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Explore Niagara-on-the-Lake’s finest gardens on June 10

Monday, May 1st, 2017 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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- Flora and fauna aficionados can stroll through eight stunning gardens on the Shaw Guild’s annual tour –
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (May 1, 2017) – Garden enthusiasts will have an exclusive opportunity to wander through artisan gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the nearby picturesque town of Queenston on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. [...]

The head that wears the crown: The Madness of George III debuts at Shaw Festival

Thursday, Apr 6th, 2017 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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- Tom McCamus stars as George at the Royal George Theatre -
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (April 6, 2017) — Equal parts political comedy and biographical drama, Alan Bennett’s The Madness of George III explores the dangerous consequences when a king who loses control of his body, words and mind in the midst of his rule. The Madness [...]

Carroll’s Carol: The Shaw Festival announces 2017 production of Dickens’s classic A Christmas Carol directed by Tim Carroll

Wednesday, Mar 15th, 2017 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (March 15, 2017) – The Shaw Festival introduces a new annual holiday tradition to Niagara-on-the-Lake: Artistic Director Tim Carroll’s fanciful production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol previews November 15, opens November 25 and runs through December 23 at the Royal George Theatre.

Shaw Festival announces Peter Jewett as new Chair of the Board of Governors

Friday, Feb 3rd, 2017 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (February 3, 2017) — At the Annual General Meeting earlier today, Andrew M. Pringle fulfilled his duties as the Shaw Festival’s Chair of the Board of Governors. During his remarks, Mr. Pringle passed the torch to Chair Designate Peter Jewett and announced new Board members Ian Joseph, Kevin Patterson, and Julian Rance.

Shaw Festival celebrates Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell’s tenure and announces the 2016 financial results at Annual General Meeting

Friday, Feb 3rd, 2017 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (February 3, 2017) — At the Annual General Meeting held earlier today, executives of the Shaw Festival announced the financial results of the 2016 season while celebrating Jackie Maxwell’s final year as artistic director. In front of an audience of patrons, staff, board members and the public, Executive Director Tim Jennings described both the [...]

Shaw Festival honours co-founder Calvin Rand’s legacy

Monday, Jan 9th, 2017 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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- 2017 production of Saint Joan dedicated to his memory -
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (January 5, 2017) — The Shaw Festival was saddened to learn of the passing of our Co-Founder, and Founding Board Chair, Mr. Calvin Rand of Buffalo, NY. In 1962, Mr. Rand and Brian Doherty produced four performances each of Bernard Shaw’s Don Juan in Hell and [...]

Shaw Festival Film Series showcases acclaimed Hollywood hits and engaging documentaries

Monday, Nov 14th, 2016 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (November 14, 2016) – The Irish musical comedy-drama Sing Street kicks off the 2017 Shaw Festival Film Series on Saturday, December 3 at the Festival Theatre (10 Queen’s Parade) in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Now in its 12th year, the Film Series continues with weekly viewings of celebrated films and documentaries until Saturday, February 18. All [...]

Artistic Director Tim Carroll announces casting for his first season at the Shaw Festival

Thursday, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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- Tickets go on sale to Shaw Friends November 5 and the public December 3 -

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (November 3, 2016) — The Shaw Festival proudly announces casting for Artistic Director Tim Carroll’s first season. The Shaw’s 2017 ensemble is a mix of new faces and Festival favourites – each actor ready to entertain and excite audiences in [...]

All aboard… Shaw offers direct bus service from Toronto to the Festival Theatre

Thursday, Oct 27th, 2016 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (October 27, 2016) — Launching with Tim Carroll’s first season as Artistic Director, the Shaw Festival collaborates with Greyhound Lines, Inc. to offer direct bus service from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake beginning in 2017.

Shaw Festival Announces 2017 Season

Thursday, Aug 18th, 2016 by Shaw Festival Public Relations | 0 Comments
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- Artistic Director Designate Tim Carroll shares his vision for an inaugural season that engages audiences in fresh ways -
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (August 18, 2016) – The Shaw Festival is pleased to announce the playbill and directors list for the 2017 season; the company’s 56th and the first led by Artistic Director Designate Tim Carroll.

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