Shaw Festival nears fundraising milestone to reinvent theatre

Monday, May 26, 2025, 5:20 pm

The Shaw Festival has impressively achieved 70 per cent of its $150 million goal aimed at reinventing its cultural footprint in southern Ontario. Backers believe the ambitious target will revitalize the institution, though a few observers can’t help but raise an eyebrow at the bold theatrical gamble.

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The Shaw Festival says it’s raised 70 per cent of the $150 million it needs to reinvent the theatre institution’s role in southern Ontario. Artistic director Tim Carroll says the $110 million the festival has raised so far comes from a combination of the province, the federal government and private…

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