2019 Season Brochure

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

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Contents Welcome from Artistic Director Tim Carroll 1 Plays 2 Acting Ensemble 28 Ticket Prices 30 Secret Theatre 30 Theatres 31 Ways to Save & Policies 32 How to Order 34 Calendar 34 Accessibility 35 The Reading Series 43, 45 Membership 50 Beyond the Stage – for Friends 51 Beyond the Stage – for All 52 Beyond the Stage – for Young People and Teachers 54 Stay the Night 56 Sponsors 60 Season Planner 61 NEW!

MULTI-PLAY PACKAGES

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Buy 3+ shows, save 15% Buy 5+ shows, save 20% – it’s like getting one show for free!

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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.

Cover: Matt Nethersole, backstage (Grand Hotel, 2018).

This page: Madelyn Kriese and Andrew Broderick, backstage (The Magician’s Nephew, 2018).

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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-totable lunch interlude 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.

Tim Carroll Artistic Director

FESTIVAL THEATRE

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April 6 – July 21

OH THE SWEET AIR OF NARNIA! AN HOUR’S LIFE THERE IS BETTER THAN A THOUSAND YEARS HERE IN CALORMEN.”

The Horse and His Boy

By C.S. Lewis Adapted for the stage by Anna Chatterton Directed by Christine Brubaker Designed by Jennifer Goodman Lighting designed by Siobhán Sleath Projections designed by Cameron Davis Original music and sound designed by Deanna Choi Movement and puppetry direction by Alexis Milligan 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.

WORLD PREMIERE FEATURING Kristi Frank Matt Nethersole Jay Turvey Jenny L. Wright

WITH David Ball Jane Johanson Krystal Kiran Madelyn Kriese George Krissa Julie Lumsden Stewart Adam McKensy Drew Plummer Genny Sermonia Jacqueline Thair

THE HORSE AND HIS BOY BEYOND THE STAGE …

Play by Play, Meet Directors & Designers, Continue the Conversation, Teen Workshop, Shaw Acting Camp, Mystery Encounters See pages 52 & 54

Production Sponsor

CREATING THE HORSE AND HIS BOY A 40-minute pre-show workshop.

Fun for all ages. See p. 52

Children and Family Program Supporter

Christopher & Jeanne Jennings

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FESTIVAL THEATRE

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May 5 – October 13

THAT’S FUNNY. THERE’S NO TOWN CALLED BRIGADOON ON THE MAP.”

Lerner and Loewe’s

Brigadoon Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner – Music by Frederick Loewe Original dances created by Agnes DeMille Revised book by Brian Hill Directed by Glynis Leyshon Music direction by Paul Sportelli Choreography by Linda Garneau Set designed by Pam Johnson Costumes designed by Sue LePage Lighting designed by Kevin Lamotte Projections designed by Corwin Ferguson Sound designed by John Lott 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.

Love great musicals?

Then don’t miss Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn — p. 27

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FEATURING Alexis Gordon George Krissa Kristi Frank Mike Nadajewski Matt Nethersole Michael Therriault

WITH David Ball Peter Fernandes Kyle Golemba Patty Jamieson Jane Johanson Krystal Kiran Madelyn Kriese Julie Lumsden Marie Mahabal Stewart Adam McKensy Peter Millard Drew Plummer Travis Seetoo Genny Sermonia Gabriella Sundar Singh Jacqueline Thair Jay Turvey Kelly Wong Jenny L. Wright

BRIGADOON BEYOND THE STAGE …

Meet Directors & Designers, Continue the Conversation, Cocktails with the Company, Golden Age of Musical Theatre, Teen Workshop, Mystery Encounters See pages 52-54

FESTIVAL THEATRE

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June 11 – October 12

IF I DON’T HAVE THE STEEL TO KILL A LITTLE OLD LADY, WHY, THEN, I AM NO MAN, SIR!”

The Ladykillers

By Graham Linehan From the motion picture screenplay by William Rose By special arrangement with Studiocanal In association with Fiery Angel, London Directed by Tim Carroll Designed by Judith Bowden Lighting designed by Kevin Lamotte Original music by Paul Sportelli 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 postWorld 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.

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE! FEATURING Damien Atkins Chick Reid

WITH Kristopher Bowman Fiona Byrne Martin Happer Andrew Lawrie Steven Sutcliffe Ric Reid Tara Rosling

THE LADYKILLERS BEYOND THE STAGE …

Play by Play, Shaw Seminar, Meet Directors & Designers, Continue the Conversation, Mystery Encounters, Cocktails with the Company See pages 52-53

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Gray Powell

FESTIVAL THEATRE

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August 17 – October 5

THERE ARE TWO TRAGEDIES IN LIFE. ONE IS NOT TO GET YOUR HEART’S DESIRE. THE OTHER IS TO GET IT.”

Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell

By Bernard Shaw Directed by Kimberley Rampersad Designed by Camellia Koo Lighting designed by Kevin Lamotte 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.

This limited-run, once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event will sell out, so book early.

