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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

By August 16, 2024 Announcements

We have exciting community nights taking place during the run of The Tempest: A Witch in Algiers. Check our list of events and reserve your tickets!

Overview:

SUN AUG 18 – UNCHAINED THEATRE NIGHT
TUES AUG 20 – BLACK  ARTIST COMMUNITY MEET UP
FRI AUG 23 & SAT 24 – YOUNG RUFFIAN PRE-SHOW  
FRI AUG 23 – PERIOD PURSE NIGHT
SAT AUG 24 – SPONSORED BY SIU TA REALESTATE
TUES AUG 27 – THE BIG CARROT COMMUNITY NIGHT
WED AUG 29 – “RuFF” BY ROD CARLEY: SPECIAL PRE-SHOW BOOK EVENT 


Shakespeare in the Ruff presents: Our upcoming Community Performance Calendar!

We’re thrilled to announce a series of special events and community-focused nights as part of our upcoming performances of The Tempest: A Witch in Algiers. Mark your calendars and join us for these exciting gatherings!


Sunday August 18th – Unchained Theatre Night

Spend your Sunday with Ruff and  Unchained Theatre! We’re excited to welcome Unchained Theatre Company  to the park pre-show for a special evening celebrating their upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet. . This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow theatre lovers and experience the energy of two vibrant theatre communities coming together.


Tuesday August 20th – Black Artists Community Meetup hosted by The Black Pledge 

We’re honoured to partner with The Black Pledge for a Black Artists Community MeetupThe evening begins with a gathering from 5:30-6:30pm, followed by a 7:30 performance of The Tempest: A Witch in Algiers. This night is dedicated to fostering conversations around The Black Pledge, an initiative that supports and uplifts Black voices in the creative industry. Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, and enjoy a powerful night of theatre.


Friday August 23rd & Saturday August 24th – Young Ruffian Apprenticeship Program Performances

Arrive early to see a special 7pm pre-show performance by the incredible participants from our Young Ruffian Apprenticeship Program! Celebrate the next generation of Toronto theatre artists before settling in for The Tempest: A Witch in Algiers at 7:30. YRAP nights are our favourite shows of the summer and we can’t wait to share them with you!


Saturday August 24th – Sponsored by Siu Ta Real Estate

On this special evening, we are proud to have Siu Ta Real Estate as our sponsor. Siu’s generous support helps us continue our mission of bringing accessible theatre to the community. And she brings delicious snacks for our audiences, too! Join us for a night of outstanding performances and a warm celebration of community spirit.


Tuesday August 27th – The Big Carrot CommunityNight

We’re delighted to once again partner with The Big Carrot for a night that celebrates our shared commitment to sustainability and community wellness. Enjoy the show while supporting a local business that truly cares about making a positive impact.


Thursday August 29th – “RuFF” by Rod Carley: Special Pre-Show Book Event

Join us at 6:30pm for a free special pre-show event with award-winning author Rod Carley! Meet Rod, get a sneak preview of Rod’s upcoming novel “RuFF” (available September 6th), and participate in a Q&A led by Shakespeare in the Ruff’s Christine Horne. Then join us for our 7:30 performance of The Tempest: A Witch in Algiers!


Mark your calendar & see you in the park!