Friends Order First — Members Brochure

2018 SEASON April 4 to October 28 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Tim Carroll, Artistic Director Tim Jennings, Executive Director

YOU ORDER FIRST!

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FESTIVAL THEATRE

The Magician’s Nephew

By C.S. Lewis Adapted for the stage by Michael O’Brien

Grand Hotel Book by Luther Davis Music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest, with additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston

Mythos: A Trilogy Gods. Heroes. Men. Written by and starring Stephen Fry

The Hound of the Baskervilles

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted by R. Hamilton Wright and David Pichette

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

Stage Kiss

By Sarah Ruhl

Of Marriage and Men: A Comedy Double-Bill How He Lied to Her Husband and The Man of Destiny

By Bernard Shaw

O’Flaherty V.C. (Lunchtime one-act)

By Bernard Shaw

Oh What a Lovely War – A Musical Book by Joan Littlewood, Theatre Workshop and Charles Chilton

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens Adapted for the stage by Tim Carroll

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

The Orchard (After Chekhov)

By Sarena Parmar

The Baroness and the Pig

By Michael Mackenzie

Henry V

By William Shakespeare

SECRET THEATRE Unexpected moments of theatre, popping up in the strangest places.

Front cover: Emily Lukasik (Saint Joan, 2017).

This page: Michael Therriault (Me and My Girl, 2017).

MY SECOND SEASON IS A CHANCE TO PUT INTO PRACTICE WHAT I LEARNT IN MY FIRST. SO, WHAT DID I LEARN? WELL …

This company has amazing musical performers. Grand Hotel is a blockbuster musical with a bit of everything: passion, crime, laughter, a wonderful score and great dancing.

Our audience loves brilliant writing, for young or old. The Magician’s Nephew will bring C.S. Lewis’ legendary world of Narnia to life in a show for all the family.

We all love a bit of pure escapism.

Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles marks the return of the murder mystery to The Shaw, in a script that bursts with life and intrigue.

We are suckers for romance. Stage Kiss is not just a hilarious backstage comedy, it also has a really beautiful heart. It will light up the Royal George.

Bernard Shaw still rocks. Both our double-bill of comedies, Of Marriage and Men and our Lunchtime oneact O’Flaherty V.C., show him at his dazzling, mischievous best.

The meeting of a classic play with a modern playwright can produce wonderful sparks. In The Orchard (After Chekhov), Sarena Parmar invites Chekhov to tell the story of a Canadian immigrant family in heart-breaking and hilarious fashion.

History is alive today. The centenary of the end of the Great War is a perfect opportunity to do two great anti-war plays. Henry V influenced Shaw and this production, set in the trenches, might be the way he would

have staged it; Oh What A Lovely War, the great musical by Joan Littlewood, was influenced

by Shaw and will bring the Canadian experience on to the stage of the Royal George, which began life as a vaudeville house to entertain the troops mustering for France.

Canada’s theatre history is packed with gems worthy of rediscovery.

Michael Mackenzie’s funny and moving The Baroness and the Pig has been played all over Europe, but will be brand new to Shaw audiences.

Stephen Fry is even more dazzling in the flesh than he is on screen.

I knew that already, because he is my friend. But no one should miss the chance to hear one of the geniuses of the age telling the greatest stories of all time – in his own special way!

Oh, and I learnt that we have the best supporters in the world. Come and be part of it. After all, theatre is one of those basic human needs: you can do it on your own, but it’s better in company.

Let’s get together.

Tim Carroll Artistic Director

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FESTIVAL THEATRE Lisa Berry and Chick Reid (The Madness of George III, 2017).

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WORLD PREMIERE!

By C.S. Lewis Adapted for the stage by Michael O’Brien Directed by Tim Carroll

April 4 – October 13 Take a magical, spectacular plunge into Narnia ... at its very beginning. Young Digory and his friend Polly stumble on a way to explore other worlds — but accidentally unleash a malevolent queen who could destroy it all. Packed with visual thrills and wonders, this adventure is a profound story of what it means to do the right thing. Inspiring for all ages.

Grand Hotel

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Book by Luther Davis Music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest, with additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston Directed by Eda Holmes

CANADIAN PREMIERE!

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted by R. Hamilton Wright and David Pichette Directed by Craig Hall

May 3 – October 14 Check into the lavish Grand Hotel, where the lives of ten hotel guests collide over one incredible night. Love. Betrayal.

Jealousy. Murder. And the glamour of Berlin in the Roaring Twenties. Soaring with songs and dance, it’s the mesmerizing musical about what happens when our deepest, most desperate passions are unleashed.

Winner of five Tony Awards.

Mythos: A Trilogy Gods. Heroes. Men. Written by and starring Stephen Fry Directed by Tim Carroll

May 24 – July 15

FESTIVAL THEATRE

The Magician’s Nephew

August 1 – October 27 It’s the return of the murder mystery to The Shaw. Sir Baskerville has been scared to death — literally. Now deductive genius Sherlock Holmes is on the case to find the murderer ... with twist after twist to keep you guessing. Darkly fun, deliciously sly, and just the right amount of suspense: this is a whodunit you won’t want to miss.

WORLD PREMIERE! Mythos Marathons – See the complete Mythos Trilogy over two days in June or July. Marked MM on the calendar.

Three-show package from $135.

The world’s most hilarious storyteller shares the world’s most fascinating myths. In this trilogy of plays (try to see them all!), Stephen Fry takes to The Shaw stage with gripping tales of the Greek gods, heroes, and men who still echo today. Laugh-out-loud funny, mind-blowing, and often personal, Mythos is a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the icon himself.

Please note special pricing for Mythos: A Trilogy – Gods. Heroes. Men. See page 8.

Production Sponsors

Tim & Frances Price

Corinne & Victor Rice

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ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE Jeff Irving (Me and My Girl, 2017).

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By Sarah Ruhl Directed by Anita Rochon

April 11 – September 1 Two bitter exes are cast in the same play as each other’s love interest. Will they strangle each other? Or seduce each other? And how can you tell what’s real from what’s make-believe? Frothy and hilarious, this modern romantic comedy by Pulitzer-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl will take you behind the curtain on a whole new level.

Of Marriage and Men: A Comedy Double-Bill How He Lied to Her Husband and The Man of Destiny

O’Flaherty V.C. (Lunchtime one-act)

By Bernard Shaw Directed by Kimberley Rampersad

May 31 – October 6 Young Dennis O’Flaherty has been sent back from the front to recruit more Irishmen to the war. The only problem?

