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SPECIAL CONCERT

STRATFORD SWINGS ELLINGTON WITH THE BRIAN BARLOW BIG BAND

Festival Theatre
Monday, July 13, 2026
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Experience jazz like never before as The Brian Barlow Big Band and vocalist Heather Bambrick ignite the Festival stage. This performance celebrates Duke Ellington’s Such Sweet Thunder, his Shakespeare-inspired suite born from his 1956 visit to the Stratford Festival, showcasing a unique fusion of jazz and Shakespeare. This electrifying 15-piece ensemble unleashes swing, sophistication and theatrical flair in tribute to Ellington’s genius.

Support for The Meighen Forum is generously provided by Kelly & Michael Meighen and the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation.

Event Schedule

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Mon, Jul 13
7:30 PM