ONLY 17 PERFORMANCES

SPECIAL THEATRICAL EVENT! FEATURING Gray Powell Sara Topham Kyle Blair Martha Burns Tom McCamus

WITH David Adams Sharry Flett Jeff Irving Claire Jullien Sanjay Talwar Shauna Thompson

MAN AND SUPERMAN BEYOND THE STAGE …

Play by Play, Shaw Symposium, Meet Directors & Designers, Continue the Conversation, Mystery Encounters, Deeper Dialogues See pages 52-53

Production Sponsors

Tim & Frances Price Corinne & Victor Rice Supported by

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SPECIAL THEATRICAL EVENT!

Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell

By Bernard Shaw

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THERE IS NO LOVE SINCERER THAN THE LOVE OF FOOD.”

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, Wellington Court or Gooddine Catering.

Only 60 seats available at each onsite tented restaurant.

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.

We highly recommend you book your dining option when you book your tickets to secure your preferred dining option.

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ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

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April 12 – October 12

THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT I WOULD SO WILLINGLY MURDER.”

Rope

FEATURING Kelly Wong Travis Seetoo Michael Therriault

By Patrick Hamilton Directed by Jani Lauzon Designed by Joanna Yu Lighting designed by Louise Guinand Original music and sound designed by John Gzowski 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?

WITH Kyle Golemba Alexis Gordon Patty Jamieson Peter Millard

ROPE BEYOND THE STAGE …

Play by Play, Continue the Conversation, Mystery Encounters, Cocktails with the Company, Teen Workshop See pages 52-54

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ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

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May 10 – October 13

MARRIED PEOPLE SHOULD TAKE HOLIDAYS FROM ONE ANOTHER IF THEY ARE TO KEEP AT ALL FRESH.”

Getting Married

By Bernard Shaw Directed by Tanja Jacobs Designed by Shannon Lea Doyle Lighting designed by André du Toit Original music and sound designed by James Bunton 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.

FEATURING Martin Happer Marla McLean Tara Rosling Ben Sanders Graeme Somerville Steven Sutcliffe

WITH Damien Atkins Katherine Gauthier Cameron Grant Andrew Lawrie Monice Peter Chick Reid

GETTING MARRIED BEYOND THE STAGE …

Play by Play, Shaw Seminar, Shaw Symposium, Mystery Encounters, Deeper Dialogues, Cocktails with the Company, Women’s Voices See pages 52-53

Royal George Theatre

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ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

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June 8 – October 12

HEART IS VERY STRONG ORGAN. YOU CAN RIP IT OUT AND PUT IT BACK IN AGAIN AND IT STILL WORK OKAY.”

The Russian Play Lunchtime one-act

By Hannah Moscovitch Directed by Diana Donnelly Designed by Gillian Gallow Lighting designed by Michelle Ramsay Music direction by Ryan deSouza Movement direction by Esie Mensah 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 award-winning 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.

Royal George Theatre

FEATURING Gabriella Sundar Singh Peter Fernandes Marie Mahabal Mike Nadajewski

THE RUSSIAN PLAY BEYOND THE STAGE …

Continue the Conversation, Mystery Encounters See pages 52

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Tom Rooney

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

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July 27 – October 20

I’LL BE YOUR MIND, YOU’LL BE MY BEAUTY. BETWEEN US WE WILL MAKE ONE ROMANTIC HERO.”

Cyrano de Bergerac

By Edmond Rostand Translated and adapted for the stage by Kate Hennig Directed by Chris Abraham Designed by Julie Fox Lighting designed by Kimberly Purtell Original music and sound designed by Thomas Ryder Payne 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 ghost-write 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.

WORLD PREMIERE FEATURING Tom Rooney Deborah Hay Jeff Irving

WITH David Adams Kyle Blair Sharry Flett Patrick Galligan Claire Jullien Emily Lukasik Michael Man Marla McLean Kiera Sangster

CYRANO DE BERGERAC BEYOND THE STAGE …

Play by Play, Shaw Seminar, Meet Directors & Designers, Continue the Conversation, Mystery Encounters, Deeper Dialogues, Cocktails with the Company See pages 52-53

NEW!

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Production Sponsor

James & Diane King

Royal George Theatre

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Julia Course

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

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May 22 – October 12

IN MEMORY EVERYTHING SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO MUSIC.”

The Glass Menagerie

FEATURING Pamela Sinha André Sills Julia Course Jonathan Tan

By Tennessee Williams THE GLASS MENAGERIE BEYOND THE STAGE …

Directed by László Bérczes Set designed by Bálazs Cziegler Costumes designed by Hanne Loosen Lighting designed by Mikael Kangas 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.

More plays, more savings with The Shaw’s new multi-play packages

Play by Play, Shaw Seminar, Meet Directors & Designers, Continue the Conversation, Mystery Encounters, Cocktails with the Company See pages 52-53

Production Sponsor

James F. Brown

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Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

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JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

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June 21 – October 13

THERE’S A CHANCE AT RISING TO THE TOP OF EVERY PROFESSION.”

