Actor

Antonio Salieri is a pious, conscientious man—and the greatest composer in the Austrian Empire. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a young, foolish show-off—and apparently no threat. Except that Salieri can hear what no one else can: this ridiculous boy is perhaps the greatest musical genius ever to have lived. How can God have played such a trick on Salieri? To reward his devotion by rubbing his nose in his own mediocrity? There is only one possible revenge: God’s beloved, Amadeus, must be destroyed. This story of genius and the price it extracts is one of the greatest and most ravishing experiences in theatrical history.

Amadeus

Festival Theatre

The shadows of war may be gathering, but for most of the weekend guests at Heartbreak House, the big questions are about love and marriage. As the couples waltz in a dance of ever-changing partners, only the enigmatic old sea dog Captain Shotover seems to see what is coming towards them. Often ranked as one of the great plays of all time, Heartbreak House is Shaw at his most entertaining and mysterious.

Actor

Tom Rooney

Events

Past events

Jul 12 - Oct 4, 2026

Amadeus · Shaw Festival

Jul 9 - Oct 3, 2026

Heartbreak House · Shaw Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Salieri in Amadeus by Mozart

Shaw Festival

Capt Shotover in Heartbreak House by Vena

Shaw Festival

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