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- [Behind the Scenes: Henry V Set Design](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/behind-the-scenes-henry-v-set-design/) - To make an immersive experience look this good, it takes a village. Henry V Set Designer Amir Ofek began talks with director Lois Anderson early in the creative process, developing a plan to take the concepts of Anderson's adaptation and make the audience feel like they were dropped into the world that the theatre troupe
- [People of Bard: Claire Sakaki ](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/people-of-bard-claire-sakaki/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer. We are so excited to be introducing our new People of Bard series, which will spotlight just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. This week, we’re thrilled to
- [Meet Zahf Paroo](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/meet-zahf-paroo/) - Our 2026 Season is in full swing, with patrons calling The Merry Wives of Windsor “an injection of humour, chuckles, and sheer fun.” Among the characters caught in The Merry Wives of Windsor’s suburban shenanigans is the well-meaning (and eccentric) minister, Evans. Evans tries to facilitate a marriage between his friend’s nibling, Slender, and the
- [Bard Debut Series – 2024 Acting Company](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bard-debut-series-2024-acting-company/) - Each year, Bard on the Beach engages hundreds of incredible artists, technicians, volunteers, and administrators, who work on-stage and behind the scenes to make our Festival possible. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be bringing back our Bard Debut Series, which highlights some of the members of our Bard community joining us for their first
- [Bard on the Beach Founder Christopher Gaze  Appointed to the Order of Canada](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/bard-on-the-beach-founder-christopher-gaze-appointed-to-the-order-of-canada/) - National Honour Recognizes a Lifetime of Transforming Shakespeare and Canadian Theatre June 26, 2026, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is delighted to announce that its Founding Artistic Director, Christopher Gaze, has been appointed to the Order of Canada,
- [Goblin:Oedipus Takes Over  Bard on the Beach’s Douglas Campbell Theatre](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/goblinoedipus-takes-over-bard-on-the-beachs-douglas-campbell-theatre/) - IN BRIEF: Bard on the Beach continues its 2026 Season in the Douglas Campbell Theatre with the return of the Goblins. They now turn their attention to Greek theatre and present Goblins:Oedipus. Sponsored by Polygon Homes, Goblin:Oedipus runs from July 5 to September 19, 2026. Tickets and information available at www.bardonthebeach.org. June 9, 2026, Vancouver,
- [Bard on the Beach Opens Douglas Campbell Theatre With a Contemporary Adaptation of a Classical Greek Tragedy](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/bard-on-the-beach-opens-douglas-campbell-theatre-with-a-contemporary-adaptation-of-a-classical-greek-tragedy/) - Conceived by Kate Besworth and Ming Hudson, Antigone is a story about Rebellion, Grief, and Moral Courage IN BRIEF: Bard on the Beach continues its 2026 Season in the Douglas Campbell Theatre with a contemporary adaptation of a classical Greek tragedy. A powerful reimagining of Sophocles’ enduring drama, Antigone examines political power, family devastation, and
- [Meet our 2026 Acting Company!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/meet-our-2026-acting-company/) - With rehearsals for The Merry Wives of Windsor and Macbeth in full swing—and Antigone gearing up for its first read—our 2026 Season feels closer than ever. Meet some of the incredible artists who will be taking these stories from the page to the stage! In Rebecca Northan’s soccer-centred take on The Merry Wives of Windsor,
- [Macbeth Joins the  37th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/macbeth-joins-the-37th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - IN BRIEF: Bard on the Beach continues its 2026 Season on the BMO Mainstage with a haunting and unforgettable production of Macbeth directed and adapted by Stephen Drover. A thrilling exploration of fate, desire, and downfall, Macbeth tells the tragic tale of a victorious general who learns from a prophecy that he will become King.
- [Bard on the Beach Opens 2026 Season with a Hilarious Take on The Merry Wives of Windsor on the BMO Mainstage from June 9 to September 19](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/bard-on-the-beach-opens-2026-season-with-a-hilarious-take-on-the-merry-wives-of-windsor-on-the-bmo-mainstage-from-june-9-to-september-19/) - IN BRIEF: Bard on the Beach opens its 2026 Season with a laugh-out-loud, music-filled production of The Merry Wives of Windsor directed by Rebecca Northan, adapted in conjunction with Bruce Horak, on the BMO Mainstage. Set in and around the community athletic centre of a (fictional) Vancouver suburb seriously obsessed with soccer, this production guarantees
- [Tickets on Sale April 8 for the 37th Season of  Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/tickets-on-sale-april-8-for-the-37th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival/) - Four productions and Special Events coming to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park this Summer. APRIL 2, 2026, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 9 to September 19, 2026 with single tickets available for
- [Introducing our 2026 Season Production Directors](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/introducing-our-2026-season-production-directors/) - Last month, we announced that Rebecca Northan, Stephen Drover, and Ming Hudson would be returning to Bard on the Beach to helm our 2026 Season productions. On the BMO Mainstage, Rebecca will direct a musical spin on The Merry Wives of Windsor full of mischief and merriment, while Stephen takes on one of the Bard’s
- ["A heaven on earth I have won by wooing thee": Love is in the air at Bard!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/a-heaven-on-earth-i-have-won-by-wooing-thee-love-in-the-air-at-bard/) - Bard on the Beach presents some of Shakespeare's greatest love stories in our theatres, but did you know that we've also played a part in a few romances off-stage as well? In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked a few of our Members and Artistic Company members to tell us about how Bard set
- [Donor Spotlight: Doug and Margaret Hatlelid](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/donor-spotlight-doug-and-margaret-hatlelid/) - Doug and Margaret Hatlelid are longtime patrons, volunteers, and supporters of Bard on the Beach—in fact, it's where they met and fell in love! Their contributions have been instrumental in many significant ways. Specifically, their donation in 2017 to the Audrey and Robert Denison Music Fund augmented the music at Bard in honour of Doug's
- [Happy Holidays from Bard on the Beach!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/happy-holidays-from-bard-on-the-beach-2/) - With our annual holiday closure upon us, we’ll be taking some time away to be with family and friends as we reflect on yet another incredible Season at Bard on the Beach. Before we closed our offices for the year, we chatted with some of our administrative team to learn about their holiday plans. Plus, be sure to read until
- [Bard on the Beach x Snaptique](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/bard-on-the-beach-x-snaptique/) - Coming soon! Our Bard on the Beach banner, designed by Snaptique will be a great photo opportunity! Tag us on Instagram @bardonthebeach and make the moment last. They are the go-to photo booth rental in Niagara, Toronto, and Ottawa.
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival  Announces 37th Season Productions](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-37th-season-productions/) - 2026 Season Packs On Sale Now SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Following an entertaining and engaging 2025 Season, the 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June to September, 2026. The 2026 Season
- [Shakespeare in Conversation - Adaptations and Retellings](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/shakespeare-in-conversation-adaptations-and-retellings/) - Did you know? In addition to coining over an estimated 1700 new words in the English language, Shakespeare’s writing has inspired countless derivative works that are in conversation with the Bard’s original texts. As we count down the days to our 36th Season, we’re passing the time with some of our favourite books, movies, and
- [Meet Jessica B. Hill](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-jessica-b-hill/) - This Season, we’re proud to be presenting Jessica B. Hill’s The Dark Lady, which shines a spotlight on Emilia Bassano—England’s first female published poet and the purported “Dark Lady” of Shakespeare’s sonnets—and brings her in conversation with an emerging playwright named William Shakespeare. Through a sweeping love story that spans not only their lives, but
- [Meet Kristi Hansen and Tanner Zerr](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-kristi-hansen-and-tanner-zerr/) - Last week on the Bard Blog, we introduced you to Karthik Kadam, who plays the devious Don John in this Season’s production of Much Ado About Nothing—and now we’re turning the spotlight onto the two characters that help Don John carry out his nefarious plot. In today’s Bard Blog interview, we're delighted for you to
- [Meet Paige Fraser](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-paige-fraser/) - There’s only one more month for you to catch Much Ado About Nothing, which patrons are calling “vibrant, engaging, and full of heart”! Earlier this summer, we had the chance to sit down with Paige Fraser, who is joining us for her second Season at Bard after making her debut in Coriolanus in 2019. She
- [Meet Agnes Tong](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-agnes-tong/) - If you haven’t already, be sure to don your best neon and take a trip to the ‘80s with The Two Gentlemen of Verona, which patrons are calling “[t]he 'must-see' of this summer!" Recently, we caught up with Agnes Tong, who shared some memories from her Bard experience so far, as well as some insights
- [Meet our 2025 Riotous Youth](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-our-2025-riotous-youth/) - This summer, we were excited to welcome Stella Jack-Rennie, Claudia Alecchi, Sadie Quinn, and Tom Snape as our 2025 Riotous Youth cohort! In between receiving mentorship from our professional Bard Teaching Artists and supporting our Summer Camps and Special Events this Season, our Riotous Youth have also been hard at work on their devised show, A
- [Donor Spotlight: Ginny Evans](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/donor-spotlight-ginny-evans/) - If you’ve spent time at Bard over the years, you may have unknowingly benefited from one of Ginny Evans’ passionate suggestions—whether it was more accessible parking or more seating to enjoy a snack before a show. A long-time champion of Bard (and of Shakespeare himself), Ginny has been with the Festival since nearly the beginning
- [Meet Mason and Taj](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-mason-and-taj/) - This summer, we were delighted to feature two very special rising stars on our BMO Mainstage—Mason and Taj, who stepped into the spotlight as Launce’s beloved dog Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona! In between their busy schedule of performing, playing backstage with the cast and crew, and doing interviews with Global TV, we
- [Meet Arghavan Jenati and Nathan Kay ](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-arghavan-jenati-and-nathan-kay/) - With sold-out houses every night, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] and The Dark Lady by Jessica B. Hill have been taking audiences by storm! To learn more about what it’s been like to take on these two very different approaches to Shakespeare, we chat with Arghavan (Arggy) Jenati and Nathan Kay,
- [Meet our 2025 Apprentice Directors!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-our-2025-apprentice-directors/) - This summer, we were excited to have Isaac Stuber Li, Nicky Anderton, Christopher Lam, Chirag Naik, and Ivy Charles as our 2025 Apprentice Directors! With the support of the RBC Emerging Artists Program, Bard’s Apprentice Directors Program invites emerging and early-career directors into our rehearsal halls to work alongside our Season’s directors and support the
- [Happy September from Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/happy-september-from-bard-on-the-beach/) - Happy September! In the back to school spirit, we asked some Bard staff (and actors!) about their Season so far. While summer is winding down, Bard continues until September 20! Join us for the final weeks of our Season and savour the stunning Sen̓áḵw sunsets while enjoying productions from the seats of the beautiful BMO
- [Bard on the Beach Adds Performance to  The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/bard-on-the-beach-adds-performance-to-the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-revised-again/) - Audiences have loved the Wild Ride Through the Bard’s Canon August 13, 2025, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Due to overwhelming demand, a final additional performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] has been added on Tuesday, September 9. This production
- [Meet Tess Degenstein](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-tess-degenstein/) - You may remember Tess Degenstein from her hilarious roles in last Season’s The Comedy of Errors and Measure for Measure, and we’re delighted to have her back this summer as Julia in The Two Gentlemen of Verona and as part of the ensemble in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]. We took
- [Meet Karthik Kadam](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-karthik-kadam/) - Our 2025 Season is in full swing! Our BMO Mainstage is headlined by Johnna Wright’s lush and romantic staging of Much Ado About Nothing, and patrons are calling “full of magic and mayhem—just the way it should be!” Setting some of the play’s mayhem into motion is Don Pedro’s disgraced half-brother, Don John, played this
- [The Riotous Youth Showcase](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/the-riotous-youth-present-a-shakesperiment/) - Over the summer, The Riotous Youth have devised a piece titled A Shakesperiment together. This piece explores and remixes text from various Shakespeare plays, from the unique creative perspective of the Riotous Youth cohort. Read about the artists in this summer's ensemble here. Join us in celebrating their work on Monday, August 25 at 7:30pm
- [Meet Mishelle Cuttler](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-mishelle-cuttler/) - With loose, romantic costumes and a lush, idyllic set that evokes the rolling Mediterranean countryside, Johnna Wright’s Much Ado About Nothing is an invitation to step back in time—and one of the ways it does that is through music. From the songs sung on stage to the classical guitar riffs that move the play from
- [Bard on the Beach celebrates Summer with  Bard Fireworks Nights and other Special Events](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/bard-on-the-beach-celebrates-summer-with-bard-fireworks-nights-and-other-special-events/) - JULY 3, 2025, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ Nations – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 36th Season continues in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park with special events throughout the month of July and August. The highlight summer events are its signature Bard Fireworks Nights and the all-ages Family Days performances. BARD
- [Bard on the Beach Completes 2025 Season Lineup with  The Dark Lady](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/bard-on-the-beach-completes-2025-season-lineup-with-the-dark-lady/) - A Bold New Play Illuminates the Life of Shakespeare’s Mysterious Muse, Emilia Bassano June 16, 2025, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival completes its dynamic 2025 season programming with the addition of their thought-provoking and poetic production of The Dark
- [Bard on the Beach Opens Douglas Campbell Theatre With a Wild Ride Through the Bard’s Canon](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/bard-on-the-beach-opens-douglas-campbell-theatre-with-a-wild-ride-through-the-bards-canon/) - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] Brings Fast-Paced Fun to the Festival June 11, 2025, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations– Bard on the Beach opens the Douglas Campbell Theatre with the madcap comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] by
- [Meet our 2025 Douglas Campbell Theatre Acting Company](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-our-2025-douglas-campbell-theatre-acting-company/) - This Season, our Douglas Campbell Theatre tent features two productions with fresh and contemporary (but very different!) approaches to Shakespeare. Whether you’re looking for nonstop, rollicking fun with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] or a romantic and passionate interrogation of love, art, and legacy with The Dark Lady by Jessica B.
