Plot Synopsis

This darkly comic Canadian scripted series follows the fortunes of a dysfunctional Shakespearean theater troupe, exposing the high drama, scorching battles, and electrifying thrills that happen behind the scenes. The series was nominated for 50 awards in three seasons and won 22 awards for acting, writing, direction and more. Washed-up actor Geoffrey Tennant returns to the New Burbage Theatre -- the site of his acting triumph and his career-ending meltdown -- to assume the artistic directorship after the sudden death of his mentor, Oliver Welles. The backstage bedlam mirrors the onstage angst as each season transports viewers to one of three Shakespeare masterpieces: Hamlet (Season 1), Macbeth (Season 2), and King Lear (Season 3).
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On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, Acorn TV released the 2020 cast reunion, as the SLINGS & ARROWS cast and creators came together for a virtual reunion moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Emily Nussbaum and presented by ATX TV in October 2020. Participants include cast and creators Bob Martin, Susan Coyne, Mark McKinney, Martha Burns, Luke Kirby and Paul Gross.