The Shaw wishes to 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. We also wish to thank all of the First Nations Peoples in Canada, and the Indigenous Peoples of the United States, for their ongoing and important roles in the caretaking of the lands beneath our feet.
Cover: Mary Antonini in Anything Goes (2025). This page: Allan Louis and Celeste Catena in Anything Goes (2025). Opposite page: Kimberley Rampersad and Tim Carroll.
Photos by David Cooper. Pragna Desai. Photo by Matt Ratelle.
“This season celebrates theatre itself –illusion, disguise, performance – and all the ways that we delight, mislead, amaze and seduce each other. Life is a theatre, and theatre is life.”
– Artistic Director, Tim Carroll
The Shaw is in the middle of its most exciting transformation in 50 years. Soon, we will have a brand new Artists’ Village; shortly after that, we will have a new Royal George Theatre. All these projects are designed to help us become a centre where the incredible performances on our stages will inspire everyone to rediscover their inner artist.
Of course, for that to happen, we need to make sure that our performances are incredible. Our last few seasons have set the bar pretty high: the standard of acting, design, direction and staging in our shows is routinely referred to as world-class. We know, because you tell us, how proud you are to be Team Shaw.
This season, we want all of you—every member of Team Shaw—to come to every single show. Don’t just come to the ones you’ve heard of; see ‘em all. You won’t regret it.
Kimberley Rampersad Associate Artistic Director
It’s going to be a tremendous 2026 Season, as we look forward to the opening of the Shaw Artists’ Village and Community Engagement, Outreach and Education’s new home: the Burton Centre for Lifelong Creativity. We're thrilled to have a space for patrons, artists and thinkers to connect, collaborate, experiment and learn. The brand new labs, studios, meeting rooms and common spaces will host an array of vibrant programming — all designed to support and inspire your creative journey.
Dig in and be curious! Take a tour of the new Wardrobe department at the Village. Attend a lecture on the play you’re about to see. Be brave and try an improv workshop. Sing along with us! The benefits are immense. As we ramp up, there will be offerings added, so look to shawfest.com for full descriptions and details.
Welcome to your new centre for creativity, community and connection. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Tim Carroll Artistic Director
Pragna Desai Director, Community
Engagement & Outreach
April 24 – October 3
“I’m the greatest star! I am by far, but no one knows it!”
Funny Girl
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Book by Isobel Lennart from an original story by Miss Lennart
Produced for the Broadway Stage by Ray Stark
New York Production Supervised by Jerome Robbins
Original Production Directed by Garson Kanin
Directed by Eda Holmes
Music Direction by Paul Sportelli
Choreography by Parker Esse
Set and Costumes Designed by James Lavoie
Lighting Designed by Sonoyo Nishikawa
Sound Designed by Joanna Lynne Staub
Fanny Brice has everything it takes to be Broadway's next big thing: the voice, the charm and more than a little chutzpah. But does she have "the look?" This touching musical comedy explores her unlikely rise to stardom with the Ziegfeld Follies as well as her turbulent love life with gambler Nick Arnstein. One of the greatest musical scores of all time, Funny Girl includes classics like "Don't Rain on My Parade," "I'm the Greatest Star," "People" and much more.
Funny Girl is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
Cast includes:
Matt Alfano, Damien Atkins, Alana Bridgewater, Janelle Cooper, Camille Eanga-Selenge, Sara Farb, Sharry Flett, Élodie Gillett, Jeff Irving, Patty Jamieson, Qasim Khan, Jaden Kim, Graeme Kitagawa, Lawrence Libor, Allison McCaughey, Madelyn Miyashita, Cheryl Mullings, Jade Repeta, Travis Seetoo, Jeremiah Sparks, Mikayla Stradiotto, Gabriella Sundar Singh, Taurian Teelucksingh, Jacqueline Thair, Shawn Wright
Production Sponsors
The Art of Ideas
Funny Girl and Serious Women
June 11
Enjoy an in-depth look at Funny Girl and the rise of American theatre through the lives of Fanny Brice, Isobel Lennart and Barbra Streisand. $40, $20 for students.
Foundation Testamentary
The William & Nona Heaslip Foundation
Diane King
Peter Fernandes
“Billy’s left foot doesn’t even know it’s got a right foot.”
One for the Pot
By Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton
Directed by Chris Abraham
Set Designed by Michael Gianfrancesco
Costumes Designed by Ming Wong
Lighting Designed by Imogen Wilson
Original Music and Sound Designed by Thomas Ryder Payne
Billy Hickory Wood is set to inherit a proper pot of cash. A wealthy businessman has decided to give £10,000 to the family of his former partner, and Billy is the sole living relation. Right? Wrong. Cue the arrival of several, hitherto unknown and identical, Hickory Wood siblings (all played by the same actor) looking to claim what they're owed. To say that chaos ensues would be an understatement. The team that brought you One Man, Two Guvnors (2024) is reunited for this legendary farce.
Cast includes:
Neil Barclay, Fiona Byrne, Jason Cadieux, Cosette Derome, Camille Eanga-Selenge, Peter Fernandes, Patrick Galligan, Martin Happer, Madelyn Miyashita, Jade Repeta, Sepehr Reybod, Sanjay Talwar, Kelly Wong
One great price, eight plays – see them again and again! Call our Box Office at 1-800-511-7429 to buy yours today.
One for the Pot is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Michael Therriault and Kristi Frank
“It seemed to me I had heard the voice of God … and it was the voice of an obscene child!”
Amadeus
By Peter Shaffer
Directed by Tim Carroll
Set and Costumes Designed by Judith Bowden
Lighting Designed by Kevin Lamotte
Music Supervision by Paul Sportelli
Movement Direction by Alexis Milligan
Antonio Salieri is a pious, conscientious man—and the greatest composer in the Austrian Empire. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a young, foolish show-off—and apparently no threat. Except that Salieri can hear what no one else can: this ridiculous boy is perhaps the greatest musical genius ever to have lived. How can God have played such a trick on Salieri? To reward his devotion by rubbing his nose in his own mediocrity? There is only one possible revenge: God’s beloved, Amadeus, must be destroyed. This story of genius and the price it extracts is one of the greatest and most ravishing experiences in theatrical history.
Amadeus is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Cast includes:
Andrew Broderick, Julia Course, Cosette Derome, Allison Edwards-Crewe, Kristi Frank, Sochi Fried, Allan Louis, David Andrew Reid, Savion Roach, Tom Rooney, Graeme Somerville, Michael Therriault July 8 –
The Art of Ideas
The Art of Classical Music: 1750-1830
September 13
The Classical era marked one of the most transformative chapters in music history. Attend and listen as we reflect on artistic shifts in musical composition. $40, $20 for students.
Production Sponsors
Sylvia Soyka
Jodey Porter
“Of course it’s criminal.
Sleuth
By Anthony Shaffer
Directed by Peter Fernandes
Set Designed by Sim Suzer
Costumes Designed by Joyce Padua
Lighting Designed by Mikael Kangas
Original Music and Sound Designed by John Gzowski
When a celebrated mystery writer invites his wife's lover to their home in the English countryside, all is not as it seems. What unfolds is a fiendishly clever game of psychology and deception — but who is playing with whom? And is it really just a game? This Tony and Edgar award-winning play is a quintessential crime thriller guaranteed to provide an edge-of-yourseat experience. Perfect for whodunit fans. Mature content.
Sleuth is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Cast includes:
Patrick Galligan, Philip Mayfield, Liam McNulty, Sepehr Reybod, Stanley Rushton
Jeff Irving and Damien Atkins
“I’ve been to the theatre a couple of times … and have often thought: Well, how hard can that be?”