- [The Two Gentlemen of Verona Joins the 36th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/the-two-gentlemen-of-verona-joins-the-36th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - May 8, 2025, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 36th Season in Vanier Park with The Two Gentlemen of Verona joining Much Ado About Nothing on the BMO Mainstage from June 13 to September 19, 2025. It’s The
- [Much Ado About Nothing Opens the 36th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/much-ado-about-nothing-opens-the-36th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - A Mediterranean Inspired Much Ado About Nothing Opens 36th Season of Bard on the Beach May 1, 2025, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 36th Season in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park with Much Ado About Nothing. One of Shakespeare’s wittiest
- [Meet our 2025 Mainstage Acting Company!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/meet-our-2025-mainstage-acting-company/) - We're now more than two weeks into rehearsals for Much Ado About Nothing and The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and it’s been a joy to watch these characters leap off the page and onto the stage. In today’s Bard Blog, we're delighted to introduce you to some of the incredible artists in our 2025 Mainstage
- [Tickets on Sale April 9 for the 36th Season of  Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/tickets-on-sale-april-9-for-the-36th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival/) - APRIL 8, 2025, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 10 to September 20, 2025 with tickets available on April 9. The festival’s 36th season features a blend of comedy, romance, and drama
- [Bard Education Spotlight with Mary Hartman](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/bard-education-spotlight-with-mary-hartman/) - Bard Education’s new Discovery Zone resources invite everyone to experience Shakespeare in a way that prioritizes self-discovery and personal reflection. We had the opportunity to talk to Mary Hartman, Director of Education at Bard on the Beach, and learn more about how the Discovery Zone came to be and the value in creative connection to
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces 36th Season Productions  2025 Season Packs On Sale Now](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-36th-season-productions-2025-season-packs-on-sale-now/) - SEPTEMBER 23, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – The 2025 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June to September, 2025. The 2025 Season will include four dynamic productions including Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of
- [Happy Holidays from Bard on the Beach!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/happy-holidays-from-bard-on-the-beach/) - With preparations for our 2025 Season now well underway, we’ll be heading into our annual office closure for some much-needed rest over the holidays. Before we sign off for the year, we caught up with some of our administrative team to learn what they have planned for the holidays. Plus, be sure to read until
- [Give the Gift of Bard this Holiday Season!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/give-the-gift-of-bard-this-holiday-season-2/) - With the holidays fast approaching, we’re making it easier to shop for the theatre lover in your life! Whether you’re looking for a stocking stuffer or a Season Pack, there’s something for everyone in our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. Plus, from now until noon on December 19, we’re offering a 10% discount on items in
- [Donor Spotlight: Muriel Densford](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/donor-spotlight-muriel-densford/) - Muriel Densford has been a patron, Member, and volunteer with Bard on the Beach since 1990. Her connection to the Festival has deepened over the years, largely due to her time as an English teacher. She was passionate about sharing Shakespeare with her students—and brought many of them to Bard through Student Matinees and later
- [Introducing: Our 2025 Season Production Directors](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/introducing-our-2025-season-production-directors/) - We are thrilled to announce the directors of our 2025 Season! On the BMO Mainstage, Johnna Wright will direct Shakespeare’s wittiest comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, in a production set in the 17th century and featuring additional dialogue by celebrated Canadian playwright Erin Shields; Dean Paul Gibson puts a fun ‘80s spin on The Two
- [Support our Festival with Monthly Giving!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/support-our-festival-with-monthly-giving/) - With the curtains now closed on our 2024 Season, the work of bringing our newly announced 2025 Season to life begins. However, none of this would be possible without the incredible support of our Bard Members, many of whom have committed to making monthly contributions which directly support the Festival’s vitality. All donations made to
- [Over 30 Years of Support from RBC](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/years-of-support-from-rbc/) - With the close of our 2024 Season, we reflect on our successes and thank our supporters, among them RBC and RBC Foundation. As a supporter of various Bard programs--especially those that directly help emerging artists--since 1991, we are so grateful for their support of our programs for schools, youth, and adults. RBC Directing Apprentices Program:
- [People of Bard: Roxanne Finnie](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-roxanne-finnie/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members, and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer, and our People of Bard series spotlights just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. If you missed our last People of Bard post on Backup Venue Technician Kajetan
- [Donor Spotlight: Sean and Kerin Munro](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/donor-spotlight-sean-and-kerin-munro/) - Sean and Kerin Munro have been members of the Bard on the Beach family for over a decade. Their journey with Bard began long before they became donors, with Kerin attending her first performance in 1991. Since then, attending Bard has become a cherished tradition for the Munros, marking the height of their summer each
- [People of Bard: Kajetan Sadowski](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/people-of-bard-kajetan-sadowski/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members, and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer, and our People of Bard series spotlights just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. To see some of our People of Bard posts from last Season, check out
- [Meet Munish Sharma](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-munish-sharma/) - Both patrons and critics alike are praising Stephen Drover’s “bold, and … revelatory” (Colin Thomas) interpretation of Hamlet—and you only have a few more performances left to catch it! Last week, we had a chance to chat with Bard veteran Munish Sharma, who is joining us for his fourth Season under the tents as Claudius
- [Meet Nathan Kay](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-nathan-kay/) - There’s just over a week left to see Diana Donnelly’s carnival Twelfth Night! Don’t miss out on the hilarious and heartfelt production that audiences are describing as “bonkers in the best of ways—with big emotional punches too.” With a playful, tongue-in-cheek twist to Shakespeare’s duels and rivalries, there’s no shortage of zany mishaps in Twelfth
- [People of Bard: Marcus Vaillant](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/people-of-bard-marcus-vaillant/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members, and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer, and our People of Bard series spotlights just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. To see some of our People of Bard posts from last Season, check out
- [Meet Anton Lipovetsky](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-anton-lipovetsky/) - With an incredibly talented Company of performers and original compositions by Veda Hille that will leave you humming all day long, music truly is the “the food of love” in our carnival Twelfth Night! We were lucky enough to catch up with Twelfth Night Musical Director Anton Lipovetsky to learn more about how he helped
- [Experience the BMO Mainstage Changeover!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/experience-the-bmo-mainstage-changeover/) - Sunday, September 15 at 10am 1695 Whyte Ave, Vancouver, BC The Company of Twelfth Night (2024) | Set Design by Pam Johnson | Costume Design by Mara Gottler | Lighting Design by Sophie Tang | Photo by Tim Matheson Have you ever thought about how our crew transforms the vibrant circus of Twelfth Night into
- [People of Bard: Veronica Maynard](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/people-of-bard-veronica-maynard/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer. We are so excited to continue our People of Bard series, which will spotlight just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. If you missed our last spotlight on
- [Meet Chirag Naik](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-chirag-naik/) - The dog days of summer are almost behind us, and September is set to bring earlier sunsets, fall colours, and an exciting new face to our Mainstage Acting Company! We’re wishing Nadeem happy trails as he embarks on an exciting new project back east—and we’re also thrilled to be welcoming Chirag Naik back under the
- [Meet Tal Shulman](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-tal-shulman/) - Our Howard Family Stage Company has moved to Site at Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in preparation for their first performances in July, and we’re so excited to see how they’ll whisk us away to two wildly different worlds! To learn more about what the Howard Family Stage will have in store for us this summer, we spoke
- [Meet Nadeem Phillip Umar Khitab](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-nadeem-phillip-umar-khitab/) - It’s hard to believe that the first performances of our 35th Season are now just weeks away! Our Mainstage Acting Company has been busy getting settled in on site this week, but before their big move, we had the chance to sit down with Nadeem Phillip Umar Khitab, who will be playing the title role
- [Meet our 2024 Riotous Youth!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-our-2024-riotous-youth/) - This Monday, our 2024 Riotous Youth cohort wrapped up an incredibly successful season with a presentation of their devised show, A Shakesperiment, on the Howard Family Stage. Our Riotous Youth have been hard at work this summer devising A Shakesperiment and supporting our Teaching Artists with Bard Summer Camps, while also receiving mentorship from professional
- [Bard on the Beach announces cast change for  Hamlet and Twelfth Night in final month of festival](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bard-on-the-beach-announces-cast-change-for-hamlet-and-twelfth-night-in-final-month-of-festival/) - August 23, 2024, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 35th Season into September and announces a cast change in both Hamlet and Twelfth Night. Beginning September 1, in the production of Hamlet the title role will be
- [Meet our 2024 Apprentice Directors!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-our-2024-apprentice-directors/) - Bard on the Beach’s Directing Apprenticeships offer emerging and early-career directors the opportunity to work alongside our directors and creative team to support the development of our Season productions. This Season, we were delighted to welcome Anjela Magpantay, Ming Hudson, Daniela Atiencia, and Amber Lewis as our 2024 Apprentice Directors. It’s been a privilege to
- [Bard Debut Series – 2024 Creative Team](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bard-debut-series-2024-creative-team/) - Each year, Bard on the Beach engages hundreds of incredible artists, technicians, volunteers, and administrators who work on-stage and behind the scenes to make our Festival possible. Over the next few weeks, our Bard Debut Series will be highlighting some of the members of our Bard community joining us for their first Season this summer.
- [Clearing the Air on Fog and Haze](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/clearing-the-air-on-fog-and-haze/) - There are few theatrical effects as impactful as a well-placed fog machine—think, for example, of the plume of fog that accompanies Julius Caesar’s entrance, when the ghost of the late Roman statesman returns to haunt Brutus in Cherissa Richards’ Julius Caesar (2023). Or, if you’ve seen Measure for Measure on the Howard Family Stage this
- [Meet Lee Su-Feh!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-lee-su-feh/) - Twelfth Night is now well underway on the BMO Mainstage, and it’s been so special to see these talented actors dazzling audiences week after week in what Stir is calling “a bold, sensory feast.” If you’ve seen Twelfth Night, you’ll know that there’s no shortage of fantastic dance moves (especially from one specific suitor). In
- [Celebrating Ten Years of Riotous Youth!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/celebrating-ten-years-of-riotous-youth/) - Earlier this month, Bard on the Beach celebrated the 10-year anniversary of our Riotous Youth program with a reunion held in the Festival’s Marquee tent. Conceived as a continuation of our Bard Summer Camps programming, the Riotous Youth internship offers emerging artists ages 18–30 an opportunity to learn from working theatre professionals while also supporting Bard
- [Make memories this summer with Bard Fireworks Nights!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/make-memories-this-summer-with-bard-fireworks-nights/) - With Bard Fireworks Nights, you can take in two of Vancouver’s most iconic summer spectacles in one unforgettable night out! Arrive early and enjoy a picnic (available to purchase through us or bring your own!) then revel in the dazzling, Technicolor world of Diana Donnelly’s Twelfth Night or the knee-slapping hijinks of Rebecca Northan’s The
- [Bard Summer Camps Alumni Take the Stage this Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bard-summer-camps-alumni-take-the-stage-this-season/) - Each summer, kids and teens take to our stages, harnessing their imaginations and making Shakespeare their own through Bard Summer Camps. As they explore Shakespeare’s text, they’ll also have the chance to work with professional Teaching Artists from the theatre community. This year, our fantastic Teaching Artist team will include Scott Bellis, Andrew Wheeler, Diana
- [Meet Krystal Kiran](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-krystal-kiran/) - Measure for Measure is in Preview on the Howard Family Stage this week, and we can’t wait to see how the Douglas Campbell Theatre tent transforms into a Vienna that knows how to keep the party going all night long. With such a strong focus on dancing in this adaptation by director Jivesh Parasram, we
- [A Footloose-Inspired Measure for Measure Joins  the Howard Family Stage at Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/a-footloose-inspired-measure-for-measure-joins-the-howard-family-stage-at-bard-on-the-beach/) - June 24, 2024, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Measure for Measure directed by Jivesh Parasram joins the Howard Family Stage at the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival from July 4 until September 20, 2024. Set in the party city of Vienna, residents will never
- [Meet Twelfth Night Composer Veda Hille](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-twelfth-night-composer-veda-hille/) - Do you already have your ticket for the carnival this summer? Our first performances of Twelfth Night begin next week, and we can’t wait to see you under the tents again! To help usher in the festivities, we spoke with Twelfth Night composer Veda Hille, whose original compositions will transport us to Illyria and set
- [Become a Bard Member with Member Days!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/become-a-bard-member-with-member-days/) - This Season, keep an eye out for our Member Day activities in the Bard Village! Member Days will take place during select performances throughout the Season, replacing what was formerly known as Member Month. Become a Member on one of our Member Days by donating $50 or more at our Audience Services desk, and you'll
- [An Immersive and Farcical The Comedy of Errors Opens  the Howard Family Stage at Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/an-immersive-and-farcical-comedy-of-errors-opens-the-howard-family-stage-at-bard-on-the-beach/) - June 3, 2024, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival opens the Howard Family Stage with the hilarious The Comedy of Errors, directed by Rebecca Northan, from July 2 to September 21, 2024. Two sets of identical twins, a looming death
- [Bard 2024: Meet the Acting Company of Hamlet!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bard-2024-meet-the-acting-company-of-hamlet/) - A tragic tale of betrayal, revenge, and political intrigue, Hamlet has captivated audiences for generations—and it’s set to take on the BMO Mainstage in less than one month. In today’s Bard Blog post, meet the talented Acting Company bringing this iconic story to life this Season! Last seen in our 2019 production of All’s Well
- [Meet the Acting Company of Measure for Measure!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/meet-the-acting-company-of-measure-for-measure/) - Are you on the guest list for the hottest club in town? Director Jivesh Parasram’s darkly absurd take on Measure for Measure opens on the Howard Family Stage in just over a month, and we can’t wait to see you there. In today’s Bard Blog post, meet the talented actors who will be keeping the
- [Bard 2024: Meet the Acting Company of The Comedy of Errors!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bard-2024-meet-the-acting-company-of-the-comedy-of-errors/) - The toga party kicks off in just over a month! Directed by Rebecca Northan, The Comedy of Errors will transport you to the bustling ancient Greek port of Ephesus, where mishaps and misunderstandings abound. In today’s Bard Blog post, meet the talented performers who will be bringing you into the world of this fantastical farce!
- [Behind the Scenes: The Comedy of Errors and Measure for Measure First Reads](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/behind-the-scenes-the-comedy-of-errors-and-measure-for-measure-first-reads/) - Last week, our two Howard Family Stage productions, The Comedy of Errors and Measure for Measure, started rehearsals at the BMO Theatre Centre. The week kicked off with the first read for The Comedy of Errors, where we heard from director Rebecca Northan, as well as from Ryan Cormack (Set Designer), Christine Reimer (Costume Designer),
- [Bard 2024: Meet the Acting Company of Twelfth Night!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bard-2024-meet-the-acting-company-of-twelfth-night/) - We can’t wait to welcome you back under the tents at Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park to experience the topsy turvy carnival world of Diana Donnelly’s Twelfth Night! With just one month to go before the Festival opens, we wanted to introduce you to some of the incredible performers you’ll be seeing on our Mainstage this Season.
- [Hamlet Joins the 35th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/hamlet-joins-the-35th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - May 1, 2024, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 35th Season in Vanier Park with Hamlet joining Twelfth Night on the BMO Mainstage from June 13 to September 20, 2024. Stephen Drover directs his own innovative adaptation.
- [Behind the Scenes: Twelfth Night First Read](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/behind-the-scenes-twelfth-night-first-read/) - Last week, we met with the Acting Company and creative team of Twelfth Night for our first look at the wild and wacky carnival world of Illyria. Composer Veda Hille played through her original music for the production with Musical Director Anton Lipovetsky, which was followed by design presentations from Pam Johnson (Set Designer) and
- [A Circus Carnival Inspired Twelfth Night Opens  35th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/a-circus-carnival-inspired-twelfth-night-opens-35th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - April 25, 2024, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 35th Season in Vanier Park with Twelfth Night. Director Diana Donnelly celebrates a topsy-turvy carnival world packed with romance and laughs, adventure, and self-discovery, set to original music by
- [Behind the Scenes: Hamlet First Read](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/behind-the-scenes-hamlet-first-read/) - In April, everything starts to feel very real at Bard on the Beach! Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of meeting with the Acting Company and creative team of Hamlet on their first day of rehearsals. In addition to hearing from director Stephen Drover, we got our first glimpse into the world of Hamlet
- [Behind the Scenes: The Visual Design of our 2024 Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/behind-the-scenes-the-visual-design-of-our-2024-season/) - Have you ever wanted to learn more about what goes into creating the advance artwork for each of our productions? In our newest Bard Blog post, hear about how we take the visual design of our 2024 Season from concept to realization! THE CONCEPT For over 10 years, Bard Associate Artistic Director Dean Paul
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces Its 35th Season. Four productions come to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-its-35th-season-four-productions-come-to-sen̓aḵw-vanier-park-this-summer/) - APRIL 8, 2024, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – The 2024 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 11 to September 21, 2024. The festival’s 35th season features a blend of comedy, romance, tragedy, and farce—there’s something
- [BACCHANALIA GALA DINNER + AUCTION  RAISES $165,000+ FOR BARD ON THE BEACH](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/bacchanalia-gala-dinner-auction-raises-165000-for-bard-on-the-beach/) - VANCOUVER, BC (February 26, 2024) — The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, the sparkling centrepiece of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, took place Saturday, February 24, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Live and silent auctions and the wine wall raised more than $145,000, while the sold-out raffle for
- ["All the World’s a Stage”: <i>As You Like It</i> Hits the Road](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2024/all-the-worlds-a-stage-as-you-like-it-hits-the-road/) - On December 31, 2023, Bard Founding Artistic Director Christopher Gaze was celebrating New Year’s Eve in what was, in many ways, a fitting send-off to the year. He was in Washington, D.C., ringing in 2024 with the cast of As You Like It at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. It was a performance that Christopher describes
- [Celebrating the 2023 Bard Season & 2024 Festival Lineup](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/celebrating-the-2023-bard-season-2024-festival-lineup/) - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Celebrates Its 34th Season & Looks Forward To 2024 OCTOBER 3, 2023, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 34th Season has ended on a note of celebration, with another successful season that included four diverse plays and multiple Special Events that drew both critical and audience
- [Happy Holidays from Bard on the Beach!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/happy-holidays-from-bard-on-the-beach-2023/) - As we head into the holiday season, we caught up with some of our Bard family to learn what they’ll be up to during our office closure. Plus, hear from Founding Artistic Director Christopher Gaze, who will be sending the year off with a special holiday message! It has been a rewarding yet intense year. I
- [12 Days of Bard (Things to Gift Yourself and Loved Ones this December)](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/12-days-of-bard-things-to-gift-yourself-and-loved-ones-this-december/) - Looking for a gift for the Shakespeare fan in your life? Make your holiday shopping easier with our 12 Days of Bard gift round-up! With gift ideas ranging from Boutique items to Bard Education classes – and even the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience – it’s never been easier to give the gift of
- [“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin ” - Sustainability at Bard ](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/one-touch-of-nature-makes-the-whole-world-kin-sustainability-at-bard/) - “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin” —Troilus and Cressida, Act 3, Scene 3 As an outdoor Shakespeare Festival located in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park, Bard on the Beach knows how important it is to not only honour the history of this land, but to protect it for future generations. We recognize the urgency of
- [ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE LOWER MAINLAND MOURN LOSS OF LONGTIME ARTS SUPPORTER](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/arts-organizations-across-the-lower-mainland-mourn-loss-of-longtime-arts-supporter/) - Michael O'Brian Remembered as a Dedicated Patron of the Arts. Instrumental in Shaping Arts & Culture in Vancouver. OCTOBER 16, 2023, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Arts organizations across the Lower Mainland are recognizing the passing of longtime arts supporter Michael O’Brian. Remembered as an
- [Bard Debut Series: Production Team](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/bard-debut-series-production-team/) - Our Bard Debut Series highlights some of the staff, Company members, and volunteers joining us for their first Season at Bard. If you missed our last instalments of the Bard Debut series, read them here. With the end of our 34th Season, we wanted to turn the spotlight onto some of the incredible individuals in
- [People of Bard: Melanie Hiepler](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/people-of-bard-melanie-hiepler/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members, and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer. We are so excited to continue our People of Bard series, which will spotlight just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. If you missed our last spotlight on
- [Bard Debut Series: Volunteers, Part One](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/bard-debut-series-volunteers-part-one/) - As our Season comes to a close, we’re taking the opportunity to recognize some invaluable members our Bard community – our volunteers! Each year, Bard welcomes over 300 new and returning volunteers, who assist with everything from welcoming patrons to the Village to running our concession and Boutique and more. We wouldn't be able to
- [Bard Debut Series: Volunteers Part Two](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/bard-debut-series-volunteers-part-two/) - As our Season comes to a close, we’re taking the opportunity to recognize some invaluable members our Bard community – our volunteers! Each year, Bard welcomes over 300 new and returning volunteers, who assist with everything from welcoming patrons to the Village to running our concession and Boutique and more. We wouldn't be able to
- [People of Bard: Emma Lancaster](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/people-of-bard-emma-lancaster/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members, and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer. We are so excited to continue our People of Bard series, which will spotlight just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. If you missed our last spotlight on
- [Bard Debut Series – 2023 Acting Company ](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/bard-debut-series-acting-company/) - Each year, Bard on the Beach welcomes almost a hundred new and returning Company members to our rehearsal halls and stages. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be rolling out a Blog series introducing you to some of the artists in our Company who are new to Bard this Season. We’re thrilled to be kicking
- [Bard Debut Series – 2023 Creative Team](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/bard-debut-series-creative-team/) - Each year, Bard on the Beach welcomes almost a hundred new and returning Company members to our rehearsal halls and stages. Last week, we introduced our New to Bard series, which highlights some of the artists who are making their Bard debuts this Season. If you missed last week’s post, you can read more about
- [People of Bard: Melissa McCowell](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/people-of-bard-melissa-mccowell/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members, and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer. We are so excited to continue our People of Bard series, which will spotlight just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. If you missed our last spotlight on
- [Bard Blog – RBC Directing Apprentices Program ](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/bard-blog-rbc-directing-apprentices-program/) - Bard on the Beach’s Directing Apprenticeships offer emerging artists the opportunity to receive training and mentorship from senior members of the Company while supporting the creation of Bard’s 2023 Season productions. This Season, we were thrilled to welcome three talented theatre creators, Leslie Dos Remedios, Angelica Schwartz, and Tricia Trinh, to our Company as our
- [Do You Want to Know a Secret? Behind the Music of As You Like It with Ben Elliott](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/do-you-want-to-know-a-secret-behind-the-music-of-as-you-like-it-with-ben-elliott/) - The Beatles have been the soundtrack of our summer here at Bard on the Beach! It’s been such a thrill to bring Daryl Cloran’s funny, heartfelt, and joyous adaptation of As You Like It back to our BMO Mainstage this Season – and to see the music of the show sweeping both new and returning
- [People of Bard: Ashley Naim](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/people-of-bard-ashley-naim/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members, and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer. We are so excited to continue our People of Bard series, which will spotlight just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. If you missed our last spotlight on
- [People of Bard: Rachel E. Ross](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/people-of-bard-rachel-e-ross/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members, and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer. We are so excited to continue our People of Bard series, which will spotlight just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. If you missed our last spotlight on
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces 35th Season Productions](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-35th-season-productions/) - 2024 Season Packs On Sale Now SEPTEMBER 6, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – The 2024 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 11 to September 28, 2024. The 2024 season will include four dynamic productions including Twelfth
- [2023 Riotous Youth](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/2023-riotous-youth/) - This Monday, we celebrated our 2023 Riotous Youth cohort at the presentation of their devised show, A Shakesperiment, on the Howard Family Stage. In addition to working on A Shakesperiment, the Riotous Youth support Bard Education's programming and special events, all while receiving mentorship and training from Bard Teaching Artists and Company members. Samriddhi Singh,
- [One Week Extension Announced for Goblin:Macbeth at Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/one-week-extension-announced-for-goblinmacbeth-at-bard-on-the-beach/) - First production in Bard History to Sell Out before Opening Night August 21, 2023, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival announces a one week extension of Goblin:Macbeth on the Howard Family Stage from September 19 to 24 due to
- [People of Bard: Tamara Signer](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/people-of-bard-tamara-signer/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer. We are so excited to continue our People of Bard series, which will spotlight just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. If you missed our last spotlight on
- [People of Bard: Samantha Levy](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/people-of-bard-samantha-levy/) - Bard on the Beach relies on an incredible team of staff, Company members and volunteers to help put on our Festival every summer. We are so excited to continue our People of Bard series, which will spotlight just some of the wonderful individuals who make our work possible. If you missed our last spotlight on
- [2023 Bard Pride Night Recap](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/2023-bard-pride-night-recap/) - After this weekend's Pride celebration, we're excited to be looking back at our own Pride Night earlier this Season. On June 24, 2023, during Pride Month, Bard on the Beach hosted its annual Pride Night at Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park. It was a perfect day, with the sun shining and many of our volunteers donning their best
- [Behind the Scenes at Bard: Meet Julius Caesar's Cande Andrade](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/behind-the-scenes-at-bard-meet-julius-caesars-cande-andrade/) - If you've seen Bard's production of Julius Caesar on the BMO Mainstage, you were probably intrigued by the atmospheric video designs that serve as decor, set pieces and information screens. Meet Video Designer Candelario Andrade, who designed and executed the video world of Julius Caesar! Tell us about yourself, and how you got into
- [Goblin:Macbeth takes over Bard on the Beach’s Howard Family Stage](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/goblinmacbeth-takes-over-bard-on-the-beachs-howard-family-stage/) - July 21, 2023, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 34th Season in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park with Goblin:Macbeth on the Howard Family Stage from August 19 to September 17. Directed by Rebecca Northan, Goblin:Macbeth is a theatre event like no
- [Fireworks & More: Special Events at Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/fireworks-more-special-events-at-bard-on-the-beach/) - Bard on the Beach celebrates Summer with the Return of Bard Fireworks Nights and other Special Events JUNE 29, 2023, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 34th Season continues in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park with special events throughout the month of July and August. The highlight summer event is its signature Bard Fireworks Nights.
