OUT&About Theatre Company Opens With New Brad Fraser Work

A Canadian Premiere

Shelley’s Shadow

By Brad Fraser

OUT&About Theatre Company is proud to launch with a staged reading of the Canadian premier of Brad Fraser’s play Shelley’s Shadow.

Shelley's Shadow is a "slightly fictionalized story of David, an out of work writer nearing 60, who finds himself becoming the reluctant caretaker for his upstairs neighbors – Shelley, a gregarious lesbian in her 80s with encroaching Alzheimer’s-related dementia, and her long-time canine companion, Shadow. The three attempt to navigate the ups and downs of Shelley’s disease with wildly varying results – some funny, some infuriating, some absolutely heartbreaking.

Performers: Lynne Griffin, Sean Sullivan, Brad Fraser

Venue: Here For Now Theatre, Stratford

Performances March 7, 2pm and 8pm, 2026

Join in supporting Stratford's new theatre venture with a donation that is comfortable. All funds go directly to covering the costs of mounting this staged reading and to other events that make up Stratford Winter Pride including stand-up comedy night, drag Sunday brunch and a PWYW bring your lunchbox poetry event.