Shakespeare by the Sea, Newfoundland
| Shakespeare by the Festival Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Arts Festival |
| Dates | May to August |
| Location(s) | St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Founded | 1993 |
| People | Mallory Fisher (2021) Paul Rowe (2018-2021) Ian Campbell (2015-2017) Jennifer Deon (1995-2014) |
| Website | |
The Shakespeare by the Sea Festival is an annual event that runs throughout the months of July and August in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada that presents outdoor productions of the plays of William Shakespeare, as well as pieces related to the province and culture.
The Festival is under the governance of Shakespeare by the Sea Festival Inc., a community-based, charitable organization that produces and promotes artistic works with a focus on William Shakespeare.
The company mounts site-specific productions in a variety of venues that may change from season to season.
Shakespeare by the Sea, Newfoundland is listed as a Major Festival in the book Shakespeare Festivals Around the World by Marcus D. Gregio (Editor), 2004.