Plays at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival

Being from Stratford, Ontario, I feel it necessary to mention a few of the plays currently being shown at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and its affiliated theatres. People often ask me if I go to see any of the plays or if I frequent the Festival because I come from Stratford and currently live nearby. The answer is "no". Not for lack of wanting to, however, but with 3 kids and hardly any time on my hands, I don't get much of a chance! That, and, it doesn't hold the same appeal for me as for someone who lives far away. If you lived in Toronto, how often would you visit the CN Tower? Anyhow, here is some information about 3 of the plays showing at the Festival...
The Tempest is showing June 11, 2010 to September 12th. Christopher Plummer plays the role of Prospero, a man marooned on an island with his daughter, Miranda, allowing him to work on his magic. He is able to raise a storm at sea, thereby putting within his grasp his enemies who robbed him of his dukedom. The play analyzes the desire for revenge as well as the demand for love and whether or not man can create a brave new world.
Evita, playing from May 28th to October 30th, is a story about Eva Duarte, who overcomes poverty in rural Argentina to become the first mistress and then the popular wife of President Juan Peron. This is a modern musical detailing how a woman helped shaped history. There are a variety of latin, jazz and rock rhythms throughout the show that has won many awards for best musical. Evita is broadly suitable for all ages, but keep in mind that there is mature content and some use of strong language.
Peter Pan, showing June 12th to October 31st will interest adults as well as children. Peter Pan flies in through a nursery window to take Wendy, Michael and John away to a magical land with fairies, mermaids and warrior maidens. It is here that Peter Pan must face his arch enemy, Captain Hook. The play is suitable for those 4 and up.
Of course, there are more plays for the 2010 season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, but I will only cover so many today...stay tuned to hear about more!