Bard Education
Inspiring community through dynamic, engaging experiences of Shakespeare.
- See Bard Education’s full mission, vision, and values.
- Meet the Bard Education team, including our administrative team, Teaching Artists and 2022 Riotous Youth
- View Bard Education’s safety plans for in-person programming.
COMMUNITY
A Shakesperience
A 60-minute film that delights in Shakespeare’s language and revels in the art of asking questions
Discovery Zone
Activities you can do at home to explore Shakespeare’s plays, characters, and language!
Speech of the Week
An interactive speech masterclass series for all ages and all experience levels
Summer Camps
Camps and workshops for children and teens led by professional theatre artists
Bard for Life
Recreational workshops and classes for grown-up Shakespeare enthusiasts
Bard in Your Neighbourhood
Community partnerships bringing free programming to children and youth
SCHOOLS
A Shakesperience
A 60-minute film that delights in Shakespeare’s language and revels in the art of asking questions
Discovery Zone
Activities you can do at home to explore Shakespeare’s plays, characters, and language!
Bard in the (Virtual) Classroom
Bring an engaging, interactive experience with Shakespeare to your online classroom!
Bard in the Classroom: Professional Development for School Teachers
Transform your classroom practice with interactive and playful Professional Development workshops for teachers
Deeply discounted tickets to Festival performances for students and their teachers
Bard Youth Fest
Bring young people together to embark on a creative journey, and work on a short Shakespearean performance. Join others and perform at the Bard Youth Fest finale.
TRAINING & INTERNSHIPS
Bard Studio
Free drop-in classes for emerging and established theatre professionals
Directing Apprentice Program
Early career training, mentorship and experience for theatre directors (applications closed)
Riotous Youth
Paid post-secondary internships with training, mentorship and experience in Shakespeare performance, teaching artistry, leadership and public speaking
The Bard Education Bursary Fund
Established in 2009 by the Bard Volunteers, the fund helps individuals, families, schools, and organizations overcome financial barriers to participation in our programs. Nearly $20,000 is raised and distributed annually.
Bard Education programs generously supported by
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- Suzanne Bolton and Jefferson Mooney in support of Bard in Your Neighbourhood
- The Richardson Family
- The Edith Lando Charitable Foundation
- John Hardie Mitchell Family Foundation
- Special thanks to the supporters and guests of the Vancouver International Wine Festival’s Bacchanalia Gala for their support of Bard’s Education programs