School Groups - Shaw Festival Theatre

Hands-on Workshops

Let the magic of the theatre capture students’ creativity in these high-energy workshops. Discover how to extend your acting, voice, movement, and characterization skills for the stage. An hour-long session with Shaw professionals. $10 student

To book, call 1-800-511-7429.

Which play are you seeing?
The Shaw’s Education Department is happy to tailor the workshops to meet the needs of your students.

Grade/Age Recommendations

Festival Theatre
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE  Age 8+ | Grade 3+
ANYTHING GOES  Age 12+ | Grade 7+
WAIT UNTIL DARK  Age 14+ | Grade 9+

Royal George Theatre
TONS OF MONEY  Age 12+ | Grade 7+
MAJOR BARBARA  Age 13+ | Grade 8+
MURDER-ON-THE-LAKE  Age 12+ | Grade 7+

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY  Age 14+ | Grade 9+
GNIT  Age 14+ | Grade 9+

Spiegeltent
DEAR LIAR  Age 14+ | Grade 9+

Holiday Season 2025
A CHRISTMAS CAROL  Age 6+ | Grade 1+
WHITE CHRISTMAS  Age 8+ | Grade 3+

Students are some of our most enthusiastic audience members and we want to ensure their visit is memorable.

To that end, please take the time to review these theatre etiquette tips with your students:

• Stash your coats and backpacks at Coat Check on your way into the theatre.
• Be nice to the ushers; they may be famous one day. And besides, it’s good karma!
• Impress everyone around you before the show by reading the house programme and saying loudly “So good to see Kiera Sangster back at The Shaw.”
• We invite you to take photos when the house lights are on – pre-show, at intermission and post-show –please share your experience by tagging ShawFestival or using #ShareYourShaw
• During the performance, out of respect and for the safety of our performers, we ask that you turn off your cell phones.
• Laugh, cry, sigh – you hear the actors and they hear you. The actors feed off your energy, so if you enjoy their performance, please let them know by responding!
• Actors get hungry too – they will hear if you’re eating, unwrapping candy, or sharing gum. Wait until intermission or after the show to unwrap candy and merchandise.
• Love the show? Want to share with your friends? Follow @shawfestival on Instagram or check out our Facebook page.

TIPS FOR TEACHERS

• Arrive at least 20 minutes early.
• Assign one chaperone for every fifteen students.
• Remind students to use washrooms before the show and during intermission.

We want to extend our most sincere thanks to all teachers who bring their students to the Shaw Festival, and for supporting theatre and arts education!

$25 Student Group Tickets

Student groups can book $25 tickets in any seating location at Special Matinee performances, marked SM on the calendar.

$30 Student Pricing

Available on select performances. Pricing in CDN $ excludes tax. Prices artists, seat selections and performances subject to change.

Contact our Box Office at 1-800-511-7429 to book.