Bloor West Village Players

08/22/2026

CAST CLOSEUP (AT REHEARSAL): THE LION IN WINTER Edition

Cast member Jane Hunter discusses why she auditioned for the role of Eleanor, performing her character, and Eleanor being a modern woman.
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THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman opens in less than three weeks (September 11) at Village Playhouse.

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08/21/2026

08/19/2026

REHEARSALS HAVE BEGUN!

A concentrated table read and some blocking opened the rehearsal stage of TO DIE FOR by Caroline Smith.
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Opens November 6 at Village Playhouse.

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In the photos and video: Julie Kern as Carla, Avery MacDonald as Grace, Anne Harper (director) and Charmaine Peters (stage manager).
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08/18/2026

MOTHER SCOLDING THE BOYS

Eleanor giving flak to her three combative sons in THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman.
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Opens September 11 at Village Playhouse.

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In the video: Christian Wraxall as John, Tom Vassar as Richard, Jane Hunter as Eleanor, and Steve Mackey as Geoffrey. In the background - David Borwick as Henry II and Asenia Lyall as Alais Capet.
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08/16/2026

🪧 PRODUCTION LAUNCH

After months of assembling a team, planning, and auditions, production for TO DIE FOR by Caroline Smith is now underway. It began with the production meeting and table read that occurred this past Saturday.
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Opens November 6 at Village Playhouse.

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08/15/2026

🚩SEEING RED FLAGS 🚩

Alais meets the family, 1183 style, in THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman.
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Opens September 11 at Village Playhouse.

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🎫 (Subscriptions) https://villageplayers.net/subscriptions-2026-27/

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In the video: Asenia Lyall as Alais Capet, Jane Hunter as Eleanor, and Tom Vassar as Richard.
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08/13/2026

REHEARSING ON STAGE

This week, the cast of THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman began rehearsing on stage.

Set painting also started and will continue with less than a month before opening night.
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Opens September 11 at the Village Playhouse.

ℹ️ https://villageplayers.net/the-lion-in-winter/

🎫 (Subscriptions) https://villageplayers.net/subscriptions-2026-27/

🎟️ (Individual Show Tickets) https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=vpt

☎️ 416-767-7702 for tickets and subscriptions.
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In the photos: Christian Wraxall as John, David Borwick as Henry II, Steve Mackey as Geoffrey, Asenia Lyall as Alais Capet, Jane Hunter as Eleanor, and Tom Vassar as Richard.
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