Shakespeare BASH'd 2026/27 Season
"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown."
What does it take to be a leader? Is a leader born or created? Throughout history leadership has been continuously challenged, but in the world of the early modern theatre, leaders and their authority were under the microscope. Those in power saw themselves theatrically fashioned on the stage, both as benevolent leaders and something much darker.
Our season delves into the stories of leaders, their rises, falls, politics, and emotional journeys. Asking what makes a leader.
Join us as we explore these fascinating stories that mirror our modern world and illuminate new perspectives.
"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown."
What does it take to be a leader? Is a leader born or created? Throughout history leadership has been continuously challenged, but in the world of the early modern theatre, leaders and their authority were under the microscope. Those in power saw themselves theatrically fashioned on the stage, both as benevolent leaders and something much darker.
Our season delves into the stories of leaders, their rises, falls, politics, and emotional journeys. Asking what makes a leader.
Join us as we explore these fascinating stories that mirror our modern world and illuminate new perspectives.
We are grateful to be able to share stories together on the traditional territory of Tkaronto, where there are Trees Standing in the Water. A gathering place for the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Wendat and the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation, as well as other nations, recorded and unrecorded.
This land is governed by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Treaty. The dish being southern Ontario, which we all share and eat out of, which means taking care of the land and all creatures that dwell within it. Please note that this Treaty has not been upheld.
This is merely an acknowledgement and we at Shakespeare BASH’d, as a company, are taking steps to continue to learn about the history and relationship with Indigenous people in this city and we want to share that with you.
To learn more about the actions we're taking, as well as ways you can support and continue to learn, please click here.
We think an acknowledgement is important and needed. But there’s much more that needs to be done to further Truth and Reconciliation. This is not reconciliation or healing. It’s an acknowledgement to continue the dialogue, continue learning, and continue to work towards where we need to go.
We’d like to thank past company members John Wamsley and Nick Nahwegahbow for their work in helping us develop this acknowledgement as well as compiling the resources.
This land is governed by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Treaty. The dish being southern Ontario, which we all share and eat out of, which means taking care of the land and all creatures that dwell within it. Please note that this Treaty has not been upheld.
This is merely an acknowledgement and we at Shakespeare BASH’d, as a company, are taking steps to continue to learn about the history and relationship with Indigenous people in this city and we want to share that with you.
To learn more about the actions we're taking, as well as ways you can support and continue to learn, please click here.
We think an acknowledgement is important and needed. But there’s much more that needs to be done to further Truth and Reconciliation. This is not reconciliation or healing. It’s an acknowledgement to continue the dialogue, continue learning, and continue to work towards where we need to go.
We’d like to thank past company members John Wamsley and Nick Nahwegahbow for their work in helping us develop this acknowledgement as well as compiling the resources.