The Convivium is hosting longtime PLS friend, Professor Emeritus David Townsend, for a talk and reading from his new novel The Ram in the Thicket: A Novel of Medieval Norwich this Friday, Nov 7 at the Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto. Prof Townsend will explore what happens when scholars turn to writing historical … Continue reading Historical fiction meets medieval drama this Friday with David Townsend
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
Concert September 5: ‘Across the Channel’
We look forward to this event by friends of PLS! Across the Channel: English and French Music of the Hundred Years War Friday, September 5th - 7:30pmSt. Thomas’s Anglican Church, 383 Huron Street, TorontoTickets: Pay What You Wish ($40 Suggested) About the Concert: This first concert of the season explores the musical evolution in France … Continue reading Concert September 5: ‘Across the Channel’
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
York Plays 2025: The Countdown Is On!
Two weeks from today – June 7 (June 8 if it rains*) – the pageant wagons will roll out, the actors will take their places, and after years of planning, organizing, and rehearsing, we’re finally bringing the full York Cycle back to life. This marks the first full staging of the medieval York Corpus Christi … Continue reading York Plays 2025: The Countdown Is On!
🎭 Mark your calendar for The York Corpus Christi Plays 2025
Planning on coming to York Plays 2025? Bookmark the event page for at-a-glance information you'll need to plan your day. FREE & open to all—drop in anytime! The wagons will roll at 6 am and we'll go until we're finished (likely after midnight). Event details: YorkPlays2025.eventbrite.caShare the link with your friends and family. We can't … Continue reading 🎭 Mark your calendar for The York Corpus Christi Plays 2025
A Special Message from Our Artistic Director
An Invitation: Become a Part of Scholarly History as a PLS Patron! Dear friends of PLS, I’m writing to share an exciting opportunity to support a remarkable theatrical endeavor that bridges history, scholarship, and the local community: the rebuilding of Poculi Ludique Societas (PLS)’s iconic wagon stages. The wagons are crucial to our upcoming production … Continue reading A Special Message from Our Artistic Director
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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