This past summer, we staged the epic. This fall, we uncover a hidden gem. Following the grand spectacle of York Plays 2025, Poculi Ludique Societas (PLS), with the Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) and the Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies (CRRS), invites you to discover the wit and intimacy of a rarely-seen medieval Welsh morality … Continue reading A Welsh Morality Play’s Lesson for Modern Materialism
Audition Notice: The Strong Man
When: Thu 24 July 1pm-8pm and Sat 26 July 10:30am-6:30pm,Where: Room 812, Floor 8 of the Jackman Humanities Building at 170 St George St. What to prepare: a 1-3 minute poetic text from any era (Shakespeare is fine); if you can, please also prepare a short song (a capella or accompanying yourself on a portable … Continue reading Audition Notice: The Strong Man
The York Corpus Christi Plays Return to Toronto After 27 Years
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, PLS will host York Plays 2025. It promises to be a rare and historically significant theatrical event: a full production of the medieval York Corpus Christi Plays. This marks the first time in 27 years that the complete cycle will be staged in its entirety. For a generation of younger … Continue reading The York Corpus Christi Plays Return to Toronto After 27 Years
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