Shaw Festival 2020 Groups Brochure

WELCOME GROUPS! APRIL 2 TO DECEMBER 23 NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO TIM CARROLL, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TIM JENNINGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

1 WELCOME FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TIM CARROLL 2 THE PLAYS 15 AGE RECOMMENDATIONS 16 DINING AT THE SHAW | ACCESSIBILITY 17 HOW TO ORDER + GROUP BOOKING POLICIES 18 GROUP TICKET PRICES 19 THEATRES 20 BEYOND THE STAGE FOR ALL 21 BEYOND THE STAGE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 22 NIAGARA DAY PACKAGES 24 NIAGARA OVERNIGHT PACKAGES 26 SEASON CALENDAR 33 THEATRE LOCATIONS AND MOTOR COACH PARKING

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: Alexis Gordon and George Krissa backstage (Brigadoon, 2019).

This page: Matt Nethersole backstage (Brigadoon, 2019).

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IT’S A NICE PROBLEM TO HAVE: HOW TO IMPROVE ON LAST SEASON? After the success of last season, we are riding high at The Shaw. So now we have to try to do even better. We’ve shown that we can do great musicals? Then let’s do two of them. Gypsy and Assassins are two of the peaks of American Musical Theatre, mixing great drama and great tunes to create something really special. We’ve shown that we are masters of comedy? Then let’s do one of the best, Charley’s Aunt. And we’ve shown that we can do justice to the genius of Bernard Shaw, so let’s put his most popular play, The Devil’s Disciple, on the Festival stage.

Every show in the season will feature audience favourites, new and old: Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse is a good example.

I’m directing Charley’s Aunt and the lunchtime one-act, Virginia Woolf’s delightful Flush: the love story of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, seen through the eyes of her cocker spaniel. The Royal George will also be home to Narnia, as we present our family show, Prince Caspian, in which Lucy and the other Pevensie children meet some remarkable creatures and talking trees.

Oh – and you know how you wished you could see Me and My Girl again? Well, you can: it’s our holiday treat for Christmas 2020, along with A Christmas Carol. Don’t leave it too late to book.

Tim Carroll Artistic Director

Kate Hennig.

FESTIVAL THEATRE

April 8 – October 11

GYPSY A Musical Fable, Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Suggested by memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee Original production by David Merrick & Leland Hayward Entire production originally directed & choreographed by Jerome Robbins Directed and choreographed by Kimberley Rampersad AMERICAN MUSICAL Gypsy Rose Lee was the world’s most famous striptease artist; Mama Rose the ultimate stage mother. Follow their extraordinary story in Stephen Sondheim’s timeless musical about sex, power and longing. With legendary songs, including “Let Me Entertain You” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” Gypsy remains the greatest American musical. Grade 7+

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Katherine Gauthier and Martin Happer.

FESTIVAL THEATRE

May 14 – October 9

THE DEVIL’S DISCIPLE

By Bernard Shaw Directed by Eda Holmes CLASSIC SHAW Dick Dudgeon is one of Shaw’s great puzzles.

To the people of his Revolution-era New England town he is “the Devil’s disciple.” But when British soldiers come to take their Presbyterian minister to the gallows for helping the rebels, Dudgeon does something truly remarkable. A potent mixture of sex and danger, Shaw’s first major hit has some of his best scenes and his sharpest comedy. Grade 7+

Production Sponsor

William & Nona Macdonald Heaslip Foundation

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FESTIVAL THEATRE

June 21 – October 18

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE RAVEN’S CURSE

By R. Hamilton Wright Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Directed by Craig Hall MURDER MYSTERY He’s back. Everyone’s favourite detective returns to The Shaw - but this time it’s personal. When his much-loved uncle dies in mysterious circumstances, Sherlock must revisit the scenes (and loves) of his youth. Is there really a curse on his family? Will he – or perhaps his beautiful and brilliant cousin – be the next victim? Holmes and Watson have to race against time to solve the puzzle. Grade 7+

Production Sponsor

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Miriam Fernandes.

