Beyond the Stage at the Shaw Festival

The Power of Burlesque

Want to meet the expert who taught the cast of Gypsy “The Power of Burlesque”?

Join award-winning burlesque and cabaret artist Bianca Boom Boom (they/she) who has been teasing and teaching for over a decade and learn how this art form evolved from the 17th century to today!

Sashay into the historical and performance aspects of this artform in this fun two-hour morning session.

June 18, July 9, Sept 17 10am-12pm at the Festival Theatre | $25

The Art of Ideas

One Room. Two speakers. Big themes

Joins us as we explore the ideas of the 2023 Season! Even Bernard Shaw would attend!

June 24 — The Allure of Ghosts

The Art: Megan Gilchrist, former Shaw Education Coordinator with 25 years as a Ghost Tour Guide at Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Ideas: Dr. Anne Porter, archaeologist of the ancient Near East leading her to study the many roles the bodies and spirits of the dead play in ancient (and modern) societies

July 15 — Are We Despairing of Democracy?

The Art: Brendan McMurtry-Howlett, Shaw Director for A Christmas Carol 2023, and Masters from York University on researching community-focused approaches to governance, structure, and programming of arts organizations and Nidhi Khanna, Arts Consultant and Strategic Advisor for Work In Culture and Co-Chair of Generator's inaugural Strategic Advisory Committee

The Ideas: Dr. David Moscrop, columnist, podcaster, and the author of Too Dumb for Democracy? Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones

Aug. 12 — Individuality and Community

The Art: Jeremiah Sparks, Shaw Ensemble Member and choir director for over 20 years where he was born and raised in Preston, Nova Scotia

The Ideas: Tim Johnson, Shaw Board Member and the former Associate Director for Museum Programs at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian. Dedicated to creating legacy projects that educate the public about the Indigenous experience

Sept. 16 — Suspicion VS Intuition

The Art: Jaime Watt, Shaw Board Member and Executive Chairman, Navigator Limited with 20+ years as a specialist in public affairs and communications strategy

The Ideas: Melissa Negrini, Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Leader with over 20 years of work in community development, workplace training, and mental health.

10am-12pm at the Festival Theatre | $25

For more information about The Shaw's 2023 Beyond the Stage programming visit shawfest.com/beyond