2019 Friends Order First brochure

Order by November 30 for best seats!

April 6 to December 22 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Tim Carroll, Artistic Director Tim Jennings, Executive Director

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Welcome from Artistic Director Tim Carroll ................................................................ 1 Festival Theatre .................................................................................................................. 2 Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell – epic theatrical event ...................... 4 Royal George Theatre ....................................................................................................... 6 Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre ...................................................................................... 8 Mahabharata: Origins, Reading Series, Secret Theatre ........................................ 10 Holiday Season . .................................................................................................................. 11 Ticket Prices and Theatres ............................................................................................. 12 Friends 2019 Priority Ordering dates; How to Order; Accessibility; Policies ..... 13 Ways to Save including new multi-packs.................................................................... 14 Calendar............................................................................................................................... 16 Message from Executive Director Tim Jennings ................................................... 30 Governors Council and Save the Date events .......................................................... 31 Beyond the Stage for Friends ...................................................................................... 32 Beyond the Stage for All ............................................................................................... 34 Sponsors ............................................................................................................................ 36 Planning form .................................................................................................................... 37

The Development team is here for you!

Call 1-800-657-1106 or email us. We look forward to hearing from you: Events/Openings

events@shawfest.com

ext 2367

Major Gifts

majorgifts@shawfest.com

ext 2226

Legacy Giving

legacygiving@shawfest.com

ext 2397

Governors Council

governorscouncil@shawfest.com

ext 2213

Friends (Membership)

friends@shawfest.com

ext 2556

Corporations & Foundations

corporatepartners@shawfest.com

ext 2001

We acknowledge and honour the land upon which we gather as the historic and traditional territory of First Nations peoples. In particular we recognize and thank the Neutral Nation, the Mississauga and the Haudenosaunee for their stewardship of these lands over millennia.

Credits Design: Key Gordon Communications • keygordon.com Edited by: Nathalie Ivany-Becchetti Ensemble photography: David Cooper Backstage photography: Peter Andrew Lusztyk Ancillary and Niagara photography: Cosmo Condina Photography Cover: Vanessa Sears and James Daly in Grand Hotel (2018).

I HAVE HAD A GREAT TIME PUTTING TOGETHER A CLASSIC SHAW FESTIVAL SEASON FOR 2019.

I could afford to be bold in my choices, because of the incredible Ensemble here: I have worked all over the world, but I have never been blessed with such a strong group of actors. They can dance; they can sing; they are great comedians; they can break your heart. Most of all, they are masters of language. And they need to be. Just look at the plays we have coming up: Man and Superman, Cyrano de Bergerac and The Glass Menagerie are among the great masterpieces of world theatre; plays like Mae West’s Sex and Howard Barker’s Victory may be less well-known, but they demand equal brilliance from their actors; while Patrick Hamilton’s murder thriller Rope and Shaw’s razor-sharp comedy Getting Married will showcase the expertise of an Ensemble steeped in the Shaw period.

Many of our plays are set in the past but we are also building the audience of the future. So if you know a young person who’d like to experience the magic of theatre (or who loved our hugely popular The Magician’s Nephew) bring them to the next in our Narnia series, The Horse and His Boy. Or bring everyone you know to Brigadoon, the all-time classic musical that has it all: tears and laughter, ravishing tunes and stunning dancing.

A trip to Niagara is worth lingering over. Why not combine a matinee with our lunchtime show, .

The Russian Play, a one-act tragicomedy by Hannah Moscovitch, or make a whole day of it with Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell? Don’t miss the chance to watch this epic play in its entirety – with a special farm-to-table meal break in the middle. We feed your spirit and your stomach here in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Finally, while it may seem a long way off, don’t miss your chance to get the seats you want for Holiday Inn and A Christmas Carol. Several performances of the classic holiday offering featuring Scrooge are already sold-out this year; my guess is that Holiday Inn will be the same. Book now and smile at your friends as they scramble for tickets next November.

See you soon!

Tim Carroll Artistic Director

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FESTIVAL THEATRE

THE HORSE AND HIS BOY

By C.S. Lewis Adapted for the stage by Anna Chatterton Directed by Christine Brubaker

April 6 – July 21 WORLD PREMIERE. Whisk your family off to Narnia in this mesmerizing story about four runaways — a boy, a girl and their horses — who find themselves called upon to rescue Narnia.

With wild adventure and daring escapes, it’s quite unmissable for fans of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and The Magician’s Nephew and the perfect introduction for anyone new to the magical stories of C.S. Lewis. To complete an unforgettable experience, a pre-show workshop lets your family make the magic that happens on stage.

Production Sponsor

Children and Family Program Supporter

Christopher and Jeanne Jennings

LERNER AND LOEWE’S

BRIGADOON

Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner – Music by Frederick Loewe Original dances created by Agnes DeMille Directed by Glynis Leyshon

May 5 – October 13 What would you give up for love? Stumbling upon a magical village that appears out of the Scottish mist for one day every century, Tommy, a modern boy, meets Fiona, a girl from the past. Should he stay with her in Brigadoon, or return to the world he knows and never see her again? This feast of song and dance from Lerner and Loewe (the team behind My Fair Lady) has been entrancing audiences for more than seven decades. Classic songs like “Almost like being in love” and “I’ll go home with Bonnie Jean” will stay with you forever.

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NEW!

Buy 5 plays or more and save 20% Like getting 1 show free! See p. 15

THE LADYKILLERS

By Graham Linehan From the motion picture screenplay

by William Rose By special arrangement with StudioCanal and Fiery Angel, London Directed by Tim Carroll

June 11 – October 12 Is it really so hard to kill one little old lady?

Based on one of the best-loved British films of all time (featuring Alec Guinness), this comedy tour-de-force is set in post-World War II London where five oddball crooks pose as an amateur string quintet in order to rent a room from a little old lady. It is supposed to be the nerve centre for their greatest ever heist, but things soon start to get complicated. Even then, these hardened criminals only need to commit one easy murder to get clean away with the loot.

But are they up to it? After taking the West End by storm, this deliciously macabre comedy now makes its North American premiere.

