SHAW 2020

19/05/2026

We had a great night at the Fringe Theatre Awards Loads of talent in the room, a wonderful celebration of theatre at the beautiful The Clapham Grand

We were very proud to be a supporter of this sparkling event.

Congratulations to all the winners. 🏆🏆🏆

Video Music: Best You Ever Had
Musician: Mr. Dot (from Audiio)
Photos : SHAW2020

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

28/04/2026

Do you recognise this familiar face?

On this day (27th April) in 1944, George Bernard Shaw visited Denham film studios, where filming was about to begin on an adaptation of his play 'Caesar and Cleopatra'. One of the stars was Vivian Leigh, who came to Shaw's Corner and was photographed in the study here with Shaw.

If you're interested in learning more about the famous faces who visited Shaw's Corner, there's an upcoming tour for you. The Shaw's Circle tour is on Fri 15 May (5:30pm - 7pm), and promises to be an interesting dive into the stories of who Shaw chose to invite to the property.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4d16Z7y (booking essential)

Image copyright: ©Society of Authors/National Trust

23/04/2026

11/04/2026

Rother Street Arts House in association with Tread the Boards Theatre Company present PYGMALION by George Bernard Shaw, Directed by Jonas Cemm

"...The production is presented in partnership with SHAW2020, an award-winning theatre company that blends Shaw's witty, thought-provoking texts with modern perspectives. Directing the piece, Jonas Cemm, Artistic Director of SHAW2020, draws on his extensive experience with Shaw's work. A former trustee of the Shaw Society (an 84-year-old organisation dedicated to exploring the works and legacy of George Bernard Shaw) Cemm has a long-standing engagement with Shaw's writing and a deep understanding of its humour, pace, and probing social questions. A 2026 Fringe Theatre Awards nominee for Best Director (Shaw vs Chekhov, his 25th Shavian production), he has previously directed Pygmalion with Partridge in the lead and, for this staging, is using his own edited version of the script..."

The Shaw Society Fringe Theatre Awards Stratford upon Avon

Rother Street Arts House and Tread The Boards will present PYGMALION by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Jonas Cemm, staged in the round August 3–15 in Stratford-upon-Avon.

11/04/2026

On this day in 1914, Pygmalion premiered in London at His Majesty's Theatre...beginning the journey of one of theatre’s most iconic heroines, Eliza Doolittle.

Today, we’re delighted to mark the anniversary with news of a new collaboration, as Pygmalion comes to Stratford-upon-Avon this August. We are thrilled to partner with Tread the Boards Theatre Company and Rother Street Arts House for their exciting season, which sees Pygmalion in rep with The Importance of Being Earnest.

Timeless classics. We can’t wait!



https://rotherstreetarts.org/shows/pygmalion/

01/04/2026

📢 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

The Fringe Theatre Awards launched 1st April 2025.

We’re thrilled to share the incredible scale of this year’s nominations!

✨ A total of 980 nominations have been recorded
🎭 Representing 256 unique shows
📍 Across 123 different venues

This highlights the amazing diversity, talent, and creativity happening across the scene right now. From standout performances to groundbreaking productions, these nominations showcase the very best of what’s out there.

Congratulations to everyone involved — this is something truly special! 🎉

26/03/2026

Always worth a visit...

Today's the day!

The doors here at Shaw's Corner have opened to the public for the first time this year, and we're looking forward to another season of welcoming visitors to this historic property.

If you're interested in visiting in 2026, here's the information you need to know:

🏡The house and gardens are open from 10am - 5pm, Thursday to Sunday, as well as Bank Holidays.

⌛We offer two bookable tours in the morning, and the House opens for free-flow visits from 12:30pm. (Last entry to the House and Gardens is 30 minutes before closing.)

For more information and to book a visit, please visit our website.

Image description: The green gate to Shaw's Corner, with the house visible in the background.
© Mike Selby

24/12/2025

Ol' humbug Bernard Shaw wasn't a fan of Christmas....but we are!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at SHAW2020.