Sex

FEATURING

A Comedy Drama

Diana Donnelly Julia Course Fiona Byrne

By Mae West

WITH

Directed by Peter Hinton Designed by Eo Sharp Lighting designed by Bonnie Beecher Music direction by Ryan deSouza Movement direction by Alexis Milligan

Kristopher Bowman Katherine Gauthier Cameron Grant Monice Peter Ben Sanders André Sills Pamela Sinha Graeme Somerville Ric Reid Jonathan Tan

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.”

SEX BEYOND THE STAGE …

Play by Play, Shaw Seminar, Meet Directors & Designers, Continue the Conversation, Mystery Encounters, Deeper Dialogues, Women’s Voices See pages 52-53

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VICTORY

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

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July 14 – October 12

THEY ARE STICKING HIS HEAD ON A SPIKE.”

Victory

FEATURING

By Howard Barker Directed by Tim Carroll Designed by Rachel Forbes Lighting designed by Kevin Lamotte Original music and sound designed by Claudio Vena Movement direction by Esie Mensah 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. The playwright brilliantly explores the use of language as a weapon. It is not for the squeamish and contains very strong language.

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Martha Burns Sara Topham Patrick Galligan Gray Powell Tom Rooney Tom McCamus

WITH Deborah Hay Emily Lukasik Michael Man Kiera Sangster Sanjay Talwar Shauna Thompson

VICTORY BEYOND THE STAGE …

Shaw Seminar, Continue the Conversation, Mystery Encounters, Deeper Dialogues, Women’s Voices See pages 52-53

HOLIDAY SEASON November 13 – December 22 ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

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WHAT’S CHRISTMAS TO YOU, BUT A TIME FOR FINDING YOURSELF A YEAR OLDER, BUT NOT AN HOUR RICHER?”

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens Directed by Molly Atkinson Adapted and originally directed by Tim Carroll Designed by Christine Lohre Lighting designed by Kevin Lamotte Original music and original music direction by Paul Sportelli Music direction by Patrick Bowman Movement and puppetry by Alexis Milligan 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!” and leave full of warm, fuzzy Christmas spirit.

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HOLIDAY SEASON FESTIVAL THEATRE

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November 16 – December 22

IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO PAUSE IN OUR PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS TO JUST BE HAPPY”

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 Directed by Kate Hennig Music direction by Paul Sportelli Choreography by Allison Plamondon Designed by Judith Bowden Lighting designed by Kevin Lamotte Sound designed by John Lott 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 fun-loving, tap-dancing, rib-tickling romantic comedy will kick-start your holiday season.

SEE HOLIDAY INN + A CHRISTMAS CAROL AND SAVE 20%

HOLIDAY INN BEYOND THE STAGE …

Tap Dance for Dummies, Holiday Inn Trivia, Meet Directors & Designers See pages 52-53

Production Sponsor

Mary E. Hill Official Hotel Partner

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2019 ENSEMBLE

David Adams

Damien Atkins

David Ball

Kyle Blair

Kristopher Bowman

Martha Burns

Fiona Byrne

Julia Course

Diana Donnelly

Peter Fernandes

Sharry Flett

Kristi Frank

Patrick Galligan

Katherine Gauthier

Kyle Golemba

Alexis Gordon

Cameron Grant

Martin Happer

Deborah Hay

Jeff Irving

Patty Jamieson

Jane Johanson

Claire Jullien

Krystal Kiran*

Madelyn Kriese*

George Krissa

Andrew Lawrie

Emily Lukasik

Julie Lumsden*

Marie Mahabal*

Michael Man*

Tom McCamus

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Stewart Adam McKensy

Marla McLean

Peter Millard

Mike Nadajewski

Matt Nethersole

Monice Peter

Drew Plummer*

Gray Powell

Chick Reid

Ric Reid

Tom Rooney

Tara Rosling

Ben Sanders

Kiera Sangster

Travis Seetoo

Genny Sermonia

AndrĂŠ Sills

Pamela Sinha

Graeme Somerville

Gabriella Sundar Singh*

Steven Sutcliffe

Sanjay Talwar

Jonathan Tan

Jacqueline Thair

Michael Therriault

Shauna Thompson*

Sara Topham

Jay Turvey

*Supported by

Kelly Wong

Jenny L. Wright

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TICKET PRICES Book early for 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. After Feb 1, 2019, ticket prices subject to increases.

Musicals (Brigadoon & Holiday Inn)

Platinum

Gold

Blue

Preview performances

$94

$80

$66

$28

Regular performances

$135

$115

$95

$40

Platinum

Gold

Blue

Purple

Non-Musicals

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)

All Performances

Lunchtime

$35

Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell Only 17 performances.

Prices do not include lunch.

This show runs from 11am-5pm Platinum

Gold

Blue

Purple

Preview performances

$168

$142

$116

$49

Regular performances

$240

$204

$166

$70

All ticket prices listed in CDN funds, do not include tax and are subject to change.

Prices, artists, seat sections and performances subject to change. For Ways to Save and ticket packages, see pages 32–33.

Vanessa Sears and James Daly, backstage (Grand Hotel, 2018).

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

Intrigued? We certainly hope so.