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
A Play From The Works Of P.G. Wodehouse
By Robert Goodale and David Goodale
Directed by Brendan McMurtry-Howlett
Set and Costumes Designed by Sim Suzer
Lighting Designed by Kaileigh Krysztofiak
Sound Designed by Olivia Wheeler
Bertie Wooster is a young aristocrat who is forever getting himself into frightful scrapes. Thank goodness he has a butler, the legendarily unruffled Jeeves, to come to his rescue, usually without his even noticing. Based on a 1938 P.G. Wodehouse novel and performed by three remarkable actors bringing to life a host of characters, this Olivier award-winning play is a celebration of theatrical virtuosity and pure silliness.
Cast includes:
Damien Atkins, Jeff Irving, Travis Seetoo
The Art of Ideas
The Art of Golf and Other Nonsensical Things
July 4
Join us as we delve into P.G. Wodehouse’s golf obsession! We discuss everything from love on the links to the terrors of teeing off. $40, $20 for students.
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense has been licensed by arrangement with The Agency (London) Ltd, and Independent Talent Group Limited.
“There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about by a river.”
The Wind in the Willows
Based on the play Toad of Toad Hall by A.A. Milne
Adapted and Directed by Fiona Sauder
Set Designed by Judith Bowden
Costumes Designed by Laura Delchiaro
Lighting Designed by Kevin Lamotte
Come along with young, impressionable Mole as he heads to the riverbank and meets the resourceful Rat, the grumpy Badger and the irrepressible Mr Toad. When Toad’s passion for fast cars gets him in trouble, the other three must save him. Based on the much-loved 1908 children’s novel, this play about friendship, loyalty and the joy of getting into trouble is perfect for the whole family.
Cast includes:
Matt Alfano, Sara Farb, Sharry Flett, Qasim Khan, Jaden Kim, Graeme Kitagawa, Lawrence Libor, Allison McCaughey, Gabriella Sundar Singh, Taurian Teelucksingh, Jacqueline Thair, Shawn Wright May 22 – September
Family Pre-Show Workshops
Pre-show fun! Enjoy an interactive workshop prior to each performance of The Wind in the Willows and A Year with Frog and Toad. $10 with a ticket to a show.
Production Sponsors
Ron & Barbara Besse
Children and Family
Programming Supporter
Christopher & Jeanne Jennings
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre Sponsored by
“If we women were particular about men's characters, we should never get married at all.”
Heartbreak House
By Bernard Shaw
Directed by Tim Carroll
Set and Costumes Designed by Ximena Pinilla
Lighting Designed by Louise Guinand
Music Direction, Original Music and Sound Designed by Claudio Vena Movement Direction by Alexis Milligan
The shadows of war may be gathering, but for most of the weekend guests at Heartbreak House, the big questions are about love and marriage. As the couples waltz in a dance of ever-changing partners, only the enigmatic old sea dog Captain Shotover seems to see what is coming towards them. Often ranked as one of the great plays of all time, Heartbreak House is Shaw at his most entertaining and mysterious.
Cast includes:
Neil Barclay, Fiona Byrne, Jason Cadieux, Julia Course, Allison Edwards-Crewe, Kristi Frank, Sochi Fried, Martin Happer, Tom Rooney, Graeme Somerville, Sanjay Talwar, Michael Therriault
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
Sophia Walker
“You
reap no respect when you wring your hands: To weep like a woman is not judged wise.”
Ohio State Murders
By Adrienne Kennedy
Directed by Philip Akin
Set and Costumes Designed by Melanie McNeill
Lighting Designed by Jeff Pybus
Original Music and Sound Designed by Jacob Lin
Suzanne, an acclaimed Black author, returns to her alma mater, Ohio State University, to give a speech on the violent nature of her writing. Confronted with the dark memories of her past, she unravels the painful truth of what happened in 1949, during her time as a student. This haunting and provocative play, penned by legendary playwright Adrienne Kennedy, is a poignant exploration of race, identity and grief. Mature content.
Ohio State Murders is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Cast includes:
André Morin, Sophia Walker
The Art of Ideas
Conversations: Ohio State Murders and Sleuth Directors
April 18
Directors Philip Akin (Ohio State Murders) and Peter Fernandes (Sleuth) will explore how each reimagined their respective plays with fresh psychological depth and modern resonance. Online. Free
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre Sponsored by
World premiere of a new play in development. See it first!
A New Work in Progress
A Special Workshop Presentation of a new play
Written
and Directed
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
We are thrilled to announce the premiere of a new workshop presentation from 2025 Pulitzer and Tony award-winning playwright, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Following our memorable productions of his plays An Octoroon (2017) and Everybody (2022), we asked Branden to come and make a new work with our Shaw Ensemble. This workshop presentation, from one of the world’s leading playwrights, will have a limited run of presentations. See it before anyone else does!
“It’s an incredible coup for The Shaw to have Branden come to create with us. Anyone who saw An Octoroon in 2017, or Everybody a couple of years ago, will be as thrilled as I am that Shaw has managed to attract perhaps the hottest playwright in the world.”
– Tim Carroll Artistic Director
Concerts & Events
Cabarets
June 27 - September 19
A night of musical delights, celebrated songs and intimate encounters. Members of our amazing Ensemble will delight and inspire you at our very own, brand new, nightclub. $40
Coffee Concerts
June 28, August 2, September 13
Classical music concerts performed in the Festival Theatre lobby by members of the Shaw Orchestra. $10
Speakeasies
July 18, August 8, September 5
An evening of jazz hosted by Associate Music Director, Ryan deSouza, and featuring members of the Shaw Orchestra and special guests. $30
What’s in your Songbook
July 3, August 25, September 17
An intimate and interactive evening of songs and stories. Hosted by Associate Music Director, Ryan deSouza, Ensemble members sing songs from their audition songbooks and recount stories about their lives as artists in the theatre. $30
Gospel Choir
June 14, July 19, August 23, September 20
Book early! Big, beautiful, uplifting vocals that will take your breath away. Enjoy this extremely popular, euphoric and inspirational musical experience performed by the glorious voices of the Shaw Festival Company. $20
Pop-Up Patio
Extended into September!
Thursdays from July 9 – Sept 17
Following matinee performances
Great food, refreshments and live music in the Baillie Courtyard
The cast of La Vie en Rose (2025).
Photo by Michael Cooper.
HarperCollins Publishers. Frog and Toad All Year illustrated by Arnold Lobel. Used under license.
“Merry Almost-Christmas, happy that you’re here.
A Year with Frog and Toad
Music by
Robert Reale
Book and Lyrics by Willie
Reale
Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Originally Presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman
World Premiere at The Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
Directed by Jonathan Tan
Music Direction by Ryan deSouza
Set and Costumes Designed by Judith Bowden
Follow the entertaining adventures of two amphibious friends with decidedly different personalities in this magical holiday musical based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books. A Tony nominee for best musical, best score and best book, this wonderful story is sure to warm even the coldest heart. Frog is happy-go-lucky and Toad is a cranky pants, but the pair get along famously as they go through the four seasons together in the woods. Children as young as three and as old as 90 will be enchanted by this colourful production. We promise you will leave humming the songs and longing for “Cookies” throughout the holidays.
“In my own little corner, in my own little chair, I can be whatever I want to be.”
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II Orchestrations by Danny Troob
Music Adaptation & Arrangements by David Chase
Directed and Choreographed by Kimberley Rampersad Music Direction by Paul Sportelli
Set and Costumes Designed by Cory Sincennes
Lighting Designed by Jareth Li
Experience Cinderella like never before in this enchanting and cheeky stage adaptation of the classic fairytale. Step into a kingdom far away where glass slippers fit just right, pumpkins transform into carriages and dreams come true – all with a little help from a fairy godmother! The story of the girl who lived in the cinders reminds us that kindness is stronger than cruelty. Featuring some of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible," "Ten Minutes Ago" and "Stepsisters’ Lament," this timeless musical treasure is a holiday treat for the whole family.
