Stratford Shakespeare Festival, 2011
 
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Merry and Musical with a Touch of Misanthropy Stratford Shakespeare Festival September 21 – 24, 2011 |
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An interesting, delightful tour arranged for The Volunteers' Circle of The National Gallery of Canada |
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“This is a dream for any artistic director: to produce a season that combines the best
of the classical and contemporary repertory and to have a company so strong that you
can’t wait to get to work each day. I can’t brag about them enough; they’re just terrific," said Artistic Director Des McAnuff. With four fabulous Stratford performances; a private lecture by set and costume designer Susan Benson and her husband, lighting designer Michael J. Whitfield; an architectural tour of the lovely Victorian buildings of Stratford plus a special tasting organized by the Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival, this tour promises to be interesting as well as very entertaining. Accommodations at the lovely Arden Park Hotel. Farewell Dinner at the highly-regarded Rundels Restaurant. Please join us for a wonderful time at Stratford! |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 – Early morning departure for Stratford from
the National Gallery of Canada on Sussex Drive. Enroute, a delicious box lunch.
Afternoon arrival at the lovely Arden Park Hotel, located on the main street,
a short walk from the Festival Theatre. The Arden Park is the newest hotel
in Stratford and boasts many excellent facilities including an indoor swimming pool. Welcome buffet dinner before the evening performance of Camelot. Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, Music by Frederick Loewe “A gorgeous musical score gilds a legendary tale of idealism, passion and betrayal.” "In the realm of Camelot, King Arthur has created a utopian land of chivalry and civil rule. But when his beloved Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot, his most trusted knight, succumb to their passion for one another, he faces a terrible dilemma that will rock his kingdom to its very foundation." Overnight Arden Park. LD |
 
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Breakfast at the hotel, followed by “From Page to Stage: Designing for Opera, Ballet and Theatre,” a talk by Susan Benson, set and costume designer and her husband, lighting designer Michael J. Whitfield. After lunch on your own, transfer to Festival Theatre for the matinee performance of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor. “A would-be seducer, a jealous husband and two resourceful housewives in a hilarious battle of wits and wiles.” "Sir John Falstaff gets more than he bargained for when he simultaneously pursues two wealthy married women. Upon receiving identical copies of Falstaff’s love letter, the spirited Mistresses Ford and Page cook up a scheme of their own to teach the fat knight a lesson, with uproariously funny results." Transfer back to the hotel after the performance. Dinner on your own. |
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Transfer from the hotel to Festival Theatre for the evening performance of Molière’s masterpiece The Misanthrope. “Social critic meets social butterfly in a sparkling comedy of manners widely hailed as Molière’s masterpiece.” "Perpetually scornful of the hypocrisy around him, Alceste can’t help speaking frankly, regardless of whom he might offend. But even the sternest rectitude can succumb to the follies of the heart – and Alceste’s devotion to the beautiful and flirtatious Célimène is about to turn his world hilariously upside down." Transfer back to the hotel after the performance. B |  |
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 After breakfast, a guided Architectural Tour of the lovingly-preserved 19th-century homes, churches, commercial and civic buildings in the heritage district of Stratford. Lunch on your own. Transfer to Festival Theatre for the matinee performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night with Brian Dennehy returning to the Festival stage to play Sir Toby Belch. “A festive riot of mischief-making and misplaced desire – perhaps the greatest romantic comedy of all time.” "Shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, Viola adopts male disguise and enters the service of Duke Orsino, only to find herself part of a triangle of unrequited love. Meanwhile, in the household of the Countess Olivia, Sir Toby Belch and his unruly companions trick Olivia’s strict and disapproving steward, Malvolio, into believing that she loves him." Transfer back to the hotel with free time before our Farewell Dinner at Rundels. BD |
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to the Stratford Country Club for a "Comfort Foods Tasting" paired with VQA wine and Rheo Thompson chocolates, organized by the Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival before our return to Ottawa. B and Tasting |
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| Coordinators: Felicity Garrard Donna Mouzard Travel Agency: Executive Worldwide Travel Agent: Jean Sheikh, C.T.C. (613) 236-5555 Or 1-800-267-5552 Registration No.: 1892605 |
Performance photos courtesy of Stratford Shakespeare Festival. For more details on this tour or to request a brochure, please feel free to contact us at 613-236-5555 or email Jean Sheikh at [email protected].
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