He neglected to tell his Irish nationalist mother he’s helping the English. Packed with family feuding and witty repartee, this Bernard Shaw one-act skewers every conceit about why we fight.

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

Stage Kiss

Production Sponsor

Oh What A Lovely War

By Bernard Shaw Directed by Philip Akin

Book by Joan Littlewood, Theatre Workshop and Charles Chilton Directed by Peter Hinton

May 13 – September 2

July 14 – October 13

Bernard Shaw’s two best short plays about marriage in a single show! In How He Lied to Her Husband, find out the limits of what a man will do for the lady he loves — and, ahem, his lady’s husband. In The Man of Destiny, Napoleon must defend his wife’s honour… but can he? This comedy double-bill about the hitches of being hitched crackles with humour and honesty.

This provocative WWI musical is known to make audiences laugh, cry and clench their fists — all within a single act. This fiercely funny, piercing musical will make you see war in a new light. Follow a band of singing, dancing Canadian soldiers into the Great War and rediscover the spirit behind “lest we forget”.

Nov 14 – Dec 23, 2018 Adapted for the stage and originally directed by Tim Carroll

Production Sponsor

William & Nona Macdonald Heaslip Foundation

Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserable old miser.

But when three ghosts decide to swoop in overnight, he gets the wake-up call of a lifetime. This charming Christmas classic

by Charles Dickens has one of life’s most inspiring questions at its heart: what — and who — will really matter in the end? Fun for everyone (even Scrooges). Prices from $35.

Details online.

Official Hotel Partner

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JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE Tom McCamus (The Madness of George III, 2017).

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WORLD PREMIERE!

By Sarena Parmar Directed by Ravi Jain

June 7 – September 1 It’s Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard — transformed into the tale of a Punjabi-Sikh family fighting to hold onto their Okanagan Valley orchard. Based on up-and-coming playwright Sarena Parmar’s own personal history as a fruit farmer, this fresh adaptation confronts life, loss and the Canadian immigrant experience with both bravery and beauty.

Production Sponsor

Supported by

The Baroness and the Pig

The Reading Series July 14 and September 30 | 11am Details at shawfest.com

By Michael Mackenzie Directed by Selma Dimitrijevic

June 10 – October 6 An idealistic 19th century baroness has found her next maid — a feral girl who can barely speak, let alone keep house. Now it’s just a matter of socializing her… right?

Part Pygmalion, part wildly original buddy comedy, this heartwarming Canadian play cuts to the core of what it means to be “civilized” — and to be human.

Production Sponsor

James F. Brown

Returning for a second season, Secret Theatre will continue to delight audiences with surprise theatrical experiences throughout the year.

Intrigued?

We certainly hope so.

Henry V

By William Shakespeare Co-directed by Tim Carroll and Kevin Bennett

July 22 – October 28 A troop of Canadian soldiers is hunkered down in a dugout during WWI when they come across copies of Shakespeare’s Henry V. As they enter the battle-torn, dramatic world of the play, the play enters theirs. This imaginative spin on Shakespeare’s play is a powerful exploration of what it means — and costs — to fight for king and country.

Production Sponsors

Secret Theatre

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

The Orchard (After Chekhov)

James & Diane King

Friends who want to be in on the secret can join the Secret Theatre Club online at shawfest.com to receive advance notifications about the events and their locations within a week of their happenings.

Shh, it’s a secret!

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre Sponsored by

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TICKET PRICES & THEATRES As our Friends, you benefit from first access to savings on every performance with Early Booking Pricing (EBP). Early booking ticket prices are valid until January 31, 2018. Book now to lock in at these special rates. Starting February 1, prices will go up and are subject to change.

Blue

Gallery/ Restricted

$92/$102

$75/$85

$35/$40

$85/$95

$70/$80

$35/$40

Early Booking Prices

Platinum

Gold

Weekends & Opening Celebrations

$108/$118

Weekdays

$98/$108

Previews Weekend - P

$72/$79

$61/$68

$50/$57

$35/$40

Previews Weekday - P

$65/$72

$56/$63

$46/53

$35/$40

Sunday Evenings

$72/$79

$61/$68

$50/$57

$35/$40

Super Sunday

$57/$63

$48/$53

$40/$45

$35/$40

Special Matinee Seniors - SM

$53/$58

$48/$53

$43/$48

n/a

$25

$25

$25

$25

$35

$35

$35

n/a

Special Matinee Students - SM Lunchtime Reading Series $25

Marquee Seats (Festival Theatre) - see p.11

Early Booking Prices

Marquee

Platinum

Gold

A Christmas Carol from $35 Gallery*/ Restricted

Blue

Mythos (single ticket)

$225

$150

$120

$85

$45

Mythos (3-show package)

$600

$400

$330

$240

$135

Weekday performances are Tuesday to Friday Matinee. Gallery seating based on availability.

Prices in CDN $, exclude tax and valid until Jan. 31, 2018. In each column, the higher price is for musicals Grand Hotel and Oh What a Lovely War. Prices, artists, seat sections and performances subject to change. Seating sections shown are approximate. $5 premium on Platinum and Gold aisle seats (pairs). Tickets over $35 include a Capital Replacement Fund fee of up to $3.50. Early booking pricing does not apply to Mythos and A Christmas Carol.

For Ways to Save and Ticket Packages, see pages 10-11 STAGE

Festival Theatre

STAGE

Festival Theatre for Mythos

10 Queen’s Parade 856-seat modern theatre includes the licensed Lobby Café and The Shawp

STAGE

Special Access seating available

Special Access seating available

Royal George Theatre

ORCHESTRA

ORCHESTRA

BALCONY

BALCONY

STAGE

85 Queen Street 300-seat theatre in a turn-of-the-century vaudeville house

Special Access seating available

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Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre STAGE

10 Queen’s Parade 300-seat theatre – our most intimate space.

ORCHESTRA

Special Access seating available Note: All seating charts subject to change.

HOW TO ORDER Priority Booking Period November 4 – 30 Ordering begins on the following dates, according to your level of support: November 4

Governors Council and Premier $1000+

November 6

Sustaining, Contributing and Business $400+

November 9

Supporting $200+

November 11

Annual $100+

Please have your membership account number available when you book online

ACCESSIBILITY Special Access Seating Available at the Festival, Royal George and Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatres. Let our Box Office representatives know if we can offer any assistance during your visit and please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance. Accessible washrooms are available at the Festival and Studio Theatres and behind the shop next door to the Royal George Theatre, accessible from outside the shop. There are no elevators at the Festival and Royal George Theatres.

Assistive Listening Devices Reserve when you book your tickets. Quantities are limited.

