The Membership Advantage

Playing a leading role

When live theatre is at its best, the experience is like no other – it’s a shared journey of ideas, laughter, tears and imagination. Shaw Festival Members play a leading role in presenting these extraordinary Niagara theatre experiences. The power of great theatre, storytelling and magic are all strengthened by your membership contributions.

►Join or Renew Membership

How Your support makes a difference

Ticket sales and other earned revenues meet only 74% of the cost of producing superb theatre. Only 6% comes from government funding. The Shaw Festival relies on fundraising efforts to cover the remaining 20%, and Members play an important role in bridging that gap.

With your financial contribution we can continue to create vibrant and successful productions each year. You will be supporting our Acting Ensemble, as well as the work of our set, costume and lighting designers who create the theatrical worlds the actors and their audiences inhabit.

Become a Member

Help us to continue to create great theatre. Whatever role you wish to play, we offer a number of benefits that give you an insider’s perspective of the Shaw Festival and an opportunity to see the difference you make. We hope to greet you in the theatre and on the Members Terrace this season!

Special Occasion Gifts

What nicer way to show a family member, friend or colleague that you recognize their passion for theatre and The Shaw? A gift in their name will thrill them and help The Shaw. We will send a special card to the person you are recognizing to indicate your special gift. To order, please contact Membership Services at 1-800-657-1106 extension 2556.

Corporate membership

Click here for more information on the benefits your company can receive as a Corporate Member.