Fancy seeing a show? Here is our performance schedule for this summer! Bring a blanket or chair, your friends and family, and be prepared to enjoy our Torchlight Shakespeare production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! All shows begin at 7 p.m – except for the Canada Day preview which will kick off at 6 p.m. […]
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Latest Posts
Torchlight Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream July 3-August 19, 2017
2017 marks the 15th anniversary of Torchlight Shakespeare! That’s 15 summers of the Fools bringing fun, physical, professional and accessible Shakespeare to your park! A Midsummer Night’s DreamDirected and Adapted by Mary EllisJuly 3-August 19th7pmPay-what-you-can – suggested donation $20Coming to a Park Near You – Interactive schedule here Helena loves Demetrius. Demetrius loves Hermia. Hermia loves Lysander. […]
The Ottawa Theatre Challenge – Monday March 27th, 2017
The Ottawa Theatre Challenge is Back! Who will be crowned Ottawa’s Best Theatre Company and take home the coveted Rubber Chicken Award? When: Monday March 27thWhere: Arts Court Studio – 2 Daly St., Second FloorTime: Doors at 7pm, Show at 7:30Price: $20Tickets: Click here to buy tickets At the invitation of a Company of Fools, […]
Annual General Meeting
a Company of Fools will be holding it’s Annual General Meeting Monday March 20th at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the lobby of the Great Canadian Theatre Company 1233 Wellington Street West. The agenda will include a report from Artistic Director Catriona Leger and General Manager Alexandra Isenor. We will […]