- [Request for Consideration: Missed Performance](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/request-for-consideration-missed-performance/) - 2025 Student Groups - Request for Consideration: Missed Performance 2025 Student Groups - Request for Consideration: Missed Performance Please fill out this form if you have students who are unable to attend their performance due to sickness or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note: filling out this form does not guarantee a credit or refund. We
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Celebrates Its 33rd Season & Looks Ahead To 2023](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-celebrates-its-33rd-season-looks-ahead-to-2023/) - SEPTEMBER 25, 2022, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 33rd Season has ended on a note of celebration, with the successful return of its signature live theatre model following two canceled in-person seasons, along with three plays and multiple special events that drew both critical and audience praise. The 2022 Bard season
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces Its 34th Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/press-release-2023-04-11/) - Four productions come to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park this summer including the return of the wildly successful As You Like It APRIL 11, VANCOUVER, B.C./ / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – The 2023 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 8 to September
- [A ‘60s-Inspired, Beatles-Infused As You Like It Launches the 34th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/a-60s-inspired-beatles-infused-as-you-like-it-launches-the-34th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - The Beatles are Back at Bard on the Beach April 20, 2023, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 34th Season in Vanier Park with the return of the ‘60s- inspired, Beatles-infused production of As You Like It. Enjoy
- [BACCHANALIA GALA DINNER + AUCTION RAISE $160,000 FOR BARD ON THE BEACH](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/bacchanalia-gala-dinner-auction-raise-160000-for-bard-on-the-beach/) - VANCOUVER, BC (April 24, 2023) — The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, the sparkling centrepiece of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, took place Saturday, April 22, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Live and silent auctions raised nearly $130,000, while the sold-out raffle for two round-trip Delta One International Business Class tickets,
- [Julius Caesar joins Bard on the Beach’s 34th season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/julius-caesar-joins-bard-on-the-beachs-34th-season/) - The powerful political story of Julius Caesar appears for the first time on the BMO Mainstage May 9, 2023, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 34th Season in Vanier Park with the politically charged tragedy of Julius
- [Henry V opens the Howard Family Stage at Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/an-inspiring-adaptation-of-henry-v-opens-the-howard-family-stage-at-bard-on-the-beachs-34th-season/) - An inspiring adaptation of Henry V opens the Howard Family Stage at Bard on the Beach’s 34th season June 1, 2023, Vancouver, BC / Traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 34th Season in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park with Henry V on the Howard
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces 2023 Lineup: The Beatles are Back – and More!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-2023-lineup-the-beatles-are-back-and-more/) - SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, VANCOUVER, B.C. – While the current season of Bard on the Beach continues until September 24, Bard Artistic Director Christopher Gaze has announced the lineup for the Festival’s 34th Season, which will run from June to September, 2023. It includes the return of the most successful production in Bard’s history, a sweeping
- [What's in a Name? (thoughts on the first day of rehearsal)](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/whats-in-a-name-thoughts-on-the-first-day-of-rehearsal/) - Guest Post by Stephen Drover, Production Dramaturg Stephen is a dramaturg and director who has helped to make over 60 shows and has taught and directed at Memorial University, Douglas College and UBC. He has an MFA in Directing from UBC and an MA in Theatre Theory and Dramaturgy from the University of Ottawa where
- [Joy delights in Joy! Celebrating the Bard Teaching Artists](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/joy-delights-in-joy-celebrating-the-bard-teaching-artists/) - Our Bard Education team celebrated young people’s ingenuity and self-expression with the Bard Youth Fest Finale at the end of April. Since February, five Youth Fest Troupes across Vancouver explored As You Like It, each devising an original piece inspired by that play. On April 28, all Troupes were invited to a non-competitive Finale at
- [Renaissance Circle Reception: A Toast to Our Supporters!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2023/renaissance-circle-reception-a-toast-to-our-supporters/) - On May 31, Bard on the Beach recognized our top donors at the Renaissance Circle Reception, hosted at the home of Founding Artistic Director Christopher Gaze. It was so special to come together with our community for this intimate event and to celebrate the contributions of our Tudors and Artistic Director’s Circle Members. Members chatting
- [Opera returns to Bard on the Beach with Opera & Arias: A Celebration! – September 12 & 13](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/opera-returns-to-bard-on-the-beach-with-opera-arias-a-celebration-september-12-13/) - Four Special Performances Feature the UBC Opera Ensemble and Members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra AUGUST 25, 2022, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival celebrates the return of opera to the BMO Mainstage in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park. The rising stars of the UBC Opera Ensemble and members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra present
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Prepares to Welcome Its Two-Millionth Patron ](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-prepares-to-welcome-its-two-millionth-patron/) - AUGUST 15, 2022, VANCOUVER, B.C. – The search is on! Bard on the Beach is about to celebrate a major milestone, as it prepares to welcome the two-millionth person to attend the Festival since its founding. Sometime between August 23 and August 28, someone will enter the Festival grounds and be counted as the two-millionth patron.
- [Behind the Scenes at Bard – Hidden Beauties!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/behind-the-scenes-at-bard-hidden-beauties/) - Every spring Bard returns to its home in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park to rebuild our Festival site. And when we raise the Bard tents and construct our Village, we also install the ranks of portapotties that are a familiar – and functional – part of the Bard experience. But here’s a twist: if you thought there's nothing
- [Broadway World Interview: Sarah Roa on A Midsummer Night's Dream](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/broadway-world-interview-sarah-roa-on-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - Interview by Alyson Eng for Broadway World Published July 11, 2022 This summer, get a taste with one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Presented by Bard on the Beach at the BMO Mainstage in Vancouver, this play will "wow" audiences night after night until September 24th. Directed by Scott Bellis, this
- [Romeo and Juliet Featured in Limited Run in Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 2022 Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/romeo-and-juliet-featured-in-limited-run-in-bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festivals-2022-season/) - JULY 11, 2022, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Shakespeare’s beloved romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet joins the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 33rd Season in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park. Romeo and Juliet runs on the Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre for a limited engagement from August 3 to September 24, 2022. Full details on all
- [Bard on the Beach celebrates the return of Bard-B-Q & Fireworks](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/bard-on-the-beach-celebrates-the-return-of-bard-b-q-fireworks/) - JULY 5, 2022, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 33rd Season continues in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park with special events throughout the month of July, highlighted by its signature Bard-B-Q & Fireworks nights. Other special events in July include the all-ages Family Day & Relaxed Performance on July 17 and a Bard Explored forum
- [Backgrounder: Harlem Duet by Djanet Sears](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/backgrounder-harlem-duet-by-djanet-sears/) - Guest Post by Stephen Drover, Harlem Duet Production Dramaturg Stephen is a dramaturg and director who has helped to make over 60 shows and has taught/directed at Memorial University, Douglas College and the University of British Columbia. He has an MFA in Directing from UBC and is currently pursuing an MA in Theatre Theory and
- [Harlem Duet Joins the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 2022 Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/harlem-duet-joins-the-bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festivals-2022-season/) - MAY 27, 2022, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Djanet Sears’ provocative play Harlem Duet joins the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 33rd Season in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park. The Bard premiere of Harlem Duet runs on the Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre for a limited engagement from June 15 to July 17, 2022. Full details
- [A Midsummer Night’s Dream Opens the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/a-midsummer-nights-dream-opens-the-bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival/) - MAY 17, 2022, VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 33rd season returns to Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park, and begins with the all-time favourite, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A Midsummer Night’s Dream runs on the BMO Mainstage from June 8 to September 24, 2022, along with two plays on the Howard Family Stage. Full
- [Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach Brings Back Live Theatre After Two Dark Summers](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2022/vancouvers-bard-on-the-beach-brings-back-live-theatre-after-two-dark-summers/) - APRIL 20, 2021, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 33rd Season returns to Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park, after two years of dark stages in response to the pandemic, and all tickets are now on sale for three plays and special events in this year’s Festival, which runs from June 8 to September 24, 2022.
- [Behind the Lens: A Midsummer Night's Dream](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/behind-the-lens-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - Discover the magic behind our advance photoshoot for our 2022 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream! We're thrilled to finally share this with you, as the photoshoot took place back in December 2019 before the pandemic hit and changed our world. And now the dream is back! We're excited to be working with Sarah Roa,
- [It's Barge on the Beach... Haven't You Heard!?](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/its-barge-on-the-beach-havent-you-heard/) - It's likely you've heard about the Barge that washed up in English Bay during a coastal BC storm. Now with a new nickname, Barge on the Beach, the internet has had lots of fun making memes and travel reviews about this unexpected Vancouver "installation" – it even has its own Twitter account! The Barge has become
- [Employment Posting: Controller](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/employment-posting-controller/) - EMPLOYMENT POSTING POSITION Controller EMPLOYER Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival OVERVIEW Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest professional Shakespeare Festival, with a focus on providing accessible, inclusive, and vibrant theatrical works to the public. The Festival offers contemporary productions of Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events from June to September in
- [Bard on the Beach Announces 33rd Season & Return to In-Person Programming](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/bard-on-the-beach-announces-33rd-season-return-to-in-person-programming/) - November 17, 2021, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has unveiled its 2022 Season and confirmed it is returning to its iconic Vancouver waterfront site. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 safety issues, Vancouver’s signature summer theatre Festival will be back in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park with a lineup that includes the all-time
- ["A Shakesperience" Audience Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/a-shakesperience-audience-form/) - We’re excited you’re going to watch A Shakesperience! Prior to emailing you the link to access the video, we want to know a bit more about you, our audience. This information will help us shape the experience and supplementary resources to better serve everyone watching this exciting new piece. Please complete this form, and we’ll
- [Indigenous Artists Spotlight](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/indigenous-artists-spotlight/) - We are spotlighting current creative and cultural work by Indigenous artists from within our community. At Bard (settlers in the administration office), we stand in solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada today, and every day. We encourage all our settler friends to join us in the continuous learning, adapting, sharing, supporting, and fighting required
- [2021/22 Teaching Artist Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/2019-teaching-artist-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [SPEECH OF THE WEEK: Uploading your video!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/speech-of-the-week-uploading-your-video/) - Thank you for deciding to share your video with us. We're very excited to see your version of the Speech of the Week! Before clicking "submit", please be sure that your file format is either MPEG 4, .mov, .avi. Please send us/upload your recording using the upload field below, Google Drive (share with bardeducation@gmail.com) ,
- [Streaming Run Extended Amidst Praise for Bard’s Feature Film Done/Undone](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/streaming-run-extended-amidst-praise-for-bards-feature-film-done-undone/) - September 15, 2021, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is extending the streaming run of its feature film Done/Undone to October 31, in the wake of critical praise for this entertaining, provocative response to the question “why Shakespeare, why now?” The film, an ambitious new enterprise for Western Canada’s biggest Shakespeare festival,
- [Done/Undone: Meet the Characters](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/done-undone-meet-the-characters/) - THE ACTORS Actor 1 Actor 2 Actor 1: An actor who is playing the Player Queen in a production of Hamlet. This is her first season with this particular Shakespearean theatre company. Her friends are very proud of her. Actor 2: An actor who is playing Hamlet in a production of Hamlet. This is his
- [WIN A SPOT AT BARD CAMP!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/play-to-win-a-spot-at-bard-camp/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Done/Undone: Bibliography](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/done-undone-bibliography/) - The works cited below influenced the theory and writing of Done/Undone by Kate Besworth. Al-Saber, Samer. “Beyond Colonial Tropes: Two Productions of ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ in Palestine.” Critical Survey, vol. 28, no. 3, 2016, pp. 27-46. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/26384116. Bilodeau, Charlotte. “Why I’m Breaking Up with Aristotle.” howlround.com, Howlround Theatre Commons: Theatre in the Age
- [Tickets on Sale for Bard on the Beach Festival’s 32nd Season & Feature Film](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/tickets-on-sale-for-bard-on-the-beach-festivals-32nd-season-feature-film/) - July 14, 2021, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is unveiling a 2021 Season with online programming designed to engage both its existing Festival community and reach out to new audiences across Canada and beyond. The 2021 lineup is highlighted by a bold new venture for Western Canada’s biggest Shakespeare festival –
- [Bard on the Beach Rules Out In-Person 2021 Shakespeare Festival Due to Impact of COVID-19](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/bard-on-the-beach-rules-out-in-person-2021-shakespeare-festival-due-to-impact-of-covid-19/) - May 4, 2021, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach, Western Canada’s largest and longest-running Shakespeare festival, has confirmed it will not be staging a theatre season at its outdoor Festival site this summer. The decision was made necessary by the impact of the pandemic on Bard’s production model and the risks to its financial
- [Two Major Vancouver Festivals Partner In Unique Virtual Wine Auction](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/two-major-vancouver-festivals-partner-in-unique-virtual-wine-auction/) - APRIL 19, 2021, VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF/VanWineFest) and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival are partnering to present a unique new online event, the Bacchanalia Online Auction, which will offer exclusive wines and wine experiences while raising crucial funds for both festivals. Between April 27 and May 1, 2021, the
- [Ways You Can Support The Asian Community Right Now](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/ways-you-can-support-the-asian-community-right-now/) - Bard stands with the AAPI and Asian Canadian community and remains committed to educating ourselves and taking action to #StopAsianHate. Anti-Asian racism did not start with COVID-19 but hate crimes against those of Asian descent are currently up 717% in Vancouver alone. In BC, women are impacted even more, accounting for nearly 70% of all
- [Saluting Our New and Departing Board Members](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/saluting-our-new-and-departing-board-members/) - We are truly grateful for our Board of Directors. They are vital members of our Bard family and they give generously of their time and expertise to provide the oversight and guidance that helps our not-for-profit Festival Society stay healthy and strong. Today we’re proud to introduce you to two new Directors, Marian Ngo and
- [Out of Office: Bard Staff Talents](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/out-of-office-bard-staff/) - Since the pandemic started, most of our admin staff have been working from home. Although we've been apart, we've also learned more about each other than ever before! Some of those discoveries include hidden talents like music-making, hooping and crafting. We're sharing some of them with you so you can get to know our team
- [Off-Stage: Film & Podcasts](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/off-stage-film-podcasts/) - Our Bard Company is full of talented people who have projects, businesses and passions off the stage. This week, we’re highlighting Film & Podcast creatives! If you missed our second series featuring Artisans & Musicians you can see it here. It's more important than ever to support our arts community, so make sure to check
- [Off-Stage: Artisans & Musicians](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/off-stage-artisans-musicians/) - Our Bard Company is full of talented people who have projects, businesses and passions off the stage. This week, we're highlighting Artisans & Musicians! If you missed the first of this new series featuring Photographers & Designers you can see it here. It's more important than ever to support our arts community, so make sure
- [Bard's Guide to Shakespeare Online](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bards-guide-to-shakespeare-online/) - We’re ready to guide you to the best of Shakespeare entertainment online, from close to home and around the world, with Bard’s Guide to Shakespeare Online. It’s a curated list of Shakespeare-related content you’ll love – from live-streamed plays to podcasts and more – all in one convenient location. For timely browsing, the events and