FESTIVAL THEATRE

August 15 – September 19

MAHABHARATA Adapted by Ravi Jain and Miriam Fernandes A Why Not Theatre Production Commissioned and presented by the Shaw Festival Directed by Ravi Jain EPIC DRAMA Presented in conjunction with Toronto’s innovative Why Not Theatre, Mahabharata is a two-part (Part 1: Karma and Part 2: Dharma) contemporary take on a Sanskrit epic that is more than four thousand years old and foundational to Indian culture.

This gripping story of a family feud is an exploration of profound philosophical and spiritual ideas. Mahabharata is a visually stunning spectacle presented in two parts that takes audiences on a journey through the past in order to write a thrilling new future. Call group sales for details. Grade 9+ Production Sponsors Supported by

Corinne & Victor Rice

Andy Pringle Creative Reserve

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Tim & Frances Price

Mike Nadajewski.

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

April 2 – October 17

CHARLEY’S AUNT

By Brandon Thomas Directed by Tim Carroll LAUGH-OUT-LOUD-COMEDY Today’s the day. If Charley and Jack don’t tell Amy and Kitty how they feel about them, the college term will finish and they may never see them again. But their plan to invite the young ladies for lunch depends on the presence of Charley’s visiting Brazilian aunt. When she lets them down at the last moment, all hope seems to have gone. Except that their friend, Fancourt Babberley, happens to be on his way to a fancy-dress party … hilarity ensues in this laugh-out-loud comedy. Grade 6+

Production Sponsor

Mary E. Hill

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Jonathan Tan.

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

April 23 – September 5

PRINCE CASPIAN Adapted for the stage by Damien Atkins Based on the novel by C.S. Lewis Directed by Molly Atkinson NARNIA ADVENTURE After the success of The Magician’s Nephew and The Horse and His Boy, we return to Narnia with a gripping adventure based on one of the best-loved C.S. Lewis books.

Young Prince Caspian has all the courage in the world, but he will need the four Pevensie children to help defeat his wicked uncle and restore peace to the land of Narnia. Featuring a battle scene so epic that even the trees join in, this is a wild ride for the whole family. Grade 1+

Production Sponsor

Children and Family Program Supporter

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Christopher & Jeanne Jennings

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

June 5 – October 10

FLUSH LUNCHTIME ONE-ACT Based on the novella by Virginia Woolf Adapted and directed by Tim Carroll A DOG’S TALE One of the greatest love stories of all time, seen through the eyes of a dog. Not any old dog: Flush was the subject of some delightful verses by Elizabeth Barrett, the invalid poet who amazed the world by eloping with Robert Browning. Virginia Woolf’s ‘biography’ of one of history’s greatest cocker spaniels is a comic masterpiece about much more than a dog. Grade 7+

Production Sponsor

James & Diane King

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ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

July 11 – October 10

ASSASSINS Book by John Weidman Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr Directed by Meg Roe SONDHEIM MUSICAL Who on earth would want to kill an American president? Nine people have tried, four successfully. That’s not obvious material for a musical – unless you’re Stephen Sondheim.

With music that spans the lifetime of the United States, he creates a carnival show, in which the nine assassins and would-be assassins, from John Wilkes Booth to Sara Jane Moore, tell their stories. The result is a bold and brilliant piece of theatre from the undisputed master of the modern musical. Mature content. Grade 9+

Production Sponsor

James F. Brown

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JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

May 6 – September 6

THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD

By J.M. Synge Directed by Jackie Maxwell IRISH COMEDY A murderer walks into a bar. Only, this being the wild West of Ireland, the man who has ‘killed his Da’ is greeted as a welcome relief from the monotony of life. To the landlord’s daughter Pegeen Mike, who is facing the imminent prospect of marrying a farmer, the mysterious Christy Mahon seems to embody all the danger and fearlessness that she has long dreamed of. But then his Da turns up. And he’s not dead. Grade 9+ Production Sponsor

Michael Eagen

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

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Sponsored by

Johnathan Sousa and Julia Course.

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

June 4 – October 10

DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS

By Eugene O’Neill Directed by Selma Dimitrijevic AMERICAN DRAMA Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece of erotic desire takes a Greek tragedy and sets it on an American Gothic farmstead.

The son can see that his father’s new young wife plans to push him out. His passionate hatred for her is only matched by hers for him.

