The Shaw Festival is a professional theatre company that performs on three stages in Niagara-on-the-Lake from April through October. The company was founded to produce the work of George Bernard Shaw, and his plays remain central to each season, but the repertoire has expanded to include other early-twentieth-century playwrights, contemporary work, and musicals.
The Festival Theatre is the main stage — a handsome 860-seat venue on Queen Street. The Court House Theatre and Studio Theatre handle smaller productions and new work. Tickets range from around $40 to over $100 depending on the production and seat; matinees and early-season performances are usually cheaper. Booking ahead is essential for weekend performances in July and August.