Welcome to an exciting 7th season from award-winning Forward Theatre at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Forward Theatre has become a favourite of teachers and students alike throughout Southern Ontario. We present Shakespeare's greatest works in the classical text and concentrated into a thrilling 90 minute show! These unique, affordable and accessible productions help students experience Shakespeare the way it was meant to be - live on stage!
From the page... ...to the stage!
Thousands of students from across Southern Ontrario have already enjoyed our productions...
 
“Thank you for your production of Macbeth. I liked
the performance very much; your thought-provoking
show held my interest throughout! My students also
enjoyed the play...and offered many perceptive
observations the next day. We had a great discussion.”
          - Lynda Rogers, English Teacher
 
“I went with my English class to watch your
performance. I enjoyed it very much! I found it
very creative and original.”
          - Drew, Gr. 10 English Student
 
 “Forward Theatre is a rare gem...their insight and
attention to detail is profound.”
          - Siobhan Duffy, Dramatic Arts Teacher
 
“Entertaining and persuasive...”
         - eye Weekly
 
 “Filled with haunting moments that will linger with you long after you leave the theatre.”
          - The Mississauga News
 
 
Shakespeare for Students - 2007/2008 Season
MACBETH
by William Shakespeare
 
Tues Nov 13th - 9:30 am & 12:15 pm
Wed Nov 14th  - 9:30 am & 12:15 pm
Thurs Nov 15th - 9:30 am & 12:15 pm
Fri Nov 16th - 9:30 am & 12:15 pm
            Tickets are $12 each
ROMEO + JULIET
by William Shakespeare
 
Tues Feb 26th - 9:30 am & 12:15 pm
Wed Feb 27th - 9:30 am & 12:15 pm
Thurs Feb 28th - 9:30 am & 12:15 pm
Fri Feb 29th - 9:30 am & 12:15 pm
            Tickets are $12 each
OTHELLO
by William Shakespeare
 
 
Shakespeare's Macbeth is a thrilling and  frightening tragedy of a nobleman’s unyielding rise to power.  This tale of bloodlust, the super-natural and mankind’s darkest inner demons is presented in a tribal setting that thrusts the characters
into an unforgiving and animalistic world.
Shakespeare's tragic story of two young lovers is brought to life in this unique production. Presented in-the-round, the audience is taken on a journey through love, faith and fate with Romeo and Juliet. Featuring an original score by Loyal Royal Orchestra.
This Shakespearean tragedy examines how the noble general, Othello, is manipulated and deceived by the envious and cunning Iago.  Explore the deadly struggle and
immense beauty of this timeless tale in this highly original production.
 The running time of all shows is 90 minutes without an intermission. All performances are followed by a
 Q & A session with the cast and crew.
TICKET & BOOKING INFORMATION
 
Tickets are only $12 each.
 
To book, contact the Living Arts Centre Box Office at:
905-306-6036 or 1-888-805-8888
 
For every 25 seats booked, one ticket is free.  Payment
can be made at time of booking and no later than 2
weeks prior to the performance date.  Numbers can be
adjusted up to 2 weeks prior to the performance. There
will be no refunds after 2 weeks prior to the
performance date.  For special circumstances, please
contact the Box Office for assistance.
 
Payment Methods:
Cheque (payable to The Living Arts Centre), cash,
 VISA, MasterCard and AMEX are also accepted.
 
 
 
 
 
LOCATION
The Living Arts Centre is located in downtown Mississauga at 4141 Living Arts Drive, across from City Hall and Square One. Easily accessed from the QEW, 403 and 401, this multi-million dollar arts facility houses world class performance venues and plenty of free parking.
(map at bottom of page)
Capture the best of what the performing arts has to offer by booking morning and afternoon activities for your students.  Combine any Forward Theatre performance with a morning or afternoon drama workshop, presented by the Living Arts Centre and taught by professional artist-educators.  
 
NEW Shakespearean Steps - Grades 9 -12: Help your students bring Shakespeare to life with this high energy integrated drama and dance workshop. Students will explore themes from grade appropriate Shakespearean plays and through the ideas of characterization and movement, create and choreograph a scene to popular Hip-Hop and R&B music.
 
NEW Drama: Scene 2! - Grades 6 – 10: Students will have the opportunity to use their imaginations and develop their skills in role playing and characterization through issues-based improv.
 
Workshop Fee: $10.00 per student per workshop plus a one time $15.00 handling fee (does not include cost of Forward Theatre performance)  
To Book: 905-306-6009 or by email at school.bookings@livingarts.on.ca
For more information on the Centre’s School Workshops:
* Forward’s production of Othello has been moved to the 08/09 season. Details to come.
Coming 2008 / 2009