Shaw Festival
10 Queens Parade L0S 1J0 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada

King George III and Queen Charlotte on their way to choose the diamond of the season. IFYKYK ... : A throwback to Tom McCamus and Chick Reid in THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III (2017).... [Image description: George III and Queen Charlotte walk hand in hand in a golden hall. They are dressed in red and white gowns with red and gold crowns on their heads. There are four people bowing to them, two on each side of the hall.]

Virginia Woolf was born in England in 1882. Although she's written in almost every style imaginable novels, essays, autobiographies, letters, short fictions she's most famous for her non-linear narrative style. You might know some of her notable works: A Room of One’s Own (1929), To the Lighthouse (1927) and Mrs. Dalloway (1925). Our production of FLUSH is an adaptation, by Tim Carroll, of her 1933 novella, Flush: A Biography. . .... . Quote Source: March 18, 1925 entry from "The Diary of Virginia Woolf: 1925-1930". The image description is in our first comment.

It's always fun to see an actor switch from one costume to the next in a blink of the eye. Remember Kimberley Rampersad's quick change in "Heat Wave" from last year's HOLIDAY INN ? Iconic. Quick changes can cause quite the flurry backstage and often take multiple people to make them happen. That's the magic of theatre. ... . . . [Image description: Slide 1: A photo of Kristopher Bowman wearing a white tank top and tying a bowtie is on a pink background. QUICK CHANGE is written in brown font behind him with the letter H hidden by the photo. In the top right of the image, there is a purple Shaw Festival logo. In the bottom right of the photo, Quick change: A very fast costume change in which a performer exchanges one costume for another. is written in white font. Below the text, there is a white arrow. Slide 2: On this slide, the quote Quick changes usually happen backstage. Depending on the complexity of the quick change, the actor can do it on their own or with the help of a dresser or an assistant stage manager. When a show has many complicated quick changes, a quick change rehearsal may take place. This gives everyone the opportunity to rehearse the quick changes in the production. is written in white font on a pink background. There is a purple Shaw Logo in the top right corner.]

After months and months of being on Zoom, who's ready to go back to old-fashioned phone calls? : A throwback to Allegra Fulton as Amanda in our 2019 production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE .

This season’s production of DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS was written by Eugene O’Neill in 1924. Eugene O’Neill is the only American playwright to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. He received the award in 1936 for the power, honesty and deep-felt emotions of his dramatic works, which embody an original concept of tragedy. For tickets to our 2021 season, including O’Neill’s DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS , click here: http://bit.ly/2FzSGXf . ... . . . Quote source: "Comments on the Drama and the Theatre: A Source Book" (1987). The image description is in our first comment.

Creating theatre involves many moving parts, and with these moving parts comes many unique terms, jargon and definitions. Are you curious what some of these sayings mean? The Shaw 101 is an ongoing infographics series explaining theatre terminology and how they relate to the Shaw Festival. We’re starting off with a pretty well-known term: Dress Rehearsal.... Do you have any dress rehearsal stories worth sharing? (We know there are lots out there ) Let us know in the comments below! [Image Descriptions Slide 1: A purple background with a transparent image of the ensemble of "Brigadoon." In front of this background, Kristi Frank in a full costume, dancing and kicking her leg out. Behind her are the words "Dress Rehearsal" in bright blue. In the bottom right corner is a 2021 Shaw logo in pink. At the bottom is the definition of "Dress Rehearsal": "The first full rehearsal of a show with all technical elements including costumes and wigs." Slide 2: A purple background with a transparent image of the ensemble of "Brigadoon." In front of this background is a further explanation of "Dress Rehearsal": "The goal of a dress rehearsal is to make it from the beginning of the play to the end without stopping." "Sometimes dress rehearsals can have an invited audience or sometimes there is no audience." "Occasionally, when costume changes don’t go according to plan, we pause the rehearsal to complete the costume change." In the bottom right corner is a 2021 Shaw logo in pink.]

We're adding a festive twist to our concert series! Join us for SONGS FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT, a concert filled with favourite melodies from the holiday season, running Dec 5 through Dec 19 in the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre (10 Queen's Parade). : Tickets are general seating and can be reserved by calling the Shaw Festival’s box office at 1-800-511-7429. Tickets are not available online.... For more information about the Festival’s COVID-19 health and safety practices, please visit shawfest.com/dutyofcare. Performances of SONGS FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT will be limited to 50 socially-distanced guests. We're also inviting audience members attending the concerts to share their holiday memories with us with the intention of weaving a selection into our performances. Please send your stories of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other seasonal celebrations to [email protected]. : Directed and choreographed by Associate Artistic Director Kimberley Rampersad : Music direction by Paul Sportelli : Featuring the talents of Kyle Blair, Andrew Broderick, James Daly, Kristi Frank, Élodie Gillett, Alexis Gordon, Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane, Jonathan Tan and Associate Music Director Ryan deSouza

Calling all aspiring playwrights! : Damien Atkins, Ensemble member, shares his tips on the writing process in this video. Check out our YouTube channel to find more "How-To's" like this.

