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Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan begins previews at the Shaw Festival

“I can resist anything except temptation”

Media Release #14
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, May 9, 2013 . . . An ambitious new production of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan begins previews today on The Shaw’s Festival stage. Director Peter Hinton returns to The Shaw for his first Wilde play, following his critically acclaimed Shaw Festival directorial debut in [...]

Shaw Festival extends iconic musical Guys and Dolls

Media Release #13
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, May 6, 2013…Already shaping up to be one of the season’s hottest tickets, Guys and Dolls will continue to captivate audiences for 15 extra performances at The Shaw’s Festival Theatre.
Polish director Tadeusz Bradecki helms the vivacious cast of Elodie Gillett as Sarah Brown, Kyle Blair as Sky Masterson, Jenny L. [...]

Previews begin for intimate new production of Shaw’s Major Barbara

“There are only two things necessary to Salvation…money and gunpowder.”
Media Release #12
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, May 3, 2013 . . . A new production of Major Barbara, one of Bernard Shaw’s most celebrated and provocative works, began previews May 2 in the intimate space of the Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre.
Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell, along with [...]

Cast change announced for The Light in the Piazza and Trifles

Media Bulletin #8
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, April 22, 2013 . . . The Shaw Festival is pleased to announce the return of Jeff Irving to its stages. He will play the young romantic lead Fabrizio in The Light in the Piazza and also appear in the lunchtime production of Trifles. A well known member of The Shaw’s [...]

Celebrated musical Guys and Dolls begins previews tomorrow at the Shaw Festival

“Luck if you’ve ever been a lady to begin with…Luck be a lady tonight”
Media Release #11
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, April 11, 2013 . . . A new production of the Tony Award-winning musical Guys and Dolls begins previews April 12 at The Shaw’s Festival Theatre. Like its musical predecessors My Fair Lady and Ragtime, the Shaw’s production [...]

Stylish social comedy Our Betters opens Shaw’s 2013 season

“If one wants to be successful in London, one must either have looks, wit, or a bank balance.”
Media Release #9

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, April 2, 2013 . . . The curtain rises tomorrow on the Shaw Festival’s 52nd season when W. Somerset Maugham’s glittering satire Our Betters begins previews at the Royal George Theatre. Morris Panych [...]

Shaw Festival continues Niagara Neighbours discount offer with new performance dates

Media Bulletin #7
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, March 19, 2013 . . . The Shaw Festival’s Niagara Neighbours spring specials continue with new performance dates. This exclusive ticket offer is extended annually as a way of acknowledging the constant support The Shaw has received from its Niagara and regional neighbours, as well as an invitation to participate in [...]

Shaw Festival Artistic Director receives Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

Media Bulletin #6
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, March 1, 2013 . . . The Shaw Festival is proud to announce that Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell has been awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. A celebrated director and dramaturge, Ms. Maxwell has been recognized for significant achievement and dedicated service to her peers, to her community and to Canada. [...]

Shaw Festival offers special spring pricing to its Niagara Neighbours

Media Bulletin #5
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, February 25, 2013 . . . The Shaw Festival’s Niagara Neighbours spring incentive begins this week with an offer of a $39 ($20 for students) ticket to select performances in April and May.

Theatre in romantic Niagara-on-the-Lake makes a unique last minute Valentine’s Day gift

Media Bulletin #4
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, February 13, 2013 . . . Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. Still searching for the gift to impress this Valentine’s Day? Add a Shaw Festival gift certificate or Season’s Pass to your Valentine’s flowers and chocolate. Surprise your sweetheart with a trip to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, one of the most [...]