Be in on the secret! Join the Secret Theatre Club at shawfest.com/secret-theatre to receive advance notifications.

Shh, it’s a secret!

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THEATRES Festival Theatre 10 Queen’s Parade 856-seat modern theatre includes the licensed Lobby Café and The Shawp Special access seating available

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

Royal George Theatre 85 Queen Street

10 Queen’s Parade At only 265 seats, this is our most intimate space Special access seating available

305-seat theatre in a turn-of-the-century vaudeville house Special access seating available

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

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WAYS TO SAVE NEW! Natasha Mumba, backstage (The Hound of the Baskervilles, 2018).

Multi-play Packages† Buy 3+ shows, save 15% Buy 5+ shows, save 20% – it’s like getting one show for free!

Buy 8+ shows, save 25% – even better!

It’s like getting two shows for free.

NEW!

Holiday Season Ticket Package† Buy both Holiday Inn and A Christmas Carol and save 20%.

Book by Jan 31 for best seats at best price

The deal! $10 bus ride 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 you to reserve tickets within 30 days (Friends – 60 days) of any performance. The Season’s Pass is valid for 10 plays, including the Lunchtime oneact plus 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 become a Friend or 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 available. Purchase by April 30 at 1-800-511-7429.

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POLICIES

Special Matinees for Seniors 65+

Restrictions

Tickets from $31 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 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.

Preview Performances Save 30% on all preview performances.

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

Theatre for $35

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. *Non-seniors/non-students booking SM performances pay regular prices. †Multi-packs: 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. ‡The Season’s Pass is non-transferable and is good for one ticket per performance excluding Opening Celebrations. Season’s Pass tickets must be picked up in person by each individual Season’s Pass holder of record and photo ID must be presented at time of pickup.

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.

Policies Tickets are non-refundable 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.

Service Charges

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.

Tax

All tickets, services and activities are listed without tax.

Children

See Youth Pricing 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.

Shaw Festival Privacy Policy

Regular priced tickets start at $35 for many performances.

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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HOW TO ORDER

Book your 2019 Season tickets and receive free wine tasting vouchers at Peller Estates and Trius Winery worth $32/couple.

Beginning December 8 Online

shawfest.com

Phone

1-800-511-7429 or 905-468-2172

Mail

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

In Person

Festival Theatre Box Office

Festival Theatre + The Shawp To December 23 Daily, 9am to 5pm Open to 7pm on A Christmas Carol evening performances Closed December 24, 2pm to January 2

Beginning January 2 Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm Beginning April 13 Daily 9am to 8pm

Royal George Theatre

The Festival Theatre Box Office opens at 9am on all performance days.

Tickets may be purchased there for performances in all theatres.

Beginning April 12 Daily, 10am to 6pm (to 8pm on Royal George performance nights)

APRIL Sunday

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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8

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10 Horse 10:30am P SM

15

16 Rope 2pm P SM

17 Horse 10:30am P SM

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24 Rope 8pm P

29

30 Horse 2pm P SM Rope 2pm P SM

Backstage tour 10am

14 Backstage tour 10am

21 Easter Backstage tour 10am

28 Backstage tour 10am

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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.

Madelyn Kriese, backstage (Grand Hotel, 2018).

Assistive Listening Devices Reserve when you book your tickets.

Quantities are limited.

Closed Captioning 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.

More Accessibility details at shawfest.com/accessibility

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

FESTIVAL THEATRE

4

5

6

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

Shivaree Meet Directors/Designers 11am Backstage tour 11am

Horse 2pm P SM

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18 Rope 2pm P SM

25 Horse 10:30am P SM

12 Rope 2pm P SM

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ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

Backstage tour 11am

Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

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20

Good Friday

Backstage tour 11am

Horse 8pm P

Horse 2pm P SM Rope 2pm P SM

26 Rope 2pm P SM

27 Backstage tour 11am

Horse 8pm P Rope 8pm P

SEASON’S PASS

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON Holiday Inn A Christmas Carol

PERFORMANCE CODES P Preview SM Special Matinee OC Opening Celebration

Only 1000 passes available.

Buy before April 30!

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

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MAY Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1 Rope 2pm P

5

6

7

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

13

14 Rope 2pm SM

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

Backstage tour 10am

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

12 Mother’s Day Backstage tour 10am

Continue the conversation

Horse 1pm SM Rope 1pm Brigadoon 7pm P

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22

Backstage tour 10am

Victoria Day

Continue the conversation

Meet Directors/Designers 11am

Rope 2pm

Brigadoon 2pm P Married 2pm P SM Glass 2pm P SM

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Continue the conversation

Play by Play

Rope 2pm

Rope 2pm SM Glass 2pm P

Horse 1pm SM Brigadoon 7pm P

26 Horse 11:30am OC Rope 1pm

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THE SHAW EXPRESS! Direct from downtown Toronto with a new pick up in Burlington — 4 days a week!

Book by Jan 31 for a $10 roundtrip ticket.

Call for details.