Sign Language (ASL) An interpreted performance of The Magician’s Nephew will be given at the Festival Theatre on June 5 at 2pm and September 23 at 1pm. Email boxoffice@shawfest.com for details.

Relaxed Performance The Magician’s Nephew, October 4 at 2pm.

Details shawfest.com/relaxed

shawfest.com Details below

POLICIES

Phone

1.800.511.7429 905.468.2172

Tickets are non-refundable

In Person

Festival Theatre Box Office

Mail

Shaw Festival, Box 774, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Order Form

Available at shawfest.com/orderform

For tickets of equal or greater value, contact the Box Office at least 24 hrs before the performance. Any ticket returns within 24 hrs of a performance will be processed as a donation for a tax receipt. Exchanges only permitted for another performance during the 2018 Season and are subject to prices at time of exchange. A service charge of $4.50 (includes tax) per ticket applies. Any difference in price will be charged accordingly.

Ordering your tickets online is simple.

Go to shawfest.com 1. Click on Friends Order Now box 2. Log in to take advantage of your early ordering privileges 3. Navigate to What’s on & Tickets to access the 2018 Season calendar

Exchanges

Friends Exchange Benefit: Tickets ordered by Friends up to January 31 may be exchanged once for an equivalent section and performance type at no additional cost.

Exchange fees are waived, and new tickets will not be subject to changes in pricing. Any upgrades (better seating or different performance types) will benefit from Early Booking Prices. This benefit is valid on the first exchange for each ticket, and is subject to availability.

Service Charge Waived during the Friends Priority Booking Period. As of December 1, a $9.50 (tax in) service charge per order applies to all orders except for in-person orders which have a service charge of $1 per ticket, to a maximum of $9 per order.

4. Click Buy Now on your choice of performance(s)

Tax

5. Continue with your seat selections

All tickets, services, and activities are listed without tax.

Children

Hours of Operation Nov 4 – Dec 23 Daily 9-5, open until 7pm on A Christmas Carol evening performances Closed Dec 24 until Jan 2 Jan 2 – Apr 3

Monday to Saturday 9-5

See Youth Pricing (p.11) for special prices for children. Tickets must be purchased for any child attending a performance and children must be seated with a parent or guardian. Babes-inarms are not permitted in the theatres.

Ask us about age recommendations.

Shaw Festival Privacy Policy Available at shawfest.com/privacy or at 1.800.511.7429.

Scent-Free Facilities In the interest of other patrons, please arrive perfume/cologne-free.

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WAYS TO SAVE Early Booking Pricing

Our Friends benefit from first access to savings with Early Booking Pricing (EBP) and lock in ticket prices for exchanges at EBP. Ticket prices are valid until January 31, 2018. Book now to lock in at great rates! February 1 prices will go up and are subject to change.

Bonus — The ride’s on us!

Book your 2018 tickets before Jan 31 and get a free roundtrip ride from Toronto on the Shaw Express. Must be on same date(s) as theatre ticket(s). Call for details.

See bus schedule at shawfest.com

Season’s Pass A Shaw Festival bestseller! Enjoy your favourite productions again and again.

The pass (buy before April 30) entitles our Friends to reserve tickets within 60 days (everyone else – 30 days) of any performance throughout the season. The Season’s Pass is valid for 10 plays, including the Lunchtime one-act; excludes Mythos: A Trilogy — Gods.

Heroes. Men. and A Christmas Carol. Only 1000 Season’s Passes will be made available in 2018. Buy now!

• $370 Blue seating • $470 Gold seating • $570 Platinum seating

Pass is non-transferable and is good for one ticket per performance excluding Opening Celebrations. Season Pass tickets must be picked up in person by each individual Season Pass holder of record, and photo ID must be presented at time of pick up. Tickets may only be picked up within two hours of each performance. Reservations are subject to availability at time of booking. No upgrades.

The Shaw Festival reserves the right to limit quantities and restrict eligibility of any performances. Prices include $20 CRF fee per Season’s Pass. Excludes Mythos: A Trilogy – Gods. Heroes. Men., A Christmas Carol, the Reading Series and Secret Theatre.

Tickets to all productions are not guaranteed. Not applicable on Marquee Seats or for wait-list performances.

Ticket Packages Bloom in June

Summer Sizzler

Attend two performances between June 1 and July 1 for the special spring rate of $125 (Weekday) or $135 (Weekend). Blue seating; tickets may be upgraded to Gold for an additional $10 per ticket.

Buy three different productions from August 1 to September 30 and save 20% off the regular price of each ticket.

Triple Play Pass Buy your pass before April 30 for $180 and see three shows during the 2018 Season. Lock in your price now, reserve tickets later. Tickets may be booked anytime within 60 days of the preferred performance. Valid on Blue seating, may be upgraded for an additional charge.

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The Magician’s Nephew Family Package Package includes two adult and two youth tickets to see The Magician’s Nephew at the Festival Theatre. $170. Blue seating.

TO BOOK TICKET PACKAGES, CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 1.800.511.7429

Marquee Seats

Youth Pricing

A VIP Experience Enjoy Festival Theatre shows from the best front and centre seats and receive: • Autographed house programme.

For Mythos, instead receive Stephen Fry’s new book Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece • Complimentary beverage or snack pre-show and at intermission • At intermission, retreat to our beautiful gardens and reflecting pool From $132 per person.

From $225 per show for Mythos: A Trilogy — Gods. Heroes. Men. Tax applies. Row C centre Festival Theatre.

Classic Shaw Savings Special Matinees for Seniors 65+ Tickets from $43 on select performances*.

Marked SM on calendar. Platinum seats at discounted SM prices are available only to Friends.

Senior Daily Discount 20% discount off regular priced tickets on Weekday** matinee and evening performances.

Blue and Gold seating. Excludes Previews.

May & June plus September & October.

Under 30 Pricing Tickets are $30 in Festival and Royal George Blue balcony seating and all Blue seating in the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatres. $40 for Blue orchestra seating at the Festival and Royal George Theatres.

For ages up to 29. ID required for each ‘Under 30’ ticket holder at time of pickup.

Kyle Blair and Kristi Frank (Me and My Girl, 2017).

Save on tickets for children 18 years and under. Purchase a regularly-priced adult ticket, or a senior priced ticket, and purchase youth tickets for just $29 each. Ask about family-friendly productions. See Ticket Packages for The Magician’s Nephew family package. Call to book.

Students Students can book $25 tickets in any seating location at Special Matinee performances*, marked SM on the calendar. Valid student ID required at time of pickup for each student ticket holder.

Preview Performances NEW! Now save 33% on all Preview performances. Marked P on the calendar.

