Shakespearean Theatre in Canada

Abstract

Professional Shakespearean theatres and theatre festivals exist in most provinces, with the exception of Prince Edward Island and Quebec (Shakespeare Fellowship, n.d.). By far the greatest number of theatres exist in Ontario, which is also home to North America’s largest and most famous Shakespearean theatre festival: The Stratford Shakespeare Festival (Stratford Shakespeare Festival, n.d.). Many North American Shakespearean theatre festivals are hosted only during summer months, and many of these are held outdoors.