Production Sponsor Natasha Mumba in The Hound of the Baskervilles (2018).

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William & Nona Macdonald Heaslip Foundation

MAN AND SUPERMAN with DON JUAN IN HELL

EPIC THEATRICAL EVENT

By Bernard Shaw Directed by Kimberley Rampersad

August 17 – October 5 John Tanner doesn’t want to get married, least of all to Ann Whitefield. No one can force him. So why is he so scared? Bernard Shaw’s joyous, life-affirming comedy is widely considered his masterpiece. It is often done without its dazzling third act, Don Juan in Hell, but not this time: come for a full day of thrilling theatre, with a luncheon interlude featuring farm-to-table dishes from Niagara’s finest chefs, paired with our best regional wines. There will only be 17 performances of this . once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event, so book early.

Production Sponsor

Corinne & Victor Rice

Play begins at 11am and ends at approximately 5pm.

Enjoy a lovely pastoral 75-minute lunch break . on the grounds of the Festival Theatre by . booking one of the following (ticket extra):

OPTION 1 Choose a farm-to-table lunch option presented by Treadwell’s, Wellington Court or Gooddine Catering.

Only 60 seats available at each onsite restaurant, under a tent.

Visit the Man and Superman page online for menus. $100 plus tax per person, includes gratuities and wine

OPTION 2 Picnic lunch catered by Cuisine with an Attitude.

210 picnics available.

Multiple choices available, check online. $35 plus tax per person

OPTION 3 The Lobby Café will be open offering light fare.

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FESTIVAL THEATRE

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ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

ROPE

By Patrick Hamilton Directed by Jani Lauzon

April 12 – October 12 Murder comes home to the Royal George. .

Two college students in 1920s London commit murder and host a party for the victim’s friends with his hidden body as the centerpiece … just to see if they can pull it off. Masterfully written, this gripping psychological thriller — directed for the silver screen by Alfred Hitchcock — will have you on the edge of your seat. Can they hold their nerve? Can you?

GETTING MARRIED

By Bernard Shaw Directed by Tanja Jacobs

May 10 – October 13 Edith and Cecil were supposed to tie the knot.

But a pamphlet has arrived warning them of the dangers of getting married. So now they’ve called it off, sending their entire family into a frenzied, fireworks-filled debate about marriage, society’s best-loved institution: is it, in fact, anything more than a con? This timeless comedy shows Bernard Shaw at his wittiest, willing to ask the questions that, even now, we would rather ignore – while still making us laugh our socks off.

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Royal George Theatre Sponsored by

THE RUSSIAN PLAY LUNCHTIME ONE-ACT

By Hannah Moscovitch Directed by Diana Donnelly

June 8 – October 12 A small-town flower girl falls for a gravedigger in Stalinist Russia. What can go wrong? Well, it’s a Russian play, so, everything. Written by awardwinning Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch, this edgy, wildly original homage to the plays of the great Russian playwrights will first make you laugh, and then take your breath away. Mature content.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC

By Edmond Rostand Translated and adapted for the stage by Kate Hennig Directed by Chris Abraham

July 27 – October 20 Cyrano de Bergerac is a swashbuckling 17th century swordsman who can do anything … except tell Roxane, the woman he loves, how he feels. He’s just too self-conscious about his unusually large nose.

Roxane is in love with words, so when Cyrano is offered the chance to ghostwrite love letters to her from an inarticulate, love-struck cadet, he takes it — but can he ever reveal himself? A breathtaking tale about the exquisite torture of loving from afar, for anyone who has ever stood beneath a window.

Production Sponsor

James & Diane King

MULTI-PLAY PACKAGES Cast of Grand Hotel (2018).

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Buy more, save more!

Details on page 15.

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre Sponsored by

Jeff Irving, James Daly and Michael Therriault in Grand Hotel (2018).

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THE GLASS MENAGERIE

By Tennessee Williams Directed by László Bérczes

May 22 – October 12 In his autobiographical masterpiece, Tennessee Williams recalls growing up in the Depression-era Midwest with his shy sister and their overbearing mother. A gentleman caller seems to offer the chance of a new life – perhaps for all of them. But can we ever truly escape the life we have been given? And what would it cost? This quiet hurricane of desire and longing is widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time.

Production Sponsor

James F. Brown

SEX A Comedy Drama

By Mae West Directed by Peter Hinton

June 21 – October 13 Mae West created for herself the role of Margy LaMont, a quick-witted, sharp-tongued prostitute in Roaring Twenties Montreal who is looking for a better life. When she meets a rich and ardent young lover, she seems to have hit the jackpot. The trouble is, he doesn’t know the truth about her. Can she keep her secret? Should she? Funny and frank, this comic drama got its author locked up for “corrupting the morals of youth.”

VICTORY

By Howard Barker Directed by Tim Carroll

July 14 – October 12 Brutal and brilliant, this controversial play by Howard Barker is set in the aftermath of Charles II’s Restoration on the throne of England. The central character is Mrs Bradshaw, a 17th century widow fighting to give her puritan husband a proper burial — but to achieve this, she must take on a world where base instincts are rampant and language is wielded as a weapon. How much of her own human dignity is she willing to risk? Powerful and challenging, this play may enrage you, but it won’t leave you.

Warning: Victory is deliberately offensive. It is not for . the squeamish and contains very strong language.

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MAHABHARATA: ORIGINS

THE READING SERIES

A retelling of the classic Sanskrit poem of ancient India by, and developed in partnership with, Ravi Jain and Why Not Theatre Directed by Ravi Jain

Aug 29, 8pm and Sept 29, 11am $25

Details at shawfest.com

The 2019 Season features a series of experimental presentations as Ravi Jain adapts the classic Sanskrit poem of ancient India.

Mahabharata: Origins forges the way for the full presentation of this epic South Asian masterpiece during the 2020 Season. A mix of storytelling and food, rooted in the cultural context of the story, these presentations are exclusive to Friends of The Shaw.

Details about these experimental presentations to follow.

SECRET THEATRE A third fabulous season of Secret Theatre to delight audiences with surprise theatrical experiences throughout the year.

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

Shh, it’s a secret!

