ARTS FOR EVERYONE 2018 

THEATRE

 a sampling of new work by Canadian women writers

 is an intimate solo performance created and performed by Mandy E. MacLean, and draws inspiration from her childhood diaries and military upbringing. 

Adapted from the short stories of popular Bulgarian humorist Chudomir, this engaging and delightful one-man show explores how cherished dreams turn into tragically (hilarious) nightmares.

Tante Ursula

A solitary septuagenarian is unceremoniously jolted out of her carefully cloistered life. Blending elements of clown, puppetry, and music, Tante Ursula is fresh, funny, and heartfelt.

The Salvation Business

The Tom and Gertie Letters Project

THREEPIECE

The Salvation Business explores the personal toil behind 1920s faith healer and charismatic preacher Sister Abby’s very public triumphs and humiliations.

Rife with humour, tenderness and poignancy, Tom’s long-lost WWI letters are brought to life, revealing a teenage love story in the face of war.  

An exploration of domestic relations through intimacy, imbalance, and obligation.

MUSIC, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY & CABARET

SpringWorks Celebration Party

Details will follow

That Moment When...

(Moon's Contata)

How do you tell a person’s life?  What moments make them … them? Be a part of the telling of Gabriel Moon’s life. Interact.  Hear. Feel.

The Lazy Man's Guide to
Ghost Music

In this interactive performance, Darren is a listless musician drowning in depression. As he begins to receive communication from ghosts both living and dead,  will he confront what he's refused to acknowledge?

Mix & Mingle Party

Details will follow

VISUAL & DIGITAL ARTS & FILM

Agora Gallery Photography Competition 

Join us for the official launch of Agora Gallery's Photography Competition, open to Stratford residents of all ages and skill levels! Bring in your favourite photograph to post on the photo wall, to provide inspiration for others.

Gallery Stratford

Family Art Sunday

Join us for Family Art Sunday at Gallery Stratford, in which you and your child are led through different art activities by a Gallery Educator. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.

Gallery Stratford

Exhibitions

'Poppies' is an installation comprised of hundreds of fibre poppies created by Amanda McCavour, suspended in the air in the gallery space.

Gallery Stratford

Artist Talk: Amanda McCavour

Amanda McCavour will present an artist talk to accompany her exhibition 'Poppies'. This is part of our ongoing Dialogues: Conversations with Artists series.

Brush With Art @ University of Waterloo Stratford Campus

Revel and SpringWorks Arts Exhibition

 LanternWalk
OTW & Playmakers! to

Gallery Stratford

Discover your favourite new artist! Fine arts students and alumni showcase their work in a curated exhibition at the University of Waterloo : The Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business.

Enjoy the art exhibition by Mark Uhre as you savour coffee and delectable nibbles!

Lanterns will shine in Stratford's second annual Lantern Parade Oct. 13th - Join us!

DANCE, DANCE THEATRE                

Bone Rhythm 3

Movement, instinct and rhythm collide in this mixed dance program featuring the work of Nicola Pantin, Lina Jimenez and Martha Hart with emerging dancers from In Motion and Evelyn Hart

Happyfury

An animal mid-hunt, a bombastic meditation on rage that is tinged with bloodlust, tenderness and joy. Performed and created by acclaimed dancer/choreographer Lucy Rupert.

PUPPETS & FAMILY FUN 

DIY Face Painting

Paint your grown-up. Paint your kid. Paint your friend. Paint yourself! A variety of professional, water-based hypoallergenic face paints and brushes will be made available for you to try your hand at.

More SpringWorks Fun!

Free Family Fun at the Normal School a puppet tea party, create a puppet  theatre moment picture yourself with a puppet ...

Cat Craft & Virtual Parade

Join children from around the world who are making versions of this cat puppet. We will be sharing them with UNIMA international puppet association on social media.

All ages

Puppet Tea Party!

Visit our Puppet Play Zone. Come imagine with us. Share our puppets' tea. Bring a Puppet friend, if you wish. Fun for all.

Stratford Symphony Orchestra

"Petting Zoo"

Details to follow

Stratford Symphony Orchestra

"Conduct Us"

Details to follow

#GiantPuppet Animation Workshop

Join us, and puppeteer Kimberley Howe, in the  animation of our large scale (10ft) puppet!  Bring our Wolf to life. All ages are welcome to participate. 

WORKSHOPS

Learn To Tap Dance! 

OnStage Workshop

It's never too late to learn to dance! We invite any adults who have ever dreamed of dancing to come try out a free tap class & move "On Beat!"

#GiantPuppet Animation Workshop

Join us, and puppeteer Kimberley Howe, in the  animation of our large scale (10ft) puppet!  Bring our Wolf to life. All ages are welcome to participate. 

All "Types" of Fun: Letterpress/Handset Printing

Letterpress/Handset Printing ... ever wanted to visit yesterday-in-today? Ever pondered Letterset Printing's role in YOUR evolution? Here's your place! Now's your time! Visit our Print Shop! Stratford Perth Museum

Ballet Master Class with Annette av Paul Macdonald

Prima ballerina and teacher leads an open master class. Send contact info to email@hermione-presents.com - HERE - limited class size- for intermediate level & above. Meet in Stratford Festival Lobby at 9:45 for directions- 10 am start.

 Lantern Workshop
OTW & Playmakers!

Off the Wall and Playmakers! host a lantern-making workshop at Factory163. Lanterns will shine in Stratford's second annual Lantern Parade Oct. 13th!

Amuse-Bitch

 a sampling of new work by Canadian women writers

hiraeth

hiraeth is an intimate solo performance created and performed by Mandy E. MacLean, and draws inspiration from her childhood diaries and military upbringing.

Tante Ursula

A solitary septuagenarian is unceremoniously jolted out of her carefully cloistered life. Blending elements of clown, puppetry, and music, Tante Ursula is fresh, funny, and heartfelt.

The Salvation Business

The Salvation Business explores the personal toil behind 1920s faith healer and charismatic preacher Sister Abby’s very public triumphs and humiliations.

Rife with humour, tenderness and poignancy, Tom’s long-lost WWI letters are brought to life, revealing a teenage love story in the face of war.  

CULTURE DAYS ~ September 28-30

Hermione Presents~ SpringWorks: What's on the Burner?

Join us in the Lobby of the Stratford Festival theatre for a series of 10 minute excerpts of new works, works-in-progress, and a preview of some of SpringWorks: indie theatre & arts festival 2018 exciting offerings. 
Saturday September 29, 5:30-7pm

Check out events in the Stratford area on the Culture Days website here 

More details of SWF Culture Days events follow

SpringWorks~
PUPPETS & FAMILY FUN
at the Normal School

Bobbin Lace, Knitting, Spinning Demonstrations in the Stratford Festival lobby

Stratford Youth Choir ~
Open Rehearsal in the Stratford Festival lobby

Saturday September 29, 1-4 pm

Saturday & Sunday September 29 & 30, 10 am-5 pm

Friday September 28, 5:30-6:15 pm

Ballet Master Class with Annette av Paul Macdonald

Prima ballerina and teacher leads an open master class. Send contact info to email@hermione-presents.com - HERE - limited class size- for intermediate level & above. Meet in Stratford Festival Lobby at 9:45 for directions- 10 am start.