Make a donation today and help us break down barriers to ensure the arts are a source of inspiration and joy for all!
The Stratford Festival's mission is to produce works of theatre that represent the complete spectrum of the human experience across the cultures of Canada and Turtle Island, while faithfully maintaining and representing these cultures and their stories. We are committed to providing theatre-related education, cultivating diverse talent and creating a welcoming environment for all to enjoy exhilarating, communal theatrical experiences.
Help us make this happen.
Relaxed Performances: Our relaxed performances create an inclusive environment where there is a relaxed attitude towards noise and movement in the auditorium. Changes may also be made to reduce the intensity of light and sound. These performances are often the only shows guests with neurodivergent needs can attend. Currently, we offer two relaxed performances per year, but we aim to increase this number to ensure that more individuals can enjoy our productions.
Theatre Access for Young People: Our goal is to expand opportunities for students in school districts of colour and those with access needs. With your support, we can provide affordable or free tickets and fund buses for students who would otherwise be unable to attend our performances.
ASL Performances: These performances are critical for deaf audiences because they provide an inclusive and immersive theatre experience that allows individuals who are deaf to fully engage with and enjoy live performances. These interpreters bridge the communication gap by translating dialogue, emotions and nuances through sign language, making theater accessible and ensuring that deaf audience members can share in the cultural and artistic richness of the performance just like their hearing.
Interpreters must prepare in advance to determine how to best tell the story while keeping up with the pace of each scene. They study scripts and attend rehearsals, and they seek to convey appropriate emotion through posturing and facial expressions while not "stealing" the show.
Learn about all our accessibly initiatives by visiting stratfordfestival.ca/Accessibility.
Your donation will allow the Stratford Festival to take significant steps in making the arts accessible to all people.
*You will receive a receipt for donations over $25. The Stratford Festival is a registered charity in Canada (119200103 RR0002) and a 501 (c)(3) registered charity in the United States (BN#38-2420887).
Help Sponsor our 2024 production of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is the timeless classic many know. The story of two star-crossed lovers who create their own world elsewhere, a world where they might have a place to exist peacefully. Shakespeare delves into the complexities of loyalty, family honor and the devastating consequences of feuding. Truly timeless.
Our 2024 production, directed by Sam White, will be a visually stunning and emotionally expansive experience. Sam will set this play against the gorgeous backdrop of the Renaissance era. With an opera diva acting as the narrator and guide for the production, Sam aims to fully immerse you in the hyper-romantic world of this timeless story.
Why Romeo and Juliet? Our goal is to present Shakespearean productions that inspire, captivate and engage audiences of all ages, especially young people - our future audience. Romeo and Juliet serves as the ideal invitation to the world of Shakespeare and to live theatre.
Thank you for helping us shape the future community of the Stratford Festival and Shakespeare enthusiasts. We genuinely could not pursue our passion without your invaluable support.
*You will receive a receipt for donations over $25. The Stratford Festival is a registered charity in Canada (119200103 RR0002) and a 501 (c)(3) registered charity in the United States (BN#38-2420887).
Make a Gift
We are truly grateful to our audience for your support and dedication. The Stratford Festival only survives because of you.
Donate today! Your one-time, undesignated gift directly impacts the productions you see on stage, as well as providing support our education programs, new work creation, and the work to change the field of theatre through inclusive, accessible, and collaborative practices.
*You will receive a receipt for donations over $25. The Stratford Festival is a registered charity in Canada (119200103 RR0002) and a 501 (c)(3) registered charity in the United States (BN#38-2420887).