Blinded by passion, they are set on a collision course. But the rest of the world is not blind. Grade 12+

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

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Sponsored by

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

July 17 – October 10

TROUBLE IN MIND

By Alice Childress Directed by Philip Akin GROUNDBREAKING PLAY This should have been the first play by a black woman on Broadway. But in 1955 Alice Childress refused to have it staged on the Great White Way. Why? Because it is a play about white people putting on plays about black people, and the compromises that black artists have to make to work in the prevailing culture. Childress chose not to make the kind of compromise that Willetta, the heroine of her play, has spent her life wrestling with. A devastatingly observant satire on the rehearsal hall as a microcosm of society, this funny and moving play is a piece for our times. Mature content. Grade 9+

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

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Sponsored by

Photo: Cosmo Condina Photography.

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

November 8 – December 23

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

By Charles Dickens Originally adapted and directed by Tim Carroll Directed by Molly Atkinson HOLIDAY CLASSIC 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. Grade 1+

Production Sponsor

Official Holiday Season Hotel Partner

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

FESTIVAL THEATRE

November 13 – December 23

ME AND MY GIRL Book and Lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber Book Revised by Stephen Fry, with contributions by Mike Ockrent Music by Noel Gay Directed by Ashlie Corcoran MUSICAL COMEDY Back by popular demand, the Shaw Festival remounts the toe-tapping hit of the 2017 Season as part of the holiday season. Bill Snibson, a proud Cockney and newly discovered Earl of Hareford, is torn between the love of his gal and his aristocratic duty. This audience favourite is full of hilarious moments and infectious songs like “The Lambeth Walk” that are sure to brighten everyone’s holiday season. Grade 4+

Official Holiday Season Hotel Partner

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AGE RECOMMENDATIONS FESTIVAL THEATRE Gypsy

Age 12+

The Devil’s Disciple

Age 12+

Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse

Age 12+

Mahabharata

Age 14+

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE Charley’s Aunt

Age 11+

Prince Caspian

Age 6+

Flush

Age 12+

Assassins

Age 14+

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE The Playboy of the Western World

Age 14+

Desire Under the Elms

Age 17+

Trouble in Mind

Age 14+

HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol

Age 6+

Me and My Girl

Age 9+

“WE JUST LOVE TO SEE YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR THEATRES! ENRICH THEIR EXPERIENCE AT THE SHAW WITH A BACKSTAGE TOUR, PRE-SHOW TALK, POST-SHOW CHAT OR WORKSHOP. TEACHERS, WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU TOO! SEE PAGE 21.”

– TIM JENNINGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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DINE WITH US PICNIC LUNCH A convenient lunch with choice of sandwich, potato chips, homemade dessert and bottled water. $15 plus tax Based on availability. Not offered on Sundays.

Book with Group Sales at 1-800-511-7429.

FESTIVAL THEATRE LOBBY CAFÉ Enjoy a cold entrée, soup, salad or sandwich with a glass of Niagara wine. Please let Group Sales know if your group plans on eating at The Café.

ACCESSIBILITY SPECIAL ACCESS SEATING There are no elevators at the Festival and Royal George Theatres. Special access seating is available at all three theatres. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance. Accessible washrooms are available.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES Reserve devices when you book tickets. Quantities are limited.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE Prince Caspian, Saturday May 30 at 2pm.

CLOSED CAPTIONING Available for the August performances of Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse. Smartphones and smartphone holders available by reservation or bring your own to download the GalaPro app.

Accessibility details available at shawfest.com/accessibility and for more information about accessibility throughout the Niagara Region, visit accessibleniagara.com Accessibility Partner

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HOW TO ORDER Order requests are now accepted by email and will be processed beginning November 25, 2019.

Order by January 31 for best group rates.

Email

groupsales@shawfest.com

Phone

1-800-511-7429

Phone lines open for Group orders beginning November 27.

GROUP BOOKING POLICIES • Groups of 15+ are eligible for group pricing and Beyond the Stage activities.

• A 15% deposit is required upon booking and is fully refundable until 45 days prior to the performance.

• Orders without deposits are subject to cancellation.

• Final payment and confirmation of group size is required 45 days prior to the performance, after which time tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged or held for credit.

