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Shakespeare in the Ruins: Allen Fraser Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC) w MTC is Canada's flagship English-language regional theatre. In 2010, it was honoured with a royal designation from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Each year, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre presents six plays at the John Hirsch Mainstage, four plays at the Tom Hendry Warehouse, a Master Playwright Festival and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival—North America's second-largest Fringe Festival. Season runs October through May. 174 Market Avenue (John Hirsch Theatre Mainstage) – Exchange District 140 Rupert Avenue (Tom Hendry Warehouse) – Exchange District tel: 204.942.6537 or 1.877.446.4500 email: patronservices@mtc.mb.ca Theatre in the Cemetery: Stéphane Régis Shakespeare in the Ruins NEW w Join Shakespeare in the Ruins in June of 2013 as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary as Manitoba's only professional Shakespeare theatre company with its presentation of JULIUS CAESAR!  Rediscover the power of Shakespeare as you go on a journey into the Bard's classic tale of ambition and political conspiracy. You'll be in for a unique theatrical experience as you promenade along with the actors in and around the stunning Ruins of the Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park in St. Norbert.  100 rue des ruines du Monastere – St. Norbert tel: 204.957.1753 email: shakespeare@mts.net Theatre in the Cemetery w Enjoy a unique and entertaining theatrical performance which takes you through St. Boniface Cathedral's cemetery, one of the oldest in the city. Hear stories from French, Métis and Manitoban history while visiting grave sites of fascinating historic characters, such as Louis Riel, founder of our province. Season runs July and August. School programs run May and June. 494, avenue Taché (Musée de SaintBoniface Museum) – Old St. Boniface | Winnipeg's French Quarter tel: 204.237.4500 email: info@msbm.mb.ca www.theatreinthecemetery.com www.mtc.mb.ca Theatre Projects Manitoba (TPM) w SarasvÀti Productions w Sarasvàti Productions is an independent theatre company offering a unique theatrical experience. The season includes something for everyone, from an annual festival of women playwrights— FemFest, to premieres of exciting new works. It is a perfect choice for audiences wanting an engaging, inspiring and entertaining alternative to large theatres. Rachel Browne Theatre, 211 Bannatyne Avenue – Exchange District www.shakespeareintheruins.com tel: 204.586.2236 email: info@sarasvati.ca TPM has been on the vanguard since 1990, offering a season of intimate theatre with edge. Join them this season for an extraordinary play from Quebec in translation. Bashir Lazhar (March 14 – 24, 2013) is Evelyne de la Chenelière's acclaimed, exquisite and topical play about a substitute teacher helping a traumatized school class in the wake of his own path through violent upheaval. tel: 204.989.2400 email: theatrep@mts.net www.theatreprojectsmanitoba.ca www.sarasvati.ca Paul Essiembre in MTC's A Few Good Men: Epic Photography 64 Winnipeg 2013 Visitor's Guide

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