WHAT’S NEXT
IN THE WORKS with Chilina Kennedy
Chilina Kennedy will read her new play! In development with Robert McQueen
“This piece is an answer to the wonderful one woman play The Human Voice, which I filmed for the OAC during the pandemic. I got very interested in the imaginary voice on the other end of the phone that I was speaking to, and felt inspired to write this one act play. This will be the first presentation of it and audience feedback is welcome.”
Acting Class with Lliza D
Join Liz Dahmen and her alter ego Lliza D in an acting class for the ages!
Somewhat renowned acting teacher LLiza D brings her insights and experience from the suburbs of Brooklyn, New York, all the way to Stratford for an evening of anecdotes and insights into the acting profession. Building on the success of her booklets, "Acting with Props," and "Miming for Rehearsal" LLiza D will inspire and amaze the experienced, the amateur and the curious!
Secret special guests, and you the audience as student observers…don’t worry no forced participation.
Doors open at 6:15
Teas Service Included
Mah Jong
Learn from the Mah Jong meisters! Mah Jong is a game of skill, strategy and luck, and now you too can have a chance to learn or to perfect your skills with Tong and Ivy. These two players have decades of experience to share! Space is limited so book now !
RUNNING BLUES
RUNNING BLUES
by Diane Jermyn.
A collection of real-life misadventures taken from four crazy years of Blues on Bellair, a live blues and jazz venue in Toronto’s Yorkville from 1999 to 2003.
Featuring musical guest Eric Lundgren
With a rotating readers Lauren Bowler, Liz Dahmen, Paul Dunn, Kevin Kruchkywich and Sara-Jeanne Hosie.
RUNNING BLUES
RUNNING BLUES
by Diane Jermyn.
A collection of real-life misadventures taken from four crazy years of Blues on Bellair, a live blues and jazz venue in Toronto’s Yorkville from 1999 to 2003.
Featuring musical guest Eric Lundgren
With a rotating readers Lauren Bowler, Liz Dahmen, Paul Dunn, Kevin Kruchkywich and Sara-Jeanne Hosie.
Acting Class with Lliza D
Join Liz Dahmen and her alter ego Lliza D in an acting class for the ages!
Somewhat renowned acting teacher LLiza D brings her insights and experience from the suburbs of Brooklyn, New York, all the way to Stratford for an evening of anecdotes and insights into the acting profession. Building on the success of her booklets, "Acting with Props," and "Miming for Rehearsal" LLiza D will inspire and amaze the experienced, the amateur and the curious!
Secret special guests, and you the audience as student observers…don’t worry no forced participation.
Doors open at 6:15
Teas Service Included
IN THE WORKS with Kate Hennig
An afternoon of play development with Kate Hennig in benefit of PAL Stratford.
Kate will read the emerging pages of a brand new play "The Ducking Chair" and then open up the room for guided discussion and dramaturgy.
Of Mice and Men
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck, 1937
The Catcher in the Rye
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
The Catcher in the Rye – J.D. Salinger, 1951
Lord of the Flies
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
Lord of the Flies – William Golding, 1954
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz - Mordecai Richler, 1959
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Leonor Literati has a list of books that were banned somewhere in Canada: we invite you to join us in discussing any one of this series of books and the question, "why was this book banned?".
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain, 1884
A Quiet Time on Busy Street
A Quiet Time on Busy Street - One night only performance by playwright and actor Alan Williams.
"So what’s up, Paul?”
“Been thinking about the 5th act. What it might be for a theatre artist.”
“Didn’t Chekov use a four act structure?”
“Four acts is fine if that’s all you’ve got time for.”
“Oh. You’re saying we’ve HAD our four acts? Wondering what the fifth one would be?”
“If there is one …”
A QUIET TIME ON BUSY STREET is about what happens to that idea
Dominique Sings!
Dominique LeBlanc is a bilingual actor, singer & musician originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Now currently performing at The Stratford Festival. We are delighted for you to have the opportunity to hear this gal sing! From a songbook of Piaf and Garland it’s sure to be a wondrous evening of music!
Bolsheviki - A READING
The play Bolsheviki by the late celebrated Quebec playwright David Fennario is the personal account of a WW1 vet told using humour, wit and unapologetic honesty.
