For All - Shaw Festival Theatre

A playful and engaging opportunity to explore monologues. Exclusive access to Shaw coaches, Ensemble members and mentor sessions. For all experience levels. Ages 18+.

NEW! MULTI-GENERATIONAL PROGRAM
Discover, learn, and engage with our productions, cast, and crew. Morning backstage tour, theatre discovery session, and post-show chat with actors. Ages 10+
Charley’s Aunt – May 1, 29, June 18, July 9, Aug 17, Sept 25, Oct 2
Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse – July 23, 28, Aug 18, 28, 28, Sept 26, Oct 9

NEW! Often subversive, political and controversial, Burlesque has origins in parody, performance art and satirical drama. How has this art form developed from the 17th century to our stage today? Find out in this two-hour interactive program!

In a supportive environment, learn voice development, movement techniques and more. This week-long event gives you exclusive access to Shaw professional artists, coaches and teachers plus the tools actors use to make text and characters come alive. For all experience levels and ages 18+.

Three days, four plays, and sessions with the creative minds who bring our plays to life. Registration includes three lunches, presentations, and parking. Cost does not include theatre tickets.

Schedule to come.

A three-day event for anyone wishing to learn more about Bernard Shaw and Eugene O’Neill. Hosted by the Shaw Festival and the International Shaw Society focusing on The Devil’s Disciple and Desire Under the Elms. Includes reception, picnic lunch, and parking. Cost does not include theatre tickets.

OUR PREMIER EXPERIENCE. Four days, six plays, and sessions with Shaw artists, writers, and scholars to discuss your theatre experience. Includes two lunches, wine & cheese reception, guest lectures, and parking. Cost does not include theatre tickets.

Schedule to come.

NEW! Meet the artists and actors behind the scenes. You will learn what a bijoux artist is, how our 700+ shows are scheduled, what makes a 15-second costume change possible and more!

Guest lineup to come.

Three days, four plays, and sessions with the creative minds who bring our plays to life. Registration includes three lunches, presentations and parking. Cost does not include theatre tickets.

Schedule to come.

Intimate conversations with our 2021 Directors and Designers who share their visions and work. Speaker schedule to come.

NEW! Meet the artists and actors behind the scenes. You will learn what a bijoux artist is, how our 700+ shows are scheduled, what makes a 15-second costume change possible and more!

Guest lineup to come.

An informal question-and-answer session with actors following Tuesday evening performances (except those marked P and O), in all three theatres.

A Company member introduces that evening’s play. For all Festival Theatre performances except those marked P and OC.

Following Tuesday, Friday and Saturday matinees and 11:30am Flush performances, join fellow patrons for an engaging, guided discussion.

In Niagara-on-the-Lake for the day? Please join us for pre-lunch, intimate conversations with Shaw professionals about theatre, art and culture.

NEW! MULTI-GENERATIONAL PROGRAM
Discover, learn, and engage with our productions, cast, and crew. Morning backstage tour, theatre discovery session, and post-show chat with actors. Ages 10+
Charley’s Aunt – May 1, 29, June 18, July 9, Aug 17, Sept 25, Oct 2
Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse – July 23, 28, Aug 18, 28, 28, Sept 26, Oct 9

Exclusive access behind the stage curtain.  Just like a theatre performance, no two tours are ever the same, so come see what’s happening behind the scenes this season! One-hour guided tour.

Join us for a variety of musical concerts. Socially-distanced seating and strict safety measures will be taken so everyone can enjoy the show.

• Limited availability (max. 50 people), two tickets per concert, limit of two concerts per account
• Parking is free
• Concerts run approximately 60 minutes
• Please enter through the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre doors
• A mask is required
• The Lobby bar will be open (debit/credit preferred)
• We ask that patrons arrive 30 minutes prior to the concert start time

Call 1-800-511-7429 to reserve your seats.

NEW! Join Shaw Music Director Paul Sportelli to learn about the music of Stephen Sondheim, acclaimed lyricist and composer, whose influence redefined musical theatre.

Join us for an evening of Jazz featuring Associate Music Director Ryan deSouza, members of the Shaw Orchestra and special guests.

Sponsored by CRITELLI’S FINE FURNITURE

An intimate and interactive evening of songs and stories. Company members sing songs from their audition songbooks and tell the stories that go with those songs with musical accompaniment by Associate Music Director Ryan deSouza.

Food! Refreshments! Live Music!
Thursdays from July 8 to September 2 following Festival and/or Studio Theatre matinees. Open to all, no theatre ticket required.

Sunday morning classical music concerts performed by members of the Shaw Festival Orchestra.

From the Maid of the Mist to Laura Secord to the founding of the Shaw Festival, A Short History of Niagara is a charming thirty minutes of pure storytelling, the rich history of our region brought to life by wordless puppets.

Created and performed by Alexandra Montagnese and Mike Petersen
Commissioned and presented by the Shaw Festival in partnership with Parks Canada
Directed by Tim Carroll

Join us for our spectacular annual garden tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake organized by the Shaw Guild.
For tickets, visit shawguild.ca

An exclusive evening in elegant gardens with refreshments, live music and art.
For date and details, visit shawguild.ca

NEW! A holiday family craft workshop. Using various mediums, including an historic printing press, make your own traditional Victorian Christmas card. In partnership with the MacKenzie Print Group.