The 2020 Stratford Writers Festival
Stratford Writers Festival enters its fifth season! We're excited at the Stratford Writers Festival as 2020 marks our fifth year! In celebration
The 2019 Stratford Writers Festival
Stratford Writers Festival enters its fourth season! Now in its fourth year in 2019, the Stratford Writers Festival will once again present
Dayna Manning Morning Light Album & Memoir Release Show
Some of Canada's best songwriters will perform their songs and share stories behind their art at this year's Songwriters Circle. We're headlining the launch of singer-songwriter Dayna Manning's memoir Many Moons! We're also featuring Dayna Manning's solo CD Morning Light which has a unique collaboration with songwriter Ben Bolt-Martin; Ben wrote the chamber music orchestration to all the songs on Morning Light. Enjoy a moving performance and songwriting insights from an exceptional conversation between Dayna and Ben, who will be joined by chamber musicians Andrew Chung, Laura Chambers, and Derek Conrod.
Infinite Sequels: Bringing Poetry to Life
How does one bring poetry to life? Find out this October at the glorious Revival House in Stratford where poet David Stones will be performing Infinite Sequels, a one-man-show named after his poetry book of the same title. With the accompaniment of live violin and a rich musical soundtrack, David as The Poet will lead you through a life of love, ecstasy, longing, joy, sorrow and forgiveness……that is, the life of every person in the audience. The performance, lauded as a “brilliant and beautiful piece of theatre” by London Free Press, will be followed by a Q&A.
Literary Brunch for Caregivers to Benefit Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth
More than 8 million Canadians are currently caregivers. This role is about maintaining a delicate balance between time and resources while taking care of a loved one and practicing self-care. Whether you're a caregiver or a care recipient, this brunch and an insightful conversation with Lise Leblanc, author of the Conscious Caregiving Guide, is for you.
Songwriters Circle with Donovan Woods and Trent Severn
Join some of Canada's most talented songwriters as they perform their songs and share the stories behind them. Featuring performances by Donovan Woods and Trent Severn (Dayna Manning, Emm Gryner, Lindsay Schindler).
The 2018 Stratford Writers Festival
Stratford Writers Festival enters its third season! Now in its third year in 2018, the Stratford Writers Festival will once again present