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The Stratford Festival: The First 50 Years
The Stratford Festival grew from humble beginnings in a leaky tent into a revered institution. The drama festival has continued to attract actors, critics and theatre-goers from around the globe. Paradoxically, this almost proved to be its undoing. With international directors at the helm in the early years, frustrated Canadians sat on the sidelines. Financial problems almost shut the festival down. But the curtain would rise again on a new golden era.
Last updated: July 16, 2012
Page consulted on October 30, 2012
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The broad sheaths of canvas are stretched tight and taut and are conne...
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An intimate look backstage at the Stratford Festival.
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Hume Cronyn discusses the unique Stratford theatrical style.
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Acclaimed jazz musician and composer Duke Ellington discusses his new ...
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Canadian thespian Christopher Plummer takes up the challenge of perfor...
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Aspiring actress Roberta Maxwell talks about her ambitions and the Str...
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Julie Harris chats about the challenges and rewards of playing Juliet.
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One millionth theatre-goer attends Stratford Festival (no audio).
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Stratford mourns the loss of its founding artistic director.
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The Canadian content debate erupts.
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The Stratford players take their show on the road.
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Tom Patterson celebrates Stratford's fortieth anniversary.
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Actor Colm Feore discusses his rise through the Stratford ranks.
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The Stratford Festival confronts a host of new financial issues in a c...
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Actors describe the spectacle of language, dialects and accents.
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Canadian actors discuss the joys and intricacies of playing the comple...
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Timothy Findley recalls the early days of the Stratford Festival.
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The Festival celebrates fifty golden years.
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Canadian actors travel to Chichester, England, to celebrate the 400th ...