Shakespeare production before concluding his tenure at the Stratford Festival, The Tempest stars Geraint Wyn Davies as Prospero,...

Guys and Dolls

May 26 – Nov 1, 2026

Guys and Dolls, directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, opens the Stratford Festival's 2026 season at the Festival Theatre. Set in Manhattan's underground gambling scene,...


Review: JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE at Shaw Festival

Review: JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE at Shaw Festival

by Michael Rabice · June 18, 2026

That  belovedly droll English valet of old, Jeeves, has resurfaced to the delight of everyone in the the charming play JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE now onstage at The Shaw Festival. After the recent demolition of the Royal George Theatre in Niagara on the Lake Ontario, the Shaw Festival h…

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Princess Of Wales Theatre

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Princess Of Wales Theatre

by Elizabeth Armstrong · June 19, 2026

The Outsiders’ Canadian debut, presented with Mirvish Productions, is a seamless, multi-sensory delight that evokes strong reactions from traditionally quiet Toronto audiences. …

Review: PUNCH: A NEW MUSICAL - PRESENTED IN CONCERT at Factory Theatre

Review: PUNCH: A NEW MUSICAL - PRESENTED IN CONCERT at Factory Theatre

by Elizabeth Armstrong · June 13, 2026

PUNCH: A New Musical - Presented in Concert is a warm, musical hug to those who feel like they don’t quite belong where they are expected. A favourable mix of originality and familiarity, the production features thoughtfully-crafted music and strong, believable performances.…

Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre

Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre

by Samantha Wu · June 15, 2026

Based on the terrifying movies written and directed by Oren Peli, the stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity, now playing at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, holds just as much edge-of-your-seat tension with the right amount of carefully timed jump scares that will keep you excited for more. If you're a…

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Shaw Festival

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Shaw Festival

by Michael Rabice · June 1, 2026

When FUNNY GIRL opened on Broadway it was a smash hit in 1964 and would jettison the career of Barbra Streisand. It became a staple on repertory companies, regional and community theatres and summer stock. But the looming memory of Streisand's iconic performance  on stage and then on screen seemed …

Review: WORLD ON FIRE at The Assembly Theatre

Review: WORLD ON FIRE at The Assembly Theatre

by Keira Grant · May 30, 2026

On the whole, this intimate and emotionally raw black box presentation was a strong inaugural performance for this company, and I look forward to seeing more fresh grassroots performances from them in the future. …

Review: STRIFE at Tarragon Theatre

Review: STRIFE at Tarragon Theatre

by Ilana Lucas · April 24, 2026

Anyone who’s spent ten minutes online in the past decade knows that we live in an age of anger and polarization when it comes to the issues and identities we hold dear. Stories abound about families who can no longer speak to each other or even share a meal, with jagged cracks in the foundations o…

Past Shows

Home Bird

Apr 11 – Apr 12, 2014

The British Comedy Award’s Queen of Comedy Sarah Millican is giving up the party scene (Ann Summers), easing off on the drinking (fizzy pop equals...

Singin' in The Rain

Feb 25 – Mar 15, 2014

Direct from the West End, this superbly enjoyable production of Singin’ in the Rain is a smash hit with critics and audiences alike. It tells...

War Horse

Jan 22 – Feb 15, 2014

War Horse tells the powerful and uplifting story of young Albert, his beloved horse Joey, and the unimaginable obstacles they overcome both individually and together....

Hansel & Gretel

Jan 8 – Jan 11, 2014

Unwrap a tasty new Christmas treat next year with the world premiere of Christopher Hampson’s fantastical Hansel & Gretel. Scottish Ballet is excited to unveil...

White Christmas

Nov 29 – Jan 4, 2014

This spectacular stage musical of Bing Crosby’s classic 1954 movie is brimming with Irving Berlin hits like Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean?, Happy...

Eat, Pray, Laugh!

Nov 5 – Nov 9, 2013

Barry ?Humphries, whose alter egos include inebriated cultural attaché, the Honorable Sir Les Patterson, the grandfatherly Sandy Stone, and Moonee Ponds' legendary housewife, Dame Edna...

Fascinating Aïda: Charm Offensive

Nov 2

Following Cheap Flights, their massively successful sold-out tour, Britain's best comedy trio and global internet sensation Fascinating Aida bring their brand new show Charm Offensive...

Barbara Dickson

Oct 27

For over four decades, Barbara Dickson has continued to deliver songs to the public in her own incomparable fashion. As a multi-million selling recording artist...

Three Phantoms

Oct 24 – Oct 26, 2013

Three Phantoms features songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Spamalot, Kiss Me Kate, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Rock of Ages and Wicked to name but...

