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This Father's Day, skip the ordinary and give Dad a day he'll actually remember. 🥃Treat him to something truly special t...
06/17/2026

This Father's Day, skip the ordinary and give Dad a day he'll actually remember. 🥃

Treat him to something truly special this Father's Day at the Shaw Festival! Settle in for a curated whisky flight crafted by The Shaw's very own culinary team, paired with delectable tastings in an exclusive venue, then top it all off with a performance of JEEVES AND WOOSTER.

The perfect day for the Dad who deserves a proper celebration. 🎩

🗓️ June 21, 2026
🥃 Whisky Tasting: 4-6pm
📍 Festival Theatre
🎟️ $60 | Theatre ticket extra
☎️ Contact us at 1-800-511-7429 to book today- spots are limited!

Tag the Dad who needs this day! 👇

Mysterious games and sharp minds! SLEUTH keeps the audience (and the characters!) guessing at every turn. Who can you tr...
06/17/2026

Mysterious games and sharp minds! SLEUTH keeps the audience (and the characters!) guessing at every turn. Who can you trust when everyone has a part to play?

🎟️ Visit shawfest.com for your chance to experience the intricate twists of Anthony Shaffer's SLEUTH.

By Anthony Shaffer
Directed by Peter Fernandes
Set designed by Sim Suzer
Costumes by Joyce Padua
Lighting by Mikael Kangas
Original music and sound by John Gzowski

📷 David Cooper

SLEUTH is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

SLEUTH is generously sponsored by Colleen & Brian Johnston and SLEUTH Hotel Partner 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa.

2026 Christopher Newton Intern, Sepehr Reybod, supported by Marilyn & Charles Baillie.

Now is your chance to belt "Don't Rain on My Parade" out of the car, out of the shower, and into a space that is truly s...
06/15/2026

Now is your chance to belt "Don't Rain on My Parade" out of the car, out of the shower, and into a space that is truly special: a room full of people who love these songs just as much as you do!

Join Shaw Music Director Paul Sportelli and sing along to the music of FUNNY GIRL. This is your invitation to sing the songs you know by heart, not just anywhere, but at The Shaw! Bring your voice, your favourite numbers and join the chorus!

🗓️ June 25
⏰ 10 A.M
🎟️ Tickets available online for $20 ($10 with a ticket to a show). Visit the link in our bio to secure your spot!

Music Director, Paul Sportelli, supported by David & Amy Fulton.

06/12/2026

🎻 Meet Alexa Belgrave, our Music Intern for the 2026 season!

Yesterday Alexa stepped up to lead the orchestra for the first time at our FUNNY GIRL performance! There’s something special about watching someone take that leap, conducting baton in hand, knowing the support and work that’s gone into getting them there!

Internships like this are where the next generation of musical talent gets their start, and we are so glad Alexa is spending this season with us. 🎶

Applications for the 2027 Music Intern position are NOW OPEN! Share this with a friend or apply yourself today:
shawfest.com/about/careers

The 2026 Music Intern is graciously supported by the Metcalf Foundation.

06/11/2026

🎧 Cue up this week’s episode of LET’S GET THIS SHAW ON THE ROAD for a whimsical behind-the-scenes listen.

Director and adapter Fiona Sauder, fight and movement director Jack Davidson, and composer Jeffrey Newberry join us to talk about bringing THE WIND AND THE WILLOWS to life with the breathless, playful energy of a train that never stops.

They share how they navigate the meticulous, ego-free chemistry required to blend independent theatre sensibilities with the massive Shaw Festival machine, the intricate process of building a cozy, textured soundscape out of felted pianos, and how embracing a child’s unbridled imagination can remind us all of the profound power of stepping back to sit under a tree.

Listen today: https://bit.ly/ShawOnTheRoad

🎵 Montage by Jeff Newberry

Take your visit to the theatre outdoors and enjoy an interactive adventure prior to select performances of THE WIND IN T...
06/10/2026

Take your visit to the theatre outdoors and enjoy an interactive adventure prior to select performances of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS. Our Family Pre-Show Workshop is just $10 with the purchase of a show ticket, introducing theatre to a whole new generation!

