Play + Dine
Food and wine? Wine and food?
The two go hand-in-hand in the Niagara Peninsula, one of the great wine regions of the world. Elegant winery restaurants and fine dining destinations throughout the region feature the ultimate in wine region cuisine: local, seasonal, impeccably fresh ingredients expertly paired with wines from Niagara wineries – a perfect complement to a theatre performance.
TO BOOK THESE THEATRE PACKAGES CALL THE SHAW BOX OFFICE AT 1-800-511-7429.
FUN FASCINATORSJuly 20 |
Fascinating and flirtatious, these headpieces make fashion headlines. With our Shaw Milliner, create your own fabulous fascinator, the perfect finishing touch! Basic materials provided. $150. Includes: parking, lunch, 8pm Guys and Dolls. |
FABULOUS FELTS – HAT MAKING WORKSHOPAugust 19-23 |
Learn the skills involved in the art of millinery as you block, assemble and trim your very own felt hats with our Shaw Festival Milliner. Basic sewing skills required. Basic materials provided. $525. Includes: parking, daily lunches, 8pm Lady Windermere’s Fan (August 21). |
EXPLORE THE WORLD OF THE PLAY
THE THEATRE PACKAGE. A full day at The Shaw! Includes: parking, backstage tour, buffet lunch, introduction to the production and a 2pm performance. $125. Youth $75.
GUYS AND DOLLSMay 18, June 1, July 3, |
Enter the exciting and entertaining world of New York City, complete with wise guys, show girls, cops and gamblers. |
LADY WINDERMERE’S FANJuly 27, August 15 |
Visit London’s high society – embroiled in secrets, mistaken identity, gossip and jealousy. |
ENCHANTED APRILJuly 18, August 21 |
Journey to the Mediterranean and allow the restorative shores of Italy’s coast to rejuvenate you. |
PRE-PERFORMANCE EVENTS
These one-hour presentations before the show introduce you to the world of the play. Includes: lunch, parking and a performance. $125. Youth $75.
For ‘Wilde’ FansLADY WINDERMERE’S FAN
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Delve into the world of Victorian manners and see how women secretly communicated at social gatherings. Join Ensemble member Sharry Flett to learn the language of the fan. |
For Musical Theatre LoversGUYS AND DOLLS |
Join us for a talk about the evolution of musical theatre, from the celebrated and revered to the brand new and groundbreaking. |
GUYS AND DOLLS SING-ALONGAugust 22, September 28 |
Gather around the piano before the show for a Guys and Dolls sing-along with a member of The Shaw’s Music department. Everyone welcome – from shower singers to belting divas! Includes: parking, buffet lunch and 2pm Guys and Dolls. $125. Youth $75. |
For Those Who Like Their Plays PoliticalMAJOR BARBARA |
Major Barbara is a vibrant play with revolutionary spirit and tremendous social importance. Meet with Shaw Corresponding Scholar, Leonard Conolly, for an introduction to Bernard Shaw and the world of Major Barbara. |
For Stoppard FansARCADIA |
What happens when theatre meets science? In Tom Stoppard’s hands, something brilliant! Gather for a surprising and stimulating conversation about the heady world of higher mathematics in Stoppard’s Arcadia. |
MEMBERS ADVANTAGES
Take advantage of your Membership benefits when you visit The Shaw. Please book at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. To book, call the Box Office at 1-800-511-7429.
Members Communiqué
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Receive invitations to special Members-only events including a talk with actor/writer/director Gordon Pinsent. |
Costumes and Props warehouse ToursJuly 5, August 17, September 7, October 12, 10am |
Supporting Members and above ($150+)and Business Members ($1,500+)
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Members Dress RehearsalMay 8 |
Sustaining Members and above ($600+) and Business Members ($1,500+) |
Post-Show Members Get-Together
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All Members are invited to a post-show chat with members of the cast and/or creative teams. Starting in June, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, following select Festival Theatre matinees. No charge. |
MEMBERS SERIES
Back by popular demand! Members also have the advantage of access to Shaw artists through special exclusive Members Events. $20/Member per session. Sessions start at 11am, unless otherwise noted.
The Half HourJuly 20, August 23, |
Actors are required at the theatre half an hour before curtain. Meet the team that helps them get ready and watch the actors transform into their stage characters. |
The Best Job at The ShawJune 15, September 21 |
Bet you’re intrigued. Come and meet the Shaw folks who claim to have ‘the best job at The Shaw’. |
Coaching
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Who teaches talented professionals at the top of their game? Let us introduce you to The Shaw Ensemble’s extraordinary coaches who instruct in Voice, Movement, Singing and Scene Study. |
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As soon as the curtain comes down, the stage is abuzz with activity. Come meet the crew responsible for ‘the changeover’. It will change your understanding of the inner workings of repertory theatre. Time TBA. |
GOVERNORS COUNCIL MEMBERS
The Governors Council makes a significant difference to The Shaw’s ability to create world-renowned theatre and maintain one of the finest training grounds for theatre professionals in the world. Some of the special privileges associated with Governors Council membership include access to the best seats in the house up to 24 hours before a performance, Opening Night invitations, intermissions in the private Macdonald Heaslip Lounge and more.
Governors Council Dress RehearsalMay 18 |
Governors Council ($1,500+) |
The Director’s ProjectSeptember 21 |
For Premier Members ($1,000+) and Business Members ($5,000+) |
Governors Council WeekendSeptember 21-22 |
See the Directors Project, interact with the Academy, attend Our Betters on Saturday evening, dine with members of the Ensemble and breakfast with our 2013 Intern Directors. Phew! Gold seating $295. |
Price is quoted per person and does not include taxes and gratuities. Price subject to change. Based on Weekday Blue seating, and may be upgraded.