The game is afoot, tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET! Join us on YouTube for the premiere of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEATHLY CLOCKTOWER, a spooky murder mystery game. To watch the premiere, visit the link: https://youtu.be/OG3Ll70zF9M. ... The cast of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEATHLY CLOCKTOWER: Ryan deSouza Peter Fernandes Rong Fu Andrew Lawrie Drew Plummer Sanjay Talwar Jacqueline Thair Shauna Thompson Kelly Wong Creative Direction by Kelly Wong Produced and Edited by Shawn Ahmed Illustrations by Harriet Gracie

Time is running out for the townspeople of Niagara-on-the-Lake Don’t forget to tune into our premiere of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEATHLY CLOCKTOWER, a spooky murder mystery game, on Wednesday Oct. 28th at 7:00 p.m. ET on YouTube! Uncover the mystery along with our Company members in a night of clever game play, witty banter and hilarious confessions. ... Members of the cast will be active in the live YouTube chat, sharing some behind the scenes insights, commentary and some good ol’ sass. Join us for the premiere: youtu.be/OG3Ll70zF9M. : Featuring the cast of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEATHLY CLOCKTOWER Creative Direction by Kelly Wong Produced and Edited by Shawn Ahmed Original Music by Andy Ballantyne Illustrations by Harriet Gracie Sound Design by Fred Gabrsek SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEATHLY CLOCKTOWER is based on the game "Blood on the Clocktower" by Steven Medway and the Pandemonium Institute.

Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay

"I work in a land of make believe and it’s where I found my truth." - Jude Jones : Jude Jones, our resident build-your-own pasta expert, chats with Rob Kempson about his experiences working as a Green Room Cook at The Shaw. : #internVIEWS is edited by Nick Andison.

How many guitars do you keep in your house that are just yours? - Rob I can’t tell you that because my wife might see the video. - Freddy : Join Rob Kempson and Freddy Gabrsek, Festival Audio Operator and guitar connoisseur, for a chat about Rush, rats and rock n' roll.

Need a quick five minute vocal warm-up? Whether you're talking on Zoom all day or singing your favourite tune, Patrick Bowman is here to help you warm up your voice. Want to see more How-To's like this? Check out our YouTube page!... : Follow along as vocal coach Patrick Bowman leads you through a full vocal warm up that's perfect for beginners or pros.

Throwback to when our wardrobe department spent their days creating PPE for our community, thanks to the support from the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and Niagara Community Foundation. Now they're working hard to bring our 2021 season to life. : Photo of Jo Pacinda, wardrobe assistant, by Josh Coffey.... [Image description: Jo is sitting at a table using a sewing machine to make a mask. You can only see half of her face. She is wearing a black shirt and glasses.]

No one is safe in our little town anymore Don’t miss our premiere of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEATHLY CLOCKTOWER, a spooky murder mystery game, on Wednesday Oct. 28th at 7:00 p.m. ET on YouTube! A piercing scream is heard throughout the town in the middle of the night. We awake to find that our storyteller, Kelly Wong, has fallen prey to the demon’s wrath. The townspeople gather to solve his murder, but don’t know who to trust.... Join us in solving this eerie mystery by visiting here https://youtu.be/OG3Ll70zF9M. : Featuring Kelly Wong Creative Direction by Kelly Wong Produced and Edited by Shawn Ahmed Illustrations by Harriet Gracie Original Music by Andy Ballantyne Sound Design by Fred Gabrsek SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEATHLY CLOCKTOWER is based on the game "Blood on the Clocktower" by Steven Medway and the Pandemonium Institute.

Someone in this town is not who they say they are Join us on YouTube for the premiere of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEATHLY CLOCKTOWER, a spooky murder mystery game, on Wednesday Oct. 28th at 7:00 p.m. ET! In this game, one of our Company members is a demon disguised as an innocent townsperson, wreaking havoc on Niagara-on-the-Lake. Each Company member has special abilities that they use to protect the innocent or help the evil... but who is the demon?... We need you to help crack the case and restore peace in the town before it’s too late. To sign up for reminders for this event, visit bit.ly/ShF20SP. : Featuring Kelly Wong Creative Direction by Kelly Wong Trailer created and directed by Shawn Ahmed Illustrations by Harriet Gracie Original Music by Andy Ballantyne Sound Design by Fred Gabrsek SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEATHLY CLOCKTOWER is based on the game "Blood on the Clocktower" by Steven Medway and the Pandemonium Institute.

There's only a few weeks left to enjoy the beautiful fall weather. Join us for our remaining outdoor concerts before we head indoors. Here's where you can find us over the next two weeks:... Stratus Vineyards on Oct 23 and Oct 24 Palatine Hills on Oct 27 For tickets to any of these concerts, visit linktr.ee/shawfest.