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

FESTIVAL THEATRE

2

3 Rope 2pm P SM

4

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

Mystery Encounters 11am

Horse 10:30am P SM

Teen Workshop Backstage tour 11am Meet Directors/Designers 11am

Horse 2pm P

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE 9 Boxing Night Mystery Encounters 11am

Horse 10:30am SM Rope 2pm

16 Mystery Encounters 11am GC Rehearsal, The Glass Menagerie

10 Married 2pm P SM Brigadoon 8pm P

17 Horse 10:30am SM Married 2pm P

Rope 2pm

11 Teen Workshop Backstage tour 11am

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

18 Backstage tour 11am

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

Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON Holiday Inn A Christmas Carol

PERFORMANCE CODES

Mystery Encounters 11am

Brigadoon 2pm SM Horse 8pm Married 8pm

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

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Mystery Encounters 11am Play by Play

Continue the conversation Play by Play

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

Brigadoon 2pm Married 2pm

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

Wine and dine with us!

Enjoy a cold entrée, soup, sandwich or salad from the Festival Theatre Lobby Café along with a glass of worldrenowned Niagara wine.

INSIDER TIP: Pre-order your drink and it will be ready at intermission.

No line up!

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P Preview SM Special Matinee OC Opening Celebration Ric Reid, backstage (The Hound of the Baskervilles 2018).

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JUNE Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

NEW! Multi-play Packages.

Buy more, save more.

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5

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

Married 2pm SM

Brigadoon 2pm SM Glass 2pm P Rope 8pm

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

Friends post-show chat

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10

Backstage tour 10am

Horse 1pm Rope 1pm Glass 7pm P

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Ladykillers 2pm P SM Rope 2pm Brigadoon 8pm

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Backstage tour 10am GC Weekend Father’s Day

Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am

Brigadoon 1pm Rope 7pm Glass 7pm P

Brigadoon 2pm SM Married 2pm Rope 8pm

23 Coffee Concert 10:30am

Horse 1pm Rope 1pm Brigadoon 7pm

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Horse 10:30am SM Russian 11:30am P Married 2pm Rope 8pm

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

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Friends post-show chat

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

30 Backstage tour 10am

Horse 1pm Sex 1pm P SM Brigadoon 7pm Glass 7pm

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Horse 10:30am SM Russian 11:30am P Sex 2pm P Rope 8pm Glass 8pm P

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

FESTIVAL THEATRE

1

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

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

Rope 2pm Glass 2pm P SM Married 8pm

6

7

8

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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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

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

Brigadoon 2pm SM Married 2pm SM Horse 8pm

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

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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

Holiday Inn A Christmas Carol

PERFORMANCE CODES P Preview SM Special Matinee

CREATING THE HORSE AND HIS BOY A 40-minute pre-show workshop.

Fun for all ages.

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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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2

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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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8

Backstage tour 10am

Glass 11:30am OC Brigadoon 1pm Horse 7pm Married 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 10am Women’s Voices

Shaw Acting Camp begins

Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am

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

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

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

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Coffee Concert 10:30am 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

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

FESTIVAL THEATRE

4

5

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

Golden Age of Musical Theatre 11am Continue the conversation

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

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

Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

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

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

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

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

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

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON Holiday Inn A Christmas Carol

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

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 Pop-up patio

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

P Preview SM Special Matinee OC Opening Celebration F Final Performance

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

Direct from downtown Toronto and new pick up in Burlington.

Call or book online

POP-UP PATIO Food! Refreshments! Live Music!

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

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AUGUST Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

POP-UP PATIO Food! Refreshments! Live Music!

Thursdays in July & August following Festival and/or Studio Theatre matinees 4

5

6

7

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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12

Backstage tour 10am Shaw Seminar

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

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19

Backstage tour 10am

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

25 Backstage tour 10am

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

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

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

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Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

Sex 2pm Brigadoon 8pm Cyrano 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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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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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

FESTIVAL THEATRE

1

2

3

Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation Pop-up patio

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 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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9

10

Shaw Seminar Friends post-show chat Continue the conversation Pop-up patio

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 Pop-up patio

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 Pop-up patio

Continue the conversation

Deeper Dialogues 11am Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

Ladykillers 2pm CC Glass 2pm Married 8pm

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

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Pop-up patio Reading #1 9pm

Continue the conversation

Continue the conversation Cocktails with the Company

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

Rope Getting Married The Russian Play Cyrano de Bergerac

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON Holiday Inn A Christmas Carol

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

The Reading Series

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

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

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

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

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Reading #1 August 29 9pm $25

Natasha Mumba, backstage (The Hound of the Baskervilles, 2018).

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

SEPTEMBER Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

1

2

3

4

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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Coffee Concert 10:30am

Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

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

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

16

Backstage tour 10am

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

5

6

7

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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14

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 Holiday Inn A Christmas Carol

PERFORMANCE CODES 20

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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

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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

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

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

The Reading Series Reading #2 on September 29 @ 11am at the Court House $25

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SM Special Matinee Deborah Hay, backstage (The Magician’s Nephew, 2018).

