Financial Boost for Royal George Rebuild

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 17:14

By Geoff Waterfield

Provincial government is investing $35-million over 3-years

More provincial money is coming to help rebuild the Royal George Theatre in Niagara on the Lake.

Minister of Tourism Stan Cho announced this morning $35-million over three years, to help the Shaw Festival build a new, larger and modern theatre.

The government says the construction will bring 550 new jobs, contribute $80-million in GDP, and $29-million in government revenue.

The existing theatre will close permanently later this year, with the rebuild designed to reflect the original building's design.

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