“The Winter’s Tale bolsters Shakespeare in the Ruff’s reputation for taking the world’s most famous plays and making them surprising again”

Carly Maga3/4 Stars, The Toronto Star, August 2019

"Lovely work from the ensemble in a production that is as playful and entertaining as it is powerful and poignant"

Cate McKimLife With More Cowbell, August 2019

The Winter’s Tale (2019)

Written by William Shakespeare with additional text by Sarah Kitz
Directed by Sarah Kitz

Consumed with jealousy, King Leontes destroys his family and community. As time passes and he repents, all may not be lost.

“Shakespeare in the Ruff has stayed true to its troublemaker instincts.”

Read the full 3/4 Star Review in The Toronto Star

Cast

Andrea Carter

Andrea Carter
Perdita

Jason Gray

Jason Gray
Polixenes

Jani Lauzon

Jani Lauzon
Paulina & Old Shepherd

Eponine Lee

Eponine Lee
Mamilius

Richard Lee

Richard Lee
Leontes & Clown

Tiffany Martin

Tiffany Martin
Hermione & Autolycus

Kaitlyn Riordan

Kaitlyn Riordan
Camillo

Giovanni Spina
Antigonus & Florizel

Creative and Production Team

Sarah Kitz
Director

Jareth Li
Lighting Designer

Claire Hill 
Set/Costume Designer

Isabel Martins
Props Designer

Maddie Bautista
Sound Designer & Composer

Sarah Kitz & Andrew Joseph Richardson
Dramaturgs

Kate Walker
Producer

Eva Barrie
Associate Producer

Gloria Mok
Production Manager/Technical Director

Tamara Vuckovic
Stage Manager

Nazerah Carlisle
Assistant Stage Manager

Keshia Palm
Assistant Director

Emma Westray
Front of House Manager

Elizabeth Morris
Deaf Community Consultant

Darwin Lyons
Young Ruffian Program Coordinator/Director

Jahnelle Jones
Young Ruffian Program Assistant

Made possible with generous support from Crow’s Theatre, the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.