Mini Manners Matinees
Workshop and Children’s Tea
Prior to Saturday performances of Cinderella. By
Production
The Shaw’s Campaign for Real Human Connection.
There is an artist inside each of us. It is the essence of our shared humanity. But the world today has our heads down and our minds distracted. We are losing the ability to talk to each other, to look each other in the eye, to find solutions together.
We believe it’s time to change that. And that’s why we are launching the most ambitious campaign in the Shaw Festival’s history.
All.Together.Now.
This campaign will transform The Shaw into a buzzing campus of connection, creativity and curiosity. A home for all those who wish to put down their phones and remember that they are alive. A campaign to create the new Shaw Artists’ Village and Burton Centre for Lifelong Creativity and to rebuild our iconic Royal George Theatre. A campaign for real human connection. We will raise $150 million to achieve this bold vision. All.Together.Now. will focus on four key areas: experiences, training, artists and community, supported by enhanced and expanded spaces at the Festival and Downtown Campuses.
To learn more, visit shawfest.com/alltogethernow
Ticket prices locked in until January 31!
Book now and get the best seats at 2025 prices. After January 31 prices are subject to change. Don’t miss out on the savings!
(AYear with Frog and Toad & The
Exciting News! Increased Shaw Express
Bus Service generously supported by The William & Nona
Enjoy a $34 early booking price until Jan 31. Price increases to $39 after that.
On select days, we are offering two show bus days! Arrive in time for the matinee and head home after the evening performance. Marked as B+ on the calendar. Bus schedule available on the calendar pages and at shawfest.com
Theatres Festival
Theatre
10 Queen’s Parade
854-seat modern theatre includes the licensed Lobby Café and The Shawp Special access seating available
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
10 Queen’s Parade
265–seat theatre, our most intimate space
Special access seating available
Court House Theatre
26 Queen Street Return to The Shaw’s roots in this classic 250-seat theatre
Special access seating available
Orchestra
Balcony
Balcony
Ways to Save
The cast of Anything Goes (2025).
Multi-Play Packages*
Season’s Pass
A Shaw Festival Bestseller!
Buy more, save more.
Buy 3+ shows, save 15%
Buy 5+ shows, save 20% — it’s like getting one show for free! Buy 7+ shows, save 25% — it’s like getting two shows for free!
Our incredibly popular Season’s Pass is back. Enjoy your favourite productions again and again. The pass entitles you to reserve tickets within 30 days (Friends – 60 days) of any performance of our regular season up to October 11. Pass holders are able to hold a ticket to one performance for each production at a time. Additional performances for each production may be reserved after attending the previously reserved performance. Season's Pass Plus benefit tickets will not count towards this limitation. The Season’s Pass is valid on eight plays in the Festival, Court House and Studio Theatres (A New Work in Progress not included). Also, save 25% on regular priced tickets for Cinderella and A Year with Frog and Toad.
• $625 Gold seating
• $750 Platinum seating
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 eight plays right away!
To upgrade your Membership for access to the Season’s Pass Plus, contact Membership Services at 1-800-657-1106 ext 2556.
Only 1000 Season’s Passes will be made available in 2026. Don’t delay!
Exciting news! Increased
Shaw Express service generously supported by The William & Nona Heaslip Foundation
New for 2026, more trips than ever before! Plus, on select days, we are offering two-show bus days. Arrive in time for the matinee and head home after the evening performance. Marked as B+ on the calendar. Limited availability. Book early!
Enjoy a $34 early booking price until January 31. Price increases to $39 after that.
Bus must be booked in conjunction with theatre tickets. Price subject to change after Jan 31. Bus schedule available on the calendar pages.
Holiday Season Ticket Package
Buy both Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella and A Year with Frog and Toad and save 20%.
Special pricing for Seniors 65+
Seniors enjoy tickets from $44 on select matinee and evening performances†. Marked S on calendar.
Special pricing for Students
Students can book $25 tickets in any seating location at select student performances†, marked S on the calendar. Valid student ID required at time of pickup for each student ticket holder.
35 and Under
$35 Blue seating for all performances for anyone 35 and under. ID required for each 35 and Under 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. Ask about family-friendly productions.
Preview Performances
Save up to 30% on all preview performances. Marked P on the calendar. Prices start at $30.
Theatre for $40
Regular ticket prices start at $40 for many performances. Limited availability.
Ticket Restrictions
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. Limit of 8 tickets per offer. Students/35 and Under: no ID, no discount. Discounts do not apply to Openings, Cabarets, A New Work in Progress plus concerts and events. Prices listed are per person, do not include tax or handling fee and are subject to change.
*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. Cinderella, A Year with Frog and Toad, Cabarets and A New Work in Progress excluded from 3+, 5+ and 7+ ticket packages. Not applicable on previously purchased tickets. Discount price based on price at time of purchase. Limit of 8 tickets per performance. †Non-seniors/non-students booking S performances pay regular prices.
The Season’s Pass is non-transferable and is good for one ticket per performance excluding Openings, performances of Cinderella, A Year with Frog and Toad, A New Work in Progress, Cabarets and concerts and events. Season’s Pass tickets must be picked up in person by each individual passholder of record and photo ID must be presented. Tickets may only be picked up within two hours of each performance. Reservations are subject to availability at the time of booking. The Shaw reserves the right to limit quantities and restrict eligibility of any performance. Tickets to all productions are not guaranteed. Not applicable for wait-list performances. Passholders may only hold a ticket to one performance of a production at a time. Season’s Pass Plus benefits do not apply to this limit.
Policies
Exchanges and Adjustments: Tickets may be exchanged for another performance during the 2026 Season (subject to availability) at least 24 hrs before the performance. Any difference in price will be charged accordingly. Prices based on price of tickets at time of exchange. A fee of $5.50 per ticket will apply for ticket exchanges and adjustments.
Service Charges: Waived during the Friends Priority Booking Period — another great benefit of your Membership. As of November 29, a $15 (tax-in) service charge per order applies to all orders except for in-person orders which have a service charge of $1.50 per ticket, to a maximum of $15 per order.
Tax: All tickets, services and activities are listed without tax.
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: 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.
How
Order
Nov 1 – Dec 23
9am-5pm, open until start time of any evening performance Closed Dec 24 until Jan 4 Jan 5 – Apr 4 Mon to Sat 9am-5pm
Accessibility
More accessibility details at shawfest.com/accessibility
Special Access Seating
Special access seating is available at all theatres. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance. There are accessible washroom facilities for our patrons who use wheelchairs at the Festival, Court House and Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatres.
Assistive Listening Devices
There is no charge, but we do ask you to consider a donation at time of pick-up. This donation helps with the cost to repair and replace these devices. Reserve when you book your tickets. Quantities are limited.
Relaxed Performances
A Relaxed performance is designed to provide an inclusive, relaxed environment for everyone. The performances are adapted in various ways.
During the performance, there will never be a full blackout in the house where the audience is seated. Everyone attending is encouraged to enjoy the show with a relaxed attitude to sound and movement. There also will be altered lighting and sound effects. The Shaw Festival believes in the transformative power of the arts and strives to remove barriers to create a space where everyone can fully enjoy the magic of live theatre.
Relaxed performances for our 2026 Season will include: The Wind in the Willows – July 8 at 7pm; Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella – November 28 at 1pm; A Year with Frog and Toad – December 6 at 1pm.