Richard Alston Dance Company

Oct 22

Celebrating this year’s centenary of composer Benjamin Britten, Richard Alston has especially revived his exhilarating Rumours/Visions. The music is Britten’s masterpiece Les Illuminations and both...

Stewart Lee: Much A-Stew About Nothing

Oct 9

Following the sell-out Carpet Remnant World, the acclaimed writer and comedian presents a mixed stew of unrelated ideas in preparation for his 2014 TV series....

Fiddler On The Roof

Oct 1 – Oct 5, 2013

This new production from the award-winning producers of The King and I and High Society captures all the emotions of laughter and joy to tears...

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Sep 21

Under the dynamic direction of band-leader Ray McVay, the Glenn Miller Orchestra continues to thrill and delight audiences around the world. Now with the line-up...

Strictly Confidential

Jul 16 – Jul 18, 2013

Craig Revel Horwood’s brand new show Strictly Confidential gives theatre audiences the chance to get up close and personal with stars of the smash hit...

Rigoletto

Jul 9

Each summer, the Teatro Antico in Taormina is home to the Taormina Arts festival. Since its construction in 7th century BC, audiences have feasted their...

Flashdance

Jun 15

With standing ovations for its 5-star production of The Producers in 2012 The MGA Academy of Performing Arts in Association with pdf Productions presents Flashdance...

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

Jun 6 – Jun 8, 2013

Bill Bailey had doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension,...

The Pirates Of Penzance

May 28 – Jun 1, 2013

Gilbert and Sullivan as it’s meant to be – pure, uncomplicated fun, performed to the highest of standards. This new co-production with D’Oyly Carte Opera...

Highland Fling

May 22 – May 25, 2013

Presented exclusively by Scottish Ballet, Highland Fling is a ‘romantic wee ballet’ choreographed by Oliver Award-winning Matthew Bourne. Inspired by La Sylphide, and with a...

Sutra

May 17 – May 18, 2013

Sutra a “unique, profoundly imagined work” (The Guardian) is a collaboration between one of Europe’s most exciting dancer-choreographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Turner Prize-winning sculptor Antony...

Carlos Acosta

Apr 26 – Apr 27, 2013

Carlos is the world's favourite dancer and On Before his most personal work to date. On Before builds on Carlos' astonishing dance vision and features...

The Flying Dutchman

Apr 13 – Apr 19, 2013

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Wagner’s birth, this new production also marks the Company’s return to Wagner’s work for the first time since 2003’s Ring...

Rambert Dance Company

Apr 9 – Apr 10, 2013

Rambert, Britain’s favourite dance company, returns to Edinburgh this spring with four spectacular works featuring world-class dancers, visually compelling theatre and inspiring live music by...

The Time is Now, Again

Apr 7

The star of The Thick of It, & Mock The Week brings his twice extended, critically acclaimed tour The Time Is Now, Again to the...

The Winter's Tale

Apr 2 – Apr 6, 2013

Leontes has everything a man could want: power, wealth, a loving family and friends. But he is not at peace. Inside he harbours a bitter...

The Full Monty

Mar 25 – Mar 30, 2013

In 1997, a BAFTA award winning film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose took the world by storm. And now...

The Great Gatsby

Mar 21 – Mar 23, 2013

The Great Gatsby, choreographed by David Nixon OBE, is adapted from the classic novel by F Scott Fitzgerald. On New York’s Long Island, in the...

Scottish Dance Theatre

Mar 19

Scottish Dance Theatre returns to Festival Theatre under the charge of new Artistic Director Fleur Darkin, with two new and exhilarating works. Second Coming by...

High Society

Mar 5 – Mar 9, 2013

Get ready for the musical event of the season as Cole Porter’s timeless classic skips into town in a dazzling new production from the acclaimed...

Werther

Feb 26 – Mar 2, 2013

Pia Furtado directs a new production of Werther in which the dark psychology of this compelling drama is ever present. The theatrical staging accentuates the...

Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo

Feb 22 – Feb 23, 2013

Get ready to grab your diaries and start circling the dates when you can again be amused and amazed as the all-male divas of Les...

Licence To Thrill

Feb 20

Following on from his debut Theatre Tour Live and Unjudged, Brendan is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his brand new...

The Yamato Drummers

Feb 19

The mesmeric and dynamic Yamato drummers from Japan return to the UK with their new show ‘The Beat on the Road’. A thrilling performance of...

BalletBoyz

Feb 18

Following triumphant UK and international appearances on stage and screen, this phenomenally popular company featuring 10 exceptional young dancers presents an exhilarating evening of exciting...

The Singing Kettle: Fairytale Castle

Feb 17

The Singing Kettle’s sensational Fairytale Castle is overflowing with superb audience participation, non-stop favourite songs and amazing costumes. This electrifying singalong will enthral both young...

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