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Conversations

For the Love of Godot
Studio Theatre, Wednesday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m.
Brian Dennehy, who plays Pozzo in this season's Waiting for Godot, discusses all things Beckett with the production's director, Jennifer Tarver. Admission: $10.

The Ambassadors
Festival Theatre Lobby, Thursday, June 13, at 5:30 p.m.
Often the bearers of bad news in classical literature, ambassadors have a unique perspective as posted outsiders to a nation. Join the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, in conversation with the Egyptian Ambassador to Canada, Wael Ahmed Kamal Aboul-Magd, as they discuss some of the contentious challenges they face in their roles today and how they see our country in a global perspective. Admission: $10.

Psychoanalysis and Shakespeare
Practising psychoanalyst Mavis Himes, PhD, speaks with Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino about the insights psychoanalysis can bring to Shakespeare. Free admission.

     A Rose by Any Other Name
     Festival Theatre lobby, Saturday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m.
     Focusing on Romeo and Juliet.

     Who Chooseth Me
     Festival Theatre lobby, Sunday, August 11, at 11 a.m.
     Focusing on The Merchant of Venice.

Star Talks
Toronto Star theatre critic Richard Ouzounian interviews the stars. All talks take place following matinée performances. Click here for more details.
     Sunday, July 7: The Three Musketeers
     Thursday, August 8: Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino
     Tuesday, August 13: Waiting for Godot
     Sunday, August 25: The Merchant of Venice

The Kind of Life It's Been
Tom Patterson Theatre, Saturday, July 13, at 10 a.m.
Lloyd Robertson speaks to CTV National News correspondent Seamus O'Regan, one journalist to another, about his life behind the headlines and the world as he sees it now. Admission: $20.

Faith and Religion in Shakespeare's Plays
Tom Patterson Theatre, Thursday, August 15, at 9:30 a.m.
In this special Talking Theatre event, Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino talks to Paul Edmondson, Head of Knowledge and Research at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Rev. Dr. Edmondson was ordained as a priest in 2011. Free admission.

Exhibition Talks 
The Festival Exhibition, 104 Downie Street, Saturdays, June 8, 22 and 29; July 6, 20 and 27; and August 3 and 24, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Festival artists and artisans discuss their contributions to past and present productions of Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Measure for Measure and The Merchant of Venice. Cost included in admission to the Exhibition.  

Speakers confirmed to date: 

Seana McKenna and Miles Potter on June 22.
Carmen Grant and Tom Rooney on July 27.   
Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino on August 24.

Meet the Festival
Tom Patterson Theatre, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 3 to August 30, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Informal Q&A sessions with Festival artists and staff. Free admission.

Talking Theatre
Tom Patterson Theatre, Thursdays,
 July 4 to August 29, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino and Education Consultant Pat Quigley lead discussions on themes of the season. Free admission. For the full schedule, click here. 

Festival Friday Chats
Festival and Avon theatres, most Friday evenings in July and August.
Thirty-minute Q&A sessions with cast members after selected performances at the Festival and Avon theatres. See calendar for dates. Free admission.

Podcasts
Enjoy conversations online with our podcast series! Stream Festival podcasts through our website, or download them through iTunes.