Festival Theatre
Funny Girl One for the Pot Amadeus
Court House Theatre
Sleuth
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
A New Work in Progress
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
The Wind in the Willows Heartbreak House
Ohio State Murders
Performance Codes
P Preview
S Seniors & Students
B Matinee Bus
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
Funny 1pm S
Sleuth 1pm
One Pot 7pm P
Jeeves 7pm Willows 7pm P S
When in Wine Country …
Niagara is a globally prestigious winemaking region. Take the scenic route, with a pre-or-post-show visit to one of our neighbouring wineries. Enjoy local offerings while basking in the ambiance of vineyard views. Peller Estates, Trius Winery or Riverbend Inn & Vineyard are all just a short drive from the Festival Theatre! Visit mywinecountry.com for menus and reservations.
Funny 1pm S
Sleuth 1pm Jeeves 7pm S
Order a delectable High Tea box, filled with savoury sandwiches, scones and treats. Sidle up to the tea stand for a hot cuppa' or glass of bubbly. Create a fascinator to wear and make a day of it by seeing Funny Girl.
FURLONG BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Funny 1pm P Sleuth 1pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
1pm P Sleuth 1pm S
TOUR 10AM GC REHEARSAL WILLOWS Funny 1pm P Sleuth 1pm S Jeeves 7pm P S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Sleuth 1pm Funny 5pm O Sleuth 7pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM One Pot 1pm P S Jeeves 1pm Funny 7pm Sleuth 7pm
Mother’s Day Tea $85 + Workshop $10. Show tickets not included. Mother’s Day Tea
Festival Theatre
Funny Girl
One for the Pot
Amadeus
Court House Theatre
Sleuth Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
A New Work in Progress
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
The Wind in the Willows Heartbreak House Ohio State Murders Performance Codes P Preview S Seniors & Students O Opening Performance B Matinee Bus
Jeff Irving and Celeste Catena in Anything Goes (2025).
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM One Pot 1pm P Jeeves 1pm Sleuth 7pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Funny 1pm S Sleuth 1pm Jeeves 7pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM GOSPEL CHOIR 10:30AM
1pm
1pm S Jeeves 7pm S
7pm P S
FATHER’S DAY
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
FATHER'S DAY WHISKY TASTING
One Pot 1pm P
Jeeves 1pm Willows 1pm S Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm P S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
COFFEE CONCERT 10:30AM GC REHEARSAL AMADEUS
One Pot 1pm P S
Jeeves 1pm Willows 1pm S Sleuth 7pm S Cabarets 7pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM TUESDAY Q&A Jeeves 1pm S Sleuth 7pm
TOUR 10AM Jeeves 1pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM SPRING PLAY BY PLAY Willows 11am P S One Pot 1pm P Jeeves 1pm Sleuth 7pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM FRIENDS POST-SHOW CHAT Funny 1pm S Sleuth 1pm Jeeves 7pm
TOUR 10AM TUESDAY Q&A One Pot 1pm P Jeeves 7pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM One Pot 1pm P S Jeeves 1pm Willows 1pm S Funny 7pm Sleuth 7pm
Thursday
Funny 1pm S Sleuth 1pm
ART OF IDEAS 10AM
SPRING PLAY BY PLAY
DRLC HEARTBREAK REHEARSAL
Funny 1pm S
Sleuth 1pm
Jeeves 7pm
Willows 7pm P S
Willows 11am P S One Pot 1pm P
Jeeves 1pm S
Sleuth 7pm
SING-ALONG 10AM Funny 1pm S Sleuth 1pm Heartbreak 1pm P S
SPRING PLAY BY PLAY Jeeves 1pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Funny 1pm
Sleuth 1pm
One Pot 7pm P S Jeeves 7pm Willows 7pm P S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM GUILD GARDEN TOUR One Pot 1pm P Willows 1pm P S Funny 7pm S Sleuth 7pm
JUNETEENTH (US) Funny 1pm S Sleuth 1pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Funny 1pm Sleuth 1pm
Heartbreak 1pm P S
One Pot 7pm P S Jeeves 7pm Willows 7pm P S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Funny 1pm Sleuth 1pm Heartbreak 1pm P S One Pot 7pm P Jeeves 7pm S
The Shaw Guild Garden Tour
Saturday June 13, 10am-4pm
A self-guided tour of gardens throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake.
$25 before April 1 | $30 | $35 on event day
Tickets can be purchased at shawguild.ca
Festival Theatre
Funny Girl
One for the Pot
Amadeus
Court House Theatre
Sleuth Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
A New Work in Progress
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
The Wind in the Willows Heartbreak House
Ohio State Murders
Performance Codes
P Preview
S Seniors & Students
B Matinee Bus
Mikayla Stradiotto in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2025).
7pm R S
Funny 1pm S
Sleuth 1pm Heartbreak 1pm P
Jeeves 7pm Cabarets 7pm
SONGBOOK 7PM Funny 1pm Heartbreak 1pm P S Jeeves 7pm
INDEPENDENCE DAY (US)
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
ART OF IDEAS 10AM
One Pot 1pm P Jeeves 1pm Willows 1pm S Sleuth 7pm Cabarets 10pm 9
POP-UP PATIO
One Pot 1pm S
Funny 7pm Heartbreak 7pm S
POP-UP PATIO
Funny 1pm Sleuth 1pm One Pot 7pm Cabarets 10pm
Pot 1pm Jeeves 1pm
1pm S
7pm
8pm O
One Pot 1pm Willows 1pm S Amadeus 7pm P S Cabarets 10pm
TOUR 10AM Jeeves 1pm Cabarets 1pm One Pot 5pm O Jeeves 7pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM WALKING WITH GIANTS 10:30AM SPEAKEASY 7PM Funny 1pm Sleuth 1pm Heartbreak 1pm One Pot 7pm 23
One Pot 1pm Willows 1pm S Funny 7pm
30
POP-UP PATIO
Funny 1pm Sleuth 1pm
Heartbreak 1pm
One Pot 7pm Willows 7pm
SHAW SYMPOSIUM
One Pot 1pm Willows 1pm S Sleuth 7pm Ohio 7pm P S Cabarets 10pm 25
SHAW SYMPOSIUM
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Amadeus 1pm P S Jeeves 1pm Ohio 1pm P One Pot 7pm Cabarets 10pm
One Pot 1pm Willows 1pm S Jeeves 7pm Ohio 7pm P
Festival Theatre
Funny Girl
One for the Pot
Amadeus
Court House Theatre
Sleuth
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
A New Work in Progress
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
The Wind in the Willows Heartbreak House
Ohio State Murders
Performance Codes
P Preview
S Seniors & Students
O Opening Performance
R Relaxed Performance
B Matinee Bus
B+ Two-Show Bus
Madelyn Miyashita and Daniel Greenberg in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2025).
