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Christopher Gaze on The Road to Bard: Building a Shakespeare Festival from a Passion
Bard on the Beach founder Christopher Gaze joins Our City Tonight to discuss his new memoir, The Road to Bard, which tells the story of how a passion for Shakespeare grew into one of Canada’s most celebrated theatre festivals. In this extended conversation, Gaze reflects on the origins of Bard on the Beach, the risks and persistence behind building a major cultural institution, and the personal journey that shaped both the festival and the memoir. It’s a story about theatre, ambition, community, and what it takes to turn an idea into something lasting. You can also watch the shorter…
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