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April 30th: Nominee Interview

Actor, David Patrick Flemming, is interviewed about his Best Supporting Actor Nomination, in My Entertainment World, for his multiple roles in last summer's "Two Gents"

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May 14th: Nominee Interview

Ruff's Artistic Director, Brendan McMurtry-Howlett, is interviewed about his Best Director Nomination, in My Entertainment World, for his direction of last summer's "Two Gents"

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June 15th: Young Ruffian Program applications due

Don't miss out on our fabulous youth apprenticeship program this summer, get your application in today!

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Important Info

How To Find Us

Withrow Park is located south of the Danforth between Chester and Pape subway stations, in Toronto’s east end. View Larger Map Find us where you see the evergreen on the map; we’re south of the club house between the two big trees. If you reach the rink, you’ve gone too far.

Call for Volunteers

  • Host a Serving Shakespeare Evening
  • Volunteer at our gala
  • Help out with front of house this summer

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Are you a Young Ruffian?

Are you in high school and love theatre? Or do you have a young person in your life interested in learning more about Shakespeare? Find out more about getting involved in our free program and apply to be a Young Ruffian.

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Testimonials next prev

  • "I fell in love with Toronto’s newest company, Shakespeare in the Ruff, the minute they walked onto their makeshift stage in Withrow Park"

    Richard Ouzounian, The Toronto Star

  • "The company’s boldest stroke, however, is to rewrite the play’s sexist ending, cannily replacing it with one of Shakespeare’s best-known sonnets. It displays an ingenuity that bodes well for future shows."

    Martin Morrow, The Grid

  • "Since they’re already giving Shakespeare In High Park a run for its money, let’s hope this ambitious young company becomes a summer fixture."

    Jordan Bimm, NOW Magazine

  • "This summer has been one of the most amazing summers in my life. When I signed up for the Young Ruffian program, I knew that I would have fun. But I had no idea that I would have this much fun. I have learned so much about what kind of work goes into the process of acting and directing. Being able to work with a professional theatre company was so great. This whole experience has changed my life for the better. I hope future Young Ruffians have as much fun as I did."

    Katasha James, Young Ruffian alumni 2012

Four Nominations for “Two Gents”

May 17, 2013
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We were very excited to find out that our 2012 production of “Two Gents” was nominated for four awards by My Entertainment World (www.myentertainmentworld.ca), in the category of Regional Theatre: Best Production Best Ensemble Best Director: Brendan McMurtry-Howlett Best Supporting Actor: David Patrick Flemming (seen above as Speed-making a run for it) Both Brendan and David were interviewed by Kelly

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Lois talks to Kimia (2012 Young Ruffian)

April 18, 2013
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(Lois Adamson, our Youth Development Coordinator, speaks to one of the Young Ruffians about her experience last summer with Shakespeare in the Ruff) We were fortunate to work with an amazing group of committed and passionate young people who took part in our inaugural Young Ruffian Apprenticeship Program last summer. Kimia was one of these young people. We learned so

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Long live the King!

April 11, 2013
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(Alex McCooeye writes about reprising his role as Richard III this summer, with Shakespeare in the Ruff, in Toronto’s Withrow Park) It’s been five years since Diane D’Aquila directed my fellow classmates and me in Richard III at The National Theatre School. Time flies when you’re murdering royalty. And although it was an incredibly fulfilling experience for all involved, Diane and

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In delay there lies no plenty. TWELFTH NIGHT - Act II, Scene III

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