Production Sponsor

Bruce and Wendy Gitelman

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Matt Nethersole in Grand Hotel (2018).

Intrigued? We certainly hope so.

HOLIDAY SEASON A CHRISTMAS CAROL

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

By Charles Dickens Originally adapted and directed by Tim Carroll Directed by Molly Atkinson

November 13 – December 22 Ebenezer Scrooge is back! Nestled in the heart of the ultimate Christmas village, the charming holiday favourite A Christmas Carol returns to the Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre. It’s the perfect annual reminder of what Christmas is all about. Arrive feeling “Bah, Humbug!” Leave full . of warm, fuzzy Christmas spirit.

Production Sponsor

Official Hotel Partner

IRVING BERLIN’S

HOLIDAY INN

FESTIVAL THEATRE

Based on the Film from Universal Pictures Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin – Book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge Directed by Kate Hennig

The cherished holiday classic is coming to The Shaw just in time for Christmas! Jim quits showbiz and the bright lights of New York City for a quiet Connecticut farmhouse. There, he meets Linda - a tap-dancing schoolteacher who has never forgotten her stage dreams - and together they turn the profit-losing farmhouse into a spectacular inn, open only on holidays. Some of the greatest Irving Berlin songs – including “Cheek to Cheek,” “Easter Parade” and “White Christmas” – are brought to the stage with glorious singing and dancing. This funloving, tap-dancing, rib-tickling romantic comedy will kick-start your holiday season.

Production Sponsor

Mary E. Hill

BUY BOTH HOLIDAY SEASON PLAYS AND SAVE 20% 11

Michael Therriault in A Christmas Carol (2017).

November 16 – December 22

TICKET PRICES & THEATRES The earlier you book, the more likely you are to get the best seats and the best price. NEW IN 2019 We will be offering seats in the front of the house first and then open additional seats as needed. This change will create . a more intimate and memorable theatre experience for both you and our performers for every single performance. .

As demand for a performance increases, more seats will be released and made available. Those seats may be offered at a higher price point hence the benefit of booking early. Ticket prices subject to change after February 1, 2019.

Musicals (Brigadoon & Holiday Inn)

Single Show Platinum

Gold

Blue

Purple

Preview performances

$94

$80

$66

$28

Regular performances

$135

$115

$95

$40

Non-Musicals

Single Show Platinum

Gold

Blue

Purple

Preview performances

$84

$71

$58

$24

Regular performances

$120

$102

$83

$35

Platinum

Gold

Blue

Purple

Preview performances

$59

$44

$32

$24

Regular performances

$85

$63

$47

$35

Youth (applicable to all plays)

$25

$25

$25

$25

Family shows (The Horse and His Boy, A Christmas Carol)

Single Show

All Performances

Lunchtime

$35

Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell 11am - 5pm. Only 17 performances.

Prices do not include food.

Single Show Platinum

Gold

Blue

Purple

Preview performances

$168

$142

$116

$49

Regular performances

$240

$204

$166

$70

Prices in CDN $, exclude tax. Prices, artists, seat sections and performances subject to change. For Ways to Save and ticket packages, see pages 14-15.

Note: Visit shawfest.com for more detailed seating maps. Maps subject to change.

Festival Theatre

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

Special Access seating available

Royal George Theatre 85 Queen Street 305-seat theatre in a turn-of-the-century vaudeville house

Special Access seating available

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre 10 Queen’s Parade 265-seat theatre, our most intimate space

Special Access seating available

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HOW TO ORDER

ACCESSIBILITY Special Access Seating

Priority Booking Period November 3 – 30

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.

Ordering begins on the following dates, according to your level of support: November 3

Governors Council . and Premier $1000+

November 5

Sustaining, Contributing . and Business $400+

Reserve when you book your tickets. Quantities are limited.

November 8

Supporting $200+

A new pilot program available for the August performances . of The Ladykillers. Smartphones and smartphone holders (limited availability) available by reservation or bring your . own to download the app.

Assistive Listening Devices Closed Captioning

November 10 Annual $100+

More Accessibility details at shawfest.com/accessibility

Please have your membership account number available when you book online

POLICIES

shawfest.com Details below Phone

Tickets are non-refundable

1-800-511-7429.

905-468-2172

In Person

Festival Theatre Box Office

Mail

Shaw Festival, Box 774, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON .

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Order Form

shawfest.com/orderform or see the Season Planner form at the back of this brochure

Exchanges 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 2019 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.

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 (seating or performance type) may be subject to a difference in price. This benefit is valid on the first exchange for each ticket, and is subject to availability.

Ordering your tickets online is simple.

Go to shawfest.com

Service Charge Waived during the Friends Priority Booking Period – another great benefit of your Membership. As of December 1, a $10. (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 $10 per order.

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 2019 Season calendar

Tax

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

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

5. Continue with your seat selections

Children See Youth Pricing (page 15) 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-in-arms are not permitted in the theatres. .

Ask us about age recommendations.

Hours of Operation Nov 3 – Dec 23 Daily 9-5, open until 7pm . on A Christmas Carol evening performances

Shaw Festival Privacy Policy Available at shawfest.com/privacy or at 1-800-511-7429.

Closed from Dec 24, 2pm until Jan 2

Scent-Free Facilities

Jan 2 – Apr 12 Monday to Saturday 9-5

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

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WAYS TO SAVE Friends Priority Booking Period

The deal! $10 bus ride

Friends of The Shaw benefit from first access to every performance during the priority booking period. In 2019, . we will be offering seats in the front of the house first and then open additional seats as needed. This change will create a more intimate and memorable theatre experience for both you and our performers for every single performance. .

As demand for a performance increases, more seats will be released and made available. Those seats may be offered at a higher price point hence the benefit of booking tickets early. In addition to first access, tickets ordered by Friends up to January 31 may be exchanged once for an equivalent section and performance type at no additional cost. As of February 1, ticket prices are subject to change.

Book your 2019 tickets by January 31 and pay only $10 for a roundtrip ride from Toronto/Burlington on the Shaw Express. Must be on same date(s) as theatre ticket(s). Call for details. Bus schedule at shawfest.com NEW! Burlington stop and Holiday Season service.

