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Seventh annual Shaw Festival Film Series to screen acclaimed films and documentaries

Wednesday, Nov 23rd, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Media Bulletin #8

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, November 23, 2011…The Shaw Festival is pleased to announce its seventh annual Festival Film Series line-up. This year’s Festival Film Series will launch with the screening of Woody Allen’s unapologetic love letter to the City of Light, Midnight in Paris on December 3 at 3 p.m. Eight feature films have been confirmed to date for the Festival Film Series, with four additional titles pending. All feature films will be screened at the Festival Theatre on Saturdays at 3 p.m.

The Festival Film Series will also be accompanied by a six-film documentary series beginning January 6. Documentaries are scheduled to screen on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at the Festival Theatre. Read the rest of this entry »

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Principal casting and creative teams for The Shaw’s Royal George Theatre and Studio Theatre productions announced

Wednesday, Nov 9th, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Media Release #38

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, November 9, 2011… Principal casting and creative teams for The Shaw’s Royal George and Studio Theatres were announced today by Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell. Read the rest of this entry »

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Principal roles and creative teams for Shaw Festival’s Court House Theatre productions announced

Monday, Nov 7th, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Media Release #37

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, November 7, 2011…Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell is pleased to announce the principal casting and creative teams for The Shaw’s Court House Theatre productions.   Read the rest of this entry »

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Shaw Festival’s historic 50th season ends with increase in attendance

Wednesday, Nov 2nd, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Media Release #36

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, November 2, 2011 . . .The Shaw Festival witnessed a growth in attendance during its milestone 50th season, which also included an increase in the number of people who came to The Shaw to see the plays by its namesake. Read the rest of this entry »

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Shaw Festival casts principal roles for Festival Theatre productions

Tuesday, Nov 1st, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Media Release #35

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, November 1, 2011…Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell proudly announced the casting and creative teams for the three plays featured next season on The Shaw’s Festival Theatre stage. In making the announcement, Ms. Maxwell noted: “I am so inspired by the range of talent we’ve assembled to make up our 2012 Ensemble. This extraordinary group of artists will bring to life the vivid contemporary ideas of each and every playwright whose work we are proudly presenting.”  Read the rest of this entry »

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Shaw Festival appoints Key Gordon Communications as new creative agency

Tuesday, Oct 4th, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Media Release #34

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, October 4, 2011…The Shaw Festival is pleased to announce the appointment of Key Gordon Communications, the Toronto-based award-winning advertising and design firm, as its new creative agency. Read the rest of this entry »

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Shaw Festival Executive Director to retire from The Shaw in early spring 2012

Monday, Sep 26th, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Media Release #33

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, September 26, 2011…After over 17 years as Executive Director, Colleen Blake will be leaving the Shaw Festival in early spring 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

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Shaw Festival launches free mobile application

Wednesday, Sep 21st, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Release of mobile application another highlight of the Shaw Festival’s 50th season

Media Release #32

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, September 21, 2011…The Shaw Festival, the renowned Canadian theatre repertory company, is thrilled to announce the release of its new mobile application — another high point to celebrate during its 50th season. Co-developed by Discover Anywhere Mobile and The Shaw’s Marketing and IT Web Teams, the mobile application offers the user one more way to gain access to all that the Shaw Festival offers, while planning their Shaw Festival experience. The mobile app is available now for iPhone users and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or at www.shawfest.com/get-your-free-shaw-app. An app for Blackberry and Android smartphones will be rolled-out in late September, early October. Read the rest of this entry »

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Annual Gina Wilkinson Prize established to benefit emerging female theatre directors

Wednesday, Sep 21st, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Media Release #31

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, September 21, 2011…Members of The Gina Wilkinson Prize jury are proud to announce the creation of an annual award benefiting emerging female directors and theatre artists looking to transition into the area of direction. The prize pays tribute to Canadian actor, playwright and director Gina Wilkinson and her unyielding dedication, vision and indomitable spirit that imbued her work and her life. The recipient will be chosen from nominations brought forward by members of the Canadian theatre community. This year’s nomination deadline for the inaugural award is December 1st, 2011; with the first award recipient announced on March 10, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

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Shaw Festival announces 2012 season

Tuesday, Sep 20th, 2011 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | Leave a Comment
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Media Release #30

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, September 20, 2011 . . . Looking ahead to the next 50 seasons of theatrical exploration, Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell officially announced the playbill for the Shaw Festival’s 51st season today. Read the rest of this entry »

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