How much does it cost?
All performances of the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park are pay-what-you-can. Suggested minimum donation is $20. Kids 14 and under get in free thanks to TD!
When does the Dream take place?
Tuesday through Sunday, June 26 to September 6. Gates open at 6 p.m. Performance begins at 8p.m. No show on Mondays.
Is there a minimum age requirement?
The Tempest, this year's Dream in High Park play has been adapted for the enjoyment of adults and children of all ages.
How long is the performance and when should I arrive?
Gates open at 6 pm. We encourage you to bring your own picnic and arrive early to reserve a good spot. The performance is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission. Washrooms are accessible before, during and after the performance. The snack bar remains open until 9 p.m.
How do I get to the Dream?
The Dream is located in our outdoor "High Park Theatre", an amphitheatre in High Park. Seating is carved right into the hillside. There really is nothing like relaxing on the lawn, enjoying a picnic and experiencing Shakespeare under the stars!
Click here for directions.
Is the Dream wheelchair accessible?
Yes - the top of the hill is accessible to wheelchairs and at least one washroom is wheelchair accessible
Are there washrooms onsite?
Yes - they are located just inside the gate on your right. At least one washroom is wheelchair accessible.
Are any refreshments available onsite?
There is a concession stand inside the gate which offers hot and cold drinks as well as Pizza Pizza, chips, chocolate bars, and other snacks. The concession stand is open 6 to 9 p.m. Outside the gates, the nearby Grenadier Café & Tea House offers more substantial fare. The café closes at 9 p.m.
Can I make ticket reservations?
Advance reservations are not accepted. Admission is by donation at the gate only. Suggested minimum donation is $20. Kids 14 and under free thanks to TD. Seating is by general admission (so arrive early to save a spot!).
Canadian Stage subscribers and donors may call 416.367.1652 with their patron number to reserve a blanket (a blanket will be laid out for you in a prime spot).
Groups of ten or more may call 416.367.8243 x266 to reserve seating (pre-payment of the $20 suggested cost is required).
What is your rain policy?
Cancellations due to rain are based on weather conditions at 8 pm. At that time, stage management will determine if the show will carry on. The performances will not be interrupted by a light sprinkling, however a downpour will result in a slippery stage endangering the actors. In the event of rain, please save your ticket for free admission to any other performance of the Dream until September 6, 2009. We invite you to come back on a drier night!
What should I bring?
A blanket to sit on, a sweater as it tends to become cool when the sun goes down, bug spray, food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Do you have a lost and found?
Yes - please report any lost or found articles at the concession stand.
Are there payphones?
Yes - a public pay phone is located just outside the Grenadier Café, just a five minute walk outside the gate.
Is there first aid?
Yes - see a volunteer or staff member (they are wearing brightly coloured t-shirts marked "VOLUNTEER"). At least two staff members on duty are trained in first aid and CPR.
What is prohibited onsite?
Dogs are not permitted on the site as they may be disruptive to patrons. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. NO photography or recording of any kind are allowed. And, please remember to turn off your cell phone.
Can I bring a lawn chair?
Yes, but they are permitted within a designated areas only. The designated area is not large. If you plan on bringing chairs, you are advised to arrive early. Additionally, we consider anything with legs a chair, even if the legs are only a one inch high, and all chairs must be at the top of the hill to prevent obstructed sightlines.
Is there parking?
Yes - there is free parking in High Park (very busy on the weekends) and meter parking on Parkside Drive (bordering the east-side of the park).
Can I bring my bike?
Yes - bicycle racks are available just inside the gates at the Dream site; bicycles are not permitted past this point.
Can I take a taxi?
Yes - You may take a taxi into the park as far as the Grenadier Café on Colborne Lodge Road. But, to get to the Dream site, you will have to walk the rest of the way. A footpath to the Dream site continues just east of the Café parking lot (approximately a 5 minute walk). After the show, you may call a cab from the public payphone outside the Grenadier Café but cab drivers have been known to have difficulty finding the café in the park after the sun has gone down. We recommend that you walk back to Bloor Street and flag a cab outside the park. Or hop on the Bloor subway line. Click the link above for directions.