Bard in the Classroom
Bring Shakespeare’s words alive and into the lives of your students! Through playful exploration, students get to experience Shakespeare’s language and discover how it resonates for them.
What: A workshop can focus on a specific play, or it can be structured as a general introduction to Shakespeare’s language and imagery.
Who: For K-12 students. We’ll tailor the content of the workshop to suit your students’ age and needs. Maximum 30 students per workshop, or a regular classroom group.
Where: In a classroom, theatre, or open space at your school. If you are based outside the Lower Mainland, we may be able to travel to you. If you prefer to travel to us, we may be able to host your workshop at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver (subject to availability, please inquire).
Alternatively, virtual options are available for schools outside the Lower Mainland; please inquire for details.
When: Workshops are available year-round. Please submit your request at 6 to 8 weeks in advance of the date you’d like to host the workshop.
Length: Up to 90 minutes long. We’ll adjust the length to fit your school’s bell schedule and the needs of your students.
Cost: $195 per workshop, which includes a $25 booking fee. Thanks to the generosity of the Y.P. Heung Foundation, we are delighted to offer up to 100% subsidies for workshops for the 2026/2027 school year! (Please note, some limits may apply).
Travel fees: Will be calculated based on actual travel expenses. In most cases, the Bard Access Fund can subsidize travel fees. Please inquire at [email protected].
Subsidies
Thanks to support of our funders, Bard is thrilled to offer up to 100% subsidies for workshop fees throughout the 2026/2027 school year. To request your subsidized workshop, please fill out the request form at the link below. Please note, in the spirit of fairness, we may need to limit the number of subsidized workshops per teacher and per school.
New in 2026-27: Fully subsidized workshops require a non-refundable booking fee of $25, and the booking will not be confirmed until this is received. Payment can be made by credit card, cheque, or electronic funds transfer. If this poses a barrier for you, please contact us.
Cancellation policy
We prefer not to reschedule workshops, but we understand that sometimes unforeseen events make it necessary. A maximum of one change is permitted per booking, subject to availability.
Cancellations:
- Cancellations made at least 2 weeks before a workshop will be refunded, minus the $25 booking fee.
- Cancellations made 1-2 weeks before a workshop will be refunded 50% of the total fee.
- Cancellations made within 1 week of the workshop will not be refunded.
Schedule Changes:
- We will do our best to accommodate changes that are requested at least 2 weeks before a workshop. No fee will be charged for these changes.
- Changes that are requested at least 1 week before a workshop will be accommodated if possible. If we are unable to reschedule your workshop, it will be treated as a cancellation.
- No changes may be made within 1 week of your scheduled workshop.
Request a Workshop
Requests are now open for October-December, 2026!
- Identify your preferred workshop date and two back-up dates. Consult with your school’s administration to ensure that there are no conflicts on any of these dates.
- Fill out the request form to request a session. Please submit this form 6 to 8 weeks before your preferred session date.
- We’ll let you know via email whether we can fulfill your request and attach your invoice.
- Please note: your workshop is not confirmed until we receive payment.
Contact
For more information, please contact [email protected].
FAQ
Contact
For more information, please contact the School Programs Coordinator at [email protected].