Every theatre has its story. Few have lived as many lives as the Royal George. In this special documentary episode, we celebrate the life of a building that became the beating heart of the Shaw Festival. From its beginnings as a vaudeville house in 1915 to its transformation into one of Canada’s most beloved theatres, the George has witnessed a lifetime of stories. As it prepares for its next chapter, we celebrate not just the building, but the people who made it come alive. Written ...
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Every theatre has its story. Few have lived as many lives as the Royal George. In this special documentary episode, we celebrate the life of a building that became the beating heart of the Shaw Festival. From its beginnings as a vaudeville house in 1915 to its transformation into one of Canada’s most beloved theatres, the George has witnessed a lifetime of stories. As it prepares for its next chapter, we celebrate not just the building, but the people who made it come alive. Written ...
Ella & Louis: Alana Bridgewater & Jeremiah Sparks in Conversation
Let's Get This Shaw on the Road
36 minutes
4 months ago
Ella & Louis: Alana Bridgewater & Jeremiah Sparks in Conversation
How do you honour two of the greatest voices in jazz history? Ella & Louis creators and performers Alana Bridgewater and Jeremiah Sparks join us to talk about the personal stories, musical research, and collaborative energy behind their new show at the Shaw Festival. From scatting origins to Oscar Peterson’s early recordings, this episode covers the legacy of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, and what it means to bring their joy, humour, and political weight into a contemporary perfor...
Let's Get This Shaw on the Road
Every theatre has its story. Few have lived as many lives as the Royal George. In this special documentary episode, we celebrate the life of a building that became the beating heart of the Shaw Festival. From its beginnings as a vaudeville house in 1915 to its transformation into one of Canada’s most beloved theatres, the George has witnessed a lifetime of stories. As it prepares for its next chapter, we celebrate not just the building, but the people who made it come alive. Written ...