- [Off-Stage: Photography & Design](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2021/off-the-stage-photography-design/) - Our Bard Company is full of talented people who have projects, businesses and passions off the stage! In the first of this new series, we're highlighting photography and design. It's more important than ever to support our arts community, so make sure to check out the work of these incredible artists and share with your
- [Give the Gift of Bard This Holiday Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/give-the-gift-of-bard-this-holiday-season/) - With the holidays around the corner, we're here to help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones! By giving the gift of Bard this year, you also give the gift of optimism for a future where you and your nearest and dearest will safely enjoy live theatre together again. "They do not love
- [Bard on the Beach Festival Announces New BMO Virtual Mainstage Project](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bard-on-the-beach-festival-announces-new-bmo-virtual-mainstage-project/) - VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce that it has received a renewed commitment from the BMO Financial Group, one that will help entertain and enlighten Canadians as well as support the ongoing survival and success of Western Canada’s largest theatre festival. BMO is the Festival’s long-time corporate partner
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces Major 2021 Back on the Beach Fundraising Campaign](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-major-2021-back-on-the-beach-fundraising-campaign/) - NOVEMBER 18, 2020, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Western Canada’s largest and longest-running Shakespeare festival has announced the launch of a major fundraising campaign, in support of efforts to bring Bard on the Beach and its iconic tents back to Vancouver’s Vanier Park/Sen’ákw in 2021. The Festival, a pillar of Vancouver’s summer festival scene since 1990, was
- [BUILDING BARD: THE BMO MAINSTAGE](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/building-bard-the-bmo-mainstage/) - Bard on the Beach is located on the ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people. The Festival grounds sit on the site of Sen’ákw. Learn more about the history of this vibrant Coast Salish village here. We've arrived at the third and final segment of the Building Bard series — the
- [Bard Around Town: Historical Walking Tour](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bard-around-town-walking-tour/) - Episode 5 - Theatre History Pt. 1 Explore the areas filmed in Bard Around Town Episode Five. On this route you will explore the forgotten and torn-down theatres and neighbourhoods of old Vancouver, with your friendly guide Max Forsyth. Episode 5 Walking Tour Route Share photos of your tour with us on social by tagging
- [BARD AROUND TOWN](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bard-around-town/) - EPISODE 4 - ELIZABETHAN RECIPES In the latest episode of Bard Around Town, Max was having car trouble so couldn't actually go around town! Instead, he was joined in the kitchen by Bard staff members Alva and Jocelyn to experiment with some Elizabethan recipes. Now, you can watch the episode and follow along with the
- [Exploring Shakespeare, performance and play in a virtual world](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/exploring-shakespeare-performance-and-play-in-a-virtual-world/) - To support our community this summer, Bard offered free digital camps & workshops. Bard's education team adapted our beloved Young Shakespeareans program to invite new ways of exploring Shakespeare, performance and play in a virtual world. In this blog post, find out how this collaborative and creative adventure went for participants and teachers! Guest post
- [Building Bard: The Douglas Campbell Theatre and the Howard Family Stage](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/building-bard-douglas-campbell-theatre/) - Learn fun facts about the Douglas Campbell Theatre and the Howard Family Stage! Plus, take a closer look inside the tent. Douglas Campbell Theatre tent entranceway (2016). Bard on the Beach is located on the ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people. The Festival grounds sit on the site
- [Bard on the Beach Launches 2020 Virtual Programming and New Logo](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bard-on-the-beach-launches-2020-virtual-programming-and-new-logo/) - VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival announced today that it has repurposed its mission for this summer to focus on creating new digitally delivered content and experiences, available to local Festival followers as well as to new audiences around the world through digital access. The Festival’s 2020 virtual focus is represented by
- [Building Bard: The Village](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/building-bard-the-village/) - Discover fun facts about Bard's Festival site and take a virtual tour of the Village! Bard on the Beach is located on the ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people. The Festival grounds sit on the site of Sen’ákw. Learn more about the history of this vibrant Coast Salish
- [The Fairies: An Exploration of A Midsummer Night's Dream](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/the-fairies-an-exploration-of-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - https://youtu.be/co46GFX8Z3Y Learn more about the project from choreographer Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg: "This past February and early March, I stepped into Vancouver’s Arts Umbrella studios with 7 talented dancers from Arts Umbrella’s Performance Research Program, and several of our powerhouse actors from Bard’s 2020 A Midsummer Night’s Dream cast, with the task of exploring and workshopping
- [Behind The Trailers: Q&A with Bard's Videographer](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/behind-the-trailers-qa-with-bards-videographer/) - In this Q&A with The Art Left Creative's Director and Cinematician, Ryan McDonald, learn about how our 2019 Season play trailers were made and their experience working for a theatre festival. Plus, rewatch all four amazing trailers in one place! Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you founded The Art
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces 2020 Season Cancellation Due to COVID-19 Concerns](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-2020-season-cancellation-due-to-covid-19-concerns/) - APRIL 6, 2020, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Western Canada’s largest Shakespeare festival has announced it will not be presenting a 2020 season this summer. The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival was scheduled to run from June 10 to September 26 in Vancouver’s oceanside Vanier Park, where the signature annual event has been staged for the
- [Bard for Life Spring Series- Special Online Event](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bard-for-life-spring-series-new-digital-session/) - We're hosting a FREE online seminar, led by Bard's Director of Education, Mary Hartman, and featuring special guest, Artistic Director, Christopher Gaze. In this session, titled Shakespeare in Times like These, we'll discuss how William Shakespeare and his playfellows may have responded to adversity and plague, and why people around the world continue to look to
- [Bard for Life: Digital Finale!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bard-for-life-digital-finale/) - Your commitment to each other and to Shakespeare continues to inspire us. We want to honour our Bard for Life family and since unique circumstances call for unique experiments, we'll be meeting online! Bring your favourite beverage (be it tea, wine, or a martini!) and enjoy an hour of Shakespeare and most importantly, each other's
- [Young Shakespeareans: Play Descriptions](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/young-shakespeareans-play-descriptions/) - A Midsummer Night’s Dream Unsuspecting mortals find themselves in an enchanted wood where magic and mayhem rule. Perfect for Young Shakespeareans, this play sparks their imaginations and invites them to bring all the silliness they can muster to the stage. Hamlet When the ghost of Hamlet’s father appears asking for revenge, Hamlet is faced with
- [The Bard Community Choir Finale](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/the-bard-community-choir-finale/) - Join us for the first ever Bard Community Choir Finale! Over the past month, the choir has met every Thursday night to sing for the sake of singing! At the Finale, they'll share the songs they've been working on, all of which were arranged by the choir's co-directors, Mishelle Cuttler and Anton Lipovetsky. When: Sunday,
- [Bard for Life presents: Julius Caesar](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bard-for-life/) - Join us for this winter’s Bard for Life Finale, details below: When: Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00pm Where: The BMO Theatre Centre Enter through the Artists' Lounge (the door just East of the JJ Bean on Columbia St and 1st) RSVP below and let us know how many will be joining you. There are no
- [2020 Student Group Booking Request Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/2020-student-group-booking-request-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Behind the Lens: Henry V](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/behind-the-lens-henry-v/) - It’s a new year and that means new play photos for the 2020 Season! In the second round of our 2020 advance photo series, we take you behind the scenes of our shoot for Henry V. This season's production features Kate Besworth (The Taming of the Shrew, 2019) in the title role of King Henry
- [5 Reasons Why You Need Bard Flex & Season Packs](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/5-reasons-why-you-need-bard-flex-season-packs/) - Bard’s Packs are perfect to use for yourself, or to give as gifts. Season Packs and Flex Packs are available at a discounted rate — but only for a limited time! 1. Season Packs offer the biggest savings if you want to see all four plays On the BMO Mainstage, the beloved comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
- [RSVP: 2020 Bard on the Beach Theatre Society Annual General Meeting](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-2019-bard-on-the-beach-theatre-society-annual-general-meeting/) - Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 7pm BMO Theatre Centre 162 West 1st Ave (at Columbia St) Artists Lounge Entrance Bard AGM Notice of Meeting This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard for Life: BONUS Series](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bard-for-life-bonus-series/) - We've added FREE BONUS sessions to our Winter Bard for Life series! These sessions will dive deeper into voice, text, character, and movement, providing techniques to support your explorations this session. They will be hosted by guest Teaching Artists as listed below. Capacity is limited, so be sure to request your spot now! BONUS
- [BARD COMMUNITY CHOIR](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/bard-community-choir/) - New in 2020, Bard on the Beach is starting a community choir! Inspired by the joy and community that is sparked by singing with others (friends & strangers, amateurs & professionals, young & young at heart), Anton Lipovetsky & Mishelle Cuttler set out to start a choir for all voices. When: Thursdays from 6:30-9pm,
- [Behind the Lens: Love's Labour's Lost](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/behind-the-lens-loves-labours-lost/) - It's a new year and that means new play photos for the 2020 Season! In the first of our photo series, we're taking you behind the scenes of our shoot for Love’s Labour’s Lost. This production is a revival of Bard’s 2015 hit, set in 1920s Chicago, and filled with live performances of beloved American
- [Makeup Q&A with Ghazal Azarbad](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/makeup-qa-with-ghazal-azarbad/) - We sat down with Ghazal Azarbad to find out more about her looks for Viola de Lesseps and Thomas Kent in Shakespeare in Love. Ghazal Azarbad as Viola de Lesseps | Photo: Tim Matheson | Costume/Set Design: Cory Sincennes | Lighting Design: Gerald King 1) Do you have any tips or tricks when doing
- [A Midsummer Night's Dream: Musical Information](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2020/a-midsummer-nights-dream-musical-information/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Happy Holidays from Bard!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/happy-holidays/) - With the holidays coming up, we decided to get into the spirit and find out what our team members, including Artistic Director Christopher Gaze, will be doing while the office is closed between December 25 and January 1! Plus, enjoy a recording of Christopher reading Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Read on... "Over the holidays
- [2020 TWELFTH NIGHT PARTY](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/2020-twelfth-night-party/) - Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash YOU'RE INVITED TO BARD ON THE BEACH'S TWELFTH NIGHT PARTY Join us on the Twelfth Night for a post-holiday potluck and gathering! This invitation is open to any volunteer or staff member who has worked with/at Bard last year, or for this upcoming year. When: Friday, January 17, 2020
- [2020 Winter Bard Studio Teaching Artist Program Information Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/2020-winter-bard-studio-teaching-artist-program-information-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard Hosts The Community](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bard-hosts-the-community/) - Our mission at Bard is to present affordable, accessible Shakespearean productions of the finest quality. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the magic of theatre at our Festival and we support that goal through our Community Access Ticket Program. Our Program partners with local organizations to provide complimentary tickets to a
- [Annual BMOTC Pancake Breakfast](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/annual-bmotc-pancake-breakfast/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [2019 Volunteer Photo Gallery](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/2019-photo-gallery/) - Click to View
- [2020 Directing Apprenticeships](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/2020-directing-apprenticeships/) - INTERNSHIP POSTING 2020 Directing Apprenticeships Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, Vancouver, BC Professional theatre directors will have the opportunity to participate in a unique training opportunity at Vancouver’s premier Shakespeare festival. Apprentice Directors will receive training and mentoring from senior members of the company while supporting the creation of one of Bard’s 2020 productions.
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Closes An Outstanding Season & Looks Ahead To 2020](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-closes-an-outstanding-season-looks-ahead-to-2020/) - SEPTEMBER 22, 2019, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 30th Anniversary Season has ended on a note of celebration, with a total attendance of 103,000 – the third season in a row to draw over 100,000 patrons – and a lineup of four plays and special events that generated both critical praise
- [Bard Education Opportunities](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/2019-2020-opportunities-for-teaching-artists/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Coriolanus: Our Portraits](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/coriolanus-our-portraits/) - Guest post by visual artist Jonathan Sutton "I’m always looking to merge my loves of painting and theatre and blur boundaries between art forms and disciplines in general." Left: Moya O'Connell as Coriolanus, Jonathan Sutton, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 20 inches (2019) | Right: Daughter, Jonathan Sutton, Oil on Canvas, 7 x 6 inches
- [Patron Survey: Opera & Arias: Verdi and More!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/patron-survey-opera-arias-verdi-and-more/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [2019 FALL BARD STUDIO TEACHING ARTIST PROGRAM INFORMATION FORM](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/2019-fall-bard-studio-teaching-artist-program-information-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [RSVP: Closing Night of The Taming of the Shrew or Coriolanus](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-closing-night-of-the-taming-of-the-shrew-or-coriolanus/) - You are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of either The Taming of the Shrew (2 Tickets) or Coriolanus (1 Ticket) When: Saturday, September 21 at 7:30pm Where: Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2019 at 6pm This form is now closed for
- [RSVP: Closing Night of The Taming of the Shrew](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-closing-night-of-the-taming-of-the-shrew/) - The Company of The Taming of the Shrew | Photo: Tim Matheson You are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of The Taming of the Shrew When: Saturday, September 21 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2019 at 6pm This form
- [RSVP: Closing Night of The Taming of the Shrew](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-closing-night-of-the-taming-of-the-shrew-3/) - The Company of The Taming of the Shrew | Photo: Tim Matheson You and a guest are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of The Taming of the Shrew When: Saturday, September 21 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2019 at
- [RSVP: Closing Night of The Taming of the Shrew](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-closing-night-of-the-taming-of-the-shrew-2/) - The Company of The Taming of the Shrew | Photo: Tim Matheson You are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of The Taming of the Shrew When: Saturday, September 21 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2019 at 6pm This form
- [RSVP: Closing Night of Coriolanus](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-closing-night-of-coriolanus-2/) - The Company of Coriolanus | Photo: Tim Matheson You and a guest are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of Coriolanus When: Saturday, September 21 at 7:30pm Where: Howard Family Stage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2019 at 6pm This form is now closed for
- [RSVP: Closing Night of Shakespeare in Love](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/closing-night-shakespeare-in-love/) - The Company of Shakespeare in Love | Photo: Tim Matheson You are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of Shakespeare in Love When: Wednesday, September 18 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP Deadline: Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6pm This form is now closed for submissions.
- [RSVP: Closing Night of Shakespeare in Love](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/closing-night-of-shakespeare-in-love-2/) - The Company of Shakespeare in Love | Photo: Tim Matheson You and a guest are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of Shakespeare in Love When: Wednesday, September 18 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP Deadline: Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6pm This form is now
- [RSVP: Closing Night of Coriolanus](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-closing-night-of-coriolanus/) - The Company of Coriolanus | Photo: Tim Matheson You are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of Coriolanus When: Saturday, September 21 at 7:30pm Where: Howard Family Stage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2019 at 6pm This form is now closed for submissions.
- [Enjoying Bard in the Fall](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/enjoying-bard-in-the-fall/) - The magic of Bard on the Beach isn’t just reserved for summer! Enjoying a performance in September has numerous perks and provides a different atmosphere for the plays. Here are some reasons to check out a play (or two) in September. Photo: Kristin Szilvassy See the plays in their final form! The Taming of the
- [Our Top Three Season Picks from the Bard Boutique](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/our-top-three-season-picks-from-the-bard-boutique/) - The Bard Boutique provides a fascinating selection of Shakespeare-themed items for every age and taste. Check out our top three favourites below! Upcycled Notebooks Paperbacknote creates these unique, environmentally friendly notebooks made from the covers of used paperbacks and hard covers. Each notebook cover is one of a kind! Plus, parts of these well-loved books not used to make the notebooks
- [Bard Youth Fest Mentors Meet and Greet](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bard-youth-fest-mentors-meet-and-greet/) - Join us at Bard on the Beach for an informal introduction to Bard Youth Fest 2019-2020. Ask us your questions, share your ideas, and hear from experienced Bard Youth Fest mentors! After this informal meet & greet we'll head into the BMO Mainstage Tent to watch The Taming of the Shrew- your ticket is on us!