Sunday Evening Savings NEW! Get Preview pricing all season long.

All Sunday evening performances priced the same as Weekend Previews.

Super Sundays Book a Sunday matinee performance at regular price (excludes Mythos) and add the evening performance for 20% off current regular prices, starting at $40. Call to book.

Theatre for $35 Festival Theatre and Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre Gallery seating starts at $35 (excludes openings). NEW! Gallery seating in Festival Theatre orchestra.

Limited availability All Ways to Save offerings are based on availability, apply only at the time of purchase, cannot be applied retroactively or used in conjunction with other offers, do not apply to Opening Celebrations, Marquee Seats, Gallery/Restricted seating, Secret Theatre, Mythos: A Trilogy — ­ Gods. Heroes. Men. or A Christmas Carol.

Limit of 8 tickets per offer. Regular performances exclude Opening Celebrations, Previews and Sunday evening performances. Prices listed are per person, do not include tax and are subject to change. Proof of ID may be required with some offers. * Non-seniors/non-students booking SM performances pay regular prices. **Weekday performances are Tuesday to Friday matinee.

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Magician 2pm P SM

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Kiss 2pm P SM

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Kiss 2pm P SM

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Hotel 1pm P SM Marriage 1pm P SM Kiss 7pm S

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Kiss 2pm P

Magician 2pm P SM

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Kiss 2pm P SM Magician 8pm P

Magician 2pm MP Hotel 8pm P Kiss 8pm MP

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Magician 2pm Kiss 2pm SM

Hotel 2pm P SM Marriage 2pm P SM

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Victoria Day

Tuesday Q&A

Marriage 2pm P SM Magician 8pm

Hotel 2pm MP Kiss 2pm SM Marriage 8pm MP

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Play by Play

Magician 1pm Kiss 7pm S

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Magician 11:30am OC Mythos - Men 7pm

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Festival Theatre

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The Magician’s Nephew Grand Hotel Mythos: A Trilogy The Hound of the Baskervilles

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Royal George Theatre

Shivaree Backstage tour 11am Meet directors/designers

Magician 2pm P SM

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Backstage tour 11am

Kiss 2pm P SM Magician 8pm P

Magician 2pm P Kiss 8pm P

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Magician 2pm P SM Kiss 8pm P

Magician 2pm P SM

Backstage tour 11am

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Stage Kiss Of Marriage and Men O’Flaherty V.C. Oh What a Lovely War A Christmas Carol

Kiss 2pm P Magician 8pm P

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

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Kiss 2pm P SM

Backstage tour 11am

The Orchard The Baroness and the Pig Henry V

Magician 2pm P Kiss 8pm P

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Hotel 2pm P SM

Kiss 2pm P SM

The changeover Backstage tour 11am

Performance Codes P Preview SM Special Matinee S Sunday Evening OC Opening Celebration MP Media Premiere

Hotel 2pm P SM Magician 8pm P Kiss 8pm P

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GC Dress - Of Marriage and Men Backstage tour 11am Deeper dialogues

Kiss 2pm Hotel 8pm P

Magician 2pm SM

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Magician 2pm SM Marriage 8pm P

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Mythos - Gods 2pm

Magician 2pm SM Kiss 6pm OC Mythos - Heroes 8pm

Backstage tour 11am

Hotel 2pm P Marriage 2pm P SM

Magician 12pm SM Marriage 12pm OC Hotel 6pm OC Kiss 8pm

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O’Flaherty 11:30am P Magician 2pm SM Hotel 8pm Kiss 8pm

FOR FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 27-32

THE SHAW EXPRESS Direct from downtown Toronto 4 days a week!

Book before Jan 31 for a free roundtrip ticket.

Call for details.

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JUNE Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

CREATING THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW A multi-generational workshop.

At 11am prior to all matinees of The Magician’s Nephew. $5

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Backstage tour 10am Pre-show talk 6:30pm GC tech dress rehearsal - The Orchard

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Tuesday Q&A

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

Mythos - Gods 1pm Hotel 7pm S Marriage 7pm S

Magician 2pm ASL SM Mythos - Heroes 8pm Kiss 8pm

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Coffee concert 10:30am Pre-show talk 6:30pm

Magician 1pm Marriage 1pm Baroness 1pm P SM Hotel 7pm S Orchard 7pm S

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Father’s Day GC weekend #1 Backstage tour 10am Pre-show talk 6:30pm

Hotel 1pm Orchard 1pm P SM Magician 7pm S

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Baroness 11:30am OC Hotel 1pm SM Marriage 1pm Mythos - Men 7pm Kiss 7pm S

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Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

Hotel 2pm SM Kiss 2pm SM Mythos - Gods 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am P Mythos - Heroes 2pm Marriage 2pm Baroness 2pm P SM Magician 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm Friends post-show chat

Magician 2pm Orchard 2pm P SM Mythos - Gods 8pm Baroness 8pm P

O’Flaherty 11:30am MP Hotel 2pm SM Kiss 2pm Baroness 2pm MP Mythos - Heroes 8pm Orchard 8pm MP

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Backstage tour 11am Mythos marathon (MM) Continue the conversation Pre-show talk 7:30pm

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm Mythos marathon (MM)

Magician 2pm Kiss 2pm SM Mythos - Gods 8pm MM

SHAW GARDEN TOUR Saturday June 9 10am - 4pm $25

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Mythos - Men 2pm Hotel 8pm

Mythos - Heroes 2pm MM Orchard 2pm SM Mythos - Men 8pm MM Kiss 8pm

FOR FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 27-32

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Play by Play

Backstage tour 11am Friends Magician’s backstage tour Deeper dialogues

The Magician’s Nephew Grand Hotel Mythos: A Trilogy The Hound of the Baskervilles

Mythos - Men 2pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am P Magician 2pm Marriage 2pm SM Kiss 8pm

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Friends post-show chat

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O’Flaherty 11:30am P Hotel 2pm SM Orchard 2pm P SM Mythos - Gods 8pm O Marriage 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am P Magician 2pm SM Kiss 2pm Mythos - Heroes 8pm O Orchard 8pm P

Garden Tour Backstage tour 11am

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Mythos marathon (MM) Pre-show talk 7:30pm Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm Mythos marathon (MM) GC weekend #1 Deeper dialogues

Mythos - Men 2pm Orchard 2pm P SM Hotel 8pm Marriage 8pm Baroness 8pm P

O’Flaherty 11:30am P Magician 2pm SM Kiss 2pm Mythos - Gods 8pm MM

Hotel 12pm SM Mythos - Men 6pm O Kiss 8pm

Stage Kiss Of Marriage and Men O’Flaherty V.C. Oh What a Lovely War A Christmas Carol