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
COFFEE CONCERT 10:30AM
Amadeus 1pm P S
Jeeves 1pm S
Willows 1pm S
Funny 7pm S
Sleuth 7pm Ohio 7pm P S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
TUESDAY Q&A
One Pot 1pm S New Work 1pm Willows 1pm S Amadeus 7pm P S Jeeves 7pm Cabarets 10pm 5
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Amadeus 1pm P Jeeves 1pm Ohio 1pm P Funny 7pm Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm 9
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
SHAW SEMINAR
One Pot 1pm
New Work 1pm Willows 1pm S
Funny 7pm S
Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm
THE DERBY BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM TUESDAY Q&A Amadeus 1pm S Jeeves 1pm Ohio 1pm One Pot 7pm Willows 7pm 12 B THE DERBY BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Amadeus 1pm Jeeves 1pm S Ohio 1pm One Pot 7pm New Work 7pm Cabarets 10pm 16 B
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
One Pot 1pm
New Work 1pm Cabarets 4pm
Funny 7pm
Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm S
23 B
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
GOSPEL CHOIR 10:30AM
Funny 1pm Sleuth 1pm
Heartbreak 1pm
One Pot 7pm
New Work 7pm
30 B
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
Funny 1pm
Sleuth 1pm Heartbreak 1pm
Amadeus 7pm
Ohio 7pm Cabarets 7pm 31
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM TUESDAY Q&A
One Pot 1pm S New Work 1pm Cabarets 1pm Funny 7pm Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM FRIENDS POST-SHOW CHAT Amadeus 1pm Jeeves 1pm Willows 1pm S One Pot 7pm Cabarets 10pm
One Pot 1pm New Work 1pm Willows 1pm S Funny 7pm Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm
Thursday Friday Saturday 1
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
One Pot 1pm
New Work 1pm
Cabarets 4pm
Funny 7pm
Sleuth 7pm
Heartbreak 7pm
6
SHAW SEMINAR
POP-UP PATIO
One Pot 1pm
Willows 1pm S
Amadeus 7pm P
Sleuth 7pm
Cabarets 10pm
SHAW SEMINAR
GIANT LOVE 10AM
Funny 1pm S
Sleuth 1pm
Heartbreak 1pm
Jeeves 7pm
Ohio 7pm S
SHAW SEMINAR
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
SPEAKEASY 7PM
Amadeus 1pm S
Jeeves 1pm
Ohio 1pm
One Pot 7pm
New Work 7pm 13
THE DERBY POP-UP PATIO
One Pot 1pm S
New Work 1pm
Willows 1pm S
Funny 7pm S
Sleuth 7pm
Heartbreak 7pm
20
POP-UP PATIO
Funny 1pm S
Sleuth 1pm
Heartbreak 1pm
Amadeus 7pm
Jeeves 7pm
Ohio 7pm
27
POP-UP PATIO
Amadeus 1pm
Jeeves 1pm
Ohio 1pm
One Pot 7pm
Jeeves 7pm
Cabarets 10pm
THE DERBY Funny 1pm
Sleuth 1pm
Heartbreak 1pm
Amadeus 7pm S
Jeeves 7pm
Ohio 8pm O 15
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM THE DERBY
One Pot 11am Jeeves 1pm Willows 1pm S
Amadeus 5pm O
Jeeves 7pm
One Pot 1pm
New Work 1pm Willows 1pm S
Amadeus 7pm
Jeeves 7pm
Ohio 7pm 22
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
Amadeus 1pm
Jeeves 1pm Ohio 1pm
Cabarets 4pm
Funny 7pm
Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm
One Pot 1pm New Work 1pm Cabarets 4pm Funny 7pm S Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm 29
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Amadeus 1pm Jeeves 1pm Ohio 1pm
One Pot 7pm S New Work 7pm Willows 7pm S
Festival Theatre
Funny Girl
One for the Pot Amadeus Court House Theatre
Sleuth Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
A New Work in Progress
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
The Wind in the Willows Heartbreak House
Ohio State Murders
Performance Codes P Preview
S Seniors & Students O Opening Performance
B Matinee Bus
B+ Two-Show Bus
August 1 – September 5
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, will debut a world premiere workshop presentation at The Shaw. Buy early for this limited run. Don’t miss the exclusive A New Work in Progress!
Matinee shows start at 1pm and evening performances are at 7pm.
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
Amadeus 1pm
Jeeves 1pm
Willows 1pm S
Funny 7pm S
Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
COFFEE CONCERT 10:30AM ART OF IDEAS 1PM
One Pot 1pm S
Jeeves 1pm
Willows 1pm S
Amadeus 7pm S Ohio 7pm
20 B
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
GOSPEL CHOIR 10:30AM
GC WEEKEND
Funny 1pm S
Sleuth 1pm
Heartbreak 1pm S
One Pot 7pm S
Jeeves 7pm Ohio 7pm
27 B
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
THEATRE OF MEDICINE
One Pot 1pm S
Jeeves 1pm
Willows 1pm F S
Funny 7pm S
Heartbreak 7pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM TUESDAY Q&A
JEWISH WOMEN 10:30AM Funny 1pm Sleuth 1pm Heartbreak 1pm One Pot 7pm Cabarets 10pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM FRIENDS POST-SHOW CHAT
One Pot 1pm
New Work 1pm Willows 1pm S
Amadeus 7pm Jeeves 7pm Ohio 7pm
POST-SHOW
One Pot 1pm S Jeeves 1pm S Cabarets 4pm Amadeus 7pm Sleuth 7pm Ohio 7pm
Q&A
1pm
1pm S
7pm Cabarets 7pm
TOUR 10AM FRIENDS POST-SHOW CHAT
Funny 1pm S
Sleuth 1pm
One Pot 7pm S Jeeves 7pm S Ohio 7pm
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM TUESDAY Q&A One Pot 1pm S Jeeves 1pm Amadeus 7pm S Ohio 7pm 23 B
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Funny 1pm S Sleuth 1pm S Heartbreak 1pm One Pot 7pm Jeeves 7pm Ohio 7pm S Cabarets 10pm 17
POP-UP PATIO
SONGBOOK 7PM
Amadeus 1pm S
Jeeves 1pm
One Pot 7pm Willows 7pm S
Funny 7pm S Sleuth 7pm S Heartbreak 7pm S
24
FALL PLAY BY PLAY
Willows 11am S
Amadeus 1pm S
Sleuth 1pm
One Pot 7pm S
Jeeves 7pm Ohio 7pm
ART OF IDEAS 10AM FALL PLAY BY PLAY
THEATRE OF MEDICINE Funny 1pm S Sleuth 1pm Heartbreak 1pm One Pot 7pm Ohio 7pm
Direct from downtown Toronto and Burlington. Book before January 31 and enjoy the special early booking rate of $34 return. Pay $39 return per person after that.
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM DIRECTORS PROJECT 10AM GC WEEKEND
One Pot 1pm S Jeeves 1pm Amadeus 7pm Ohio 7pm S Cabarets 10pm F
26
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM THEATRE OF MEDICINE Amadeus 1pm S Jeeves 1pm Willows 1pm S Funny 7pm Sleuth 7pm Heartbreak 7pm S
Festival Theatre
Funny Girl
One for the Pot
Amadeus
Court House Theatre
Sleuth
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
A New Work in Progress
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
The Wind in the Willows Heartbreak House
Ohio State Murders Performance Codes
P Preview
S Seniors & Students
F Final Performance
B Matinee Bus
B+ Two-Show Bus
Backstage Tours
Peek behind the curtain! An hour-long guided tour reveals the secrets that bring The Shaw’s work to the stage. See calendar for dates and times.
The Wind in the Willows Heartbreak House Ohio State Murders
Performance Codes
P Preview
S Seniors & Students
F Final Performance
B Matinee Bus
November
Frog & Toad 1pm P S
Frog & Toad 1pm P S
Cinderella 1pm P S
Frog & Toad 1pm P S
Cinderella 7pm P S
Cinderella 1pm P S
Frog & Toad 1pm S Cinderella 7pm P S
Cinderella 1pm P S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
Frog & Toad 7pm S
1pm S
& Toad 1pm S Frog & Toad 7pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
Frog & Toad 1pm P S
Frog & Toad 7pm P S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
Cinderella 1pm P S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
Cinderella 7pm P S
Frog & Toad 7pm O
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Cinderella 1pm S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
Cinderella 7pm O
Frog & Toad 7pm S
Festival Theatre
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella Court House Theatre
A Year with Frog and Toad Performance Codes
P Preview
S Seniors & Students
O Opening Performance
R Relaxed Performance
F Final Performance
B Matinee Bus
THANKSGIVING (US)
Cinderella 11am S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
Frog & Toad 7pm S
Cinderella 1pm S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
Cinderella 1pm R S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
Cinderella 7pm S
Frog & Toad 7pm S
1pm S
& Toad 1pm S
7pm S
11am S Frog & Toad 1pm S
7pm S
& Toad 11am S
1pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM SING-ALONG 10AM SAIL 9AM
Cinderella 1pm S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
Cinderella 7pm S
Frog & Toad 7pm S
& Toad 1pm S
Frog & Toad 7pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM Cinderella 1pm S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
Cinderella 7pm S
Frog & Toad 7pm S
BACKSTAGE TOUR 10AM
A Shaw Festival gift certificate or gift membership makes the perfect present.
