Festival of Dreams: Stratford Stories

John S Hayes reading to his children Elliott and Ann Alycin. "The Stratford Adventure of Adrian and Tiddlywinks" started as a bedtime story for his children.

A reading by Sheila McCarethy from John Sullivan Hayes' children's book "​The Stratford Adventure of Adrian & Tiddlywinks" will be part of  the Festival of Dreams Provocative Ideas Festival - "Storied Stratford" this Saturday in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. 

"Participate in an unforgettable evening of live readings by local actors and authors, bringing to life short stories, vignettes, plays, and historical accounts inspired by Stratford and the surrounding region. Following the performances, dive into a thought-provoking discussion on how Stratford has been portrayed in literature, film, history, and the popular imagination—exploring diverse perspectives, including an Indigenous lens. This captivating event promises to shed new light on the identity of Stratford and its rich cultural legacy."

Presenters include:
Sheila McCarthy – award winning actor and singer
Graham Abbey – film, television and stage actor
Kelly McIntosh – actor and playwright (Ladies of the CNR, Kroehler Girls), General Manager of Stratford Perth Museum
Carla Coles – poet and artist
Chris Mejaki- actor, playwright, grass dancer, hoop dancer
Bruce Barber (Bevan Amberhill) , author of Stratford –based Jean-Claude Keyes murder mysteries

​at the Nancy Campbell Academy Auditorium, 45 Waterloo St S. Stratford, ON, Canada

Co-presented with Stratford Perth Museum and Fanfare Book

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“The Stratford Adventure of Adrian and Tiddlywinks by John Sullivan Hayes is a delightful and inspiring read that is perfectly suited for children aged 7 to 12 who love adventure, theatre, and the performing arts, and will spark their imagination and creativity as they join Adrian and Tiddlywinks on their exhilarating backstage escapades.”          
The StoryGraph Review

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