A Shaw Festival bestseller! Enjoy your favourite productions again and again.

Season’s Pass

The pass 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 oneact and includes a 25% discount on tickets to Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell, A Christmas Carol and Holiday Inn.

NEW!

Season’s Pass Plus For Friends of The Shaw at the Sustaining level and above ($600+)

In addition to the Season’s Pass benefits, the Season’s Pass Plus lets you book one ticket to each of the 10 plays right away! To upgrade your Membership for access to the Season’s Pass Plus contact Membership at 1-800-657-1106 ext 2556.

• $400 Blue seating • $500 Gold seating • $600 Platinum seating Only 1000 Season’s Passes will be made available in 2019. Buy now!

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. Excludes Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell, A Christmas Carol, Holiday Inn, the Reading Series and Secret Theatre. Tickets to all productions are not guaranteed. Not applicable for wait-list performances.

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WAYS TO SAVE NEW!

Multi-play Packages

Preview Performances Save 30% on all preview performances.

Marked P on the calendar. Prices start at $24.

Buy 3+ shows, save 15% Buy 5+ shows, save 20% .

– it’s like getting one show for free!

Theatre for $35

Buy 8+ shows, save 25% – even better! .

It’s like getting two shows for free.

NEW!

Regular priced tickets start at $35 for . many performances.

Holiday Season Ticket Package

All Ways to Save offerings are based on availability, apply only at the time of purchase and cannot be applied retroactively or used in conjunction with other offers. Discounts do not apply to Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell, A Christmas Carol, Holiday Inn or Secret Theatre unless otherwise stated.

Limit of 8 tickets per offer. Students/Under 30: no ID, no discount. Prices listed are per person, do not include tax or handling fee and are subject to change.

Buy both Holiday Inn and A Christmas Carol and save 20%.

All performances must be purchased at one time. Discount granted on lowest number of seats purchased throughout all performances. Applicable on Regular and Preview pricing.

Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or packages.

Holiday Inn and A Christmas Carol excluded from 3+, 5+ and 8+ ticket packages. Not applicable on previously purchased tickets. Discount price based on price at time of purchase.

Limit of 8 tickets per performance.

*Non-seniors/non-students booking SM performances pay regular prices.

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

Marked SM on calendar.

Special Matinees for 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.

Under 30 Pricing $30 Blue seating for all performances for anyone up to 29 years old, including Holiday Inn. $60 for Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell. ID required for each ‘Under 30’ ticket holder at time of pickup.

Youth Pricing Kiera Sangster in Grand Hotel (2018).

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 $25 each. Youth pricing available for A Christmas Carol and Holiday Inn. Ask about family-friendly productions.

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Brigadoon 2pm P SM Horse 8pm P Rope 8pm P

Brigadoon 1pm P SM Horse 7pm P Rope 7pm P

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Horse 1pm SM Rope 1pm Brigadoon 7pm P

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Victoria Day

Continue the conversation

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Rope 2pm

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The Horse and His Boy Brigadoon The Ladykillers Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell

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ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

Rope 2pm P SM

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Good Friday

Backstage tour 11am

Shivaree Meet Directors/Designers 11am Backstage tour 11am

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Rope 2pm P SM

Backstage tour 11am Meet Directors/Designers 11am

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Married 2pm P SM Brigadoon 8pm P

Backstage tour 11am

Horse 10:30am SM Rope 2pm

Brigadoon 2pm P SM Married 2pm P Horse 8pm Rope 8pm

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Horse 10:30am SM Married 2pm P

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Horse 10:30am SM Rope 6pm OC Glass 8pm P

Horse 12pm SM Married 12pm OC Brigadoon 6pm OC Married 8pm

Rope 2pm

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Continue the conversation Play by Play

Horse 10:30am SM Rope 2pm Glass 8pm P

Brigadoon 2pm Married 2pm

Brigadoon 2pm P Married 2pm P SM Rope 8pm

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Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol Holiday Inn

PERFORMANCE CODES P Preview SM Special Matinee OC Opening Celebration

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

NEW! Burlington stop.

Book by Jan 31 for a $10 roundtrip ticket (reg $25).

Call for details.

JUNE Sunday

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NEW! Multi-play Packages.

Buy more, save more.

See p. 15

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Backstage tour 10am The Half Hour

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

Horse 1pm Brigadoon 7pm Married 7pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

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Brigadoon 1pm Rope 7pm Glass 7pm P

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Horse 1pm Rope 1pm Brigadoon 7pm

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Ladykillers 2pm P SM Rope 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Friends Rehearsal, The Ladykillers Continue the conversation

Rope 2pm Glass 2pm P SM Married 8pm

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Mystery Encounters 11am Friends post-show chat

Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Garden Tour 10am-4pm Continue the conversation

Horse 10:30am SM Married 2pm Glass 8pm P

Horse 2pm Rope 2pm

Russian 11:30am P Brigadoon 2pm Rope 8pm Glass 8pm P

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

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HOLIDAY SEASON

Mystery Encounters 11am

Friends Day #1 Golden Age of Musical Theatre 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Deeper Dialogues 11am GC Weekend Continue the conversation

A Christmas Carol Holiday Inn

Russian 11:30am P Horse 2pm Rope 2pm Ladykillers 8pm P Glass 8pm P

PERFORMANCE CODES

Russian 11:30am P Ladykillers 2pm P Glass 2pm P SM Brigadoon 8pm

Brigadoon 2pm SM Married 2pm SM Horse 8pm

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Mystery Encounters 11am Friends post-show chat

National Indigenous Peoples Day Meet Directors/Designers 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Deeper Dialogues 11am Continue the conversation

Russian 11:30am P Horse 2pm Sex 2pm P SM Glass 8pm P

Russian 11:30am P Brigadoon 2pm SM Sex 2pm P Ladykillers 8pm P Rope 8pm Glass 8pm P

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Mystery Encounters 11am Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

Horse 10:30am SM Married 2pm SM Brigadoon 8pm

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm P Glass 2pm SM Brigadoon 8pm

Brigadoon 2pm SM Sex 2pm P SM Glass 8pm

P Preview SM Special Matinee

CREATING THE HORSE AND HIS BOY A pre-show workshop for all!

