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Celebrate Stratford’s 60th Anniversary
with Christopher Plummer
July 31 – August 3, 2012
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A one-man show adapted, arranged and performed by Christopher Plummer is one of the highlights
of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s 60th season, and it is just one of the four performances
we will see on this tour. “I’m very excited about our 2012 season,” said Des McAnuff, Artistic
director. “It covers the complete Stratford landscape, from Shakespeare ... to a substantial body
of new work.”
We will also enjoy lunches at the Aberfoyle Mill in Aberfoyle and Solé Restaurant in Waterloo,
a very interesting tour of the Stratford Festival Archives and a guided tour of the incomparable
Castle Kilbride with its amazing illusionary interior.
Accommodations at the lovely Arden Park Hotel.
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Your Executive Worldwide Travel Tour
Itinerary
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TUESDAY, JULY 31
Early morning departure for Stratford from the National Gallery of Canada on Sussex Drive.
Stop for lunch at the Aberfoyle Mill in Aberfoyle. The décor of the Mill, built in 1859, is made up
of authentic antiques, one of the largest personal collections of Canadiana in the country.
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.
Dinner on your own before transferring to Festival Theatre for the evening performance
of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
“As Claudio woos his beloved Hero, his friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice trade
insults in their “merry war” of mutual disdain. But as Claudio’s wedding day approaches,
a series of deceptions – both friendly and malicious – brings about more than one dramatic
change of heart.” L
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Wednesday, August 1
Breakfast at the hotel and morning at leisure.
Following lunch on your own, transfer to
Festival Theatre for the matinée performance of Shakespeare’s Henry V, with Aaron Krohn in the title
role.
“To unite in common cause a kingdom torn by civil strife, England’s new monarch decides to
enforce his claim to the throne of France. But after his invasion’s initial success,
he finds himself facing a vastly superior French force on the fields of Agincourt – and with it,
the ultimate test of his leadership.”
Transfer back to the hotel after the performance.
Dinner on your own.
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Transfer to Festival Theatre for the evening performance of 42nd Street, a musical based on the novel
by Bradford Ropes.
“High hopes are riding on director Julian Marsh’s new show, Pretty Lady.
But Julian has doubts about his star, Dorothy Brock, whose wealthy admirer is also the
show’s backer. Events take an unexpected turn, however, when newcomer Peggy Sawyer wins
a place in the chorus – and in Julian’s heart.” B
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Thursday, August 2
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a tour of the Stratford Festival Archives.
Lunch on your own and afternoon at leisure.
Following dinner on your own, transfer to Avon Theatre for A Word or Two.
“Join Christopher Plummer on an autobiographical journey through the literature that has
stirred his imagination since youth. From the sacred to the profane, from Stephen Leacock
and A.A. Milne to Ben Jonson and the Bible, these selections of poetry and prose reflect
a life-long love affair with the written word.”
Transfer back to the hotel following the performance. B
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Friday, August 3
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Transfer to Baden for a guided tour of Castle Kilbride. Dominating the landscape with its clean
Italianate design capped by a towering belvedere, its amazing interior decor, much of which is
painted in trompe l'oeil style, is the real artistic gem of the castle.
Following the tour of Kilbride Castle, transfer to Waterloo for our Farewell Lunch at Solé Restaurant,
situated in a 150-year-old Seagram's building, minutes west of the Waterloo Uptown Core.
Return to Ottawa after lunch. BL
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Coordinators:
Anne Duncker
Sheila Klein
Travel Agency: Executive Worldwide Travel
Agent: Jean Sheikh, C.T.C.
(613) 236-5555
Or 1-800-267-5552
Registration No.: 1892605
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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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