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OCTOBER Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

1

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

Backstage tour 11am Tuesday Q&A Continue the conversation

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

6

7

Backstage tour 10am

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

8

9

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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16

Backstage tour 10am

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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Backstage tour 10am

Cyrano 1pm SM F

Wine country dining Enjoy pre- and post-theatre dining just a short, lovely drive from our theatres at Peller Estates or Trius Winery Restaurant

Take in sweeping vineyard views and savour seasonal offerings focused on fresh local produce.

Menus and reservations at peller.com and triuswines.com

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Cyrano 2pm SM

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

FESTIVAL THEATRE

3

4

5

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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11

12

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

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

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Glass Menagerie Sex Victory

HOLIDAY SEASON Holiday Inn A Christmas Carol

PERFORMANCE CODES 17 Cyrano 2pm SM Cyrano 8pm

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Continue the conversation

Cyrano 2pm SM

Backstage tour 11am Continue the conversation

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Cyrano 2pm SM Cyrano 8pm

SM Special Matinee F Final Performance

Celebrate the Holiday Season!

See A Christmas Carol and Holiday Inn.

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NOVEMBER Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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

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NEW!

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13 Christmas 1pm P SM

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19 Holiday 2pm P SM

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

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26 Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

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Remembrance Day

Holiday Season backstage tours.

Saturdays & Sundays.

17 Backstage tour 11am Meet Directors/Designers 11am

Holiday 2pm P SM Christmas 2pm SM

24 Backstage tour 11am

Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

Friends post-show chat

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM

DECEMBER Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

1

2

3 Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

4

10 Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

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17 Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

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24

25

Backstage tour 11am

Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

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9

Backstage tour 11am

Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

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16

Backstage tour 11am

Holiday 2pm SM Christmas 2pm SM

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Backstage tour 11am

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM

Friends post-show chat

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM

Friends post-show chat

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM

Christmas

Holiday 2pm SM F Christmas 2pm SM F

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Friends post-show chat

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

HOLIDAY SEASON

1

2

Holiday Inn A Christmas Carol

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8

9

14

15

16

Arts Palooza for Teachers

Arts Palooza for Teachers

Backstage tour 10am

Christmas 1pm P SM

Christmas 1pm P SM

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

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

22 Holiday 1pm P SM Christmas 1pm SM

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

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PERFORMANCE CODES

Friends post-show chat

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm

Backstage tour 10am

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

Backstage tour 10am Tap Dancing 11am

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

Thursday

Friday

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

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Friends post-show chat

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm

12 Friends post-show chat

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm

19 Friends post-show chat

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm

P Preview SM Special Matinee OC Opening Celebration F Final Performance

Backstage tour 10am Tap Dancing 11am

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

On stage

November 16 December 22

By Charles Dickens

Backstage tour 10am Tap Dancing 11am

Holiday 1pm SM Christmas 1pm SM Holiday 7pm Christmas 7pm Backstage tour 10am Tap Dancing 11am

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

Holiday Inn Trivia Prior to all evening performances of Holiday Inn. See p. 53 for details.

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On stage

November 13 December 22

See both Holiday Season plays and save 20%

JOIN NOW, FRIENDS HAVE MORE FUN! A repertory ensemble in the theatre is not common anymore. The idea of supporting a company of artists – actors, directors, designers, composers, musicians, craftspeople – is rare now because it is, at its heart, a more expensive way to do the work, much more so than the normal, one show at a time framework common to Broadway or regional theatre.

Rather, it is an investment in our artists and one we think pays off in the quality of performance and connection with our audiences.

At The Shaw we are fortunate to have thousands of supporters who make up the difference between ticket revenues and our total operating costs, either through Membership (Friends $100 to $1999) or our Governors Council ($2000+).

They help to make each wonderful season of plays possible for everyone.

To thank our Friends (Members), we invite them to experience unique insider activities such as: • Open Rehearsals which take place in the rehearsal hall with the director, the stage manager and the actors.

• In-theatre Rehearsals when the cast has moved on to the stage and the director is fine-tuning the work in preparation for audiences.

• Mix & Mingles which can happen just about anywhere, often featuring pop-up performances from members of the Ensemble, and provide an opportunity to share refreshments and conversations with other Friends of The Shaw.

These are just a few of the many delights of Membership – others are highlighted on the opposite page and you can find the full list of exclusive events and benefits on our website.

We want our Friends to have a deeper connection to the Company and to our work. Join us now and you too can be part of the fun!

All my best,

Tim Jennings, Executive Director

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FOR FRIENDS

Here are a few of the exclusive benefits of being a Friend (Member) of the Shaw Festival.

For more information about these and other benefits, please visit shawfest.com or call 1-800-657-1106 ext 2556 for Membership Services, ext 2208 for Governors Council.

FRIENDS HAVE MORE FUN!

Patrick Galligan, backstage (The Hound of the Baskervilles, 2018).

BEYOND THE STAGE

Friends Day #2 Saturday July 13

Open Rehearsals Select dates in spring and early summer Join us in the rehearsal hall and watch as the play is still being shaped. $10 donation. Free for all Governors Council Members ($2000+)

Friends Rehearsal The Ladykillers

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 a full list of events, visit shawfest.com/ beyondthestage/friends

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 Sunday June 2 | 10:30am 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.

