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Shaw Festival
in Niagara-on-the-Lake
George Bernard Shaw's bond with
Niagara-on-the-Lake
has never been stronger. The Shaw festival, which specializes in the
works of Shaw and his contemporaries began in 1962 at the Court House
Theatre.
Festival
Theatre opened in
1973. This proscenium playhouse, designed by Canadian architect Ron
Thom (1923-1986), houses the company's grand works.
Royal George
Theatre - The
former vaudeville theatre specializes in
Shaw's mysteries, musicals and all-around merriment. It is available
for the company's more accessible shows, performed in the heart of
downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Court House
Theatre today
stages the company's more challenging plays. With just 324 seats, and
an intimate atmosphere, it offers some of the Canada's most vibrant
live theatre.
The Court House
was constructed in 1847 and designed by notable
architect, William Thomas and it was originaly built as the seat of
government for Lincoln County. The building included a jail, courtroom
and market hall. Location: 26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Ontario, Canada.
There is not many
towns left that have preserved their heritage so
successfully as Niagara-on-the-Lake, the "Prettiest Town in Canada".
This beautiful little community is like postcard to the past. The Shaw
Festival and world-renowned wineries contribute a lot to the town's
wonderful appeal.
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