New Performance Added for Goblin:Oedipus
August 21, 2026, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to announce the addition of a performance for Goblin:Oedipus in the Douglas Campbell Theatre on Sunday, August 30 at 7:30PM.
WUG, KRAGVA, and MOOG return to the tents and turn their attention to Greek theatre with their hysterical take on Oedipus the King based on John Murrell’s translation, with permission from Meg Murrell-Peloquin. Created by Spontaneous Theatre, Goblin:Oedipus is a theatre event like no other. And this performance is unlike no other; you can be part of Sponateous Theatre’s archival footage as this additional performance will be recorded. Tickets are 2-for-1 for this special performance.
If you aren’t familiar with the story, the Goblins will be sure to entertain you with their robust and hilarious interpretation of this Greek story. Members of Goblin:Oedipus production team include Relamy Kneeshaw (Costume Designer) and John Webber (Associate Lighting Designer), with Rebecca Mulvihill (Stage Manager) and Jenny Kim (Assistant Stage Manager).
Ticket prices for all regular play performances start at $30 CAD and are available now. The full performance schedule and event details are on the Bard website at bardonthebeach.org. Visit the Bard website to book tickets or call the Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free)
1-877-739-0559.
This production is for audiences that are 18 years of age and older. It contains adult themes and strong language that some people may find offensive.
Bard on the Beach gratefully acknowledges the corporate sponsors and donors who support and sustain the Festival and its programs. Sponsors include BMO (BMO Mainstage), Nicola Wealth (Season Sponsor) and Production Sponsors Lawson Lundell, Odlum Brown, Polygon Homes, and The Spotlight Circle. Season Media Sponsors include the Vancouver Sun and Global BC, as well as many other valued sponsors and partners. Bard also thanks the City of Vancouver Cultural Services Department, the Vancouver Park Board, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Arts Council, Government of Canada, and the Canada Council for the Arts for their continuing support.
About Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare festivals. Established in 1990, Bard’s mission is to create transformational experiences through exceptional theatre, training and education opportunities that inspire, resonate, and promote the exchange of ideas. As well as its annual summer Festival, Bard offers year-round education and training programs for youth, adults, and theatre professionals in its administrative home at the BMO Theatre Centre in Olympic Village as well as in schools and community facilities throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
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