Cinderella 1pm S
Frog & Toad 1pm S Cinderella 7pm S
1pm S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
Frog & Toad 7pm S
Cinderella 1pm S
Frog & Toad 1pm S
Cinderella 7pm S
Frog & Toad 7pm S
Servicing Toronto and Burlington during the holiday season.
Beyond the Stage for
Family Pre-Show Workshops
Pre-show
Sharry Flett and Éamon Stocks in Anything Goes (2025).
Father’s Day Whisky Tasting
June 21 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Raise a glass and share a toast to celebrate Dad with a curated whisky flight prepared by The Shaw’s in-house culinary team and take in a performance of Jeeves & Wooster. Paired with delectable tastings, you’ll have no problem proclaiming, “Here’s to you, Dad!” Whisky Tasting $60. Show tickets not included.
Ghost Radio Theatre
October 24 for Small Spirits
October 29 & 30 for Adult Ghouls
Enjoy haunting tales and revisit the Golden Age of radio plays, where dialogue is delivered live and sound effects are created with live foley. Return to a time when the medium was “magic” airwaves painting a rich audio tapestry which drew families round the radio for story time. $10 Small Spirits, in person only. $30 Adult Ghouls, with a free online option.
Mini Manners MatineesWorkshop and Children’s Tea
By royal decree you and your family are invited to tea. Learn about royal etiquette and play make-believe. Cookies and punch are provided. Prior to Saturday matinee performances of Cinderella. $10 with a ticket to a show.
Beyond the Stage for All
Immerse Yourself
Experience the unique offerings of repertory theatre.
Play by Play
Spring | June 10-12
Fall | Sept 23-25
Shaw Artists’ Village
Activate your theatre engagement with Shaw artists and the creative minds who bring our plays to life. Five plays over three days, special presentations, daily lunches and parking. $300, $150 for students. Show tickets not included.
Shaw Sing-Alongs!
June 25 & Dec 5 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Join Shaw Music Director, Paul Sportelli and sing along to the music of Funny Girl. Later in the season, participate in a seasonal sing! $10 with a ticket to a show, $20 without a ticket.
Shaw Symposium
July 24-26 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Revel in the works of Bernard Shaw and contemporaries with thought-provoking presentations curated by the International Shaw Society (shawsociety.org) and stimulating sessions with Shaw artists over three days. Includes receptions, daily sessions, lunches and parking. Free onsite to ISS Members, $200 for non-members, $75 for students, $50 online. Show tickets not included.
Shaw Seminar Our Premier Experience!
August 6-9 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Immerse yourself in our 2026 Season. Seven plays over four days and engaging sessions with Shaw professionals, writers and scholars. Registration includes all daily lunches, Cabernet Cabaret, guest speakers and parking. $500, $250 for students. Show tickets not included.
Walking with Giants
July 18 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Join us for a presentation of the craft of large-scale puppetry, examining the work of Julie Taymor, and the other companies and creators around the world, who design largescale puppets that transform into impressive creatures and characters on stage to tell stories, like Prince Caspian, The Lion King and others. $40, $20 for students.
Supported by DeRoy Testamentary Foundation
Giant Love – a Talk and Book Signing with Julie Gilbert
August 7 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Join acclaimed author, Julie Gilbert, for Giant Love: an intimate talk and book signing. She will explore the life of her great aunt, Pulitzer Prize winning writer Edna Ferber. This special event offers a rare opportunity to engage with Gilbert's insights and celebrate her latest work. $40, $20 for students.
Supported by DeRoy Testamentary Foundation
Jewish Women in Theatre Pre, During and Post-World War II
September 1 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Examining the impact Jewish women in theatre made to the art form, the growth of American and Canadian theatre and the changes and challenges they faced pre, during and post-WWII. $40, $20 for students.
Supported by DeRoy Testamentary Foundation
Special Event: Theatre of Medicine
September 25-27
“ What makes a good doctor? Empathy, listening, but more importantly listening to what is not being said.” - Angus Pratt, patient advocate
Welcome to the Theatre of Medicine, co-created by The Shaw and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, that teaches essential skills like these through techniques found in the performing arts.
Theatre of Medicine is a certified continuing professional development (CPD) program, accredited through the University of Toronto’s Temerty School of Medicine. There are half-day and full-day workshop options available, as well as a full-weekend congress in September.
So often these skills are overlooked or part of hidden curriculum in medical education and yet they are essential for effective patient engagement and overall physician wellbeing. They can be taught, learned, and, with practice, become second nature — as part of a whole-system of medical practice.
For more information email Alexis Milligan at outreach@shawfest.com
Beyond the Stage for
All
The Art of Ideas
Challenge your beliefs. Engage with our art.
In 2026, the Art of Ideas continues to expand with digital talks, special events, experiential sessions and the traditional speaker series featuring fascinating academics and artists engaging with the ideas found in our 2026 Season.
Conversations: Ohio State Murders and Sleuth Directors
April 18
Enjoy a riveting conversation with directors Philip Akin (Ohio State Murders) and Peter Fernandes (Sleuth). They will explore how each reimagined their respective plays with fresh psychological depth, modern resonance and bold theatrical vision. Online. Free
Michael Therriault in Anything Goes (2025).
Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
May 29 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Ignite your imagination as we examine the growth of children’s literature and theatre from the turn of the 20th century to today. $40, $20 for students.
Funny Girl and Serious Women
June 11 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Experience an in-depth look at Funny Girl and the rise of American theatre through the lives of prominent Jewish women from Fanny Brice to Barbra Streisand. $40, $20 for students.
Supported by DeRoy Testamentary Foundation
The Art of Golf and Other Nonsensical Things
July 4 | Shaw Artists’ Village
P.G. Wodehouse was an unashamed golf lunatic, so much so that he wrote The Golf Omnibus, highlighting everything from love on the links to the terrors of teeing off. Come for a chinwag, let us iron out the details and driver ourselves crazy as we bunker into the Art of Golf and P.G. Wodehouse. $40, $20 for students.
The Art of Classical Music: 1750-1830
September 13 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Often characterized by formality and complexity in its musical form, the Classical era marked one of the most transformative chapters in music history. Composers Haydn, Beethoven and Mozart created widely admired representatives of "absolute music" including symphonies, concertos, and the sonata. Join us as we examine this incredible period in history. $40, $20 for students.
Anecdotes & Stories from the Theatre, hosted by Anthony Chase
September 25 | Shaw Artists’ Village
Join us for a morning of theatrical truestories and tall-tales, hosted by the legendary theatre critic and historian Anthony Chase of NPR's Theatre Talk, with special guests. $40, $20 for students.
Beyond the Stage for All
Meet the Company
Go behind the curtain.
Meet Shaw Directors and Designers
Up close and personal with our 2026 Season directors and designers who share their eyeopening insights and visions about the plays they have brought to life. $15, Free for students.
Continue the Conversation
Join fellow patrons for an engaging and guided discussion, exploring unique perspectives on a shared experience. Following select Tuesday, Friday and Saturday matinees (except those marked P and O). Free
Pre-Show Talks
June – September
Led by the Intern Directors at the Shaw Festival each season, an introduction to that evening’s play. For select performances (except those marked P and O). Free
Jeff Irving and Mary Antonini in Anything Goes (2025).