- [Opera & Arias: Interview with Simone Osborne](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/opera-arias-interview-with-simone-osborne/) - Music lovers, listen up. You’re in for a superb treat when you attend Bard’s Opera & Arias concerts – this Monday, August 26 at 2pm and 7:30pm and on September 2 at 2pm and 7:30pm. The programme theme is Verdi and More! and there’s a special guest joining the UBC Opera Chorus and Vancouver Opera
- [Bard on the Beach Adds Performances in Ground-Breaking 30th Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bard-on-the-beach-adds-performances-in-ground-breaking-30th-season/) - August 23, 2019, Vancouver, BC: Bard on the Beach announced today that as a result of popular demand, it has added seven performances of the provocative war story Coriolanus to its 30th Anniversary Season. The closing night performance of this immersive, cutting-edge play will now be Saturday, September 21. Says Artistic Director Christopher Gaze: “This
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces its 2020 Season Lineup: Love, Wit, Warfare & More!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-its-2020-season-lineup-love-wit-warfare-more/) - AUGUST 21, 2019, VANCOUVER, B.C. – While the 30th season of Bard on the Beach continues until September 21, Artistic Director Christopher Gaze has just announced the lineup for the Festival’s 31st Season, which will run from June 11 to September 26, 2020. It includes the most popular play in Bard’s history, plus a thrilling
- [Opera & Arias: Verdi and More! at Bard on the Beach, with Special Guest](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/opera-arias-verdi-and-more-at-bard-on-the-beach-with-special-guest/) - August 13, 2019, Vancouver, BC - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival presents its annual Opera & Arias concerts, bringing the most gorgeous melodies to life — from La Traviata, Rigoletto, Carmen and more. Enjoy the 30th season of Bard on the Beach by attending a live performance of these best-loved opera selections which are sure to seduce,
- [Bark on the Beach: behind-the-scenes with Shakespeare in Love's Kingsley and PorkChop](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bark-on-the-beach-behind-the-scenes-with-shakespeare-in-loves-kingsley-and-porkchop/) - This year’s production of Shakespeare in Love features two adorable and talented dogs, Kingsley and PorkChop. We wanted to know what our canine stars are like off the clock, so we chatted with owners, Carrie Wong (PorkChop) and Jennifer McLean (Kingsley) to find out more! Kingsley | Photo: Kristin Szilvassy PorkChop | Photo: Kristin Szilvassy
- [Audition Intake Form - Casting](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/audition-intake-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [The Sound & Music of The Taming of the Shrew](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/the-sound-music-of-the-taming-of-the-shrew/) - Inspired by our beloved 2007 production, The Taming of the Shrew returns to the BMO Mainstage, directed by Lois Anderson, and riding tall with pistols blaring as one of Bard’s most popular productions. The story told in this season’s production is Katherine Minola’s. A woman who rails against the status quo. In 1870’s Padua City,
- [RSVP: Opening Night of Coriolanus](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-opening-night-of-coriolanus-2/) - Moya O'Connell as Coriolanus | Photo & Image Design: Emily Cooper You are invited to attend the Opening Night performance of Coriolanus! When: Sunday, August 25 at 7:30pm Where: Howard Family Stage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm This invitation is non-transferable. RSVP Deadline: Sunday, August 18 by 12:00pm This form is now closed for submissions.
- [RSVP: Opening Night of Coriolanus](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-opening-night-of-coriolanus/) - Moya O'Connell as Coriolanus | Photo & Image Design: Emily Cooper You and a guest are invited to attend the Opening Night performance of Coriolanus! When: Sunday, August 25 at 7:30pm Where: Howard Family Stage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm Capacity is limited. This invitation is non-transferable. RSVP Deadline: Sunday, August 18 by 12:00pm This form
- [Bard on the Beach Presents Coriolanus on the Howard Family Stage to Complete the 30th Season of Western Canada's Largest Shakespeare Festival](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bard-on-the-beach-presents-coriolanus-on-the-howard-family-stage-to-complete-the-30th-season-of-western-canadas-largest-shakespeare-festival/) - August 8, 2019, Vancouver, BC - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is set to round out its 30th Anniversary Season in Vanier Park, with the staging of Coriolanus on the Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre. Directed by Dean Paul Gibson (The Winter’s Tale, 2017 and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2014), Coriolanus
- [RSVP: Closing Night of All's Well That Ends Well](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-closing-night-of-alls-well-that-ends-well/) - Sarena Parmar | Photo & Image Design: Emily Cooper You are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of All's Well That Ends Well When: Sunday, August 11 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP DEADLINE: Thursday, August 8 by 5pm This form is now closed for submissions.
- [RSVP: Closing Night of All's Well That Ends Well](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-opening-night-of-alls-well-that-ends-well/) - Sarena Parmar as Helena | Photo & Image Design: Emily Cooper You are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of All's Well That Ends Well When: Sunday, August 11 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP DEADLINE: Thursday, August 8 by 5PM This form is now closed
- [Word under the tent is...](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/word-under-the-tent-is/) - Our patrons are our best critics! We're half way through the 2019 Season and here's what they've had to say so far about The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare in Love, and All's Well That Ends Well! Photo by Kristin Szilvassy "Lots of fun little parts of the production. Talked about it all the way
- [The Costumes of Shakespeare in Love](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/the-costumes-of-shakespeare-in-love/) - The Shakespeare in Love Company | Photo: Tim Matheson This is Bard on the Beach's first production of the stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning movie, Shakespeare in Love. It features some of the most intricately beautiful Elizabethan-era costumes to grace Bard's stage, so we're taking you behind-the-scenes with production photographs, as well as revealing the vision
- [2019 Teaching Artist Report](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/2019-teaching-artist-report/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [2019 Casting Corner](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/2019-casting-corner/) - We're excited to announce the latest actors to join our 2019 Company, in our 30th Anniversary Season! Stand by for further announcements in the weeks to come. Moya O'Connell (Lady Macbeth, 2018) — Coriolanus "I am so excited to come back to Bard next year and bite into the revered and feared general, Coriolanus. The spirit
- [VSO at Bard: Patron Survey](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/vso-at-bard-patron-survey/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Exciting Line-Up of Special Events Announced For Bard on the Beach’s 30th Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/exciting-line-up-of-special-events-announced-for-bard-on-the-beachs-30th-season/) - June 27, 2019, Vancouver, B.C. – It’s summer in Vancouver and that can mean only one thing: an exciting line-up of special events at Bard on the Beach. From Fireworks nights to Family Days, there’s a host of unmissable events to enjoy at the Bard’s spectacularly beautiful Vanier Park site. Bard-B-Q & Fireworks July 27
- [Inspire your students with Shakespeare!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/october-25-2019-pro-d-workshop-request-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [I want to attend the Young Shakespeareans 25th Birthday Celebration](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-young-shakespeareans-25th-birthday-celebration/) - Celebrate 25 years of Young Shakespeareans with us on June 30! We’ll gather in the special events tent in the Bard Village for some cake and mingling from 6pm until the 7:30pm curtain for The Taming of the Shrew! RSVP Deadline: Friday, June 21, 2019 Capacity is limited; tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- [RSVP: Opening Night of Shakespeare in Love](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/rsvp-opening-night-of-shakespeare-in-love/) - Charlie Gallant as Will Shakespeare & Ghazal Azarbad as Viola de Lesseps | Photo & Image Design: Emily Cooper You and a guest are invited to attend the Opening Night performance of Shakespeare in Love When: Friday, June 21 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm Subject to availability. RSVP
- [Bold, New Staging of All’s Well That Ends Well Joins the 30th Season of Bard on the Beach on the Howard Family Stage](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/bold-new-staging-of-alls-well-that-ends-well-joins-the-30th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach-on-the-howard-family-stage/) - June 3, 2019, Vancouver, BC - Bard on the Beach continues its 30th Anniversary Season in Vanier Park with the opening of the Howard Family Stage with a bold, new staging of All’s Well That Ends Well. Co-directed by Johnna Wright (The Merry Wives of Windsor, 2016) and Rohit Chokhani (Artistic Director, Diwali in BC), this
- [The Taming of the Shrew Opens the 30th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/the-taming-of-the-shrew-opens-the-30th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - May 6, 2019, Vancouver, B.C. - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival opens its 30th Anniversary Season in Vanier Park with a refreshing interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s more controversial works, The Taming of the Shrew. Featuring Jennifer Lines as Kate and Andrew McNee as Petruchio, this season’s production is inspired by Bard’s beloved 2007
- [Romance & Laughter Take Centre Stage as Shakespeare in Love Joins the 30th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/romance-laughter-take-centre-stage-as-shakespeare-in-love-joins-the-30th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - May 10, 2019, Vancouver, BC – Bard on the Beach continues its 30th season with a stylish stage adaptation of the lively Oscar-winning romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love. The play tells the story of Will Shakespeare, who is suffering from temporary writer’s block until he meets Viola de Lesseps, who becomes his creative muse. Viola
- [Tickets on Sale for the 2019 Bard Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/tickets-on-sale-for-the-2019-bard-season/) - APRIL 2, 2019, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach celebrates its 30th season with a lineup that includes a salute to an all-time favourite Bard production, the stage adaptation of an Oscar-winning romantic comedy, a cross-cultural story set in India, and a powerful, rarely-staged political drama. Tickets for all Bard on the Beach plays
- [Behind the Scenes: Coriolanus](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/behind-the-scenes-coriolanus/) - We take you behind the scenes at our fourth and final photo shoot for the 2019 Season. The focus is Coriolanus – Bard's first-ever production of the play – featuring Moya O'Connell in the title role. The shoot took place in our very own rehearsal halls at the BMO Theatre Centre. Our photographer, Emily Cooper,
- [An Interview with Christopher Gaze: The Inside Scoop](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/an-interview-with-christopher-gaze-how-to-plan-a-season-2/) - In part one of our interview with Christopher Gaze, we discussed his artistic process when deciding which plays to put into each season. In part two we get the inside scoop on how he casts the actors, what he thinks the future of Bard looks like and a quick sneak peek into the 2019 season!
- [2019 Artist Information Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/artist-information-form/) - Please complete form by Monday, March 11, 2019. This form is currently closed for submissions. Questions? Email Charlotte at development@bardonthebeach.org.
- [Student Form 2019 - draft](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/student-form-2019-draft/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Behind The Scenes: All’s Well That Ends Well Photo Shoot](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/behind-the-scenes-alls-well-that-ends-well-photo-shoot/) - Another day, another photo shoot! We returned to Emily Cooper’s studio to take advance photos for our production of All’s Well That Ends Well. Our production is set in India during the waning days of British occupation and the cusp of Indian independence. For this shoot, we brought in actor Sarena Parmar, who will be playing the
- [An Interview with Christopher Gaze: How to Plan a Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/an-interview-with-christopher-gaze-how-to-plan-a-season/) - To kick off celebrations for our 30th Anniversary Season, we sat down with Bard on the Beach’s founder and Artistic Director, Christopher Gaze. Read on for part one of our candid interview with Christopher about his artistic process over the past three decades of steering Western Canada’s largest Shakespeare festival. Where do you start when
- [Behind The Scenes: The Taming of the Shrew Photo Shoot](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2019/behind-the-scenes-the-taming-of-the-shrew-shoot/) - We're going behind the scenes at the advance photo shoot for The Taming of the Shrew! Featured in the photos are long-time Bard Company members Jennifer Lines, who will be playing Kate and Andrew McNee, who is cast as Petruchio. These two veterans got into the spirit of things right away as they got 'down and
- [2019 Twelfth Night Party!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/twelfth-night-party-2019/) - Join us on the Twelfth Night (January 4) for a post-holiday potluck and gathering! This invitation is open to any volunteer or staff member who has worked with/at Bard last year or for this upcoming year. When: Friday, January 4, 2019 Time: 6–8pm Where: Bard on the Beach Administration Offices. Located on the second floor of the
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Wraps An Outstanding Season  & Looks Ahead To 2019](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-wraps-an-outstanding-season-looks-ahead-to-2019/) - SEPTEMBER 28, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 2018 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has ended on a record-breaking high note, with a total season attendance of over 108,000 – up 8% from the previous year – and a lineup of successful plays and special events that repeatedly sold out houses throughout the Festival. The
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces Its 2019 Lineup: Celebrating The 30th Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-its-2019-lineup-celebrating-the-30th-season/) - AUGUST 21, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 29th season of Bard on the Beach continues until September 28, but Artistic Director Christopher Gaze announced the lineup today for the Festival’s 30th Anniversary Season, running from June 5 to September 21, 2019. The 2019 plays include the return of a record-setting Bard hit, an internationally-popular romantic
- [2019 Bard Studio Teaching Artist Program Information Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/2019-bard-studio-teaching-artist-program-information-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard Lab Reading Series](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/bard-lab-reading-series/) - Bard Lab supports new works or adaptations of work that relate to, or are inspired by Shakespeare’s writing and his classical influences. Shakespeare was ahead of his time - he broke the rules in terms of narrative, form and subject. Bard Lab aims to provide a hub for BC artists to incubate new work that also
- [2018 Bard Lab Reading Series Artist Contact Information](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/bard-lab-reading-series-artist-contact-information/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Holiday Gift Exchange](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/holiday-gift-exchange/) - The holiday season is upon us and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival would like to exchange gifts for your next staff appreciation party. We are offering a pair of tickets to attend a 2019 Mainstage production (approx. value of $120). All we ask for in exchange is an item of a similar value. If
- [Galatea: A Staged Reading](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/galatea/) - UBC, Bard on the Beach, and Oecologies present a workshop performance of Galatea by John Lyly Date: Saturday, November 10 at 7pm Doors: 6:30pm Location: Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre Registration is free. Please RSVP to reserve your spot. 200 seats available There are no more seats available for this event. More seats might
- [2019 Directing Apprentice Application](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/2019-directing-apprentice-application/) - APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 19, 2018 Questions can be directed to Rhea Shroff, Company & Education Manager: rshroff@bardonthebeach.org
- [Get the Dirt on How Timon tore up the Howard Family Stage](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/get-the-dirt-on-how-timon-tore-up-the-howard-family-stage/) - This year’s production of Timon of Athens was unique in its set design and its costume demands. Timon (Colleen Wheeler) literally dug her own grave and destroyed the Howard Family Stage with her own two hands in every performance! (with a little help from theatre magic). We spoke with our Production Manager, Jonathan Ryder, and
- [RSVP for Closing Night of As You Like It](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/rsvp-for-closing-night-of-as-you-like-it/) - You and a guest are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of As You Like It! When: Friday, September 28 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm Subject to availability. If you would like to join us for the closing night ceremony but will not be attending the production,
- [Who are the Riotous Youth?](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/who-are-the-riotous-youth/) - We recently sat down with two of Bard's Riotous Youth to discuss their experience in the Bard Education program and what they learned this summer. Here, Bonnie and Isaac share their view on the program, what prompted them to apply and how they've used it as a place to explore their passion for theatre. Riotous
- [Submission for Bertram Audition - 'All's Well That Ends Well' 2019 Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/submission-for-bertram-audition-alls-well-that-ends-well-2019-season/) - SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 This posting has now closed.
- [RSVP for Closing Night of Timon of Athens](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/rsvp-for-closing-night-of-timon-of-athens/) - You and a guest are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of Timon of Athens! When: Sunday, September 9 at 7:30pm Where: Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm Subject to availability. RSVP DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 5
- [RSVP for Closing Night of Macbeth & Lysistrata](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/rsvp-for-closing-night-of-macbeth-lysistrata/) - You and a guest are invited to attend the Closing Night performance of Macbeth or Lysistrata! Please choose the performance you'd like to attend as both closing night performances fall on the same night. When: Thursday, September 13 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage and Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and
- [MAC Tips & Tricks with a ‘60s twist!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/mac-tips-tricks-with-a-60s-twist/) - Did you know that our Company Members do their own stage makeup for each performance? In order to get them prepared for the season, our cosmetics sponsor MAC Cosmetics prepares individual makeup packages and ‘face sheets’ for each cast member. They also provide consultations and tutorials on professional tips and tricks. We sat in on
- [As You Like It: The Story in Photos](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/as-you-like-it-the-story-in-photos/) - It’s the 1960s, and free spirits are escaping from Vancouver to get “back to the land”, in a musical version of Shakespeare's grooviest comedy, featuring 25 classic Beatles songs! Find out more about As You Like It, directed by Daryl Cloran, playing until September 28, 2018. Production photography by Tim Matheson | Costume Designer: Carmen
- [Timon of Athens: The Story in Photos](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/timon-of-athens-the-story-in-photos/) - This is a story about Timon (Colleen Wheeler), a privileged modern woman who lives in the elegant enclaves of a city much like Vancouver. Her generosity has no limits — until she loses her entire fortune. In a shallow world, will her community stand by her? Find out more about Timon of Athens, directed by Meg
- [Macbeth: The Story in Photos](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/macbeth-the-story-in-photos/) - On a blasted heath in medieval Scotland, three women tell a General that he is fated to be the King of Scotland. The image takes hold in his mind, and triggers a chain of decisions that leads to the murder of Kings, friends, mothers and their children. Find out more about Macbeth, directed by Chris
- [Opera & Arias: Bold and Beautiful](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/opera-arias-bold-and-beautiful/) - NEWS RELEASE - August 9, 2018, VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival presents Opera & Arias: Bold and Beautiful, performed by the UBC Opera Ensemble and accompanied by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. UBC’s Nancy Hermiston directs this in-concert costumed staging and conductor Leslie Dala leads the musicians. Concerts
- [Lysistrata: The Story in Photos](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/lysistrata-the-story-in-photos/) - It’s 2018 and a development project is threatening Vancouver. A company of Bard actresses responds by staging Lysistrata, Aristophanes’ outrageous 411 BC comedy about the first-ever female strike. Find out more about Lysistrata, adapted by Jennifer Wise & Lois Anderson and directed by Lois Anderson, playing until September 13, 2018. Production photography by Tim Matheson | Costume
- [Learn what it takes to perform Shakespeare — with Global BC](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/learn-what-it-takes-to-perform-shakespeare-with-global-bc/) - Recently, Global BC community reporter Michael Newman visited the Bard Village to learn first-hand from 2018 Mainstage Company Members Luisa Jojic and Austin Eckert what it takes to recite Shakespearean words on stage. Watch and learn here how to speak Shakespeare's words with conviction! Find the interview on Global BC here.