Didn't have a chance to catch one of our outdoor concerts? That's okay, our concert series is moving indoors (socially distanced, of course). Join us in the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre to enjoy some concerts featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Dorothy Fields and Cole Porter. These free indoor performances will be on Wednesdays to Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. from Oct. 28 through Nov. 20.... : Tickets are general seating and can be reserved by calling the Shaw Festival’s box office at 1-800-511-7429. Tickets are not available online. Concerts will be limited to 50 guests. Patrons will be limited to two tickets per concert and two concerts per household. For more information about the Festival’s COVID-19 health and safety practices, please visit bit.ly/Sh20DoC. The Shaw Festival acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). FedDev Ontario has contributed $400,000 to The Shaw to support the presentation of the Fall Concert Series and support visitor activity in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Living by the Lake Living By The Lake is an ongoing photo journal series, created by Andrew Broderick, that looks into the lives of various company members here at the Shaw Festival (while socially distancing, of course). These photos were captured during the summer of 2020. This week's featured artist is Cameron Grant.... How do you make your house a home? "It's a mindset for me. I move around a lot, so when I get to a new space I say "this is home." This is where I rest my head, this is where I am safe, where I find comfort." Favourite daily ritual? "Morning coffee. There is something about a french press that makes it so much better. Followed by 30 minutes of reading." It's my first time visiting NOTL, where should I go? "Get away from the mainstreet and find some nature. I love walking through "The Commons" or following the heritage trails. This town is filled with so much natural history it is both overwhelming and settling." In three words, what does the future look like to you? "Maddening and Beautiful." [Image descriptions: Slide one: Cameron is sitting on the edge of a sand dune with his legs dangling off the side. He’s wearing a dark green shirt and beige pants. He has a small smile on his face. Behind him is a clear blue sky. Slide two: There are two image on this slide. In the image on the left, Cameron is standing in front of a wall of sand. He is visible from the waist up. His expression is calm. In the image on the right, Cameron is smiling into the camera. You can tell he was in motion when the photo was captured, as his body is partially turned to the camera. Slide three: There are two images on this slide. In the image on the top, Cameron is standing on a beach. There are large pieces of driftwood scattered across the sand. You can see him from the knees up, but he’s face is covered by a large tree branch. In the second image, Cameron is standing on a path with trees in the background. Behind the trees, you can see the lake. Cameron is smiling widely at the camera. Slide four: Cameron is sitting on a fallen tree in the woods looking into the camera. The image is quite dark and he is slightly obscured by shadows. Slide five: There are three images in this slide. In the image on the top, Cameron is sitting on a branch of a giant piece of driftwood that is elevated off the ground. In the background, you can see the waves crashing onto the beach and trees in the distance. In the image on the bottom, Cameron is still sitting on the branch, but you can only see his silhouette. In the image on the right, Cameron is still sitting on the branch, but the camera is closer to him. In the background, all you can see is the water. Slide six: Cameron is visible from the shoulders up. His eyes are closed and he has a calm expression. In the background, you can see the sky and the water.]

Introducing our 2020 Virtual Monologue Jam! Are you a 2020 theatre graduate? Are you an independently trained actor age 21-25? Are you from North America? ... The Shaw is bringing together young actors to share and develop their audition repertoire. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you and for you to meet your peers. Submit your application for the chance to work with Tim Carroll (Artistic Director), Kimberley Rampersad (Associate Artistic Director) and Kate Hennig (Director Artistic of Artistic Development). The deadline to submit is Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 6 p.m. ET. Click the link to apply https://bit.ly/2SNvwDn

We arm them with history and hope that that inspires, and it often does, but the perspective of the plays have to change because it has to ring and remind our audiences thatthis is still a mirror being held up. - Marla McLean : Join Rob Kempson and the ever-elegant Marla McLean in this week's episode of #internVIEWS.

Do you want to learn more about our Outdoor Fall Concert Series? Click the link to watch YourTV Niagara's segment, featuring an interview with our Associate Artistic Director Kimberley Rampersad and some concert snippets! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1jbh7kZA0s #ShareYourShaw... The Shaw Festival acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario They have contributed up to $400,000 to The Shaw to support outdoor theatre performances and support visitor activity in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Missing live performances yet? (Just kidding, we know you are.) We have three socially distanced outdoor concerts coming up over the next week! Join us for the following concerts:... October 8 at The Hare Wine Co. October 9 at Konzelmann Estate Winery October 13 at Jackson-Triggs Winery : For tickets to any of these concerts, visit the link in our bio. The Shaw Festival acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through FedDevOntario. They have contributed up to $400,000 to The Shaw to support outdoor theatre performances and support visitor activity in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

It’s not a place for finished productyou should be growing throughout the entire season, your performance should not be stagnant in any way. : Ensemble member Andrew Broderick shares with us his best tip on how to recharge between shows in this episode of #internVIEWS with Rob Kempson. (Spoiler alert: it involves taking a nap ) Let us know if you’re team nap or team no-nap in the comments below!