Théâtre en plein air

There is something about outdoor theatre that makes it the perfect embodiment of summer. Saw the Shakespeare play As You Like It. Along Philosopher's Walk, in a sort of nook flanked by U of T buildings. The grass was humid but had that fresh summery smell that makes you feel like rolling in it and staring at the sky. We sat on a blanket and were so close to the actors we could see the slightest twitch on their faces. The acting was amazing,. It swept us into the emotional tangles of a world filled with thou, dost, hath, a world peopled with dukes, shepherds, ladies in love, courtiers, and a clown dressed in Hawaiian shirt and shorts. Laughing out loud in the open air felt as liberating as summer. I also loved it when night spread like a dark canopy above us, goading our imagination while we watched the happy dénouement of the play.

This production of Canopy Theatre runs until August 2nd.