The Stratford Adventure
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40mins
Directed by
Morten Parker,
Starring
John Drainie,
Michael Bates,
Lloyd Bochner,
Douglas Campbell
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This short film depicts how a small Canadian city, bearing the name of Stratford and by a river Avon, created its own renowned Shakespearean theatre. The film tells how the idea grew, how a famous British director, international stars and Canadian talent were recruited, and how the Stratford Shakespearean Festival finally became a triumphant reality.