A Brief History Of …
July 11 | August 1, 22
Shaw Artists’ Village
A brief history of cabaret, from its birth in the cafés of Paris to its development into large-scale productions in the United States. Join us for an insightful half-hour talk about this delightful art form. Free
Online Happy Hour
January - November
Mix yourself the monthly signature cocktail and join us online for an engaging conversation (and a few stories!) with Shaw Company members and artists. Invitation, recipe and information emailed prior to each event. Free
Backstage Tours
Visit shawfest.com for dates and times
Here’s your chance to peek behind the curtain. An hour-long guided tour reveals the secrets that bring The Shaw’s work to the stage. $10, $5 with a ticket to a performance.
How Do They Do That???
Uncover the creative invention and backstage brilliance that make each performance unforgettable with a lively post-show conversation that reveals the artistry, technique and surprises that bring theatre to life. Following Thursday matinees of Funny Girl and Cinderella. (except those marked P and O) Free
Tuesday Q & A
Shaw’s long-running and ever-popular informal question-and-answer session with actors following Tuesday evening performances (except those marked P and O), in all three theatres. Free
Adults and the Arts
Don’t stop the fun stuff. Programs for Lifelong Learning.
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”
– Bernard Shaw
To book these events call Box Office at 1-800-511-7429
Positive Aging Workshops and Lifelong Learning
The Burton Centre for Lifelong Creativity is home to a dynamic slate of programming designed to empower older adults to flourish—creatively, socially and emotionally—through the transformative power of the arts. These Positive Aging workshops offer a rich blend of theatre, improvisation, voice exploration and dance, each crafted to ignite imagination, build confidence and foster meaningful connections. Participants engage in everything from memorizing lines and embodying characters to discovering the strength of their unique voices and moving with rhythm and purpose. More than just classes, these workshops are vibrant gatherings where self-expression thrives. Seniors are welcomed into a joyful, inclusive space where artistic exploration is celebrated and every participant is encouraged to shine—proving that the spark of artistry not only endures with age, it grows brighter.
The cast of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2025).
CONFI-DANCE!
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 | Nov 6, 13, 20, 27
Shaw Artists’ Village
This progressive four-week session is a playful intro to the basics of different dance forms, led by a Shaw Ensemble member. You will learn some technique and even a bit of choreography! Fun for all ages (8+) and experience levels. $10 per class. Drop in. No prior booking required.
How do you Learn all those Lines?
Session 1: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
Session 2: Nov 5, 12, 19, 26
Shaw Artists’ Village
Memorization is a healthy way to exercise your brain. Each session takes you through the techniques that actors at The Shaw use in their daily practice to prepare. You’ll have friends asking, “How do you learn all those lines?” Strengthen your brain and boost your confidence. Perfect for theatre lovers, lifelong learners and anyone who is aiming to support their cognitive health. $40 per session.
Zest, Zing & Oomph! A Scene Study
Sept 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | Nov 4, 11, 18
Shaw Artists’ Village
A scene study is a collaborative and lively activity where participants come together to perform and explore scenes from plays or films. Through this process, everyone works together to understand the characters, emotions and storylines, bringing the scene to life on its feet. This process involves learning lines, understanding the motivations of the characters and engaging in group discussions to fully embody the material. This experience offers a wonderful opportunity to stay mentally active, connect with others and express oneself, fostering joy, creativity and a sense of fulfilment on the stage and in this stage of life. The workshop will culminate in a scene study invited presentation on November 18. $160
Improv for Nimble Minds
Spring Sessions: April 8, 15, 22, 29 Fall Sessions: Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
Shaw Artists’ Village
A fun and engaging class where participants explore the art of improvisational theatre. Through various exercises and activities, seniors boost their creativity, confidence and communication skills while having a great time. It's a fantastic way to socialize, laugh and keep the mind sharp! $10 per class. Drop in. No prior booking required.
The Resonant Voice
Limited sessions. Please check our website for more information.
Shaw Artists’ Village
This senior’s voice intensive is an immersive workshop designed to help explore and enhance their vocal abilities. Participants will engage in a variety of exercises and activities aimed at improving their voice control, expression and confidence. Taught by famed English tenor and Royal College of Music graduate James Oxley, the workshop offers a supportive and enjoyable environment for seniors to discover the power of their unique voices and connect with others through sound. $10 per class.
ENCORE!
Find the limelight in your Golden Years and engage with others who are young-at-heart. The Shaw offers short, delightful concerts with heartwarming stories, songs and nostalgia as we bring artistic excellence to your long-term residence or retirement residence. Please contact education@shawfest.com for information.
Artists in the Community
Bridging community outreach with arts education. The Shaw Festival continues to engage community groups and partners across the Niagara region and beyond. Bring the joy of theatre and love of the arts to your community. Please contact education@shawfest.com for information.
Ryan G. Hinds, Neil Munro Intern Director (2022).
Alexandra Gratton and Mikayla
Stradiotto in Anything Goes (2025).
Beyond the Stage for Young People and Educators
The Furlong
Weekend Spring Intensive for Youth
May 2 & 3
A weekend immersion into theatre at The Shaw. Acting, movement, improv, singing and more. The intensive allows participants to attend a working rehearsal of a show in the 2026 Season, prior to its Opening, plus receive a ticket to see Sleuth. Ages 13-18. $200
Shaw & Carousel Players
Summer Acting Camp for Children & Youth
August 10-21
Young people will have an amazing time strengthening their acting, movement, singing, stage combat and dance skills by creating their own original play. Classes held at Carousel Players Arts Education Centre, St Catharines. Ages 11-14. $525
To register, contact Carousel Players at 905-682-8326 ext 27 or visit carouselplayers.com
The Derby
Weeklong Summer Intensive For Youth
August 11-15
Get audition-ready with text study, movement, choreography, singing and Original Creation. Included is a ticket to attend the Opening of Amadeus. Ages 13–18. $375
Alexandra Gratton and Jaden Kim in Anything Goes (2025).
Beyond the Stage Workshops supported by Education Partner
DeRoy Foundation Testamentary
The Martin Family
The Bit
Weekend Winter Intensive
November 14-15
A focused weekend intensive for ages 16–21. Workshop your audition material, hear real-world insights from theatre-school grads, explore the many pathways in the industry and walk away with fresh head shots and a polished résumé. The intensive allows participants to attend the Opening of A Year with Frog and Toad. $200
Shaw Arts Inspiring Leadership (SAIL)
December 5
SHSM - Specialist High Skills Major
Launch into a full-day program which uses exploration of the arts to foster the traits and skills that are crucial to being a good leader and collaborator. Includes lunch, dinner and an evening performance of Cinderella. Ages 13-18. Free The Shaw reserves the right to cancel an event due
Did you know that The Shaw offers Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) for students? SHSM gives Ontario High School students the opportunity to complete their OSSD while focusing on a specific economic sector and supporting transitions to higher education and careers. The Shaw offers SHSM certification workshops, SPE, ICE, Experiential Learning and Reach Ahead for students in nine different specializations. Please contact education@shawfest.com for information.
Teachers’ Days
Teachers’ Days are expanding at The Shaw! Educators are invited to join us in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake for professional development utilizing skills from the stage, taught by Shaw artists. No matter what subject you teach, you’ll leave inspired and equipped with resources you can immediately use in your classroom.
For more information regarding 2026 Teachers' Days for Elementary, Secondary and French schools please contact education@shawfest.com
Shaw Artists’ Village
Our new campus will expand the footprint of Shaw’s popular Festival Theatre through the next-door addition of the Shaw Artists’ Village, creating a combination of outdoor and indoor spaces for education, training, artist housing, performance and a new Wardrobe department. A unique space dedicated to awakening everyone’s inner artist, regardless of age.
Make sure to explore the expansion of our educational and ancillary events and activities. There’s something for everyone!
