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Jonathan Church Named Stratford Festival's Next Artistic Director

10/2/2025

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Jonathan Church is named artistic director of the Stratford Festival, effective November 1, 2026.
He succeeds Antoni Cimolino, who will conclude his tenure after 2026 season.
Church is a dual Canadian-British citizen who has directed over 50 productions and led Chichester Festival Theatre (2006–2015).
He will begin collaborating in March 2026 to plan 2027 season and widen Stratford's reach.

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Story summary

Jonathan Church is named artistic director of the Stratford Festival, effective November 1, 2026.
He succeeds Antoni Cimolino, who will conclude his tenure after 2026 season.
Church is a dual Canadian-British citizen who has directed over 50 productions and led Chichester Festival Theatre (2006–2015).
He will begin collaborating in March 2026 to plan 2027 season and widen Stratford's reach.