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All the World's a Stage A performance of Henry IV, by the playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616), casts its magic over the audience at an open-air drama festival. Famous festivals of theatre are held all over the world, from Stratford, Ontario in Canada, to Epidauros in Greece. European theatre actually has its origins in the religious festivals of Ancient Greece. Actors perform a play by Shakespeare   Previous: Back Book: Festivals Section: Festivals Chapter: Celebrating The Arts