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre The Orchard The Baroness and the Pig Henry V

O’Flaherty 11:30am P Mythos - Heroes 2pm MM Baroness 2pm P SM Mythos - Men 8pm MM Orchard 8pm P

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Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

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Backstage tour 11am

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm SM Marriage 2pm Mythos - Gods 8pm Orchard 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Mythos - Heroes 2pm Kiss 2pm Baroness 2pm SM Magician 8pm

Mythos - Men 2pm Marriage 2pm SM Hotel 8pm Kiss 8pm

Royal George Theatre

Performance Codes P Preview SM Special Matinee S Sunday Evening OC Opening Celebration O Opening MP Media Premiere MM Mythos Marathon ASL Sign Language

A TRILOGY GODS. HEROES. MEN WRITTEN BY AND STARRING STEPHEN FRY

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm SM Marriage 2pm SM Kiss 8pm

Photo by David Cooper.

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Independence Day Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30am

Mythos - Men 2pm Marriage 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Kiss 2pm Baroness 2pm SM Magician 8pm Orchard 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Tuesday Q&A

Backstage tour 11am

Canada Day

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Backstage tour 10am

Mythos - Gods 1pm Kiss 1pm Marriage 7pm S Baroness 7pm S

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Mythos - Heroes 2pm Kiss 2pm Orchard 8pm

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Mythos marathon (MM) Coffee concert 10:30am GC Tech Run Through - Henry V Pre-show talk 6:30pm

Mythos - Heroes 1pm F MM Kiss 1pm Mythos - Men 7pm F MM Lovely War 7pm S Orchard 7pm S

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Backstage tour 10am Pre-show talk 6:30pm

Magician 1pm Henry 1pm P SM Hotel 7pm S Kiss 7pm S

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Magician 1pm Henry 1pm P SM Hotel 7pm S Kiss 7pm S

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Tuesday Q&A

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

Kiss 2pm Marriage 8pm Baroness 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Orchard 2pm Hotel 8pm Kiss 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Tuesday Q&A

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

Marriage 2pm Baroness 2pm Lovely War 8pm P Orchard 8pm

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O’Flaherty 11:30am Marriage 2pm SM Baroness 2pm Kiss 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Lovely War 2pm P SM Orchard 2pm Magician 8pm Kiss 8pm

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Magician 2pm Marriage 2pm Lovely War 8pm P Orchard 8pm

FOR FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 27-32

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The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Friends post-show chat Pre-show talk 7:30pm

The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Continue the conversation Pre-show talk 7:30pm Cocktails with Kate

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

The Magician’s Nephew Grand Hotel Mythos: A Trilogy The Hound of the Baskervilles

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm SM Marriage 2pm Baroness 2pm Mythos - Gods 8pm Orchard 8pm

Mythos - Heroes 2pm Orchard 2pm SM Hotel 8pm Kiss 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Kiss 2pm Mythos - Men 8pm Orchard 8pm

Royal George Theatre

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The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm Friends post-show chat

The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Continue the conversation

Stage Kiss Of Marriage and Men O’Flaherty V.C. Oh What a Lovely War A Christmas Carol

Reading #1 11am Mythos marathon (MM) Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm SM Marriage 2pm Mythos - Men 8pm Baroness 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm SM Kiss 2pm Orchard 8pm

Lovely War 2pm P SM Orchard 2pm Mythos - Gods 8pm F MM Marriage 8pm Baroness 8pm

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WWI Sing Along The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Continue the conversation Pre-show talk 7:30pm Cocktails with Kate

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm Deeper dialogues

O’Flaherty 11:30am Lovely War 2pm P SM Orchard 2pm Kiss 8pm Baroness 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Lovely War 2pm P SM Orchard 2pm Hotel 8pm Marriage 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Marriage 2pm Magician 8pm Lovely War 8pm P

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GBS Birthday The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Shaw Symposium Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Shaw Symposium Friends Dress Rehearsal - Hound

Marriage 2pm Baroness 2pm Hotel 8pm Kiss 8pm Henry 8pm P

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Marriage 8pm Baroness 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm Kiss 2pm Lovely War 8pm P Orchard 8pm

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES DRESS REHEARSAL

The Orchard The Baroness and the Pig Henry V

Performance Codes P Preview SM Special Matinee MM Mythos Marathon S Sunday Evening F Final Performance

THE SHAW EXPRESS There’s never been an easier way to get to great theatre!

Saturday July 28 Exclusively for Friends – Sustaining level and above ($600+) – and Corporate Partners.

Experience the play with fellow supporters – and before anyone else!

To book, call 1.800.511.7429. Governors Council and Premier Friends call 1.800.657.1106 ext 2208.

Book before Jan 31 for a free roundtrip ticket.

Call for details.

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AUGUST Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1 Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

CREATING THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW A multi-generational workshop.

At 11am prior to all matinees of The Magician’s Nephew. $5

Hound 2pm P SM Lovely War 2pm MP Baroness 2pm Hotel 8pm Kiss 8pm Henry 8pm P

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Shaw Seminar Coffee concert 10:30am Pre-show talk 6:30pm

Civic Day

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Tuesday Q&A Pre-show talk 7:30pm

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

Hound 1pm P SM Marriage 1pm Baroness 1pm Hotel 7pm S Kiss 7pm S Henry 7pm S

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Hound 2pm P SM Marriage 2pm Baroness 2pm Magician 8pm Henry 8pm P

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Backstage tour 10am Pre-show talk 6:30pm

Lovely War 11:30am OC Magician 1pm Orchard 1pm Hotel 7pm S Henry 7pm S

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Hotel 1pm Kiss 1pm Baroness 1pm Marriage 7pm S Henry 7pm S

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Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

Magician 2pm Marriage 2pm Hotel 8pm Kiss 8pm Henry 8pm

Backstage tour 10am Pre-show talk 6:30pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Kiss 2pm Henry 2pm Lovely War 8pm Orchard 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Pre-show talk 7:30pm Tuesday Q&A

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat Pre-show talk 7:30pm

Hotel 2pm Kiss 2pm Baroness 2pm Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm Orchard 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Kiss 2pm Henry 2pm Hotel 8pm Marriage 8pm Baroness 8pm

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The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Friends post-show chat Shaw Seminar

The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Continue the conversation Shaw Seminar

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Lovely War 2pm SM Orchard 2pm Hound 8pm P Kiss 8pm Baroness 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm Marriage 2pm Henry 2pm P SM Orchard 8pm

