Outdoor theatre reviews: Romeo and Juliet, The 39 Steps
This summer’s al fresco offerings include a delightful adaptation of a spy classic and an atmospheric version of a Shakespeare tragedy
Outdoor theatre season is upon us, and you know what that means: uncomfortable seating, insects buzzing around, heavily altered text, iffy sound systems and porta-potties instead of real theatre washrooms. Plus the ever-present chance of Mother Nature cancelling the show with a sudden downpour.
But seriously, at its best, there’s nothing like al fresco theatre: it’s relatively cheap and accessible. And there’s something so lovely about being engrossed in a show as dusk slowly transitions into night.
Canadian Stage has been presenting Shakespeare in the High Park Amphitheatre for over four decades, and there’s always been something to recommend about each production. This year, with Marie Farsi’s staging of Romeo and Juliet (Rating: ✭✭✭), there are several things.