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm Married 2pm Ladykillers 8pm P Rope 8pm

SHAW GARDEN TOUR Saturday June 8 10am - 4pm $25

Prior to all performances of The Horse and His Boy $5

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JULY Sunday

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Canada Day

Backstage tour 11am

Backstage tour 11am

Ladykillers 2pm P SM Sex 2pm P SM Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm

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Backstage tour 10am

Glass 11:30am OC Brigadoon 1pm Horse 7pm Married 7pm

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Backstage tour 10am Women’s Voices

Ladykillers 1pm Victory 1pm P SM Rope 7pm Sex 7pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Married 2pm Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm Sex 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Rope 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am

Married 2pm Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Sex 8pm

Rope 2pm Sex 2pm Married 8pm Glass 8pm

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Backstage tour 10am Coffee concert GC Rehearsal, Cyrano de Bergerac

Adult Acting Intensive

Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Adult Acting Intensive Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Adult Acting Intensive Continue the conversation

Horse 1pm SM F Married 1pm Glass 7pm

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Brigadoon 1pm Cyrano 1pm P Glass 1pm Ladykillers 7pm Rope 7pm Victory 7pm P

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Rope 2pm Victory 2pm P Brigadoon 8pm Sex 8pm

Russian 11:30am Married 2pm Glass 2pm Rope 8pm Sex 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Meet Directors/Designers 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am

Brigadoon 2pm Cyrano 2pm P SM Glass 2pm Rope 8pm Sex 8pm

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Married 2pm Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Sex 8pm

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Friday

Saturday

FESTIVAL THEATRE

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Independence Day Mystery Encounters 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Golden Age of Musical Theatre 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am

The Horse and His Boy Brigadoon The Ladykillers Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm SM Rope 2pm SM Glass 2pm SM Brigadoon 8pm Sex 8pm

Married 12pm SM Brigadoon 2pm Sex 6pm OC Horse 8pm

Russian 11:30am OC Horse 12pm SM Glass 12pm SM Ladykillers 6pm OC Rope 8pm

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Mystery Encounters 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Women’s Voices Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Women’s Voices Friends Day #2 Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

Russian 11:30am Horse 2pm Rope 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Glass 8pm

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm Married 2pm Sex 8pm

Horse 2pm Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm

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Mystery Encounters 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Deeper Dialogues 11am Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

Russian 11:30am Horse 2pm Married 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Glass 8pm

Brigadoon 2pm Sex 2pm Rope 8pm Victory 8pm P

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm Married 2pm Victory 2pm P SM Ladykillers 8pm Rope 8pm Glass 8pm

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Adult Acting Intensive Mystery Encounters 11am

GBS Birthday Adult Acting Intensive Golden Age of Musical Theatre 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am The Changeover Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm Married 2pm Victory 2pm P SM Sex 8pm

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm Cyrano 2pm P SM Brigadoon 8pm Glass 8pm

Rope 2pm Sex 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Glass 8pm

POP-UP PATIO

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol Holiday Inn

PERFORMANCE CODES P Preview SM Special Matinee OC Opening Celebration F Final Performance

CREATING THE HORSE AND HIS BOY A pre-show workshop for all!

Prior to all performances of The Horse and His Boy $5

Food! Refreshments! Live Music!

Thursdays in July & August following Festival and/or Studio Theatre matinees

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AUGUST Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Ric Reid and Kristopher Bowman in The Hound of the Baskervilles (2018).

NEW! Buy 8 plays or more and save 25% — Like getting two plays for free.

See p. 15

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Backstage tour 10am

Civic Day

Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A GC Rehearsal, Man and Superman Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

Brigadoon 1pm Glass 1pm Ladykillers 7pm CC Victory 7pm P

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Married 2pm Victory 2pm P SM Rope 8pm Sex 8pm

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Backstage tour 10am Shaw Seminar

Cyrano 11:30am OC Brigadoon 1pm Sex 1pm Ladykillers 7pm CC Rope 7pm Glass 7pm

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Backstage tour 10am

Brigadoon 1pm Cyrano 1pm Ladykillers 7pm CC Rope 7pm Victory 7pm

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Brigadoon 1pm Cyrano 1pm Glass 1pm Ladykillers 7pm CC Rope 7pm Victory 7pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

Cyrano 2pm Sex 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Glass 8pm

Russian 11:30am Married 2pm Glass 2pm Rope 8pm Sex 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation

Brigadoon 2pm Cyrano 2pm Glass 2pm Rope 8pm Sex 8pm

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Russian 11:30am Married 2pm Glass 2pm Ladykillers 8pm CC Cyrano 8pm P

Superman 11am P Russian 11:30am Married 2pm Rope 8pm Sex 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Brigadoon 2pm Cyrano 2pm Ladykillers 8pm CC Glass 8pm

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm CC Cyrano 2pm Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Victory 8pm

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Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

The Horse and His Boy Brigadoon The Ladykillers Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm Sex 2pm Ladykillers 8pm CC Rope 8pm Victory 8pm P

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm CC Cyrano 2pm P Married 8pm

Russian 11:30am Rope 2pm Sex 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Cyrano 8pm P Glass 8pm

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Shaw Seminar Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Shaw Seminar Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Shaw Seminar Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm Cyrano 2pm SM Sex 2pm Ladykillers 8pm CC Rope 8pm Victory 8pm

Married 2pm Glass 2pm Rope 8pm Sex 8pm

Russian 11:30am Glass 12pm Ladykillers 2pm CC Rope 2pm Victory 6pm OC Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm

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Shaw Symposium Meet Directors/Designers 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Shaw Symposium Continue the conversation

Shaw Symposium Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm Married 2pm Victory 2pm Ladykillers 8pm CC Glass 8pm

Rope 2pm Sex 2pm Married 8pm Glass 8pm

Superman 11am P Russian 11:30am Rope 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Glass 8pm

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Friends post-show chat

Continue the conversation

Ladykillers 2pm CC Glass 2pm Married 8pm

Superman 11am P Russian 11:30am Married 2pm Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Sex 8pm

