Record rain during the summer forced the relocation of one event that was supposed to happen in Strathcona Park (Odyssey Theatre’s Myth, Lore & Stories of Wonder), but others lucked out, to the delight of spectators from across Ottawa: A Company of Fools presented Macbeth; the Burundi community showcased drummers and dancers; and Cirquonscient pranced and twirled on multiple evenings.
The peak of the Moroccan embassy’s roof looked like part of Macbeth’s castle when five actors of the Company of Fools presented Shakespeare’s play. It was pay-as-you can on Monday nights in July and August in Strathcona Park. Photo Betsy Mann
Cirquonscient brought fairy magic and smiles to the park in July. Photo Maya Rossile
In August, the ISKON festival returned, this time to Annie Pootoogook park. Photo HS Canada
Burundi Dancers drummed and danced to the delight of all spectators on July 6. They drummed (in t-shirts and jeans) every Friday night all summer long across the river in Riverain Park. A sad new sign of summer’s end is the end of their meetings. Photo Betsy Mann
