Major Barbara - Shaw Festival Theatre

Charity for the poor. Money from war. Major dilemma.
Royal George Theatre
June 1 - October 5
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Idealism and reality crash headlong into each other in Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara. Barbara Undershaft could not be more different from her estranged father: she is a Salvation Army officer, he a wealthy arms manufacturer. As their worlds collide, she finds all her beliefs about wealth, poverty and redemption tested to the breaking point. More provocative than ever, this play raises questions of justice, morality and the truth of human nature, all with Shaw’s inimitable wit and incisive dialogue.

Technical Credits
By Bernard Shaw
Directed by Peter Hinton-Davis
Set and costumes designed by Gillian Gallow
Lighting desighed by Bonnie Beecher
Original music and sound designed by Allen Cole
Age Recommendation
Age 13+
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p Preview
s Seniors & Students
o Opening
cc Closed Captioning
f Final Performance
Shaw Express Available
R Relaxed Performance
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GC & Premier | Nov 2
Sustaining, Contributing & and Business | Nov 4
Supporting | Nov 7
Annual | Nov 9
General Public | Dec 7
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