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

Friends Day #1 Friday June 14 Sing along with Music Director Paul Sportelli to the tunes of the golden age of musical theatre. Includes lunch and a performance of Brigadoon. For all Friends, Corporate Partners and Governors Council members. $170 | $80 for Season’s Pass holders

The Changeover Saturday July 27 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

FRIENDS HAVE A HEAD START! • Early ticket ordering each season. Get the seats you want at the best price, first.

• Season’s Pass Plus holders (for Friends $600+) can book tickets during the early ordering period.

• Season’s Pass holders who are also donors can book tickets 60 days in advance (twice the ordering window than non-donors).

• Advance notification to Secret Theatre events but you must sign up! Don’t miss out on these limited opportunities.

FRIENDS ARE IN THE KNOW! • With a subscription to SHAW! our magazine for Friends and Partners • From newsletters with behind-the-scenes information, emailed quarterly to Friends and monthly to Governors Council members.

• Plus emails whenever there is exciting breaking news to share.

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BEYOND THE STAGE

FOR ALL

To book Beyond the Stage events, call Box Office at 1-800-511-7429

Vanessa Sears and Michael Therriault, backstage (Grand Hotel, 2018).

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IMMERSE YOURSELF

MEET THE COMPANY

Cost does not include theatre tickets.

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

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

Women’s Voices – Then & Now NEW!

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

Meet Shaw Directors & Designers 11am Get up close and personal with our 2019 Directors and Designers. $20 | $15 for Shaw Friends

July 12-14 Join Associate Artistic Director Kate Hennig as we explore women theatre artists from Mae West to today. Panels and guest speakers on Sex, Victory and 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. A program of the Shaw Festival and the International Shaw Society. Reception, picnic lunch and parking. $150 | $95 for students

• 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 17

NEW!

Mystery Encounters

Thursdays in May, June, July, September | 11am Curious about the world 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

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NEW!

Cocktails with the Company

After Saturday 8pm performances starting July 13 to the end of August we are keeping the bar open!

An open invitation for all to join Shaw Company members for cocktails ($) and casual conversation on the beautiful Festival Theatre Patio.

Deeper Dialogues Saturdays June 15, June 22, July 20, August 24, September 21, October 5 | 11am-12pm Join Shaw professionals in our Gallery Space for deeper conversations about theatre, art and culture. Details online. $20 | $15 for Shaw Friends

Pre-Show Talks June 11-September 15 | 7:30pm, 6:30pm on Sundays 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

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

MUSICAL DELIGHTS

The Golden Age of Musical Theatre NEW!

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 | 10:30am A Sunday morning concert performed by members of the Shaw Festival’s Orchestra at the Festival Theatre. By donation

TAKE A CLASS NEW!

Adult Acting Intensive

July 22-26

Backstage Tours See calendar for dates and times.

An hour-long backstage tour of the Festival Theatre. $10. $5 with a ticket to a performance

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. A weeklong immersive class for all experience levels. $495

HOLIDAY SEASON NEW!

Tap Dance for Dummies

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

NEW!

Holiday Inn Trivia

6pm, prior to evening performances of Holiday Inn | Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre Which crooner sold over 100 million copies of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas? Bing Crosby.

Easy, right?! Put together a team (2-8) and test your knowledge of holiday theatre and film musicals in this 40-minute trivia challenge.

Prizes for the winning team. $5/person

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FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND TEACHERS

To book Beyond the Stage events, call Box Office at 1-800-511-7429 shawfest.com/beyondthestage

David Andrew Reid, backstage (The Magician’s Nephew, 2018).

BEYOND THE STAGE

Teen Workshops Saturdays | May 4, May 11, June 1 | 10am-5pm High energy workshops led by Shaw Company members. Free local transportation by Niagara Airbus. For all experience levels.

One workshop + theatre ticket $60 Three workshops + theatre tickets $165

¬¬Spoken Word

Shaw Acting Camp

The Horse and His Boy | May 4 Tap into your own powerful voice as you explore stories through spoken word text.

Add movement and voice techniques to lift the words off the page towards performance.

¬¬Triple Threat Performance – The Basics Brigadoon | May 11 Creating a character for a musical involves acting, singing and dancing. Learn how to incorporate all three skills using a musical scene from Brigadoon.

¬¬Special Effects Makeup Rope | June 1 Transform yourself! Learn the fundamentals of SFX make-up application for the stage.

July 15 to July 26 | Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Make new friends and create a new play! Kids 11-14 will have a great time strengthening their acting skills to create their own original play.

Classes held at Robertson Hall, St. Catharines.

To register, contact Carousel Players at 905682-8326 ext 22 or info@carouselplayers.com $425

Arts Palooza for Teachers November 14-15 A two-day arts extravaganza of inspiring professional development workshops, exploring all aspects of the arts. Practical workshops led by Shaw actors, dancers, musicians, visual artists and more. The whole palooza! Includes lunches, refreshments, parking and a ticket to attend the dress rehearsal of Holiday Inn. Details at shawfest.com/teachersday $195 (two days); $110 (one day).