- [Bard on the Beach Extends Its Record-Breaking 29th Season With Added Shows](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/bard-on-the-beach-extends-its-record-breaking-29th-season-with-added-shows/) - July 30, 2018, Vancouver, BC: Bard on the Beach announced today that as a result of record-breaking demand for its ‘60s-inspired romantic comedy As You Like It, the Festival’s 29th season will be extended by a week to allow for added performances. The closing night for the Beatles-song-filled musical will now be on Friday, September
- [Top 5 Reasons to Attend Bard-B-Q & Fireworks!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/top-5-reasons-to-attend-bard-b-q-fireworks/) - 1. Feast like a King or Queen Enjoy a delicious hot salmon barbeque with all the fixings from Emelle’s Catering. Alternate food options are also available upon request with a choice of BBQ Chicken or Miso marinated grilled tofu steaks*. Your al fresco dinner will be followed by desserts, coffee and tea (all included with
- [Five Questions with a Fight Director](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/five-questions-with-a-fight-director/) - Our 2018 BMO Mainstage productions, As You Like It and Macbeth, are filled with an array of choreographed pieces — from dance sequences, to wrestling moves and sword fighting. And they’re all performed by the same cast members! It takes actors with great discipline and versatility to be able to master multiple moves, and an
- [A ‘60s-Inspired, Beatles-Infused As You Like It Sparks the 29th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/a-60s-inspired-beatles-infused-as-you-like-it-sparks-the-29th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - May 14, 2018, Vancouver, B.C. - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 29th Season in Vanier Park with a ‘60s- inspired, Beatles-infused production of As You Like It. This high-spirited, music-filled staging will be directed by Daryl Cloran, the Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre. Cloran directed Bard on the Beach’s 2015 hit
- [Top 5 Reasons To See 'As You Like It' At Bard This Summer!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/top-5-reasons-to-see-as-you-like-it-at-bard-this-summer/) - 1) You LOVE The Beatles Get ready to twist and shout, because this production features 25 classic Beatles songs, from “I Want to Hold Your Hand” to “All You Need is Love”, performed live by the cast. 2) A Shakespeare Classic Gone Retro Daryl Cloran has set this romantic comedy in 1960s Vancouver, and you
- [RSVP: Timon of Athens Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/rsvp-timon-of-athens-opening-night/) - You and a guest are invited to attend the Opening Night performance of Timon of Athens! When: Tuesday, July 10 at 7:30pm Where: Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm Subject to availability. RSVP DEADLINE: Monday, July 2
- [Opening Night RSVP: Lysistrata](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/opening-night-rsvp-lysistrata/) - Marci T. House, Jennifer Lines & Quelemia Sparrow | Photo & Image Design: David Cooper & Emily Cooper You are invited to attend the Opening Night performance of Lysistrata! When: Friday, July 13 at 7:30pm Where: Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm Subject to availability.
- [RSVP: Lysistrata Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/rsvp-lysistrata-opening-night/) - Marci T. House, Jennifer Lines & Quelemia Sparrow | Photo & Image Design: David Cooper & Emily Cooper You and a guest are invited to attend the Opening Night performance of Lysistrata! When: Friday, July 13 at 7:30pm Where: Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm
- [2018 Teaching Artist Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/2018-teaching-artist-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard on the Beach’s 29th season brings five popular special events to Vanier Park](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/bard-on-the-beachs-29th-season-brings-five-popular-special-events-to-vanier-park/) - June 28, 2018, Vancouver, B.C. - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 29th season with a series of five special events this summer. The events, scheduled throughout July and August and designed for a range of ages and tastes, are presented at Bard’s spectacularly beautiful Vanier Park site. 1. Bard-B-Q & Fireworks July
- [As You Like It - Beatles Spotify Playlist](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/as-you-like-it-beatles-spotify-playlist/) - "She loves you yeah, yeah, yeah.." Fill your head with Beatles tunes with our very own curated Beatles playlist on Spotify! Featuring all 25 songs included in As You Like It, it will have you singing all the way to the theatre. Listen Now Plus, check out our official As You Like It trailer: As You Like
- [2018 Sponsor Appreciation Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/2018-sponsor-appreciation-night/) - As a valued sponsor of Bard on the Beach, we would like to invite you and a guest to Sponsor Appreciation Night! When: Tuesday, July 10 Where: Bard on the Beach Marquee Tent, Vanier Park Reception: 6pm – 7:30pm Please join us for a performance of As You Like It on the BMO Mainstage following the
- [From 411 BC to Vancouver, BC: Aristophanes’ Outrageous Comedy Gets A Modern-Day Reboot at Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/from-411-bc-to-vancouver-bc-aristophanes-outrageous-comedy-gets-a-modern-day-reboot-at-bard-on-the-beach/) - June 19, 2018, Vancouver, B.C. - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 29th season with a modern-day riff on Lysistrata, the outrageous 2,400-year-old comedy about the power of citizen action, written by the Greek playwright Aristophanes. First staged in 411 BC, this production of Lysistrata is co-adapted by Jennifer Wise (Canadian Jewish Playwriting
- [RSVP: Opening Night of As You Like It](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/rsvp-for-opening-night-of-as-you-like-it/) - Lindsey Angell & Nadeem Phillip | Photo: David Cooper You and a guest are invited to attend the Opening Night performance of As You Like It When: Friday, June 22 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm Subject to availability. RSVP DEADLINE: Sunday, June 17
- [RSVP for Opening Night of Macbeth](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/rsvp-for-opening-night-of-macbeth/) - Moya O'Connell & Ben Carlson | Photo: David Cooper You and a guest are invited to attend the Opening Night performance of Macbeth When: Sunday, June 17 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm Subject to availability. RSVP DEADLINE: Monday, June 11
- [Pop This! Podcast featuring Moya O'Connell](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/pop-this-podcast-featuring-moya-oconnell/) - Moya O'Connell stars as Lady Macbeth in our 2018 production of Macbeth. A Shaw Festival veteran, Moya brings immense talent and experience to the Bard stage this summer. In this interview, Moya talks about what it's like to play Lady Macbeth — a character who both fascinates and repels us — as well as other
- [Timon of Athens opens the Howard Family Stage at Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/timon-of-athens-opens-the-howard-family-stage-at-bard-on-the-beach/) - June 5, 2018, Vancouver, B.C. - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 29th Season in Vanier Park with the opening of Timon of Athens on the Howard Family Stage. A provocative study of loyalty, greed and modern values, Timon of Athens is directed by Meg Roe. Roe last directed at Bard in 2014,
- [Macbeth opens the 29th season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/macbeth-opens-the-29th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - May 4, 2018, Vancouver, BC — Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival opens its 29th Season in Vanier Park with one of Shakespeare’s most thrilling and most popular tragedies. This production of Macbeth will be directed by Crow’s Theatre (Toronto) Artistic Director Chris Abraham in his directorial debut at Bard on the Beach. This year’s production of
- [Bard and The Beatles Part 3: Pyramus and Thisbe](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/pyramus-and-thisbe/) - Welcome to the final entry in our three-part series celebrating Bard & The Beatles as we look forward to this summer’s Mainstage production of As You Like It. Every English-speaker in the world has uttered at least a few of the Bard’s words, whether they know it or not, and The Beatles are no exception.
- [Calling All Young Theatre Lovers:  Realize Your Dreams this Summer at Bard on the Beach with  – Young Shakespeareans –](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/calling-all-young-theatre-lovers-realize-your-dreams-this-summer-at-bard-on-the-beach-with-young-shakespeareans/) - Annual Summer Theatre Camps and Workshops Invite Children & Teens to Work with Bard Actors to Discover, Create & Perform Their Own Visions of Iconic Shakespeare Plays Vancouver, BC (April 12, 2018) – Bard on the Beach announces the return of its annual Young Shakespeareans Summer Theatre Camps and Teen Workshops, with sessions beginning July
- [Bard and The Beatles Part 2: Here Comes The Sun](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/here-comes-the-sun/) - Welcome to the second installment in our three-part blog series celebrating Bard & The Beatles. Our upcoming production of As You Like It features over two-dozen songs by the Fab Four, and we’re looking forward to the coming summer when we’ll all be enjoying Beatles music on the BMO Mainstage! “It seems as if winter
- [Bard and The Beatles Part 1: I Am The Walrus](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/i-am-the-walrus/) - This season, we’re excited to say that our Bard production of As You Like It will include twenty-five songs by The Beatles, performed by the cast. And the list includes one of their most famous and dissected songs: I Am The Walrus. Included on the critically celebrated album Magical Mystery Tour, I Am The Walrus
- [The 2018 Season: The Bard Meets the Beatles - Plus Bold Dramas Abound](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/2018-season-announcement/) - Christopher Gaze has announced the lineup for the Festival’s 2018 season, running from June 6 to September 22. The BMO Mainstage will host a joyous new production of As You Like It, set in Vancouver and filled with Beatles music; it will alternate with a powerhouse classic production of Shakespeare’s epic drama Macbeth. On the
- [Celebrating Bard’s Women!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/celebrating-bards-women/) - On International Women’s Day (and every day!), we’re proud to applaud our own women at Bard – both onstage and off. 2018 is a banner season at Bard for women directors and actors. In our Douglas Campbell Theatre tent, both productions are led by gifted, accomplished women. Meg Roe, a celebrated actor and director at
- [Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction Raises $225,000 for Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/bacchanalia-gala-dinner-auction-raises-225000-for-bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival/) - VANCOUVER, BC (February 26, 2018) — The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction kicked off the 40th Vancouver International Wine Festival on February 24 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with a spectacular evening of wine and food, topped by a thrilling live auction. Live and silent auctions raised $205,000, while the sold-out raffle for two Delta One International Business Class tickets, donated
- [Bard on the Beach has a New Visual Brand](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/new-visual-brand/) - Just over a year ago, our Bard team began an exciting new project to reimagine our visual identity, to be a new and eye-catching reflection of what Bard truly is today. Artistic Director Christopher Gaze explains: “We started by appreciating that we are successful, and that our “look” has been recognized and admired for years
- [RSVP - 2018 Bard on the Beach Theatre Society Annual General Meeting](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/rsvp-bard-on-the-beach-agm/) - Bard on the Beach AGM Notice This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard’s New Look: Vancouver’s Biggest Theatre Festival Gets a Visual Rebrand](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/bards-new-look-vancouvers-biggest-theatre-festival-gets-a-visual-rebrand/) - JANUARY 18, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach today unveiled a fresh new visual brand that is inspired by both its legendary Shakespearean roots and the way the Vancouver theatre organization is seen and valued by the community today. The comprehensive rebranding project has been made possible through an exciting new partnership between Bard and
- [Visual Brand Launch Party](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2018/visual-brand-launch-party/) - You're invited to Bard on the Beach's private visual brand launch party! Date: Wednesday, January 17 Time: 5:30 – 7pm Carter Hales presentation: 6pm Where: Studio C in the BMO Theatre Centre located at 162 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver. Please enter through the Artist Lounge door – the BMO Theatre Centre door closest to
- [How to Memorize Shakespeare](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/how-to-memorize-shakespeare/) - Have you ever wondered how our actors memorize the 400-year-old words of the Bard? Shakespeare's lyric poetry can be difficult to master. It requires you to take a very hands-on approach to memorization. Alison Matthews, Bard's Head Voice & Text Coach, has spent the past 10 years developing techniques to help actors commit Shakespeare lines
- [Twelfth Night Party 2018!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/twelfth-night-party-2018/) - Join us on the Twelfth Night (January 5) for a post-holiday potluck and gathering! This invitation is open to any volunteer or staff member who has worked with/at Bard last year or for this upcoming year. When: Friday January 5, 2018 Time: 5:30 - 8:00pm Where: Bard on the Beach Administration Offices. Located on the second
- [5 Ways to Give the Gift of Bard this Holiday Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/5-ways-to-give-the-gift-of-bard-this-holiday-season/) - The time to start thinking about holiday gifts is upon us, and as Shakespeare wrote in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, “They do not love that do not show their love.” In that spirit, here are five ways to give the gift of Bard this holiday season: 1. Bard Gift Certificates (any denomination) Available for
- [Riotous Youth 2018](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/riotous-youth-2018/) - Thank you for your interest in Riotous Youth 2018. Bard on the Beach is proud to offer this opportunity to young people considering careers in and around the arts. The initial impulse for the program came from young people, and each year the program has evolved, in response to input from participating youth. All Riotous
- [Meet the Mannequins](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/meet-the-mannequins/) - It's Bard behind the scenes - your chance to peek into our offices at the BMO Theatre Centre during our off-season. Life at Bard's administration offices is never boring, and that extends to our hallways! This Halloween, our Head of Wardrobe, creatively fashioned an exciting new look for them. See below for the 18 costumes that
- [Bard's Digital Partner Tells All](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/bards-digital-partner-tells-all/) - For the past few seasons, Bard has been working with the digital team at Murray Paterson Marketing Group (MPMG) to tell our unique story and share our productions with the city (and further afield). We're so proud to work with this industry leader, which just picked up the Best PR Firm in Vancouver award (Georgia
- [What on the Beach?](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/what-on-the-beach/) - “What’s a Bard?” It’s a question you often hear our patrons asking when they come to our Festival. The Shakespeare Lexicon describes a ‘bard’ as a singer and soothsayer among the Celts; that would put them in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales from 900BCE to 450CE. Over the years that followed, the word became a synonym
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Marks 2017 Season Highlights & Looks Ahead to 2018](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-marks-2017-season-highlights-looks-ahead-to-2018/) - SEPTEMBER 23, 2017, VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 2017 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has ended on a high note, with a total season attendance of almost 100,000 and a set of successful productions and special events that resonated with both critics and patrons. The 28th Bard season, from June 1 to September 23, featured
- [Audition Submission Form: Youth/Drummer](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/audition-form-youthdrummer/) - DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, September 25 Please select a valid form
- [Carmela Sison Answers the Pivot Questionnaire](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/carmela-sison-answers-the-pivot-questionnaire/) - For our last Pivot Questionnaire of our 2017 Company member series, we interview Carmela Sison, who plays Shylock's daughter Jessica in The Merchant of Venice and Lucetta, Julia's servant, in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Here, she reveals her desire to attempt what we all really wish we could try - being Beyoncé. 1. What is
- [Adele Noronha Answers the Pivot Questionnaire](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/adele-noronha-answers-the-pivot-questionnaire/) - Adele stars as the spirited Sylvia on stage in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Saleria, the lewd friend of Antonio's and Bassanio's in The Merchant of Venice. Here, she ruminates on her distaste for car honking. 1. What is your favorite word? Solidarity. 2. What is your least favorite word? Diversity (I think it’s used as a blanket
- [Laara Sadiq Answers the Pivot Questionnaire](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/laara-sadiq-answers-the-pivot-questionnaire/) - Laara Sadiq, known in our 28th season as the devious blonde bombshell Dona Johnna in Much Ado About Nothing and honest Camillo in The Winter's Tale, gives us a glimpse of the woman behind the wig. 1. What is your favorite word? Possibility. 2. What is your least favorite word? Impossibility. 3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually
- [Gertie Stars in YouTube Series!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/gertie-stars-in-youtube-series/) - As most of you know by now, Gertie, a local Basset hound, has been cast as Crab the Dog in our production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, beginning in previews this week. But Gertie’s fame is about to spread far beyond Vanier Park. We’re proud to announce that she’s the star of an original
- [Kaitlin Williams Answers the Pivot Questionnaire](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/kaitlin-williams-answers-the-pivot-questionnaire/) - Kaitlin Williams makes her Bard debut this season with characters Margaret, one of Hero's ladies-in-waiting, in Much Ado About Nothing and love-struck Perdita in The Winter's Tale. Here, she reveals her turn-ons and turn-offs. 1. What is your favorite word? I like the words bumble and smitten. 2. What is your least favorite word? I don't like the word
- [Gertie the Basset Hound Answers the Pivot Questionnaire](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/gertie-the-basset-hound-answers-the-pivot-questionnaire/) - Getting personal with Bard: our actors dish on their preferences and peeves with the Pivot Questionnaire. The Pivot Questionnaire is a type of interview that was created by French journalist and host Bernard Pivot, from an original quiz attributed to Marcel Proust. Its popularity in North America didn't flourish until TV host James Lipton used
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces Its 2018 Season Lineup:  The Bard Meets the Beatles Plus Bold Dramas Abound](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-announces-its-2018-season-lineup-the-bard-meets-the-beatles-plus-bold-dramas-abound/) - AUGUST 30, 2017, VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 28th season of Bard on the Beach continues until September 23, but Artistic Director Christopher Gaze announced the lineup today for the Festival’s 2018 season, running from June 6 to September 22. The 29th season’s Shakespeare plays will include two all-time audience favourites and a provocative reimagining of
- [Bella’s Top Five Faves from the Bard Boutique](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/bellas-top-five-faves-from-the-bard-boutique/) - The Bard Boutique provides a large and fascinating selection of Shakespeare-themed items for every age and taste. Over 300 pieces to be exact! We asked Bella, our Boutique Manager, to weigh in with her favourite products and must-haves of the season. Read on for her Top 5. 1. "A star danced" T-shirt This is a
- [Behind the Scenes of Merchant Part 2: Kate Besworth Transforms from Solania to Beatrice](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/behind-the-scenes-of-merchant-part-2-kate-besworth-transforms-from-solania-to-beatrice/) - Have you ever wondered how an actor prepares themselves for a performance? Or what goes on behind the set when an actor steps off the stage, only to reappear a few seconds later dressed as a completely different character? Hidden from the audience’s view, an actor’s movement behind the scenes is called a “backstage track.”