Backstage tour 11am Shaw Seminar Pre-show talk 7:30pm Friends Day #2

The Magician’s Nephew Grand Hotel Mythos: A Trilogy The Hound of the Baskervilles

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The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Friends post-show chat

The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Continue the conversation Pre-show talk 7:30pm Cocktails with Kate Meet directors/designers

Backstage tour 11am

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Kiss 2pm Lovely War 8pm Orchard 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hound 2pm P SM Marriage 2pm Baroness 2pm Magician 8pm Kiss 8pm Henry 8pm OC

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm Kiss 2pm Henry 2pm P SM Magician 8pm Lovely War 8pm Orchard 8pm

Hotel 12pm Kiss 2pm Hound 6pm MP OC Marriage 8pm

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The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Friends post-show chat Pre-show talk 7:30pm

The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am The changeover Pre-show talk 7:30pm Escape Room

Hotel 2pm Marriage 2pm Henry 2pm Kiss 8pm Baroness 8pm

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The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Friends post-show chat Pre-show talk 7:30pm

The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Continue the conversation Pre-show talk 7:30pm Cocktails with Kate Escape Room

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm Deeper dialogues

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Lovely War 2pm Orchard 2pm Hound 8pm Kiss 8pm

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The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Friends post-show chat Pre-show talk 7:30pm

The Magician’s Nephew Tour 11am Continue the conversation Pre-show talk 7:30pm Cocktails with Kate

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hound 2pm Lovely War 2pm Orchard 2pm Hotel 8pm Kiss 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Marriage 2pm Henry 2pm Hound 8pm Kiss 8pm

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre The Orchard The Baroness and the Pig Henry V

P Preview SM Special Matinee S Sunday Evening OC Opening Celebration MP Media Premiere

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm Kiss 2pm Henry 2pm Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm Orchard 8pm

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O’Flaherty 11:30am Hound 2pm Lovely War 2pm Baroness 2pm Hotel 8pm Marriage 8pm Henry 8pm

Stage Kiss Of Marriage and Men O’Flaherty V.C. Oh What a Lovely War A Christmas Carol

Performance Codes

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O’Flaherty 11:30am Hound 2pm Lovely War 2pm Baroness 2pm Hotel 8pm Marriage 8pm

Royal George Theatre

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Lovely War 2pm Orchard 2pm Hotel 8pm Marriage 8pm

FOR FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 27-32 Kristopher Bowman (Dancing at Lughnasa, 2017).

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SEPTEMBER Sunday

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Backstage tour 10am

Labour Day

Backstage tour 11am

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

Andrew Lawrie (Saint Joan, 2017).

Hotel 1pm Marriage 1pm F SM Henry 1pm

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Hotel 2pm SM Baroness 2pm Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm

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Coffee concert 10:30am

Magician 1pm Lovely War 1pm Hound 7pm S Baroness 7pm S

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Hotel 1pm Henry 1pm SM Lovely War 7pm S

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Magician 1pm ASL SM Lovely War 1pm Hound 7pm S

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Hound 1pm Lovely War 1pm Hotel 7pm S

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Tuesday Q&A

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

Magician 2pm Lovely War 2pm Hound 8pm Baroness 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm SM Henry 2pm Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Tuesday Q&A

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

Hotel 2pm SM Henry 2pm SM Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Tuesday Q&A

Backstage tour 11am Play by Play Friends post-show chat

Magician 2pm SM Hotel 8pm Henry 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hound 2pm SM Baroness 2pm Hotel 8pm Henry 8pm

THE DIRECTORS PROJECT Saturday September 22 Exclusively for Governors Council ($2000+) and Corporate Partners.

Don’t forget to book the Directors Project during the early ordering period – space is limited!

To book, call 1.800.657.1106 ext 2208.

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Festival Theatre

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The Magician’s Nephew Grand Hotel Mythos: A Trilogy The Hound of the Baskervilles

Backstage tour 11am Pre-show talk 7:30pm

FOR FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 27-32

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm Kiss 2pm F SM Baroness 2pm Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm Orchard 8pm F

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Friends post-show chat

Continue the conversation

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm SM Lovely War 2pm Hotel 8pm Henry 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hound 2pm Baroness 2pm SM Magician 8pm Henry 8pm

Backstage tour 11am Deeper dialogues Escape Room

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Friends post-show chat

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Hound 2pm SM Baroness 2pm Hotel 8pm Henry 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm SM Henry 2pm SM Magician 8pm

WWI Sing Along Backstage tour 11am

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Hotel 8pm Henry 8pm

Backstage tour 11am GC weekend #2 Directors Project Escape Room

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hound 2pm SM Baroness 2pm SM Magician 8pm Lovely War 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm SM Henry 2pm Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm Lovely War 2pm Hound 8pm Baroness 8pm

Royal George Theatre Stage Kiss Of Marriage and Men O’Flaherty V.C. Oh What a Lovely War A Christmas Carol

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre The Orchard The Baroness and the Pig Henry V

Performance Codes SM Special Matinee S Sunday Evening F Final Performance ASL Sign Language

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm Henry 2pm Hound 8pm Baroness 8pm

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Play by Play Friends post-show chat

Play by Play Continue the conversation

World War I Weekend Backstage tour 11am

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm SM Henry 2pm Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm

Magician 2pm SM Lovely War 2pm SM Hound 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am Hotel 2pm Baroness 2pm Magician 8pm Henry 8pm

Jonathan Tan (Saint Joan, 2017).

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OCTOBER Sun

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Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

FOR FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION, SEE PAGES 27-32

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O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm SM Lovely War 2pm SM Hotel 8pm Henry 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Tuesday Q&A

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

Hound 1pm Lovely War 1pm Henry 7pm S

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

Hotel 1pm F SM Henry 1pm Hound 7pm S

Henry 2pm SM

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Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

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Continue the conversation Escape Room

Backstage tour 11am

The Magician’s Nephew Grand Hotel Mythos: A Trilogy The Hound of the Baskervilles

O’Flaherty 11:30am Magician 2pm R Henry 2pm SM Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm

Hotel 2pm SM Baroness 2pm SM Hound 8pm

O’Flaherty 11:30am F Magician 2pm Lovely War 2pm SM Henry 2pm Hotel 8pm Baroness 8pm F

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Hotel 2pm SM Hound 8pm Lovely War 8pm

Magician 2pm SM Henry 2pm SM Hotel 8pm

Backstage tour 11am Shaw theatre school

Hound 2pm Lovely War 2pm F SM Magician 8pm F Henry 8pm

Royal George Theatre Stage Kiss Of Marriage and Men O’Flaherty V.C. Oh What a Lovely War A Christmas Carol

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre The Orchard The Baroness and the Pig Henry V

Performance Codes

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Continue the conversation

Hound 2pm SM Henry 8pm

Henry 2pm SM

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Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Shaw theatre school

SM Special Matinee R Relaxed Performance S Sunday Evening F Final Performance

Henry 2pm Hound 8pm

Hound 2pm SM

Henry 2pm SM Hound 8pm F

Lisa Berry (The Madness of George III, 2017).