Education Partners

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STAY THE NIGHT Bliss. It’s where fragrant vineyards sprawl under the summer sun and wine is sipped by the sunset, not the glass. Where you hail a horse-drawn carriage, instead of a taxi. Where you can perfect your swing on North America’s oldest golf course, and then be transformed by an evening of world-class theatre.

Where every street sparkles with historic charm, and the locals have a distinctly warm sense of hospitality. Blissful Niagara-on-the-Lake welcomes you.

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As the Official Package Partner of the Shaw Festival, Theatre Vacations is your stress-free ticket to customized travel planning, tickets, meals, rooms, airport transfers and more! With almost two decades in theatrical travel, we get it right every time so that you can sit back and enjoy the show!

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Located on beautiful Queen Street, 124 on Queen Boutique Hotel and Spa offers a fresh approach to accommodations. Make yourself at home amid stylish surroundings; experience our Spa and on-site restaurant Treadwell’s, along with our Five Diamond service that will exceed your expectations.

King George III Inn is a small, cozy 8-room inn adjacent to the Niagara River and open seasonally from lateApril through to mid-October. The King George III is an easy 10-minute stroll to downtown and only a short walk to the theatres.

Relax in our luxurious rooms, refresh and rejuvenate in Ospa – an Aveda spa, and enjoy culinary delights and local wines and craft beers in our restaurant. All rates and packages include breakfast, WiFi and parking.

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FEATURED HOTELS

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Niagara Falls’ only historic hotel where rustic charm meets contemporary elegance. Centrally located in the Entertainment District. Bursting with original heritage architectural design including rugged stone, wooden beams, cobblestone flooring and a natural burning fireplace. Onsite dining includes the Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen, where fresh meets fork for your dining pleasure. À la carte brunch on weekends and seasonal outdoor courtyard dining.

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A unique and affordable hotel alternative! Enjoy similar quality, service and amenities you’d expect from a hotel but at an incredibly low rate. Seasonal only (May – August). Two-bedroom suites include kitchenette, private bath, free parking. Located across from the Outlet Collection at Niagara. From $109 per night, taxes extra.

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Nestled on 13 acres in the very heart of Niagara area attractions and Niagara-on-the Lake wineries, White Oaks delivers luxury hotel service and a host of outstanding amenities. Four Diamond accommodations, award-winning dining options, the serene world of The Spa and the fitness and racquet phenomenon – The Club at White Oaks.

The Shaw features hotels with reputable suppliers but cannot accept responsibility if you are not satisfied.

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Creating

A 40-minute pre-show workshop.

Fun for all ages.

$5

THE SHAW EXPRESS

Prior to all performances of The Horse and His Boy

NEW! Burlington stop.

Plus, now servicing the Holiday Season plays.

Direct from downtown Toronto / Burlington 4 days a week!

All aboard!

THE PERFECT INTERMISSION FROM LIFE We look forward to welcoming you to the Shaw Festival in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake in 2019!

SPONSORS Major Supporter THE SLAIGHT FAMILY ACADEMY

Theatre and Production Sponsors William & Nona Macdonald Heaslip Foundation

James F. Brown James & Diane King

Gabriel Pascal Memorial Fund

Mary E. Hill

Tim & Frances Price

Corinne & Victor Rice

Program Sponsors OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER

EDUCATION PARTNER

CHILDREN AND FAMILY PROGRAM SUPPORTER

SHAW AT SHEA’S

AT TO R N E Y S

LLP

TUESDAY Q&A

EDUCATION PARTNER

Christopher and Jeanne Jennings

STAGE DOOR PROGRAM

THEATRE FOR ALL PROGRAM

Media and Product Sponsors

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

EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM

OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER

SHAW SEASON PLANNER Use this form to plan your 2019 Season visit to The Shaw.

1 Select your play(s) SHOW

Pay full price Save 15% on all

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Save 20%

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Holiday Inn

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A Christmas Carol

Or, buy the Season’s Pass or Season’s Pass Plus (Friends at the Sustaining level +) See page 32 for more details

4 Plan your Beyond the Stage events (pages 51-54) EVENT

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5 Place your order at shawfest.com or 1-800-511-7429.

Or bring this planner to the Festival Theatre.

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FESTIVAL THEATRE The Horse and His Boy

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

Brigadoon Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner - Music by Frederick Loewe Original dances created by Agnes DeMille Revised book by Brian Hill

The Ladykillers

By Graham Linehan From the motion picture screenplay by William Rose By special arrangement with Studiocanal In association with Fiery Angel, London

Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell

SPECIAL EVENT

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

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 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

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens Adapted and originally directed by Tim Carroll

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Backstage photography: Peter Andrew Lusztyk | Niagara photography: Cosmo Condina Photography | Design: Keygordon.com | Printed in Canada Photography for Man and Superman with Don Juan in Hell, Cyrano de Bergerac and Victory: Peter Andrew Lusztyk

Lerner and Loewe’s