- [Exit Stage Left, Enter Stage Right: Saying farewell to Lois Anderson & Welcome (back) to Jennifer Lines](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/exit-stage-left-enter-stage-right/) - We bring you news about this season’s acting Company! We’ve just said a fond farewell to Lois Anderson, and welcome (back to Bard) to Jennifer Lines. Jennifer has taken on Lois’ roles of Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing and Paulina in The Winter’s Tale for the rest of the season, as Lois has had
- [BARD DOES BARBER!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/bard-does-barber/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival presents Opera & Arias: The Barber of Seville, performed by the UBC Opera Ensemble and accompanied by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. UBC’s Nancy Hermiston directs this in-concert costumed staging and conductor Leslie Dala leads the musicians. Concerts are August 28 and September 4 at 2pm
- [Behind the Scenes of Merchant Part 1: Drew Facey’s Italian Inspirations](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/behind-the-scenes-of-the-merchant-of-venice-part-1/) - Drew Facey, Costume Designer for The Merchant of Venice, shares the images he used for inspiration to create the wardrobe of three characters in the play – Antonio, Bassanio and Portia. 1. How did the play’s settings/main locations inspire the costumes? Merchant is set in the two Italian cities of Venice and Belmont. I endeavoured to
- [2017 House Program](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/2017-house-program/) - Click below to view the 2017 House Program. https://issuu.com/vanbardo/docs/house_program__final_2017_hr
- [Audition Submission Form: Toronto Auditions](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/audition-submission-form-toronto-auditions/) - Please select a valid form
- [The debewe of The Winter’s Tale sheep names](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/the-debewe-of-the-winters-tale-sheep-names/) - Listen hard – what you hear is the sound of sheep’s tails being wagged in anticipation of their new names. And now their wait is over! Read on… We launched a contest last month to name the two sheep in The Winter’s Tale and it attracted a LOT of entries, so deliberating over potential names
- [CAN LOVE CONQUER ALL? MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING OPENS THE 28TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/can-love-conquer-all-much-ado-about-nothing-opens-the-28th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 28th season with Much Ado About Nothing. Always a favourite, this production transports the audience to the glamorous movie soundstages of late 1950s Italy. Directed by Bard stalwart John Murphy, this charming romantic comedy runs from June 1 to September 23 on the BMO Mainstage
- [Two may keep counsel when the third's away](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/two-may-keep-counsel-when-the-thirds-away/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque accumsan urna at purus tristique, vitae ultricies quam sollicitudin. Morbi consectetur nec ex sit amet venenatis. Morbi vel dolor erat. Etiam congue congue nulla ultrices placerat. Cras non bibendum neque. Vestibulum dolor sapien, lacinia eget dui at, porttitor rutrum velit. Vestibulum id tincidunt nibh. Mauris urna
- [Props Talk – and a Sheepish New Contest!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/props-talk/) - Every play at our Festival comes with its own onstage world, dreamed up and made real by Bard’s gifted designers and their teams. They amaze us every season with their innovative sets, eye-catching costumes, evocative lighting and sound designs – and production props. Props, or ‘properties’, are hugely valuable when bringing a story to life
- [TESTING THE LIMITS OF FRIENDSHIPS: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA JOINS THE 28TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/testing-the-limits-of-friendships-the-two-gentlemen-of-verona-joins-the-28th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with a lively romantic comedy that riffs on friendship, love and loyalty, The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Directed by Scott Bellis, the production runs from June 29 to September 17 on the Howard Family Stage. Tickets: 604-739-0559 or bardonthebeach.org. IN FULL: Bard on
- [POWER AND PREJUDICE: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE JOINS THE 28TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/power-and-prejudice-the-merchant-of-venice-joins-the-28th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with a provocative modern-day take on Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Directed by Nigel Shawn Williams, the production runs from June 22 to September 16 on the Howard Family Stage in Vanier Park. Tickets: 604-739-0559 or bardonthebeach.org. IN FULL: Bard on the Beach
- [Behind the Scenes: Shooting our Much Ado About Nothing Image](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/behind-the-scenes-shooting-our-much-ado-about-nothing-image/) - Every season, one of the first big projects for our Marketing Department is creating advance artwork for each of our plays. For the past six years, Bard’s Associate Artistic Director Dean Paul Gibson has served as creative director for our photo shoots. Dean meets with each of our directors to learn about their vision; then
- [HIGH-STAKES DRAMA, LOVE AND MAGIC: THE WINTER’S TALE JOINS THE 28TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/high-stakes-drama-love-and-magic-the-winters-tale-joins-the-28th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with The Winter’s Tale. Directed by Bard Associate Artistic Director Dean Paul Gibson, this magical production runs from June 8 to September 22 on the BMO Mainstage in Vanier Park. Tickets: 604-739-0559 or bardonthebeach.org. IN FULL: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th
- [Casting Announcement: Gertie Gets the Gig](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/casting-announcement-gertie-gets-the-gig/) - It’s official: after a thorough audition process and much deliberation, we’re excited to announce that Gertie, an East Vancouver Basset hound, has been cast as Crab the Dog in our production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. A diverse group of 12 dogs all showed off their talents and charm last month at the BMO
- [Bard on the Beach Announces Its Top Dog for The Two Gentlemen of Verona](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/bard-on-the-beach-announces-its-top-dog-for-the-two-gentlemen-of-verona/) - APRIL 24, 2017, VANCOUVER, B.C. – It’s now official: the 28th season of the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will feature a four-legged performer who will put the Bark back in Bard. The Festival announced today that after a rigorous round of auditions, a local Basset Hound named Gertie has been cast in its
- [Raising the Bar for Fundraising & Fun](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/the-2017-bacchanalia-gala-raising-the-bar-for-fundraising-and-fun/) - The glasses have been emptied, the tuxes and party dresses packed away, and we’re thrilled to report that this year’s Bacchanalia Gala was an outstanding success! The glittering fundraising event is held as the kick-off to each Vancouver International Wine Festival season, and net proceeds go to Bard on the Beach, as we are the
- [It Takes a Village](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/it-takes-village/) - With just over a week to go until we open our 26th Season, things are in full swing down in Vanier Park. If you’ve been in the area lately, you’ve likely seen our signature red and white tents popping up in preparation. It takes a whole team of people to put the Festival together, and
- [Spotlight: Josh Epstein](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/spotlight-josh-epstein/) - This season we're lucky to have a fantastic Company of actors, both returning and new. Bard is a unique experience for any actor, as both casts perform two shows at the same time - not to mention it all happens to be outside in a tent! Josh Epstein is back this year for his fourth
- [Spotlight: Nathan Schmidt](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/spotlight-nathan-schmidt/) - If you're a fan of Shakespeare, you won't want to miss this season's production of King Lear. As a co-production with Theatre Calgary, the Company is comprised of the best of the best from Vancouver, Calgary and beyond. While you'll likely recognize Bard favourites such as Colleen Wheeler and Jennifer Lines, there are some new faces
- [Get to Know BuenoStyle](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/get-know-buenostyle/) - If you’ve visited us in Vanier Park before, you know that the Bard Boutique in the Village is home to a collection of unique items – Shakespearean themed and not – including beautiful handmade jewellery from local designers. New to the Bard Boutique this year is a line of jewellery from BuenoStyle. Vancouver-based artist Christi
- [Spotlight: Ben Elliott](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/spotlight-ben-elliott/) - Ben Elliott is a man of many talents. Not only has he acted with us for five seasons, but once again, he has taken on the role of Musical Director - this time for Daryl Cloran's adaptation of Love's Labour's Lost. This summer you'll find him as one-half of the Antipholus twins in The Comedy
- [Top 3 Reasons for Bard in September!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/top-3-reasons-bard-september/) - The September long weekend has passed, but at Bard on the Beach, we're still going strong. If you've missed some of our plays, or want to revisit a favourite, now is the time to act. The clock is ticking towards our last performances... Here are three reasons why September is perfect for a trip to Bard:
- [Alison Knight talks Riotous Youth and Coming Home](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/alison-knight-talks-riotous-youth-and-coming-home/) - This year marks my 10th season with Bard on the Beach education programs. I did my first Young Shakespeareans Workshop in 2005 when I was 12, taught by Andrew Wheeler. We performed Romeo and Juliet and I played the Nurse. I participated in 10 workshops over the next six years, until I aged out of the
- [Donor Stories: Dedicating a Chair](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/donor-stories-dedicating-chair/) - Our patrons support Bard on the Beach in many different ways - from buying tickets, to volunteering, to becoming a Member. We are grateful that so many have made Bard a part of their lives. A tangible way of supporting Bard is to dedicate a chair in one of our theatres, affixed with a plaque
- [Sharing Shakespeare through Bard Education](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/sharing-shakespeare-through-bard-education/) - This year for Giving Tuesday, Bard on the Beach has decided to raise funds for the Bard Education Bursary Fund. Director of Education, Mary Hartman, shared her thoughts on the importance of arts education and the relevance of Shakespeare even in a modern age. Read on for more… What is Bard Education? People are familiar
- [4 Ways to Celebrate Shakespeare](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/4-ways-celebrate-shakespeare/) - You've no doubt heard that this year is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing on April 23, 1616. His legacy and the timeless quality of his works is being celebrated around the world, and so of course it’s a special year for us at Bard. Read on for some of our favourite ways to
- [Welcome to the Bard Blog!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/welcome-bard-blog/) - Welcome to Bard on the Beach's blog. This is the place to hear about all the backstage happenings and quirky Bard on the Beach news. This blog will be primarily written by me - Ava Forsyth, Marketing Manager at Bard with some guest posts from staff and company members throughout the summer. There will be
- [The Bard Village - things are coming together](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/bard-village-things-are-coming-together/) - Well, the first previews for The Taming of the Shrew have started and the Bard site is starting to take shape. While our full site is not complete (the Studio Stage will be open soon), many things are open such as our concession and boutique. The Bard BoutiqueThe Boutique is terrific place to shop for
- [Is Culture Alive in Vancouver?](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/culture-alive-vancouver/) - Vancouver sun critic Peter Birnie, Bard's artistic director Christopher Gaze and Alliance for Arts and Culture executive director Rob Gloor recently discussed whether Culture in Vancouver was dead or if it was alive and thriving. Check out the video below and sound off in the comments.
- [The Merry Wives of Windsor...Ontario!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/merry-wives-windsorontario/) - The previews for The Merry Wives of Windsor begin this Thursday. Director Johnna Wright has decided to set the play in the late 1960s, because as she says "like Elizabethan England, the North America of this decade was a time of profound change and growth. This is the ‘Sixties’ of wedding rings, curling, and slightly
- [Bard at the Jessies](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/bard-jessies/) - Congratulations to all the Jessie nominees and winners! Mara Gottler took home the prize for Outstanding Costume Design for The Merchant of Venice (2011). Director Rachel Ditor was on hand to accept it on her behalf and thanked our head of wardrobe Sydney Cavanagh and all the fabulous men and women who work tirelessly behind
- [Bard, Bellingham and Border Guards](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/bard-bellingham-and-border-guards/) - We are extremely fortunate at Bard on the Beach to work with some truly amazing staff members who often go above and beyond to get the job done. Case in point: Sydney Cavanagh (Bard’s Head of Wardrobe) and Mara Gottler (BMO Mainstage Costume Designer) were looking for the perfect pair of men’s pants for the
- [Macbeth Trailers - the official and unofficial versions](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/macbeth-trailers-official-and-unofficial-versions/) - Nicholas Harrison, Bard on the Beach's Firght Director made a great teaser trailer for Bard's 2012 production of Macbeth. He made this with his iPhone! Check it out below. Here's the official trailer shot in HD by the terrific guys at Bombshelter Productions. Edited by Sean Sullivan, camera work by Mike Mckinlay
- [Sword Fights, Brawls & Bruises](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/sword-fights-brawls-bruises/) - The great thing about a Shakespearean production is that in many of them you can expect to see a truly great sword fight - especially in a tragedy. We love a good fight at Bard on the Beach - we try our best to keep it onstage. Here's a video of fight director Nicholas Harrison,
- [Bike to Bard on Bard-B-Q & Fireworks nights!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/bike-bard-bard-b-q-fireworks-nights/) - This is great news for all you wonderful cyclists out there. On our Bard-B-Q & Fireworks nights, West Point Cyles - our official Bike to Bard sponsor - is offering a free bike valet! The first 200 patrons who arrive by bicycle will also receive a free gift courtesy of West Point Cycles. The Bard-B-Q
- [Making the Costumes](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/making-costumes/) - Have you ever been to a Bard production and thought “wow, those costumes are gorgeous…do they rent them”? Why thank you and no, we don’t rent them (well some minor things are bought or rented but come on… now you’re just nitpicking). Bard brings together a dream team of talented designers, cutters and sewers every
- [Urban Rush & Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/urban-rush-bard-beach/) - In case you missed them on Urban Rush - here are three terrific interviews with Bard company members. Including artistic director Christopher Gaze, Mainstage actor Bernard Cuffling and King John director Dean Paul Gibson. For more videos, visit Urban Rush's youtube page.
- [Hidden talents at Bard](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/hidden-talents-bard/) - We are quite lucky to have many talented people here at Bard on the Beach. Many of the actors and staff members have all kinds of unique gifts. Recently, Studio Stage actor Aslam Husain (see above photo) - he plays Philip the Bastard in King John and Fenton in The Merry Wives of Windsor -
- [28 Reasons why you can’t afford to miss out on Bard this season!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/28-reasons-why-you-cant-afford-miss-out-bard-season/) - Enjoying a picnic in Vanier Park; wandering through the Bard Village, or meeting up with friends and catching your favourite play; there are many reasons that bring people to Bard on the Beach and we love hearing all of them! Need more reasons? Here are 28! Lois Anderson Sereana Malani Rachel Cairns Richard Newman Chris
- [Bard brings the Mediterranean and New Orleans to Vancouver](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/bard-brings-mediterranean-and-new-orleans-vancouver/) - Feeling washed up? Need a break? Imagine, being instantly transported to a luxury spa in the Mediterranean, drifting away to a world of dramatic scenery, relaxation and indulgence. And, imagine if you could get all of that for $40 or less? “No way!” we hear you gasp. Thanks to the amazing talents of award-winning
- [Creating Hamlet's Playlist](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/creating-hamlets-playlist/) - We've had our fair share of stars visit Bard over the years but during a rehearsal for Hamlet on the weekend we spotted a literal star sitting quietly in the back of the theatre: Stars lead singer and songwriter Torquil Campbell. The Canadian front man has had quite the career from acting on the Bard
- [Happy World Theatre Day!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/happy-world-theatre-day/) - World Theatre Day was created in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI). It is celebrated annually on March 27th by the international theatre community. Each year, the ITI invites a significant player from the international theatre community to prepare a message based on their reflections of the themes of theatre and a culture of peace. This year, Italian playwright, author
- [We've Broken Ground!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/weve-broken-ground/) - It takes a lot of time and people power to get the Bard Village and our two tents up and ready for you, and the work has begun! If you were down at Vanier Park anytime this week, you will have seen a number of people working away: digging holes, hammering 2x4s and carting
- [It's Shakespeare's Birthday! Or is it?](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/its-shakespeares-birthday-or-it/) - By Roanne Ward Inside the Holy Trinity Parish, in the quaint English town of Stratford-upon-Avon, lies a very important book. Probably one of England’s most visited churches; the parish contains the register recording Shakespeare's baptism, the only written record indicating his birth. The entry, in Latin, reads: "Guiliamus filius Johannes Shakspere” with the date
- [The Canucks might be down but the tents are up!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/canucks-might-be-down-tents-are/) - Fierce windstorms, brutal rays of sunlight and shockingly beautiful views are just a few of the things our dynamic site duo: Sparky Lawrence and Sid Sadowski, and our fabulous site crew are forced to deal with to get the Bard tents up in time for our first performance in five weeks! On Monday May 27
- [Bear Sighting in Downtown Vancouver](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/bear-sighting-downtown-vancouver/) - On Friday afternoon a large brown bear was spotted in the downtown region of Vancouver, British Columbia near West Hastings and Abbott streets. Sydney Cavanagh, who was first to notice the large animal, said “I was just sewing and when I looked up there it was. I was shocked.” Cavanagh stayed still and spoke calmly
- [Winter Wander in Vanier Park](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/winter-wander-vanier-park/) - Bring your family down to Vanier Park for a day of music, history, science, and art - with performances at all venues by Vancouver Academy of Music students. Plus, enjoy local food vendors and enter to win memberships and other great prizes. Join us in 2013 on Saturday, January 26. Date: Saturday, January 26 Time:
- [Valentine’s Day at Bard on the Beach…](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/valentines-day-bard-beach/) - By Roanne Ward Ever had a staff meeting where you found yourself fantasizing about a more stimulating life outside of work? Well, at Bard we fortunately don’t have that problem because we’re too busy performing sonnets for each other! That’s right, it’s not just actors who perform Shakespeare at Bard; Administrators, Receptionists, Marketing Managers and
- [September – get lucky at Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/september-get-lucky-bard-beach/) - There's only two weeks left at Bard on the Beach. If you haven't been to a performance yet, September is the perfect time to come. And why is that you might ask? Because in September we give stuff away! During the month of September beginning on Saturday September 8, patrons who attend an evening performance
- [Bard's 24th Season Announced](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/bards-24th-season-announced/) - What a great summer! We can hardly believe that it's all over. We have packed up our tents and our offices and moved back to our off-season home at Cambie and West Broadway. And it's already time to share our line-up for next season - huzzah! The 24th season will run June 11th to September
- [A conversation with Colleen Wheeler and Diane Brown](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/conversation-colleen-wheeler-and-diane-brown/) - Here’s a story from our valued production partner, SFU Woodward’s and its presentation of “A Beautiful View” - currently running until September 29th. Award winning actors Colleen Wheeler and Diane Brown, who have both recently come away from Bard productions (Diane as Apprentice Director and Colleen as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth), co-star in SFU Woodward’s
- [It Takes A Village](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/it-takes-village-2/) - By Vanessa Ho If you are a patron of Bard on the Beach, then you’ve seen us around the Bard Village. We are the folks in the red apron that take your ticket, we are the ladies and gents in the red vests that hand you your program or show you to your seat. We
- [Westpoint Cycles Winner!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/westpoint-cycles-winner/) - Milana Christie is the winner of a commuter bike from West Point Cycles! During our Bard-B-Q & Fireworks evenings, patrons were given the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a brand new bike – and it could not have gone to a more deserving woman. Milana was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer
