Driftwood Theatre Group

The Bard's Bus Tour

On the road since 1995, The Bard's Bus Tour shares accessible, Pay-What-You-Can classical theatre with over 25 communities in Ontario

A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare
July 12 - August 19, 2012
This summer join Driftwood Theatre on a magical, musical journey into an enchanted forest, where four young lovers and one hapless weaver fall victim to the whimsies of a mischievous creature armed with a very powerful flower.

Trafalgar 24

Creativity knows no bounds until you are locked in a haunted castle overnight. Trafalgar 24 brings together 24 writers, directors and actors to create, rehearse and perform 6 new plays in only 24 hours, all set within the environs of a stunning 19th century castle.

Fundraising Gala

Trafalgar 24 is also Driftwood's main annual fundraising event, featuring sumptuous wine and dessert receptions and a stupendous silent auction.

Beyond The Castle

Driftwood is dedicated to new play development. Each year, one playwright is selected by jury to receive an invitation to further expand upon their work from Trafalgar 24. The program includes a commission to develop the work, access to dramaturgical support, and a workshop of the revised piece.

Memorial, by Steven Gallagher

Inaugural Beyond the Castle playwright Steven Gallagher imagines what it might be like to be a witness at your own funeral in his short play, Memorial.

Driftwood Theatre. Simply Classic.

Taking as inspiration the works of William Shakespeare, Driftwood Theatre is dedicated to celebrating the many playwrights past and present whose work shares his classic quality.

The Comedy of Errors

The Bard's Bus Tour 2009. Pictured: Peter van Gestel, Shannon Currie, Sabryn Rock, Helen King, Steven Burley and Peter Nicol.

Creative Roots

Are you a young performer interested in intensive study in either classical theatre or vocal music? Well then Driftwood Theatre wants to hear from you.

Shakespeare's Greatest Lovers

Take your place among Shakespeare’s greatest lovers and join Driftwood’s proud family of supporters.

The Dream Project

Work continues on Driftwood’s ambitious a capella musical adaptation of Shakespeare's greatest comedy.

Driftwood Theatre officially releases Dream image by Ramon Perez

Posted on May 10, 2012 | Comments: 3

Driftwood Theatre is proud to officially release the image for their 18th Bard’s Bus Tour season production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The image, created by Toronto illustrator and artist Ramón Pérez, features the mischievous Puck reaching for the magical flower which is at the centre of the play’s tale of four young lovers’ (and [...]

Driftwood celebrates Shakespeare’s birthday with a special announcement!

Posted on April 23, 2012 | Comments: 2

In celebration of the birth date of the world’s most popular playwright, Driftwood Theatre proudly announces the 2012 Bard’s Bus Tour. For their 18th season, Driftwood Theatre invites audiences to join us for a magical, musical journey into an enchanted forest, where four young lovers and one hapless mechanical fall victim to the whimsies of [...]