Deeper Dialogues 11am Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

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Reading #1 8pm

Continue the conversation

Superman 11am Rope 2pm Sex 2pm Ladykillers 8pm CC Glass 8pm

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm Married 2pm Victory 2pm Ladykillers 8pm CC Cyrano 8pm Glass 8pm

Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

Superman 11am OC Russian 11:30am Rope 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Glass 8pm

Superman 11am Russian 11:30am Rope 2pm Sex 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Glass 8pm

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ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol Holiday Inn

PERFORMANCE CODES P Preview SM Special Matinee OC Opening Celebration CC Closed Captioning

POP-UP PATIO Thursdays in July & August Festival Theatre Gardens

SEPTEMBER Sunday

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Backstage tour 10am

Labour Day

Backstage tour 11am

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat

Ladykillers 1pm Rope 1pm Victory 1pm Brigadoon 7pm Cyrano 7pm Sex 7pm

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Brigadoon 2pm SM Married 2pm SM Victory 2pm SM Ladykillers 8pm Cyrano 8pm Glass 8pm

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Backstage tour 10am Coffee concert

Ladykillers 1pm Cyrano 1pm Glass 1pm Brigadoon 7pm Married 7pm Victory 7pm

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Brigadoon 1pm Married 1pm SM Victory 1pm Ladykillers 7pm Cyrano 7pm Glass 7pm

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Backstage tour 10am GC Weekend

Brigadoon 1pm Married 1pm SM Victory 1pm Ladykillers 7pm Cyrano 7pm Glass 7pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Superman 11am Rope 2pm Sex 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm

Ladykillers 2pm Cyrano 2pm Glass 2pm SM Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Victory 8pm

Backstage tour 10am

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Brigadoon 2pm SM Cyrano 2pm Sex 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Rope 8pm Victory 8pm

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm Cyrano 2pm SM Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Victory 8pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Play by Play

Brigadoon 2pm SM Married 2pm Victory 2pm SM Ladykillers 8pm Cyrano 8pm

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Backstage tour 10am Reading #2 11am

Ladykillers 1pm Cyrano 1pm Glass 1pm Brigadoon 7pm Sex 7pm

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Superman 11am Rope 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Sex 8pm

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

FESTIVAL THEATRE

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Mystery Encounters 11am Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm SM Cyrano 2pm Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Victory 8pm

Superman 11am Russian 11:30am Rope 2pm Sex 2pm SM Ladykillers 8pm Rope 8pm Glass 8pm

The Horse and His Boy Brigadoon The Ladykillers Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell

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Mystery Encounters 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation

Golden Age of Musical Theatre 11am Continue the conversation

Superman 11am Russian 11:30am Rope 2pm SM Sex 2pm SM Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Glass 8pm

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm SM Married 2pm Victory 2pm SM Ladykillers 8pm Cyrano 8pm Glass 8pm

Superman 11am Rope 2pm Glass 2pm SM Brigadoon 8pm Sex 8pm

Superman 11am Russian 11:30am Married 2pm Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Sex 8pm

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol Holiday Inn

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Mystery Encounters 11am

Continue the conversation

Superman 11am Rope 2pm Sex 2pm SM Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Glass 8pm

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 8pm Cyrano 8pm Sex 8pm

Director’s Project GC Weekend Deeper Dialogues 11am Continue the conversation

SM Special Matinee

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Play by Play Mystery Encounters 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Play by Play Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm SM Cyrano 2pm Sex 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Rope 8pm Victory 8pm

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm SM Cyrano 2pm SM Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Victory 8pm

Damien Atkins in The Hound of the Baskervilles (2018).

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Superman 11am Russian 11:30am Married 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Rope 8pm Glass 8pm

Superman 11am Married 2pm SM Ladykillers 8pm Rope 8pm Glass 8pm

Book your Holiday Season plays today!

Get both and save 20%

The Directors Project Saturday September 21 Exclusively for Governors Council ($2000+) and Corporate Partners.

See p. 31

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OCTOBER Sun

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Superman 11am Married 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Rope 8pm

Brigadoon 2pm SM Cyrano 2pm Sex 2pm SM Ladykillers 8pm Victory 8pm

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Brigadoon 1pm SM Cyrano 1pm Sex 1pm Ladykillers 7pm Rope 7pm

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Brigadoon 2pm SM Cyrano 2pm SM Sex 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Rope 8pm Glass 8pm

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm SM Cyrano 2pm Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Victory 8pm

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Thanksgiving

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am

Brigadoon 1pm SM F Married 1pm SM F Cyrano 7pm Sex 7pm F

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Cyrano 2pm SM

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Cyrano 1pm SM F

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HOP ON THE SHAW EXPRESS!

Now servicing the Holiday Season shows.

Call for details.

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FESTIVAL THEATRE

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Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation

Deeper Dialogues 11am Continue the conversation

The Horse and His Boy Brigadoon The Ladykillers Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm Cyrano 2pm SM Glass 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Victory 8pm

Russian 11:30am Brigadoon 2pm SM Married 2pm SM Victory 2pm Ladykillers 8pm Cyrano 8pm Glass 8pm

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Friends post-show chat

Continue the conversation

Brigadoon 2pm Married 2pm Victory 2pm SM Ladykillers 8pm Cyrano 8pm Glass 8pm

Russian 11:30am Ladykillers 2pm Cyrano 2pm SM Sex 2pm SM Rope 8pm Glass 8pm

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

Superman 11am F Rope 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Glass 8pm

Russian 11:30am F Ladykillers 2pm SM F Rope 2pm SM F Glass 2pm SM F Brigadoon 8pm Married 8pm Victory 8pm F

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Cyrano 2pm SM Cyrano 8pm

Continue the conversation

Cyrano 2pm SM

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

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Cyrano 2pm SM Cyrano 8pm

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol Holiday Inn

PERFORMANCE CODES SM Special Matinee F Final Performance

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A Christmas Carol and Holiday Inn hit the stage next month. Do you have your tickets yet?

Get both to save 20%

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Emily Lukasik in Grand Hotel (2018).