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FESTIVAL FILM SERIES From late December to February, the Festival Theatre is home to some of the latest films and documentaries. Check shawfest.com/films for the Film Series lineup or call 1.800.511.7429 4

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DECEMBER

Christmas 1pm Christmas 7pm

Christmas 1pm Christmas 7pm

Saturday

By Charles Dickens

A not-tobe-missed Holiday classic!

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On stage

November 14 – December 23

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THE VALUE OF FRIENDSHIP …

“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art … It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.”

– C.S. Lewis Art is a basic human need. On that scale, it comes after survival (air, food, shelter) – but not by much. As soon as we get past ‘how to survive’ and get into ‘why we would want to’, we get to art. Mr Lewis (whose lovely Narnian tale, The Magician’s Nephew, shortly premieres on our stage) adds two other things that make life worth living. Which brings me to Friendship.

TC and I are very intent on deepening the relationship between artist and audience; engaging in discussions that will make people more excited and more engaged with each other, with us and with our art. Our work is unashamedly intelligent, but should not be snobbish. We are entertainers and we want The Shaw to be a big party to which everyone is invited.

First and foremost among the invitees are our Friends.

Many of you jumped on board with our new direction. Some tentatively, some with both feet. You may have challenged us on these ‘new ideas’ and if so, we listened. We might not always agree – really, who always agrees with each other? – but we are excited to be engaged in that two-way conversation with you. We want to learn from you and to be the best theatre experience you have! Maybe not always the easiest – but the best!

A play is only the beginning.

We invite you to try an open rehearsal, to engage in robust after-theatre chats, to take classes, attend lectures, meet the company, find out about Secret Theatre, sip a glass of wine in our gardens, talk to each other …

We also invite you to deepen your commitment. We cannot do the kind of theatre we are renowned for, nor nurture our remarkable acting Ensemble, without significant support. We are one of the very few remaining ensemble repertory companies left in the world and tickets cover only about half of our expenses. We need Friends to help us raise the rest – to invest in us, both as regular donors and through long term and planned giving by joining the Brian Doherty Legacy Society.

We also deeply value the support of our Corporate Partners, Foundation granters and the terrific work of our own Endowment Foundation.

Thank you again. Your support makes it possible for The Shaw to thrive, not just survive and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Tim Jennings Executive Director

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Exclusive Governors Council Opportunities

Save the Date!

Governors Council Dress Rehearsal

Fundraising Events

NEW! Take in either a dress rehearsal or a technical rehearsal which gives an even earlier glimpse of the process. The choice is yours!

• Of Marriage and Men DRESS REHEARSAL Saturday May 12 • The Orchard (After Chekhov) TECH DRESS Sunday June 3 • Henry V TECH RUN-THROUGH Sunday July 15

Annual General Meeting Friday March 2

April 7 – Shivaree! Niagara-on-the-Lake April 18 – Boxing Night, Toronto

Opening Celebrations Stage Kiss Friday May 25 Of Marriage and Men Saturday May 26 Grand Hotel Saturday May 26 The Magician’s Nephew Sunday May 27

Founders Members and above (level $10,000+) can experience all three!

Mythos – Gods Thursday June 7

Governors Council Feature Weekends

Mythos – Men Saturday June 9

You asked, we delivered! Now two special weekends of engaging events, workshops and dining experiences.

Spring Governors Council Weekend June 16 & 17 Launching our exciting 2018 Season, a weekend filled with engaging events, creative workshops and unique opportunities to meet actors and the brilliant creative minds behind our productions. $250

Mythos – Heroes Friday June 8

O’Flaherty V.C. Saturday June 23 The Orchard (After Chekhov) Saturday June 23 The Baroness and the Pig Sunday June 24 Henry V Friday August 10 The Hound of Saturday August 11 the Baskervilles Oh What a Lovely War Sunday August 12

Fall Governors Council Weekend September 22 & 23 An enhanced weekend of activities, including the Directors Project, a panel discussion with our intern directors, workshops, and dining with the Ensemble and special guests. $200 A special invitation with details and further information will be sent closer to the dates.

Open to Governors Council only.

The Directors Project September 22 Experience two short plays by our Intern Directors. Book early, space is limited! Free

Michael Therriault and Kristi Frank (Me and My Girl, 2017).

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BEYOND THE STAGE FOR FRIENDS

Exclusively for Friends (Members) and Governors Council as well as Corporate Partners To book events, call 1.800.511.7429.

Governors Council and Premier Friends call 1.800.657.1106 ext 2208. shawfest.com/beyondthestage/friends

Events to enrich your Shaw experience!

Open Rehearsals Back by popular demand!

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Select Saturdays, starting in the Spring Imagine being in the Rehearsal Hall while the play is still being shaped. Stay tuned for further details. By donation of $10. Free for all Governors Council Members (level $2000+)

Grand Hotel Music Rehearsal: Friends Day #1 Sunday April 22 A special open rehearsal featuring the music of Grand Hotel. Includes lunch and discussion. $80

The Changeover Saturday May 5 & Saturday August 18 Watch as our Production team transforms the Festival stage from one play to the next.

For Contributing level and above ($400+) and Corporate Partners. Free

Post-show Chat/Reception Wednesdays and Thursdays starting in June, except those marked P and OC. Exclusive chats with the cast or creative team after select Festival Theatre matinees.

Free

The Magician’s Nephew Backstage Tour Saturday June 2 Peek behind the curtain of this magical play and meet the real-life magicians who created it! For Supporting level and above ($200+) and Corporate Partners. Free

Friends Dress Rehearsal The Hound of the Baskervilles Saturday July 28 Experience the play before it officially opens to the public. For Sustaining level and above ($600+) and Corporate Partners. Free

The Great War: Friends Day #2 Saturday August 4 | 11am Join Canadian theatre legends and World War I experts R.H. Thomson, Paul Gross and Charlotte Gray for a special discussion, followed by a performance of Henry V. Includes lunch. $170 including theatre ticket. $80 for Season’s Pass holders

Mix & Mingles Various dates throughout the season Back by popular demand! Engage with fellow Shaw supporters at unique meet and greet events. Invitations sent by email and include location details. For all Friends, Governors Council and Corporate Partners. Prices vary

Élodie Gillett and Kyle Blair (Me and My Girl, 2017).

