Brontë: The World Without offers a glimpse into the lives of the three famous sisters, ​presenting an intimate look at their relationships, their artistic struggles, the pressure of family responsibilities, and the sisterhood that helped them achieve greatness. The play illuminates how their experiences echo those of the heroines who live on in their beloved and unforgettable novels such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. 

A must-see for Brontë fans, Brontë: The World Without is an unflinching portrait of family, artistry, and what it means to strive for success in a world that often denies women the right to dream.

This play is based on the real lives of the Brontë sisters, which includes references to real events in their lives, such as mentions of death, suicide, and substance abuse. Please visit the box office if you would like more details on the content of the show.

Brontë: The World Without

By Jordi Mand

Directed by Helen Juvonen

Join us in the park for a rejuvenating 60 minute outdoor yoga class led by instructors from Modo Yoga!

Heading to a Mainstage show? Enjoy your commute with a fun, free theatrical experience on your way to the park with Theatre in Transit!

Theatre in Transit is an immersive performance on wheels that picks up Guild Festival Theatre patrons at local transit hubs and takes them to Guild Park & Gardens. On the way, the bus becomes a stage with performances inspired by Brontë: The World Without and Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. Shuttles run return trips on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from July 17 to August 23.

“One helluva fun, pop-up theatre experience” ~ Joshua Chong, The Toronto Star

How it Works

Patrons must hold tickets to a Mainstage production. Once you select your performance date, book a seat on the Theatre in Transit shuttle - make sure they’re for the same date! In the event that you are not booked for that day’s mainstage performance, your Theatre in Transit ticket will be cancelled to allow other patrons to make use of that slot.

The week of your visit, you'll get an email with pickup location, bus details, and everything else you need to turn the commute into a performance.

The Brontë Bus

This summer, step aboard for a theatrical mystery where the story is still unwritten. A renowned publisher has received an anonymous poem and a cryptic message about the true identities of the elusive Bell brothers behind such literary gems as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. Follow clues, uncover hidden identities, and help reveal the mystery behind the authors and their rumoured unpublished new work.

Navigating to Northanger

Welcome to Bath, where romance, reputation, and gossip rule the season. Join the city’s most talked-about matchmaker as they attempt to pair every guest with their perfect partner. But not everyone is what they seem. Uncover secrets, follow clues, and discover unexpected connections in this immersive theatrical journey filled with romance, mystery, and scandal.

Created by: Rochelle Thevasagayam, Autumn Davis & Chris Leveille

Join us before the show on Sunday, August 2nd for a Bronte-style afternoon tea. Don your finest tea party attire, pull out your parasols and bring your fans for an unforgettable afternoon in the Park! 

Ticket includes: 

An assortment of sandwiches, scones, salads and dessert, accompanied by an assortment of the finest loose-leaf teas, all served in stunning vintage tableware. All guests will receive a take-home gift, courtesy of Baked & Brewed. Please contact [email protected] for allergies and dietary restrictions. 

Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen’s satire of the Gothic novel craze, is brought to life in a hilarious, whirlwind production by the director of last year's hit The 39 Steps!

Catherine Morland loves reading the latest books but she lets her imagination run wild, finding Gothic mystery in the most mundane corners of England. As the clichés of the Horrid Novels spill into her reality, Catherine's simple holiday is transformed into a personal adventure filled with mischief and romance.

This new adaptation of Austen's charming coming-of-age story is a funny and fast-paced journey of first love and self-discovery.

Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey: A Most Horrid Mystery

Adapted & Directed by Tyler J. Seguin