• Unpaid orders are subject to cancellation and loss of deposit 45 days prior to the performance.

• Please confirm all cancellations in writing by email at groupsales@shawfest.com • A non-refundable $20 handling charge per order applies, payable with deposit.

Jacqueline Thair backstage (Brigadoon, 2019).

• Prices may change throughout the season.

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GROUP TICKET PRICES Book by January 31 to guarantee savings; after that, prices subject to change.

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

Musicals

Platinum

Gold

Blue

Preview Performances

$70

$60

$49

Regular Performances

$101

$86

$71

Special Matinee Seniors - SM

$70

$55

$47

(Gypsy, Assassins & Me and My Girl)

Platinum

Gold

Blue

Preview Performances

Non-Musicals

$63

$53

$43

Regular Performances

$90

$76

$62

Special Matinee Seniors - SM

$63

$50

$42

Platinum

Gold

Blue

Family Shows (Prince Caspian & A Christmas Carol) Preview Performances

$57

$42

$30

Regular Performances

$82

$60

$44

Preview Special Matinee Seniors - SM

$57

$42

$30

Regular Special Matinee Seniors - SM

$63

$50

$42

Lunchtime $29 Student Special Matinees $25 $30 Student pricing available on select performances.

Special pricing for Mahabharata. Call Group Sales for details at 1-800-511-7429.

NEEDS YOU!

Join an actor from Prince Caspian and engage in activities to help create the show.

A fun, 40-minute preshow workshop one hour before all performances.

Jonathan Tan.

Fun for all ages. $5 with a ticket to the play.

Education Partner

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THEATRES

Note: All seating charts 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

Festival Theatre

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE 10 Queen’s Parade 267-seat theatre – our most intimate space 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

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BEYOND THE STAGE

FOR ALL

Enhance your Shaw experience! These activities are available with the purchase of group theatre tickets. Prices are per person. Book with Group Sales at 1-800-511-7429.

BACKSTAGE SECRETS A one-hour backstage tour of the Festival Theatre, revealing secrets of the 2020 season. $5/$3 per student

PRE-SHOW TALKS Learn more about the production you are attending with one of our Company members. $5/$3 per student

POST-SHOW CHATS Book a Q & A with members of the Ensemble, to take place after the matinee performance (except those marked P & OC). $5/$3 per student

CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION – MODERATED DISCUSSIONS Following Tuesday, Friday and Saturday matinees and all Flush performances (except those marked P and OC), join fellow patrons for an engaging discussion. Free

PRINCE CASPIAN NEEDS YOU!

Cast of Brigadoon (2019).

Join an actor from Prince Caspian and help create the show.

A fun, 40-minute pre-show workshop for all ages. $5 with a ticket to the play

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BEYOND THE STAGE

FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS Let the magic of the theatre capture students’ creativity in these high-energy workshops. Discover acting, voice, movement and characterization skills for the stage. An hourlong session with Shaw professionals. Book at 1-800-511-7429. $5 per student Let our Shaw Education Department tailor the workshop to meet the needs of your students and the play they are seeing.

BUS SUBSIDY Need help getting here? School groups booking tickets to Shaw Festival productions may receive a subsidy toward the cost of bus transportation. Call us at 1-800-511-7429 for details.

The Bus Subsidy Program is supported by Niagara Airbus.

STUDY GUIDES Online video teaching resources are available for Prince Caspian, Gypsy, The Devil’s Disciple, Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse, Charley’s Aunt, Assassins, A Christmas Carol and Me and My Girl. Free

ARTS PALOOZA FOR TEACHERS November 19 A day dedicated to inspiring professional development workshops, exploring all aspects of the arts. Practical workshops led by Shaw musicians, visual artists, along with dance and drama professionals. Includes lunches, refreshments and parking. $120 + tax Details at shawfest.com/teachersday

Education Partners

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NIAGARA DAY PACKAGES PREFERRED PARTNERS

Make it a full day outing! Here are restaurants and attractions that partner with The Shaw to make your visit a memorable one.

All prices are per person and only available to groups. Call The Shaw’s Group Sales team at 1-800-511-7429 to book your theatre performance.

