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Charles Dickens’ holiday classic A Christmas Carol comes to The Shaw.

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World-class theatre — in blissful Niagara wine country. 11 plays on 4 stages, April to October, plus countless events & activities. Ready?

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The 2017 Season

“We need theatre more than ever. That wonderful alchemy that takes us out of ourselves and the world, while at the same time bringing us together and reassuring us that we have each other’s backs – that is why I love the theatre. Let’s get together.”
– Tim Carroll, Artistic Director

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Can a Cockney man give up his old life – and love! – to join the upper class? The sparkling and fun British hit musical.

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Me and My Girl

April 5 - October 15

Who was Joan of Arc? The saviour of France … or a deluded country girl? Bernard Shaw’s greatest play about the most remarkable teenage girl in history.

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Saint Joan

May 3 - October 15

What if your darkest fear was your deepest desire? Sexy, funny and scary, Bram Stoker’s Gothic classic will leave your senses on fire. Tighten your corsets …

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Dracula

July 8 - October 14

A modern Canadian classic about the uprising that paved the way for nationhood.

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1837: The Farmers’ Revolt

May 7 - October 8

Waiting to be thrown to the lions (literally!) has never been funnier. An interactive twist on Shaw’s tale.

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Androcles and the Lion

June 6 - October 7

Magical. Touching. Wildly imaginative. Four Oscar Wilde tales to delight your inner child.

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Wilde Tales

June 8 - October 7

If the Head of State loses his head, what happens to the State? The funny and touching true story of King George III.

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The Madness of George III

April 11 - October 15

Irish playwright Brian Friel’s life-altering masterpiece about five unforgettable women.

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Dancing at Lughnasa

May 14 - October 15

Hilarious. Uncomfortable. Vital. An edgy new American comedy set on a slave-owner’s plantation.

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An Octoroon

July 16 - October 14

CANADIAN PREMIERE
Surreal. Offbeat. Tender. Hilarious. And impossible to describe. This tale of “normal” townspeople is anything but.

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Middletown

July 13 - September 10

Michael Healey’s razor-sharp — yet humane — new comedy about Joe Clark: the prime minister who barely was.

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1979

May 20 - October 14

New in 2017: surprise performances in the strangest places. Join The Shaw’s Theatre Club for advance notifications of these events.

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Secret Theatre

2017 Season

See the beloved Dickens’ classic at the Royal George in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the perfect setting to experience a Victorian winter wonderland.

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A Christmas Carol

November 15 - December 23

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Funny. Brilliant. Heartwarming. Provocative. The Shaw Company not-so-humbly welcomes you to the 2017 Season.

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Plan Your Visit

Everything you need for the perfect Shaw getaway. Get driving directions, browse special deals & packages, learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake and more.

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Membership & Support

Join us in creating theatre that moves, exhilarates and even changes a mind or two. Become a Friend of The Shaw for as low as $50 a year.

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Beyond the Stage

It doesn't have to be over when the curtain falls. Explore our events & activities for all ages — mind-blowing talks, workshops, backstage tours & more.

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