Our next performances happen August 29 and 30 at the Oxford Renaissance Festival! This summer, we’re pumped to bring our new portable, interactive production, THE FOX AND THE WOLF (AND THE CHICKEN) to Renaissance and Medieval Faires in Toronto and southwestern Ontario. These family‑friendly events are the perfect place to soak up medieval and Renaissance … Continue reading Cluck, Clonk, and Conquer: PLS Takes THE FOX AND THE WOLF (AND THE CHICKEN) on the Road This Summer
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A Welsh Morality Play’s Lesson for Modern Materialism
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