FORT GEORGE From $5 Relive the sights and stories of Canada’s history • Tour Fort George where soldiers served and protected the Niagara frontier 200 years ago To book your tour, contact Chris Gilchrist at pc.niagaraont.pc@canada.ca or 905-468-6614

OLD STONE INN BOUTIQUE HOTEL Lunch from $25 Dinner from $35 The finest ingredients for the freshest taste in the heart of Niagara Falls • Lunch or dinner at the Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen restaurant To book, contact Kelly Baranik at kelly.baranik@oldstoneinnhotel.com or 1-800-263-6208 ext 407

PELLER ESTATES WINERY, TRIUS WINERY AND WAYNE GRETZKY ESTATES Lunch from $50 Dinner from $75 Food, wine and theatre — a perfect day in Niagara!

• Guided winery tour and tasting • Lunch or dinner at Trius Winery, Peller Estates Winery or Wayne Gretzky Estates with a glass of premium VQA wine To book, contact Hospitality Sales at 1-888-609-4442

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ROCKWAY VINEYARDS Lunch or Dinner from $25 A view to take your breath away • Wine tasting and tour of the Antique Wine Museum • Three-course lunch or dinner at Rockway Vineyards To book, contact Shelley Traver at straver@rockway.net or 1-877-762-5929 ext 224

VINTAGE HOTELS Lunch from $23 Afternoon tea at the Prince of Wales from $34 Dinner from $48 Award-winning dining in the heart of historic Niagara-onthe-Lake • Lunch or dinner at the Pillar and Post, Queen’s Landing or Prince of Wales Hotel To book, contact Natasha Peddie at npeddie@vintagehotels.com or 1-888-669-5566 ext 8484

WHITE OAKS RESORT & SPA Lunch from $26 Dinner from $38 Delectable dining delights • Lunch or dinner at the Four Diamond, five-star White Oaks Resort and Spa To book, contact Laura Stoner at lstoner@whiteoaksresort.com or 1-800-269-5766 ext 5610

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NIAGARA OVERNIGHT PACKAGES PREFERRED PARTNERS

All package prices are per person and only available to groups.

Call The Shaw’s Group Sales team at 1-800-511-7429 to book your theatre performance and contact the hotel directly for your overnight accommodations.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND STAYBRIDGE SUITES From $70 Modern new dual-branded hotel at the “Gateway to everything Niagara” • Choose from guestrooms at Holiday Inn Express or studio/one-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens at Staybridge Suites • Hot breakfast buffet • Indoor pool To book your overnight stay contact Michelle Clarkson at sales@hiexnotl.com or 289-362-2400

OLD STONE INN BOUTIQUE HOTEL From $109 Niagara Falls’ only boutique hotel, located minutes from the Falls.

• Overnight accommodations at the historic Old Stone Inn • Three-course dinner at the Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen restaurant and full breakfast buffet • Gift upon departure To book your overnight stay, contact Kelly Baranik at kelly.baranik@oldstoneinnhotel.com or 1-800-2636208 ext 407

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VINTAGE HOTELS From $148 The best of Niagara within walking distance of the theatres • Overnight accommodation at one of the Four Diamond Vintage Hotels: Queen’s Landing, Pillar and Post or Prince of Wales • Breakfast buffet and three-course dinner To book your overnight stay, contact Natasha Peddie at npeddie@vintage-hotels.com or 1-888-669-5566 ext 8484

WHITE OAKS RESORT & SPA CURTAIN CALL PACKAGE From $147 Our most popular all-inclusive package • Overnight accommodation at the Four Diamond, five-star White Oaks Resort and Spa • Welcome reception upon arrival • Gourmet full course dinner and hot breakfast buffet To book your overnight stay, contact Laura Stoner at lstoner@whiteoaksresort.com or 1-800-269-5766 ext 5610 All prices are quoted per person in Canadian funds. Overnight packages are based on double occupancy. Transportation is not included. Minimum of 10 rooms per booking. Prices are subject to change.

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Gypsy P SM Caspian P SM

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Gypsy P SM

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8:00

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Gypsy Caspian Relaxed

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11:30 Playboy OC 1:00 Charley 2:00 7:00 Devil P

31 1:00 Playboy 7:00 Gypsy NEEDS YOU!