Based on the much-loved children’s novel about friendship, loyalty, and the joy of getting into trouble, this experience will enchant theatregoers of all ages! 🦡

🎟️ Book online at shawfest.com or call 1-800-511-7429 to purchase your seats today.

06/09/2026

Want to explore the stunning gardens of Niagara-on-the-Lake? The Shaw Guild is hosting their 20th Annual Garden Tour.⁠
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Explore eight fabulous private gardens on several historical properties throughout Old Town and meet their master gardeners! ⁠
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🗓️ When: June 13⁠
⏰️ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.⁠
🎟️ Tickets available online for $25 until June 12, or in person at garden locations for $35.00 on June 13. Tickets including the McArthur Estate are $55.
To purchase tickets visit: https://www.shawguild.ca/garden-tour/
⁠🗺️ Plan your garden tour route with this year's digital garden map: https://bit.ly/4vFeqbe

Garden locations:⁠
216 William St, 336 Victoria St, 118 Johnson St, 184 Queen St, 242 Ricardo St, 289 Ricardo St, 15927 Niagara Parkway, 210 John St. E.
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*Service animals may accompany you, but pets will not be allowed on the tour.

Sara Farb transforms F***y Brice into something unforgettable in FUNNY GIRL! This show is sharply funny, fiercely human,...
06/08/2026

Sara Farb transforms F***y Brice into something unforgettable in FUNNY GIRL!

This show is sharply funny, fiercely human, and utterly hers. Niagara-on-the-Lake comes alive with every note and laugh in the Festival Theatre. This is one that audiences are buzzing about.

🗓️ June 11 - Join us as we welcome Shaw Festival Music Director Paul Sportelli and Professor Laurence Maslon, for an in depth look at FUNNY GIRL and the American musical through the lives of prominent Jewish Women and their circle from F***y Brice to Barbara Streisand! More information can be found on our website shawfest.com/beyondthestage.

🎟️ Don't miss this rising star, get your tickets today through the link in our bio!

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
Choreographed by Parker Esse
Set and costumes designed by James Lavoie
Lighting designed by Sonoyo Nishikawa
Sound designed by Corey Macfadyen and Kaitlyn MacKinnon
FUNNY GIRL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

Thank you to our production sponsors:
BMO
DeRoy Testamentary Foundation
The William & Nona Heaslip Foundation
This show is kindly supported by Diane King.
Music Director Paul Sportelli is supported by David & Amy Fulton.
Thank you to our FUNNY GIRL hotel partner Vintage Hotels.
The Art of Ideas is kindly sponsored by the Shaw Guild.

06/05/2026

Attention to detail, perfected: ONE FOR THE POT's set is a feast for the eyes, with the prop department assembling over 200 unique pieces for this farcical delight.

How many can you spot here? Drop your count below 👇

🎟️ ONE FOR THE POT is now in previews, this is for the folks who want have a good laugh! Tickets in the link in our bio!

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
One for the Pot is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

One for the Pot is generously supported by Burgundy Asset Management Ltd, Wendy & Bruce Gitelman and Jodey Porter.

2026 Christopher Newton Intern, Sepehr Reybod, is generously supported by Marilyn & Charles Baillie.

The Baillie Cohort is generously supported by the Baillie Family Fund for Education.

06/04/2026

🤸‍♂️ What do JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE cast members Damien Atkins and Jeff Irving know about crafting the perfect onstage duo? Hosts Alexis Milligan and Kelly Wong dig into comedic timing, rehearsal room revelations, and the art of keeping nonsense sharp.

🎧 Cue up this week's LET'S GET THIS SHAW ON THE ROAD for a smart behind-the-scenes listen.

Listen today: https://bit.ly/ShawOnTheRoad

🎵 Original Sounds from Olivia Wheeler

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