St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival Announcing our 2026 season!

**~ A season of innovation! ~**

Expanding the reach of the Festival and solidifying its place as one of the premier theatre festivals around.

Get all the details at https://stlawrenceshakespeare.ca/2026-season

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R&J and Joni

A NEW MUSICAL

R&J and Joni - St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festivals

Text and Music by William Shakespeare and Joni Mitchell

Co-Created by Joey Herbison, Julia Nish-Lapidus, Cara Pantalone, and James Wallis

Performed at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre

July 16 to August 8

Directed by Julia Nish-Lapidus

Music Direction by Joey Herbison

Movement Direction by Breanne Tice

This world-premiere adaptation of Romeo and Juliet brings Shakespeare’s words together with the timeless music of Canadian icon Joni Mitchell in a fully staged musical.

Macbeth at the Tower

A WALK-ABOUT PRODUCTION AT THE MAITLAND TOWER

Macbeth at the Tower

By William Shakespeare

Performed at the Maitland Tower

July 24 to August 7

Directed by James Wallis

This immersive production will see the story of Macbeth happening all around you, as you change locations for sections of the play, experiencing Shakespeare up close and personal in an epic historical setting.

Spotlight Series

SHINING A LIGHT ON LOCAL TALENTS

Spotlight Series

Performed at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre

Tuesdays July 21, July 28, and August 4

Over three Tuesdays in the summer we will be welcoming three local artists and companies to take the stage, showcasing the varied and immense talent in Eastern Ontario. Stay tuned for all the details to be announced soon!

Ticket sales and casting announcements coming soon.

Season graphic design by Kyle Purcell.

St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival - 2026 Season Announcement