Return to the Court House Theatre
As construction begins on the new Royal George Theatre, we will still have a presence on Queen Street. The 2026 Season marks The Shaw’s return to the historic Court House, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome audiences back to this charming, intimate performance space. With four marvellous productions set to take the stage, we are certain that the Court House Theatre will be a hub for laughter, magic and intrigue aplenty.
Photo
Credit: Afterglow Images
“Progress is impossible without change; and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
– Bernard Shaw
Change is certainly afoot here at The Shaw.
From the return to our original home at the Court House Theatre, while the Royal George Theatre is being rebuilt, to the opening of our new Artists’ Village and the Burton Centre for Lifelong Creativity and all the new programming those spaces will host, we are in the midst of great change everywhere we look. Yet we are also, at our core, a theatre that has always responded to our times and so we grow and shift to meet the needs of an ever-evolving audience. The basic human need to gather and connect through the sharing of stories must, and will, continue. How people experience that art will change, because progress, whether social, societal or personal, demands that of us. For the whole of the live arts industry, the one conviction we share is that live experiences are paramount to a coherent civilization. That need has certainly articulated itself dramatically (see what I did there) over the last few years.
We know that live conversations, arguments and respectful disagreements are the elements that enable civilization to build and endure. We know that shared stories bring shared empathy. We are proud of the role art can play in provoking and embracing those ideas. Our 2026 Season will bring people together around an amazing array of productions that we hope can do just that.
So many of you have asked for more information about our ALL.TOGETHER.NOW. campaign for real human connection and the capital projects that are a part of it (the rebuilding of the Royal George Theatre, the Shaw Artists’ Village, updates to the Festival Theatre, etc). We are thrilled with the response so far and if you want to learn more, please scan the QR code below.
As one of the last large repertory theatre companies in the world, ticket sales only cover less than half of our annual operating expenses and costs continue to rise rapidly. We are more reliant than ever on philanthropic investment to ensure equitable access for everyone to be able to attend the arts and to keep this kind of rare repertory model going. Whether you are one of our cherished long-time donors, corporate partners, or a recent Friend, we invite you to consider increasing your support if you can. Every dollar invested allows us to give more people, young and old, the chance to connect to the world through art.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you very soon!
Tim Jennings Executive Director
Shaw Festival Membership
To book, call 1-800-511-7429. Governors Council can call 1-800-657-1106 ext 2208
Join the Club and Connect with us!
Friends ($100+), Governors Council ($2000+) and members of The Doherty-Rand Legacy Circle play an integral role in building connections through theatre at the Shaw Festival. In recognition of their support, we offer a series of unique behind-the-scenes opportunities throughout the season.
We happily offer Friends and Governors Council:
• Advance ticket ordering before the general public
• Refreshments on the Members Terrace (Friends) or in the GC Lounge (Governors Council) during Festival Theatre intermissions
• Post-Show Chats with our artists
• GC Newsletter or Friends Quarterly eNewsletter and a subscription to Shaw Magazine
• Advance notice of special behind-thescenes experiences
And so much more!
Join as a Friend for as little as $100
Opportunities vary depending on level of support. Visit shawfest.com/membership or call 1-800-657-1106 ext 2556 to learn more.
U.S. Patron Appreciation Events
Mix & Mingle events for Shaw Friends and Governors Council members in our largest U.S. markets, such as Buffalo, Cleveland and Rochester. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow theatre lovers and members of the Shaw Ensemble. Invitations sent by email.
*Invitations
For Governors Council Opening Celebrations*
• Sleuth - May 22
• Funny Girl - May 23
• Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect NonsenseMay 24
• Heartbreak House - July 10
• One for the Pot - July 11
• The Wind in the Willows - July 12
• Ohio State Murders - August 14
• Amadeus - August 15
• A Year with Frog and Toad - November 14
• Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CinderellaNovember 21
Onstage Rehearsals
Experience a different side of our art. Watch part of a technical rehearsal in the theatre as sound, lighting and special effects are added into the production. In 2026, we offer you the following FREE onstage rehearsals:
Friends ($100+)
• One for the Pot, Sunday May 17
• Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Wednesday November 4
Governors
Council ($2000+)
Choose from one of the following. Founders Circle and above ($10,000+) can experience all three!
• Funny Girl, Friday April 17
• The Wind in the Willows, Saturday May 16
• Amadeus, Sunday June 28
The Doherty-Rand Legacy Circle
• Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, Tuesday April 28
• Heartbreak House, Thursday June 11
Jeff Irving and Dieter LischeParkes in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2025).
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From the stage to serenity — experience Spa at Q’s tranquil treatments and Hydrotherpy Wellness Circuit, or a post-show culinary experience at one of our two highly acclaimed restaurants Treadwell Cuisine and NOTL Bar & Restaurant.
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Make Connections that Count
Become a Friend (Member) of The Shaw for as little as $10
Julia Course, André Morin and Mike Nadajewski in Tons of Money (2025) Photo by David Cooper.
Stay the Night
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Experience Victorian-era elegance in Old Town Niagaraon-the-Lake. Centrally located, just steps from the theatre. Luxurious accommodations with individually decorated Victorian guestrooms. Indulge at Noble Restaurant, combining French traditions with local ingredients. Relax at Secret Garden Spa. Enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the Drawing Room.
Grand Georgian-style mansion with elegant décor, attentive service and a breathtaking waterfront setting. 140 bright, spacious rooms and suites. Panoramic views of historic Niagara-on-the-Lake Harbour at Tiara Restaurant or dine alfresco on a waterfront patio. Casual, sophisticated dining at Bacchus Lounge. Fitness centre, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and exercise room.
Contemporary boutique hotel, located directly across from the Festival Theatre. Designed to feel more like a private club than a hotel, each of the Shaw Club's well-appointed guest rooms is individually accentuated with the latest technology. Enjoy modern casual dining at Zees Wine Bar & Grill. Complimentary parking, WiFi included.
Old World Scotland meets upscale luxury in Southern Ontario’s idyllic Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Scotsman Hotel is an iconic Lori Morris designed Five Star hotel that offers a world-class experience with an unmatched standard of cosseting service.
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You Deserve a Round of Applause!
Our sincerest thanks to you for supporting the Shaw Festival in all of the various ways: as ticket buyers, Friends, Governors Council members, Foundation and Government supporters and Corporate Partners.
Major Supporters
Marilyn & Charles Baillie
Jim Meekison & Carolyn Keystone
Theatre, Production and Program Supporters
David & Amy Fulton Tim & Frances Price
Ron & Barbara Besse
DeRoy Foundation Testamentary
Mary E. Hill
Wendy & Bruce Gitelman
Christopher & Jeanne Jennings Humeniuk Foundation
Colleen & Brian Johnston
Pascal Memorial Fund The Martin Family Diane King
Jodey Porter
Dorothy Strelsin Foundation
Media, Product and In-Kind Sponsors
Government Support
Gabriel
Sylvia Soyka
The William & Nona Heaslip Foundation
Alexandra Gratton, Leslie Garcia Bowman and the cast of Anything Goes (2025).
Festival Theatre Funny Girl
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Book by Isobel Lennart from an original story by Miss Lennart
Produced for the Broadway Stage by Ray Stark
New York Production Supervised by Jerome Robbins
Original Production Directed by Garson Kanin One for the Pot
By Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton
By Peter Shaffer
Court House Theatre
Sleuth
By Anthony Shaffer
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
A Play From The Works Of P.G. Wodehouse By Robert Goodale and David Goodale
A New Work in Progress
A Special Workshop Presentation of a new play
Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre The Wind in
Based on the play Toad of Toad Hall by A.A. Milne
Adapted by Fiona Sauder Heartbreak House
By Bernard Shaw
Ohio State Murders
By Adrienne Kennedy
Holiday Season
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
A Year with Frog and Toad
Music by Robert Reale
Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Books and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Originally Presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner
Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman
World Premiere at The Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
