Quoted text at the top says "If you're chomping at the bit for the next season of Bridgerton, head to the Stratford Festival, for a splashy, earnest production of Sense and Sensibility" from The Globe and Mail. A callout on the right says "Now Playing". Underneath, Elinor walks arm in arm with Edward and Marianne walks arm in arm with Colonel Brandon while Mrs. Jennings watches from behind.

From front-left: Thomas Duplessie, Jessica B. Hill, Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane and Shane Carty with Seana McKenna in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

Large title text on the bottom left says "Sense and Sensibility". Behind on the right, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood run hand-in-hand, smiling at each other. Photography by Ted Belton.

Jessica B. Hill and Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane. Photography by Ted Belton.

Festival Theatre

May 28 – October 25 |

Opens June 19

Classic

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

By Kate Hamill

Based on the novel by Jane Austen

Directed by Daryl Cloran

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“IF YOUR WAY OF THINKING IS SO... PRACTICAL, I AM NOT SURPRISED THAT YOU ARE CALM.”

Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the travails of the Dashwood sisters—sensible, subdued Elinor and the passionately emotional Marianne—after their father’s passing leaves their family dependent on the whims of wealthy relations. When suitors, both suitable and otherwise, start courting the Dashwood girls, the sisters must blend sense with sensibility to protect their hearts and their reputations. Bristling with wit, cutting social commentary and old-fashioned romance brimming with longing and tender affection, Sense and Sensibility is pure Regency Period delight.

Runtime: 2 hours and 39 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission*
*Run times are approximate

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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Three women sit on the edge of the stage stairs, gossiping to each other. They wear bright, colourful dresses and bonnets with feathers.

From left: Jenna-Lee Hyde, Julie Lumsden and Celia Aloma in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

A woman sits on a chaise beside a man. The woman wears a light blue dress with a black cape. The man wears a brown jack with beige trousers and white socks with black shoes.

Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane and Andrew Chown in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

A woman and a man in conversation, as another man watches in the background. The woman is wearing a light blue dress with small embroidered flowers. The man is wearing beige pants and a brown jacket over a white collared shirt and striped vest with a cravat.

Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane and Andrew Chown with Jesse Gervais in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

Two woman stand side by side as they hold each other's hands. The woman on the left wears a long light blue dress, and the woman on the right wears a similar style of dress in pink.

Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane (left) and Jessica B. Hill in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

Three women walk together arm in arm talking animatedly. The two younger women on the left wear long, light pink and white dresses and hats. The women on the right wears a long black dress with purple accents. She also wears a black hat.

From left: Jade V. Robinson, Jessica B. Hill and Glynis Ranney in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

Three women stand together on the left, as they engage with a man on the right. In the background, a man and woman are seen eavesdropping on their conversation.

Members of the company in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

A group of gossips stand side by side on a balcony and watch a scene unfold below. They are wearing regency styled clothes in bright colours.

From left: Julie Lumsden, Jenna-Lee Hyde, Christopher Allen, Jesse Gervais and Celia Aloma in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

Two woman sit beside each other. One is wearing a pink and yellow dress with a bonnet. The other wears a pink dress and pink bow in her hair.

Glynis Ranney (left) and Jessica B. Hill in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

A woman holds her hands up with an excited look on her face. She is wearing a light green dress with floral details and white lace cuffs on the sleeves.

Seana McKenna in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

Three women dance rush forward with gleeful expressions. Two men follow behind them. They wear brightly coloured regency style dresses and suits. The women wear large feathers in their hair.

From left: Celia Aloma, Jesse Gervais, Julie Lumsden, Christopher Allen and Jenna-Lee Hyde in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

A woman sits on a bed with her arms held up to her heart, upset. Another woman stands next to her, reading a letter aloud. They both wear light dressed with embroidered details.

Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane (left) and Jessica B. Hill in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

Two women sit on a bed while another lays on it, her body obscured by the blankets. A group of gossips stand in the background, watching and listening from afar.

Members of the company in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

Two woman walk together. They wear long coats over dresses, one is holding a bonnet and the other is wearing hers.

Jessica B. Hill (left) and Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

A spotlight shines on a woman as she runs in slow motion. Figures beside her move different parts of her dress to indicate fast movement in slow motion.

Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane with members of the company in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

A woman stands with her arms clasped in front of her. She wears a light blue regency style dress, with a blue and white shawl draped over her arms. Another woman stands a short distance behind her, wearing a similarly styled dress in pink with a light green shawl.

Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane (left) with Jessica B. Hill in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

Two couples stand together. The women wear light coloured, long dresses and veils in their hair. The men wear dark suits. In the background, another woman looks on fondly.

From front-left: Thomas Duplessie, Jessica B. Hill, Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane and Shane Carty with Seana McKenna in Sense and Sensibility. Photography by David Hou.

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