A pre-show workshop for all! $5

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Devil P Playboy Jonathan Tan.

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FESTIVAL THEATRE Gypsy The Devil’s Disciple Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse Mahabharata

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

Charley’s Aunt Prince Caspian Flush Assassins

The Playboy of the Western World Desire Under the Elms Trouble in Mind

PERFORMANCE CODES P Preview SM Special Matinee OC Opening Celebration

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HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol Me and My Girl

JULY Sun

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Gypsy Charley

Devil Playboy

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Gypsy Charley Desire

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8:00

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1:00 Assassins 2:00 Charley

7:00 Desire 8:00

FESTIVAL THEATRE Gypsy The Devil’s Disciple Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse Mahabharata

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

Charley’s Aunt Prince Caspian Flush Assassins

The Playboy of the Western World Desire Under the Elms Trouble in Mind

HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol Me and My Girl

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

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Assassins Desire

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Mahab 2 SM

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Gypsy SM Charley SM Desire

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Gypsy Desire

Sherlock Trouble

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FESTIVAL THEATRE Gypsy The Devil’s Disciple Sherlock Holmes and The Raven’s Curse Mahabharata

ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

Charley’s Aunt Prince Caspian Flush Assassins

The Playboy of the Western World Desire Under the Elms Trouble in Mind

HOLIDAY SEASON A Christmas Carol Me and My Girl

PERFORMANCE CODES

On stage

Photo: Cosmo Condina Photography.

By Charles Dickens

On stage

November 8 – December 23

Kristi Frank and Michael Therriault. David Cooper Photography.

SM Special Matinee F Final Performance

November 13 – December 23

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A Christmas Carol Me and My Girl

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My Girl SM Christmas SM

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My Girl SM Christmas SM

My Girl SM Christmas SM

My Girl SM Christmas SM

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My Girl SM Christmas SM

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Michael Therriault and Kristi Frank in Me and My Girl (2017). David Cooper Photography.

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The Shaw Festival is located in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, a celebrated theatre destination in Niagara wine country.

PARKING + DROP-OFF FOR MOTOR COACHES Festival Theatre + Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre Limited parking is available on-site. If our lot is full, drop off passengers and proceed to Fort George for parking.

Royal George Theatre Passengers may be dropped off and picked up in front of the theatre. Town permits will be mailed to you with your tickets. Please be prepared to show theatre tickets and permit, then proceed to Fort George.

Fort George Across from the Festival Theatre. Motor coach parking is available for a fee. A driver comfort centre is available there, as well as a complimentary shuttle service to town.

Please note Line-ups at border crossings can cause hour-long delays en route, and traffic on the QEW from Toronto is often quite heavy, especially on weekends. Plan to come early and enjoy the town. For border wait times visit cbsa.gc.ca or call 1-800-715-6722 and press ‘4’.

FOR UP-TO-DATE TRAVEL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS VISIT CBSA.GC.CA (CANADA) OR TRAVEL.STATE.GOV (U.S.)

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10 Queen’s Parade, Box 774 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada Local calls: 905-468-2172 groupsales@shawfest.com FESTIVAL THEATRE

GYPSY A Musical Fable, Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Suggested by memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee

THE DEVIL’S DISCIPLE

By Bernard Shaw

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE RAVEN’S CURSE

By R. Hamilton Wright Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

MAHABHARATA Adapted by Ravi Jain and Miriam Fernandes A Why Not Theatre Production Commissioned and presented by the Shaw Festival ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE

CHARLEY’S AUNT

By Brandon Thomas

PRINCE CASPIAN Adapted for the stage by Damien Atkins Based on the novel by C.S. Lewis

FLUSH (Lunchtime one-act) ASSASSINS Book by John Weidman Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim From an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr JACKIE MAXWELL STUDIO THEATRE

THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD

By J.M. Synge

DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS

By Eugene O’Neill

TROUBLE IN MIND

By Alice Childress HOLIDAY SEASON

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

By Charles Dickens Adapted and originally directed by Tim Carroll

ME AND MY GIRL Book and Lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber Book revised by Stephen Fry, with contributions by Mike Ockrent Music by Noel Gay

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Based on the novella by Virginia Woolf Adapted by Tim Carroll