Halloween

NOVEMBER Sunday

Monday

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All aboard! The Shaw Express now servicing the Holiday Season shows!

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Holiday 2pm P SM Christmas 2pm SM

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Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

Christmas 1pm P SM

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Holiday 2pm P SM

Holiday 1pm P SM Christmas 1pm SM Christmas 7pm

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Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

Friends post-show chat

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM

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Friends post-show chat

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Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

Friends post-show chat

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Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

Friends post-show chat

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Backstage tour 11am

Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

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Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

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Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

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Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM

Christmas

Holiday 2pm SM F Christmas 2pm SM F

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A Christmas Carol Holiday Inn

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Christmas 1pm P SM

Meet Directors/Designers 11am

Backstage tour 10am

Christmas 1pm P SM

Holiday 1pm P SM Christmas 1pm P SM Christmas 7pm

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Holiday 1pm P SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm P Christmas 7pm

Holiday 1pm P SM Christmas 1pm SM

Backstage tour 10am

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Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Christmas 7pm

Backstage tour 10am Tap Dancing 11am

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm Christmas 7pm

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Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Christmas 7pm

Backstage tour 10am Tap Dancing 11am

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm Christmas 7pm

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Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Christmas 7pm

Backstage tour 10am Tap Dancing 11am

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Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Christmas 7pm

Backstage tour 10am Tap Dancing 11am

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm

P Preview SM Special Matinee OC Opening Celebration F Final Performance

Holiday 1pm P SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm OC Christmas 7pm

Thursday

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm

PERFORMANCE CODES

On stage

November 16 – December 22

By Charles Dickens

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm Christmas 7pm

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm Christmas 7pm

Holiday Inn Trivia Prior to all evening performances of Holiday Inn. See p. 35 for details.

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On stage

November 13 – December 22

BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE …

“THE REASONABLE MAN ADAPTS HIMSELF TO THE WORLD: THE UNREASONABLE ONE PERSISTS IN TRYING TO ADAPT THE WORLD TO HIMSELF. THEREFORE ALL PROGRESS DEPENDS ON THE UNREASONABLE MAN” As we have said many times, TC and I are very intent on deepening the relationship between artist and audience; engaging all of us in discussions that connect us more deeply with the work and with each other.

We want The Shaw to be a place of intelligent discourse, intellectual investigation and positive debate – a place where everyone . is welcome and feels ownership.

I’m so pleased that so many people have really taken to this new direction. Not everything is for everybody of course, but the overwhelming positivity we have been feeling is truly heartwarming, and very well reflected in recent attendance. I want to encourage you to let us know how you like things, what works for you and what doesn’t.

We also invite you to consider deepening your commitment. We are one of the very few remaining Ensemble repertory companies left in the world and ticket sales cover only about half of our expenses.

There is no commercial version of this

– BERNARD SHAW, MAN AND SUPERMAN

model. We simply cannot do the theatre we are renowned for, nor nurture our remarkable acting Ensemble, without significant charitable support. We need you to help us raise the rest – to invest in us, by becoming Friends and through long term and planned giving.

We also deeply value the support of our Corporate Partners, Foundation granters and the terrific work of our Endowment Foundation. Your support makes it possible for The Shaw to thrive, not just survive.

Thank you again and we look forward to hearing from you and to seeing you soon!

All my best,

Tim Jennings.

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EXCLUSIVE GOVERNORS COUNCIL OPPORTUNITIES

SAVE THE DATE!

Governors Council Rehearsals

Fundraising Events

Annual General Meeting March 1

April 6 – Shivaree! Niagara-on-the-Lake.

May 9 – Boxing Night, Toronto

Take in part of an onstage rehearsal . early in the staging process.

Opening Celebrations

Choose one from the following:

Rope May 24

• The Glass Menagerie Thursday May 16

Getting Married May 25

• Cyrano de Bergerac Sunday July 21

Brigadoon May 25

• Man and Superman Tuesday August 6

Sex July 5

The Horse and His Boy May 26 The Russian Play July 6

Founders Members and above ($10,000+) . can experience all three rehearsals.

The Ladykillers July 6

Governors Council Feature Weekends

The Glass Menagerie July 7

Spring Weekend June 15 & 16

Cyrano de Bergerac August 11

Victory August 10

Man and Superman August 24

Highlights include: a technical run-through . of Sex by Mae West, a peek behind the scenes for Cyrano de Bergerac and dinner with members of the Ensemble.

Holiday Inn November 23

$250 Fall Weekend September 21 & 22 Highlights include: the Directors Project performances, discussions with the Intern Directors and dinner with members of . the Ensemble. $200 The Directors Project September 21 Experience two short plays by our Intern Directors. Book early, space is limited!

Free

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BEYOND THE STAGE FOR FRIENDS Exclusively for Friends (Members), .

Governors Council and Corporate Partners To book events, call 1-800-511-7429. .

Governors Council and Premier Members . call 1-800-657-1106 ext 2208. shawfest.com/beyondthestage/friends

Madelyn Kriese in Grand Hotel (2018).

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EVENTS TO ENRICH YOUR SHAW EXPERIENCE! Open Rehearsals Selected dates in spring and early summer.

Watch for your invitation in early 2019.

Patrick Galligan in The Hound of the Baskervilles (2018).

Join us in the rehearsal hall with the director, the stage manager and the actors and watch as the play is still being shaped.

Friends by $10 donation. Free for all Governors Council Members ($2000+)

Friends Rehearsal: The Ladykillers Saturday June 1 Experience the play coming together by watching part of an onstage rehearsal.

For Sustaining level and above ($600+) . and Corporate Partners. Free

The Half Hour

Post-Show Chat/Reception

Sunday June 2, 10:30am

Wednesdays and Thursdays starting in June, except those marked P and OC.

See what happens in the half-hour prior to the performance of The Horse and His Boy to transform an actor into their stage character.

Exclusive chats with the cast or creative team after select Festival Theatre matinees.

For all Friends, Corporate Partners and Governors Council members. Free

For all Friends, Corporate Partners and Governors Council members. Free

Friends Day #1

Friends Day #2

Friday June 14

Saturday July 13

Sing along with Music Director Paul Sportelli to the tunes of the golden age of music. Includes lunch and a performance of Brigadoon.