Robert King is a fantastic actor. His performance is magnificent in Bolsheviki and if you miss it you will regret it. From the minute he makes his way through the audience to the stage, this man has you in the palm of his hand” The Rover 17-11-1010
Valerie Mills-Milde : THE CURRENT BETWEEN
Join the Leonor Literati for the background story and selected readings from The Current Between, historical fiction at its best!
The Writers Room: They start it, you finish it.
A Playwright brings the beginning of a short play. Actors read it. YOU, the audience, give ideas as to where the play could go. The playwright takes those ideas and goes upstairs to madly write the rest of the play. Meanwhile, YOU, the audience, drink and visit. When the playwright returns the actors will read the play... The play we all created together.
Learn from the Mah Jong meisters!
Mah Jong is a game of skill, strategy and luck, and now you too can have a chance to learn or to perfect your skills with Tong and Ivy. These two players have decades of experience to share! Space is limited so book now for this first session! Comes with tea, of course!
TEA & TUNES
Start your day with a perfect cup of tea, and a song to accompany it. Live singers and our full Tea Menu.
The Writers Room: They start it, you finish it.
A Playwright brings the beginning of a short play. Actors read it. YOU, the audience, give ideas as to where the play could go. The playwright takes those ideas and goes upstairs to madly write the rest of the play. Meanwhile, YOU, the audience, drink and visit. When the playwright returns the actors will read the play... The play we all created together.
Canadian Culture POP QUIZ
The Canadian Question: an afternoon Canadian Culture Pop Quiz!
Precipice’61
Poet Laureate, David Stones, teams up with guitarist, Jaron Camp, aka Bob Dylan, to recreate the smoky, poetic charm of 1960s Greenwich Village, right in the heart of Stratford.
The Leonor’s Last Laugh
Come and enjoy this live competition!
6 Competitors. 1 Host - If they laugh - they lose.
Melanie Farrar DOUBLE book launch!
Melanie Farrar: Double book launch
Melanie Farrar is launching her TWO NEW BOOKS! Stop by anytime between 12-5pm.
Charlene Stiletto Still Fabulous and Charlene Stiletto’s Pocket Colouring Book
A donation will be made to MS Canada from every book sold!
Free Admission.
The Land's Long Reach with Valerie Mills-Milde
A LEONOR LITERATI
Please gather with us for a reading and discussion with Valerie Mills-Milde about her book The Land's Long Reach.
The Land's Long Reach with Valerie Mills-Milde
The Land's Long Reach with Valerie Mills-Milde
Please join us for a reading and discussion with Valerie Mills-Milde about her book The Land's Long Reach. I read this book not long after I met Val and it presents many intriguing thoughts about the historic role of women in Ontario rural communities along with the role of art. And Val also has a family connection to the genesis of this book which is the result of many hours of research. I wanted to hear more about it and I hope you will too!
-Deanna
Precipice’61
Precipice'61
Stratford's Poet Laureate, David Stones, teams up with guitarist, Jaron Camp, aka Bob Dylan, to recreate the smoky, poetic charm of 1960s Greenwich Village, right in the heart of Stratford.
What about Love?
Join us for an evening of music with Sara-Jeanne Hosie accompanied by Caitlin Hayes on Piano- celebrating Family + Love through a series of story songs.
An EXPLORATION
An invite only : Lauren and Kale test out the new space and share some music with friends of The Leonor.
Holidays in Heels
An invited workshop: Step into the Season with style, confidence, and celebration.
A casual feel good night that builds real confidence. Walk into every holiday event feeling comfortable, poised and authentic.
Hours Of Operation
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4pm and / or 7pm GATHERING.
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CLOSED
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4pm and / or 7pm GATHERING.
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OPEN SWIM - 12 - 5pm
That means we are open for cafe and retail hours. Come on by!
7pm Gathering- check our calendar to see what’s on and book your spot.
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OPEN SWIM - 12 - 5pm
That means we are open for cafe and retail hours. Come on by!
7pm Gathering- check calendar to see what’s on and book your spot.
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11am and / or 4pm GATHERING.
Go to Calendar to see what’s on and book your spot!