After a winter of hibernating, it’s time for a roadtrip. The destination is a place that has been on our bucket list for a while and everything finally came together this year… the Niagara Region.
It started with Air Miles reporting that people were going to lose their rewards points if they didn’t spend them. Remember the frenzy!? So, we became the proud owners of Family Passes to Fallsviews Indoor Waterpark. Then, the kids read a book on “Wonders of The World” and wanted to see The Falls for themselves. And of course, no trip to the region is complete without experiencing their hospitality, wineries and watching a play at the well known Shaw Festival.
The Shaw Festival
The Shaw Festival is a major non profit Canadian theatre festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, the second largest repertory theatre company in North America. Founded in 1962, its original mandate was to stimulate interest in George Bernard Shaw and his period, and to advance the development of theatre arts in Canada. The company currently plays by or written during the lifetime of George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950).
From June 24 to October 7, “Wilde Tales” is playing in the Court House Theatre. It’s a compilation of plays by Oscar Wilde; The Happy Prince, The Nightingale and the Rose, The Remarkable Rocket, and The Selfish Giant and sure to be a treat. In these tales, he conjures a fantastical world in which statues, birds and even fireworks have the power of eloquent speech. It brings about feelings of kindness, loss, love and speaks to the child in all of us.
A unique opportunity with this particular play is that they are offering a pre-show one-hour workshop for kids (ages 6-12) where, with the help of the actors, they get to create magic on stage for their family to see. The cost is $20 per child. Contact the Box Office at 1.800.511.7429 to order tickets.
There are tons of other plays scheduled for this year such as; Me and My Girl, Androcles and the Lion as well as activities like the Shaw Acting Camp. Get involved and find out more about their Events and Activities. And if you don’t want to drive, four days a week, there is a shuttle service available from the Royal York Hotel in Toronto to the Shaw Festival.
Don’t miss your chance! Contact the Box Office at 1.800.511.7429, order online today or enter to win below! We are offering a giveaway for a Family Pack (2 Adults, 2 Kids) as well as 2 Kid Workshop tickets for any Wilde Tales show from June 24 to October 7(*)!
Have You Ever Been to the Shaw Festival or Niagara Region?
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I would enjoy seeing the production of St Joan. and do some wine tasting at the many wineries
Dear Betty,
That one is on my list too. In fact, they both are 🙂 I hope you get your wish.
Besos Sarah.
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I have been to the Shaw Festival in the past and really enjoyed it!
Dear Julie,
I am so excited to attend myself. Do you recall what show you saw? Wishing you all the best.
Besos Sarah.
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No I cannot remember, we attended with our daughter and son in law and we really enjoyed it and said we would have to go to another show but just never got around to it 🙁
Dear Julie,
There’s a time for everything. Perhaps this is your time.
Besos Sarah.
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Love the Shaw Festival – have been before & loved it. Theater Arts are great.
Dear Kay,
We are fortunate to have experienced many of the arts and are excited to add professional theatre to the list and the Show Festival to boot!
Do you recall which show you saw?
Besos Sarah.
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With a group of friends we went to see Sweet Charity a couple of years ago. The Philadelphia Story another time. This year looks great – the program is tremendous.
Dear Kay,
You’re a pro! I’m hoping to make this an annual trip.
Besos Sarah.
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Love any and all theater. So excited to see live stage productions..
I have never been to the festival, but I’ve been to Niagara. It is a beautiful region! I would love to see the plays because I love acting! You’ll be sure to have a great time.
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Dear Christy,
Hopefully you’ll have a chance to visit again soon. All the best.
Besos Sarah.
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Yes we’ve been to the Shaw before..last show we saw was Alice In Wonderland..amazing show for sure..looking forward to seeing A Christmas Carol this season
Dear Ginette,
I’m amazed at the depth of the shows they put on. The Wilde Tales is special in that there is a kids workshop attached. Can’t get them started too young! All the best.
Besos Sarah.
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I am most excited about experiencing culture in the Niagara region!
Dear Allie,
So much to see and do in the Niagara Region! What will you do while you’re there?
Besos Sarah.
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I love the Stratford Festival, but have never been to the Shaw Festival! I didn’t know they had musicals too, such as Me and My Girl!
Dear KD,
I love musicals too! All the best.
Besos Sarah.
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No, but I would love to go. I love theatre.
Dear Catherine,
I hope that you get to experience the theatre soon.
Besos Sarah.
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We’ve never been to the Shaw Featival but would love to take our two girls to a production!
Dear Kim,
It will be interesting to see what my kids get out of the performance versus me. I hope you get your chance soon.