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BEYOND THE STAGE FOR ALL

shawfest.com/beyondthestage To book Beyond the Stage events, call the Box Office at 1.800.511.7429

Go Backstage Backstage Tours Exclusive backstage access Beginning April 7 Saturdays | 11am and Sundays | 10am June to October | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays | 11am and Sundays | 10am An hour-long guided tour of the Festival Theatre. $10. $5 with a ticket to a performance

The Magician’s Nephew Backstage Tour NEW!

July and August |Thursdays and Fridays | 11am

Events to enrich your Shaw experience!

Discover the magic involved in the creation of Narnia. All ages welcome. $10. $5 with a ticket to a performance

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Jenny L. Wright (Me and My Girl, 2017).

Meet the Company

Long after the curtain falls, Shaw audience members continue to talk about the intellectual and emotional meanings of the play. Following Tuesday and Friday matinee performances (except those marked P and OC), join fellow patrons for an engaging facilitated discussion. Free NEW!

Cocktails with Kate

Friday Night Live with Kate Hennig, our new Associate Artistic Director. Join Kate on the beautiful Festival Theatre patio for cocktails ($) and casual conversation. Following Friday evening performances at the Festival Theatre in July and August. Free

Pre-show Talks — Information and insight May 31 – September 2 A company member introduces that evening’s play. For all performances except those marked P and OC. 7:30pm on the Members Terrace at the Festival Theatre. 6:30pm on Sundays. Free

Tuesday Q & A — Engage with the actors An informal question-and-answer session with members of the company following Tuesday evening performances (except Mythos and those marked P and OC), in all three theatres.

Free

Alexis Milligan and Kristi Frank.

Continue the Conversation — Moderated discussions

Deeper Dialogues — The conversation pit Select Saturdays | 11am to 12pm Join a panel of Shaw professionals in our new Gallery Space (behind the Royal George Theatre) for deeper conversations about theatre, art and culture. $20. $15 for Shaw Friends • Theatre Critics and Reviews – Their impact in the world of technology. May 12 • GBS on Marriage – Shaw had many opinions on marriage. Was he right? June 2 • The Power of Myths – Why are we still drawn to myths today? June 16 • Diversity in Theatre – What responsibility does theatre have to reflect the diversity of its society? July 21 • History and Theatre – Is theatre an effective lens through which to examine history? August 25 • Art as War Propaganda – What is the role and responsibility of artists when confronted by war? September 8

Creating The Magician’s Nephew — A multi-generational workshop Prior to all matinees | 11am to 12pm Join an actor from The Magician’s Nephew and help to create the show. Fun for all ages. $5 with a ticket to the performance

Meet our Festival Directors and Designers 11am

Élodie Gillet (Me and My Girl, 2017).

The Magician’s Nephew and Mythos - April 7 Grand Hotel - May 11 The Hound of the Baskervilles - August 10 $20. $15 for Shaw Friends

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Immerse Yourself Play By Play — Theatre Discovery May 30-June 1 | September 26-28 Calling all theatre lovers! Exclusive access to the creative minds who bring our productions to life. Four plays, three lunches, presentations, and parking. From $440 | $410 for Shaw Friends

Shaw Symposium — Shaw at The Shaw July 27-29 Scholars and fans of Bernard Shaw join together to hear academic papers and participate in discussions with Shaw company members. A program of the Shaw Festival and the International Shaw Society. Includes: parking, reception, picnic lunch and two Shaw plays – Of Marriage and Men and O’Flaherty V.C. From $260 | Students $150

Shaw Seminar — The Shaw’s most in-depth theatre experience August 2-5 Educational, informative, entertaining and inspiring. Enrich your understanding of the work on our stages through discussions with artists, writers, scholars including guest speakers R.H. Thomson, Paul Gross, playwright Michael Mackenzie and more! Six plays, lunches, reception, guest lectures, and parking. From $825 | $785 for Shaw Friends

WWI Weekend — Immerse yourself in history September 29 & 30 Experience the history of WWI through the lens of theatre with plays, tours, talks and music. Includes three Shaw productions and special presentations at the Shaw Festival, the Niagara Historical Society Museum and Parks Canada. $255

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Escape Room — Mystery at the Shaw August 18, 24, Sept 8, 22, Oct 5, 20 | 6pm Discover your inner Sherlock Holmes and solve the mystery of The Shaw! An immersive, puzzle-solving adventure on the grounds of the Festival Theatre. $30 | $25 for under 30s and Shaw Friends

Musical Delights Coffee Concerts June 10, July 15, August 5, September 9 | 10:30am A Sunday morning concert performed by members of the Shaw Festival’s Orchestra at the Festival Theatre. By donation

Music of the Great War — WWI Sing Along July 20, September 15 | 11am Do war songs rise out of war or are they created for war? Join a member of Shaw’s Music Department to learn about and sing the songs of WWI. $20 | $15 for Shaw Friends

Take a Class Scene Study Sundays — Peek into the Process Last Sunday of every month April – September | 10am-12pm Delve into the actor’s process and explore a scene from our 2018 Season in this interactive, up-on-your-feet session. Led by a member of the Shaw Ensemble. $40 | $35 for Shaw Friends

Grown-Up Theatre Club ­­­— Learn, create and perform!

Sundays | October 14 - December 16 Working with a team of mature theatre-lovers, discover the tools actors use to make text and characters come alive. In a supportive community of your peers, delve into text from the era of Bernard Shaw, culminating in a final performance. Ten theatre classes led by Shaw Ensemble members. For all experience levels and walks of life. $385

YOU DESERVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE! Our sincerest thanks to you for supporting the Shaw Festival in all of the various ways: as ticket buyers, Friends, Governors Council members, Foundation and Government supporters and our many Corporate Partners.

Major Supporter THE SLAIGHT FAMILY ACADEMY

The Slaight Family Foundation

Theatre and Production Sponsors William & Nona Macdonald Heaslip Foundation

James F. Brown

Gabriel Pascal Memorial Fund

Tim & Frances Price

James & Diane King

Corinne & Victor Rice

Program Sponsors EDUCATION PARTNER

EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM

TUESDAY Q&A

STAGE DOOR PROGRAM

EDUCATION PARTNER

THEATRE FOR ALL PROGRAM

Media and Product Sponsors

Government support an Ontario government agency un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario Black

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Backstage photography: Christopher Wahl Niagara photography: Cosmo Condina Photography Design: Keygordon.com Printed in Canada