Group Sales - Shaw Festival Theatre

What are the benefits of traveling with a group?

• Customized workshop packages feature sessions with Company members on dialects, costumes, stage combat, design and more
• Intimate pre- and post-show chats where your group meets actors and designers
• Behind the scenes look with private, hour-long backstage tour
• Free bus parking at the Festival and Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatres and convenient drop-off and pick-up at the Royal George Theatre with paid bus parking at Fort George
• Exciting, comprehensive day and overnight packages
• Festival Theatre on-site dining – a convenient picnic lunch with choice of sandwich, potato chips, homemade dessert and bottled water. $15 plus tax.

We are dedicated to helping you plan an unforgettable visit to The Shaw for your group. Book with Group Sales at 1-800-511-7429.

Group Ticket Sales

The Shaw Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake offers one of North America’s most exciting theatre destinations with a wonderful array of ways to enjoy the theatre and the destination. In addition to group theatre tours, the Shaw Festival offers group programming and packaging. And when your group goes exploring, there are a multitude of things to do in Niagara from historic sites to wine tours.

The Shaw Festival has packages available for:

• Day packages
• Overnight packages
• Beyond the Stage for groups
• Dining for groups

Groups of 15+ are eligible for group pricing and beyond the stage activities

• A 15% deposit is required upon booking and is fully refundable until 45 days prior to the performance.
• Orders without deposits are subject to cancellation.
• Final payment and confirmation of group size is required 45 days prior to the performance, after which time tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged or held for credit.
• Unpaid orders are subject to cancellation and loss of deposit 45 days prior to the performance.
• Please confirm all cancellations in writing by email at groupsales@shawfest.com
• A non-refundable $20 handling charge per order applies, payable with deposit.
• Prices may change throughout the season.

Age recommendations for the 2020 Season plays

FESTIVAL THEATRE
Gypsy – Age 12+
The Devil’s Disciple – Age 12+
Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse – Age 12+
Mahabharata – Age 14+

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE
Charley’s Aunt – Age 11+
Prince Caspian – Age 6+
Flush – Age 12+
Assassins – Age 14+

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE
The Playboy of the Western World – Age 14+
Desire Under the Elms – Age 14+
Trouble in Mind – Age 14+

HOLIDAY SEASON
A Christmas Carol – Age 6+
Me and My Girl – Age 10+

Parking + Drop-Off for Motorcoaches

The Shaw Festival is located in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, a celebrated theatre destination in Niagara wine country.

FESTIVAL & JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRES
Limited parking is available on-site. If our lot is full, drop off passengers and proceed to Fort George for parking.

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE
Passengers may be dropped off and picked up in front of the theatre. Town permits will be mailed to you with your tickets. Please be prepared to show theatre tickets and permit, then proceed to Fort George.

FORT GEORGE
Across from the Festival Theatre. Motor coach parking is available for a fee. A driver comfort centre is available there, as well as a complimentary shuttle service to town.

Please note: Line-ups at border crossings can cause hour-long delays en route, and traffic on the QEW from Toronto is often quite heavy, especially on weekends. Plan to come early and enjoy the town. For border wait times visit cbsa.gc.ca or call 1-800-715-6722 and press ‘4’.

Play Posters

Coming soon in 2020 – promote your visit by downloading one of the play posters and customizing it for your own Group.