Besos Sarah.
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I have never been but have always wanted to go. I think my kids would love it too.
Dear Robyn,
The workshop would be a nice treat for the kids!
Besos Sarah.
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I went when I was younger. Saw a few ballets there . Would love to go back , get all dressed up . I would love to see Dracula and A Christmas Carol. Thank you
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Dear Carey,
They have such diversity in their programming. Thank you for supporting the Arts.
Besos Sarah.
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i have never been to the shaw festival but i would love to go sometime – A Christmas Carol would be lovely to see!
Dear Debby,
So many great ones to choose from but that is on my list too.
Besos Sarah.
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enjoying the plays and absorbing the history of the area
Lots of great events! I would love to attend the “Theatre Ghost Stories Tour – Phantoms of The Shaw”. Looks like it would be a super cool experience!
I LOVE the Shaw Festival and try to take in a show every year. My grandparents lived in Niagara-on-the-Lake when I was a kid and my grandma introduced me to theatre so it holds a very dear place in my heart. I’d love to see 1979, Me and My Girl and Wilde Tales (Love Oscar Wilde!). Thanks for the chance!
We’ve never been to the Shaw Festival, we used to go to the Stratford Festival every year though.
I’d love to see Dracula & The Madness of George III!
It would be a nice getaway for my wife
Last year we went to Peter and the Starcatcher, it was nice show. Hope to visit Shaw Theatre more often this year!
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I’ve been to the Shaw Festival once before several years ago. I’d love to also see Me and My Girl.
I have never been to the festival, Wilde Tales looks fun.
I’ve been about 15 years ago. Would love to go with my family.
Wilde Tales would be great to see.
I haven’t been yet, but would love to see one of the plays.
The Madness of George III sounds like an interesting play! Thanks for the giveaway
The shaw festival looks wonderful. If i won I would love to see, “Me and my girl”. l found the shaw express to be interesting as I didn’t know about it. I would love to win this prize pack. Thank you for the opportunity:)
I’ve never been. I missed the first half of the question. I apologize for posting twice.
Dracula would be amazing
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It’s been a long long time. Would like to visit again.
Never been, but the Theatre Ghost Stories Tour – Phantoms of The Shaw sounds interesting
I’ve never been to the Shaw Festival before and would like the show Me and My Girl
I’ve never been! I would like to see me and my girl!
My wife and I attended a play about 2 years ago during the summer. There are a few that look good for this season but The Madness of George III looks especially appealing.
I’ve never been, which is surprising because I’m such a fan of the arts..especially theatre!! I’d love to go this year. Thanks!
I’d love to see Wilde Tales, amongst so many great ones to choose from!
This is our second year going to the Shaw & we will be seeing Dracula. It would be awesome to add a second play to the list since it is a long drive for us.
Q:Have you ever been to the Shaw Festival?
A: Yes, we went for the first time last year to see Sweeney Todd.
I’m looking forward to seeing Dracula this year. I would love the opportunity to see another play.
I have been in the past but not recently. I love the theater and would love to see ME AND MY GIRL
I have not yet been to the Shaw Festival but would love to attend.
I love that they have such diverse performances. And being located in wine country is a bonus!
I have never been to Shaw, although I have been to Stratford. I would love to see Wilde Tales. It is such a beautiful area!
I have been and loved it! Great location in a beautiful little town!
Yes I have been to the Shaw and just loved it. Wish I had the opportunity to go more often.
Would love to see all the performances but if I have to chose I think it would be Me and My girl!
http://www.shawfest.com/playbill/me-and-my-girl/
Thanks for the chance.
I’ve never been to the Shaw, but if I did get the opportunity I would like to see The Madness of George III.
Christmas Carol would be interesting to see. I don’t remember if I’ve ever been before.
I love watching live theatre, only managed to get to Shaw festival once, would love to go again.
Never been but luv to go. Thank you for the kindness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂
Love the Shaw! The area and town is so beautiful. I really want to see dracula this upcoming season
I have never been to the Shaw Festival but wold love to see Wilde Tales and do some cycling on Niagara’s bike trails with my family.
I have never been – sounds like fun
I have been but many years ago. I used to go with my high school on class trips! I really enjoyed it.
I’ve been to the Shaw Festival and I’d love to see Wilde Tales.
Never been to the Shaw before but I’ve heard good things. These new “Secret Theatre” events in mystery locations are intriguing.
Thank you so much to Journeysofthezoo and ShawFestival
I can’t wait!
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Dear Karen,
Enjoy 🙂
Besos Sarah.
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