Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan steps back into the limelight with new venue
One of Saskatoon’s newest landmarks is almost ready for show time.
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan will feature a live production of Macbeth this summer in its new, one of a kind structure built by Norseman Structures.
The construction for the venue was completed last year but due to the pandemic, live shows were put on hold.
Artistic producer Will Brooks said this moment was a long time coming, but one they are excited and prepared for.
“Coming back into the artistic process, coming back into the process of putting up a festival, there's a lot of fresh eyes,” said Brooks.
“There’s a lot of new thinking so we have the ability to have a happier, safer, healthier and more enjoyable festival for everybody that gets involved.”
Charmaine Elmgren, the marketing manager with Norseman Structures, said the company was honoured and proud to be a part of building a new feature of Saskatoon’s skyline.
“It’s about protecting and enhancing and this is an opportunity to do that for our community and to enhance that theatre experience,” said Elmgren.
This summer’s production of Macbeth will feature only five actors playing all of the characters.
“Because of the space, we can do things we’ve never done before,” said Brooks.
“It’s a very unique show and I think it’s a show that will allow us to all feel really good about coming back into the space and to share stories in person which is what, as a theatre organization, we are all about.”
The show is set to run July 23 to Aug. 22.
Tickets are available on their website or by calling the box office.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
'One of the single most terrifying things ever': Ontario couple among passengers on sinking tour boat in Dominican Republic
A Toronto couple are speaking out about their 'extremely dangerous' experience on board a sinking tour boat in the Dominican Republic last week.
Half of Canadians have negative opinion of latest Liberal budget: poll
A new poll suggests the Liberals have not won over voters with their latest budget, though there is broad support for their plan to build millions of homes.
opinion Why you should protect your investments by naming a trusted contact person
Appointing a trusted person to help with financial obligations can give you peace of mind. In his personal finance column for CTVNews.ca, Christopher Liew outlines the key benefits of naming a confidant to take over your financial responsibilities, if the need ever arises.
Teacher shortages see some Ontario high school students awarded perfect grades on midterm exams
Students at a high school in York Region have been awarded perfect marks on their midterm exams in three subjects – not because of their academic performances however, but because they had no teacher.
'My stomach dropped': Winnipeg man speaks out after being criminally harassed following single online date
A Winnipeg man said a single date gone wrong led to years of criminal harassment, false arrests, stress and depression.
Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman's life
Doctors have transplanted a pig kidney into a New Jersey woman who was near death, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart.
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired
A photographer who worked for Megan Thee Stallion said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that he was forced to watch her have sex, was unfairly fired soon after and was abused as her employee.
Ottawa injects another $36M into vaccine injury compensation fund
The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.
An Ontario senior thought he called Geek Squad for help with his printer. Instead, he got scammed out of $25,000
An Ontario senior’s attempt to get technical help online led him into a spoofing scam where he lost $25,000. Now, he’s sharing his story to warn others.