Explore women’s voices in theatre with a lively panel discussion followed by a performance of The Glass Menagerie. Lunch included.

For all Friends, Corporate Partners and Governors Council members. $170 | $80 for Season’s Pass holders

For all Friends, Corporate Partners and Governors Council members. $170 | $80 for Season’s Pass holders

The Changeover

Mix & Mingles

Saturday July 27

Various dates

Watch as our Production team transforms the Festival stage from one play to the next!

Engage with fellow Shaw supporters at unique meet & greet events. Invitations will be sent by email and will include location details.

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

For all Friends, Corporate Partners and Governors Council members. Prices vary

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BEYOND THE STAGE – FOR ALL To book Beyond the Stage events, . call the Box Office at 1-800-511-7429

IMMERSE YOURSELF Cost does not include theatre tickets.

Play by Play May 29-31 | September 25-27 Focusing on four plays, gain access to the creative minds who bring our plays to life.

Includes lunches, presentations and parking. $220 |$185 for Shaw Friends NEW!

Women’s Voices – Then & Now

July 12-14 Join Kate Hennig and explore women theatre artists from Mae West to today. Panels and guest speakers on Sex, Victory, Getting Married. Reception, lunch and parking. $200

Shaw Seminar August 8-11 An exploration of six plays — our premier adult education experience. Lunches, reception, guest lectures and parking. $325 | $300 for Shaw Friends

Shaw Symposium August 15-17 Shaw at The Shaw: a focus on Getting Married and Man and Superman. Reception, picnic lunch and parking. $150 | Students $95

Madelyn Kriese with the cast of The Magician’s Nephew (2018).

shawfest.com/beyondthestage

MEET THE COMPANY Creating The Horse and His Boy – a pre-show workshop for all ages Join an actor from The Horse and His Boy and help to create the show. A 40-minute workshop prior to all matinee and evening performances. $5 with a ticket to The Horse and His Boy

Meet Shaw Directors and Designers 11am The Horse and His Boy – April 6 .

Brigadoon – May 4 .

The Glass Menagerie – May 22.

The Ladykillers – June 11 .

Sex – June 21 .

Cyrano de Bergerac – July 30.

Man and Superman – August 15 .

Holiday Inn – November 15 $20 | $15 for Shaw Friends

Backstage Tours See calendar for dates & times An hour-long guided tour of the .

Festival Theatre. $10 | $5 with a ticket to a performance

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Andrew Broderick with Théa Pel in The Magician’s Nephew (2018).

NEW!

Mystery Encounters

Thursdays in May, June, July, September | 11am Are you curious about what goes on backstage and who works there? Here’s your chance to find out. $20 | $15 for Shaw Friends and under 30

Continue the Conversation Following Tuesday, Friday and Saturday matinees and all The Russian Play performances (except those marked P and OC), join fellow patrons for an engaging facilitated discussion. Free NEW!

Cocktails with the Company

July and August | Following Saturday evening performances | Festival Theatre Patio An open invitation to join Shaw Company members for cocktails ($) and casual conversation.

Deeper Dialogues Saturdays June 15, June 22, July 20, .

August 24, September 21, October 5.

11am | Gallery Space Conversations about theatre, art and culture.

Details online. $20 | $15 for Shaw Friends

Pre-show Talks

MUSICAL DELIGHTS NEW! The Golden Age of Musical Theatre

June 14, July 5, July 26, Sept 14 | 11am Join Shaw Music Director Paul Sportelli to learn about and sing-along to music theatre classics including Brigadoon. $20 | $15 for Shaw Friends and under 30

Coffee Concerts June 23, July 21, September 8 A Sunday morning concert performed by members of the Shaw Festival Orchestra. .

By donation

TAKE A CLASS NEW!

Adult Acting Intensive

July 22-26 Unpack the tools actors use to make text and characters come alive. In a supportive community of your peers, delve into classical text culminating in a final presentation.

Exclusive access to Shaw professional coaches/teachers. For all experience levels. $495 NEW!

Tap Dance for Dummies

Saturdays November 30, December 7, 14, 21 | 11am A playful intro to the basics of tap dance with an actor from Holiday Inn. Fun for ages 10+ and all experience levels. $10/person

Holiday Inn Trivia

June 11 – Sept 15 | 7:30pm; 6:30pm on Sundays

NEW!

A Company member introduces that evening’s play. For all Festival Theatre performances except those marked P and OC. On the Members Terrace (Festival Theatre). Free

6pm, prior to evening performances of Holiday Inn | Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

Tuesday Q & A An informal question-and-answer session with actors following Tuesday evening performances (except those marked P . and OC), in all three theatres. Free

In teams of 2-8 people, test your knowledge of holiday theatre and film musicals in this 40-minute trivia challenge. Example: Which crooner sold over 100 million copies of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas? Bing Crosby. Easy, right?! Gift for the winning team. $5/person

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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

Theatre and Production Sponsors William & Nona Macdonald Heaslip Foundation

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FESTIVAL THEATRE The Horse and His Boy

By C.S. Lewis.

Adapted for the stage by Anna Chatterton

Lerner and Loewe’s

Brigadoon.

Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner - Music by Frederick Loewe.

Original dances created by Agnes DeMille

The Ladykillers

By Graham Linehan.

From the motion picture screenplay by William Rose.

By special arrangement with StudioCanal and Fiery Angel, London

Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell

By Bernard Shaw

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE Rope

By Patrick Hamilton

Getting Married

By Bernard Shaw

The Russian Play (Lunchtime one-act)

By Hannah Moscovitch

Cyrano de Bergerac

Jeremiah Sparks in Grand Hotel (2018).

By Edmond Rostand.

Translated and adapted for the stage by Kate Hennig

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie

By Tennessee Williams

Sex.

By Mae West

Victory

By Howard Barker

HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens.

Originally adapted and directed by Tim Carroll

Irving Berlin’s

Holiday Inn. Based on the Film from Universal Pictures.

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin - .

Book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge

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

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