The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo + Juliet

PREVIEWS July 4th, July 5th & July 6th | OPENING NIGHT July 7th | CLOSING NIGHT August 20th

“What light through yonder window breaks?”

One of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies will electrify our stage in a visual feast as two young lovers are caught between their two rival households. Can love conquer over hate? Artistic Director, Kayvon Khoshkam, with his first Shakespeare production for SOTS, brings classic style and contemporary influences together to make a Romeo + Juliet for all time.

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Want to enhance your experience at the festival this summer by having a meal on-site before a show? Consider attending the Chef’s on the Saskatchewan Fundraiser masquerade banquet and evening show, taking place on August 10th.

OR, celebrate love by purchasing a Romance Package and dine in one of Downtown Saskatoon’s most exquisite, delicious, and romantic restaurants, St. Tropez Bistro, any day you want before attending one of our evening shows at our beautiful riverside site. Purchase your Romance Package today as an add-on when purchasing your tickets. There is only a limited number of Romance Packages available, so make sure to snag one for you and your partner today!

ALSO ON THIS SUMMER

Looking for other shows at our festival? Make sure you check out As You Like It and The Dark Lady.

SHAKESPEAREAN SUMMER SUMMARIES

Ever been sitting in your theatre chair, watching the actors  do their thing on stage, enjoying the sounds and sights and lights, and suddenly think to yourself, “I actually have no idea what’s happening in this play.”

Us too.

Shakespeare can be difficult to follow at times, but we’ve created quick summaries for you so that whether it’s before the play, after the play, or during intermission you can check what-in-the-Shakespeare-world is going on in the plot!

Read a short summary of Romeo + Juliet here!