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 2025 Riotous Youth.
YOUTH
Summer Camps
Camps and workshops for children and teens led by professional theatre artists
Bard in Your Neighbourhood
Community partnerships bringing free programming to children and youth
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.
ADULTS
Bard for Life
Recreational workshops and classes for grown-up Shakespeare enthusiasts
Bard Studio
Free drop-in classes for emerging and established theatre professionals
Riotous Youth
Paid post-secondary internships with training, mentorship and experience in Shakespeare performance, teaching artistry, leadership and public speaking
SCHOOLS
Classroom Workshops
Active, participatory Shakespeare workshops for students led by professional theatre artists.
Free Resources
Discovery Zone is a collection of free resources designed to support inquiry-based, student-centred explorations of Shakespeare’s texts.
Professional Development for School Teachers
Transform your classroom practice with interactive and playful Professional Development workshops for teachers.
Student Group Bookings
Deeply discounted tickets to Festival performances for students and their teachers.
Helping to overcome barriers to experiencing Shakespeare.
Established by the Bard Volunteers in 2009, the Access Fund eliminates barriers to participating in Bard programming. Individuals, schools, and community organizations can apply for subsidized access to our Education programs and Festival events. The Fund also creates opportunities for more access by underwriting partnerships and initiatives to address community need.
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.