In preparing for the upcoming production of Shakespeare in the Ruins has revelled in the glory and power of its bucolic setting in St. Norbert. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * In preparing for the upcoming production of Shakespeare in the Ruins has revelled in the glory and power of its bucolic setting in St.
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“It feels like we are in the Forest of Arden,” says director Rodrigo Beilfuss, referring to the Athenian setting of Shakespeare’s fanciful comedy of romantic elixirs, mischievous fairies and foolish donkey heads. “To be in an actual forest has proven delightful, and also magical and also challenging.” Shakespeare in the Ruins ● June 6 to July 6, Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park ● Running in repertory with Iago Speaks (June 14 to July 7) ● Tickets: $25 – $40 at Nature is an unpredictable venue.
So far this spring, the dream has frequently been dampened by rainfall. There were 27 millimetres of precipitation on May 24, 10 more on May 30, and 26 on June 2. Fortunately, the cast wasn’t rehearsing during that torrential Sunday tempest; still, the group has refused to let the weather get them down as they prepare for the fourth staging of in the company’s 30-year histor.