- [Sounding off at Bard](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/sounding-bard/) - We love to receive feedback at Bard on the Beach and one consistent note from patrons last season was that from certain parts of the house in our new and bigger Mainstage Theatre tent, it could sometimes be difficult to hear the actors. One of the most iconic features of the Mainstage tent is its
- [How did we do that?](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2012/how-did-we-do/) - Recently, one of our Box Office attendants Christine Quintana told me about a patron who asked - how did we create the advance photography for King John? Well, you fabulous anonymous patron, I'll tell you - you use a trampoline! Here are some outtakes from that photo shoot, shot by photographer David Cooper. Director Dean
- [How Shakespeare Brought an Aspiring Young Actress out of her shell](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/how-shakespeare-brought-aspiring-young-actress-out-her-shell/) - During the day at Bard on the Beach there is a presence that takes over the entire Vanier Park site. Mostly it moves in packs and sometimes alone, with an insatiable hunger for all things Shakespearean. This presence is commonly known as “The Young Shakespearean.” Over the last 19 years, Bard has seen over 2000
- [Get on your bike and ride!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/get-your-bike-and-ride/) - Vancouver is often described as one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world. One of the easiest and best ways to take in the views of this fantastic city is by bike (and we’re proud to say that almost all of our actors bike to Bard!) The journey to Bard on the
- [Measure For Measure & Elizabeth Rex Open the Studio Stage](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/measure-measure-elizabeth-rex-open-studio-stage/) - This is it, we've offically opened both stages! Thursday saw the opening of John Murphy's music-fueled Measure For Measure and Sunday we witnessed powerhouse actor Colleen Wheeler in her role as Queen Elizabeth in director Rachel Ditor's version of Timothy Findley's Elizabeth Rex. The Studio Stage is where we present some of Shakespeare's lesser-known works or
- [Rachel Cairns talks Heartache, Hamlet and Coming Home](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/rachel-cairns-talks-heartache-hamlet-and-coming-home/) - Kitsilano girl Rachel Cairns has come a long way from her days at Lord Byng Secondary’s specialty arts program. After spending three years honing her craft at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, Rachel is back home in Kitsilano making her debut at Bard on the Beach and has been receiving rave reviews
- [Where Would Christopher Gaze Sit?](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/where-would-christopher-gaze-sit/) - A couple of months ago one of our Box Office agents asked a patron, while booking their tickets: "Do you have a preference for seating?" to which the patron replied: "I don't know, WWCGS?" Confused, the agent asked if they could elaborate. The patron obliged with: "Where would Christopher Gaze sit?" So, in honour of
- [3 Village Superstars You Need to Know!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/3-village-superstars-you-need-know/) - In a world where one may smile, and smile, and be a villain… where madness in great ones must not unwatched go, three women must break through from deception and treachery to present the most phenomenal Bard Village experience ever known to mankind! Ladies and gentlemen, (cue drum roll) meet your Bard Village superstars! Shalyn
- [A Perfect Night for the Opening of Hamlet](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/perfect-night-opening-hamlet/) - What a Canada Day weekend it has been! The sun was shining and Saturday saw the opening of Hamlet on the BMO Mainstage. The long weekend was not a deterrant and we had a near full house excited to see Jonathon Young's portrayal of the Danish prince. Thank you to everyone for joining us and making
- [Jedi Knight, Nic Harrison Fights Back](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/jedi-knight-nic-harrison-fights-back/) - We’re delighted to have Dr. Nicholas Harrison return to Bard on the Beach for his 16th season as our Fight Director. As a young boy, Nic saw a little movie called Star Wars, an event that would change the rest of his life. Here's his story on how he became a Fight Director and the
- [Fun facts you might not know about this season's plays](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/fun-facts-you-might-not-know-about-seasons-plays/) - Simon Fraser University Professor Paul Budra, our insightful Bard Explored lecturer, is back this season to help you unravel Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Measure For Measure and Elizabeth Rex. Paul told us about his love for Shakespeare, how he came to be involved with Bard on the Beach and gave us some fun facts about this
- [Barbara Pollard takes us behind the scenes at Bard and reveals why an actor should never give up.](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/barbara-pollard-takes-us-behind-scenes-bard-and-reveals-why-actor-should-never-give/) - It’s your first time performing at Bard this year. What has the experience been like for you? I often feel older women are invisible in society; but also as actors we are the most unused, least cast and yet often the most experienced and with full emotional ranges. Shakespeare has given men the lion's share
- [Shakespeare In a Nutshell](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/shakespeare-nutshell/) - Want to find out a bit more about the plays this season, straight from the experts? Come down to the Village in the hour before the show and our talented presenters will give you a 10 minute synopsis to get you up to speed on the play you're about to see and wow your friends with fascinating facts
- [Malvolio's Moustache Steals the Show](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/malvolios-moustache-steals-show/) - Wardrobe malfunctions and other technical mishaps are always a possibility during live performance but nothing could prepare the audience for what was about to happen at the Twelfth Night dress rehearsal last night. Our invited volunteers, members, board members and staff streamed down to the Village in Vanier Park, to be this season’s very first
- [Twelfth Night Opens!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/twelfth-night-opens/) - What a week! From Jessies to dress rehearsals to opening nights, it’s been all hands on deck and the late June rain hasn’t deterred any of you, our enthusiastic audiences - it's cozy and dry in the tents! On Monday night Bard won five Jessie Richardson Awards - four of them for our 2012 production,
- [How Ragtime came to Twelfth Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/how-ragtime-came-twelfth-night/) - Have you seen Twelfth Night already? If you have you'll remember the beautiful music and songs that our talented cast lend their voices to. This year, Bard newbie Jeremy Spencer rose to the challenge of composing a style of music that would illuminate 1913 Illyria and he did it all from Calgary! We found out
- [Time to stop and smell the roses](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/time-stop-and-smell-roses/) - This year a garden oasis, next year a Vanier Park paradise - the greening of the Bard site has begun! Over the last few weeks SO much has been going on down at the park it's hard to keep up: rehearsals, the Box Office moving in, volunteer training, and of course the tents going up.
- [National Theatre Live presents Othello](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/national-theatre-live-presents-othello/) - Bard’s tents may be down for the season, but you don’t need to go without your Shakespeare fix. The National Theatre of Great Britain has come up with a great series called National Theatre Live, now in its fourth season, which gives theatre fans all over the world a chance to take in its fantastic
- [Overheard at Bard: Part Two](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/overheard-bard-part-two/) - Here is Part Two of some of the funniest, most peculiar and cutest things we’ve overheard in the Box Office this season. Enjoy! Box Office: “Twelfth Night isn’t playing tonigh--” Patron: “Oh my goodness I need better eyes!” Patron: “Well it’s so nice hearing Christopher’s voice that I don’t even mind getting your voicemail!” Patron:
- [Gaining Sympathy from the Right and Wrong Crowds](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/gaining-sympathy-right-and-wrong-crowds/) - Twelfth Night director Dennis Garnhum and Twelfth Night/Hamlet actor Barbara Pollard share their favourite moments of the season.Dennis: My favourite moment was during the dress rehearsal for Twelfth Night, watching the audience file in. They had such joy and excitement on their faces - it made my heart leap and it made me think we
- [A Dress Fit For a Queen!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/dress-fit-queen/) - Barbara Pollard’s interview back in July was so popular we were delighted when she agreed to share some more of her ‘behind the scenes’ moments. In this post, Barbara describes the challenges and fun she had with the costume team in bringing Queen Gertrude to the stage for Hamlet. "It was very exciting to be
- [Sereana Malani: Playing With The Big Kids](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/sereana-malani-playing-big-kids/) - It's the final blog of the season! The lovely Sereana Malani (Isabella, Measure For Measure; Lady Stanley, Elizabeth Rex) kindly shares her favourite moments of her first season at Bard. Enjoy! "As I prepare to close my first season at Bard I recognize that there have been many wonderful memories made - too many for
- [Passion, Lust and Betrayal: UBC Opera Take the Stage](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/passion-lust-and-betrayal-ubc-opera-take-stage/) - Every summer Bard is delighted to team up with the talented folks at UBC Opera for some spellbinding thrills and trills. We caught up with UBC Opera Ensemble’s Director, Nancy Hermiston to find out more about her love of opera, special guest stars and the hard work it takes to become a great opera singer.
- [Time Travelling With a Glass of Wine](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/time-travelling-glass-wine/) - You’re in Athens, Greece circa 487 BC, where you and thousands of other citizens journey to a magnificent amphitheatre to celebrate Dionysus: the God of the grape harvest, wine-making and wine. The theatre festival is free although seating is determined by your social standing. The play you’re watching is not as good as you’d hoped
- [Our Revels Now Are Ended](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/our-revels-now-are-ended/) - As the mist rolled in to English Bay on Saturday evening, the actors of Twelfth Night donned their costumes for one last time and took to the stage for the final performance of the season. The packed house was treated not only to a phenomenal final performance, but a very special celebration afterwards - a
- [To Write or Not to Write?](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/write-or-not-write/) - Guest Post by Rupert Potter Rupert Potter took his position as British Consul-General in Vancouver in July 2012 and is the British government’s representative in British Columbia, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. His wife and two children join him in Vancouver. Never write about Shakespeare. It’s like inviting friends to watch you skate when
- [Colleen Wheeler: Putting on Makeup  and Watching Airplanes](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/colleen-wheeler-putting-makeup-and-watching-airplanes/) - The fabulous Colleen Wheeler, in her 12th season at Bard this summer, is thrilling audiences in her colossal role: Queen Elizabeth I in Elizabeth Rex. We caught up with Colleen to hear about her experience at Bard and what she likes to do in her time off. Tell us something about you people don't know.
- [Todd Thomson: From Elephant to Seasoned Swordsman](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/todd-thomson-elephant-seasoned-swordsman/) - With the end of the season just around the corner, we asked a few of the Company members to share their favourite moments from their summer at Bard. This week Todd Thomson (Laertes, Hamlet / Orsino, Twelfth Night) reveals his fear of not being able to pull off a convincing fight scene without getting skewered
- [Overheard at Bard: Part One](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/overheard-bard-part-one/) - At Bard, we aim to entertain! But did you know that you also entertain us? Since April, our Box Office superstars have been taking note of some of the witty, obscure and hilarious things our patrons say when they email or call in. Here are 13 of our favourites so far. Enjoy! Patron after purchasing
- [Bear Finds its Way to Vanier Park](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/bear-finds-its-way-vanier-park/) - Back in May we posted a story about a bear sighting in downtown Vancouver. Well, that lovely bear made its way to Vanier Park and has become an audience favourite as Ned Lowenscroft’s pet in Elizabeth Rex. Nicholas Harrison spent many hours training actor Benjamin Elliott, who plays the bear, to get him used to
- [Daniel Doheny: Straight From School to Stage](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/daniel-doheny-straight-school-stage/) - Actor Daniel Doheny jumped straight out of college and on to the BMO Mainstage this year where he is playing no less than six roles in Hamlet and Twelfth Night. Was it luck? Hard work? Good timing? We asked Daniel how he got the gig, and what it’s like to be a young newbie at
- [Guard on the Beach - Part 2](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/guard-beach-part-2/)
- [Guard on the Beach - Part 3](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/guard-beach-part-3/)
- [Guard on the Beach - Part 4](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/guard-beach-part-4/)
- [Bob is Back!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/bob-back/) - Exciting news on the casting front! We're thrilled to announce that Bob Frazer will be back on the Studio Stage at Bard for our 25th Anniversary season in 2014. After taking a year away from Bard while he pursued other projects (including his recent work as Jay Gatsby in Theatre Calgary's The Great Gatsby, Bob will appear in
- [The Gunpowder Plot](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/gunpowder-plot/) - “Remember, remember the Fifth of November,the Gunpowder Treason and Plot,I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot.” These words, known to many British residents from childhood, refer to an event that happened more than 400 years ago – The Gunpowder Plot. Each year since 1605 Guy Fawkes Night (also known as bonfire
- [All Male Shakespeare on Broadway](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/all-male-shakespeare-broadway/) - It’s common knowledge that during Shakespeare’s life, his plays were performed by a cast made up solely of men. Bard audiences got a glimpse of that last summer with Timothy Findley’s Elizabeth Rex, where all the characters in the play within a play, Much Ado About Nothing, were played by men. (When Ned undresses and
- [Shakespeare in The Most Unexpected of Places](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/shakespeare-most-unexpected-places/) - Guest Post by Roanne Ward It’s only January but it feels like summer is just around the corner with the buzz going on in the Bard office! I’ve just returned from a month in Central America and now I’m refreshed and ready to jump into getting our 25th Anniversary season ready. I’d hoped to take
- [Happy Holidays from Bard on the Beach!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/happy-holidays-bard-beach/) - Bard's Administration and Box Offices will be closed from noon on December 24th and will reopen on January 2nd. Happy holidays to all! Check in to the blog December 30th for a look back at our favourite blog moments from 2013!
- [Favourite Blog Moments of 2013](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/favourite-blog-moments-2013/) - 2013 was an eventful year on the Bard Blog, and we’re taking this last post of the year to look back on some of your favourite stories from the last season. We hope you enjoy this retrospective, that it brings back fond memories of the past year and gets you excited for our 25th Anniversary
- [Guard on the Beach - Part 1](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/guard-beach-part-1/) - Have we got a treat for you! As many of you know, the Bard family is large and comprised of many people - one such member is Terence Strachan (pen name T.G. Barker), a night watchman at Bard and a very talented cartoonist. Terence has been wokring at Bard since 2002 and since 2004, he
- [Crazy in Calgary](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/crazy-calgary/) - Today we have a guest post from one of our wonderful Village Managers - Jennifer McDonald It’s 8am on a Sunday and I’m sitting in Starbucks chatting with two of Bard’s longest serving volunteers, Audrey Zaharichuk and Meribeth Fleetham. The event seems so commonplace - we chat about our breakfast selections, plans for the day
- [Bardies in the Fall](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/bardies-fall/) - I know, I know, autumn is here. Bard is over (*sob), it’s raining out and you wish you could recapture those amazing moments you spent with us this summer. Well, here’s a way to do just that! The actors and production team you saw this summer at Bard are busy year-round on projects around Vancouver
- [The Road to 25: Auditioning for Bard](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2013/road-25-auditioning-bard/) - Auditioning at Bard is unlike other theatre companies: there’s a lot of scheduling and cooperation involved because of our having two repertory companies, Mainstage and Studio Stage, and the fact that actors need to fit two roles. The process begins nearly a year in advance of the upcoming season – Bard’s general audition notice goes
- [Bard actor Adele Noronha on her big risk and the teacher who inspired her to take it](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/bard-actor-adele-noronha-her-big-risk-and-teacher-who-inspired-her-take-it/) - Do you have someone in your life who inspired you to follow your passions? Adele Noronha, who is making her Bard acting debut this season in A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Tempest, did. We asked Adele to share her story with us... I was forced to see my first Bard on the Beach performance.
- [Bob Frazer On His New Role: Playing William Shakespeare](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/bob-frazer-his-new-role-playing-william-shakespeare/) - Following his recent Jessie Award, Best Actor win for Realwheels' Whose Life Is It Anyway?, Bob Frazer returns to Bard in a very different role playing William Shakespeare in Bill Cain's Equivocation. We caught up with Bob to get his thoughts on the play and why he thinks it will stay with you long after you've
- [Costumes: What To Watch For In Our Reimagined Remounts](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/costumes-what-watch-our-reimagined-remounts/) - By Sam Snobelen The Bard costume shop, located at the SFU School for Contemporary Arts’ Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, is a veritable tempest of thread, ribbon, fabric and beads! Over 20 cutters, sewers, and Wardrobe interns have worked tirelessly for three months this spring to realize the dreams of designers Mara Gottler, Christine Reimer
- [A Week In The Life of Christopher Gaze](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/week-life-christopher-gaze/) - You may know him from our 'In A Nutshell’ Village talks, or from the various Shakespearean characters he’s played, or as the one of the main voices in Barbie and Madeleine (yes that’s right!) but what does Artistic Director Christopher Gaze do in the day to day world of Bard? We decided to follow Christopher
- [Bard’s New Interactive Seating Will Make You Fall in Love](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/bards-new-interactive-seating-will-make-you-fall-love/) - Have you ever been watching a Shakespearean play – or any play – and thought: ‘no, why is he doing that?’ Do you long to yell out to the characters to warn them against their doomed fate? We thought so. And that’s why we’ve created our all new interactive seating this season at Bard. Check
- [Introducing Our 2014 Apprentice Directors](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/introducing-our-2014-apprentice-directors/) - Ever wondered what it takes to become a theatre director? The following four people are going to find out this season as they take on the challenging & rewarding role of Apprentice Director at Bard. Find out what inspires them to direct and what excites them most in the coming season! Michelle Boulet: A Midsummer
- [Hustling in Hollywood with Wigmaker Stacey Butterworth](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/hustling-hollywood-wigmaker-stacey-butterworth/) - If you came to Elizabeth Rex last year you’ll remember two things: Colleen Wheeler’s moving performance as Queen Elizabeth I and… her extraordinary wig. That wig, along with all of our Bard wigs last season, was created by the talented and much sought-after wigmaker Stacey Butterworth. Last year, as well as working at Bard, Stacey
- [Bard: Back In The Summer of 1993](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/bard-back-summer-1993/) - By Chari Grant I chuckled to read a Georgia Straight interview with Scott Bellis who said he remembered auditioning for the first season of Bard in the basement of Christopher Gaze’s house. I remember being interviewed by Christopher and Bard’s general manager in the basement of that same house when I was hired as Bard’s
- [Vancouver Shakespeare Lover's Dream Comes True](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/vancouver-shakespeare-lovers-dream-comes-true/) - Back in April, Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival contacted us about a couple from Vancouver who were traveling over to complete the Shakespeare canon by seeing The Two Noble Kinsmen. A couple of weeks later they were featured in the Georgia Straight and we were able to catch up these Shakespeare lovers at the dress rehearsal for
- [A First-Timer At Bard Gives Us Her Honest Opinion](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/first-timer-bard-gives-us-her-honest-opinion/) - When Alyssa Reynolds tweeted about coming to Bard for the first time this year we asked her if she would like to share her experience on our blog. We knew nothing about her - but now we do - and we also know what she thinks of us! Here is her take on Bard. Tell
- [Behind the Scenes of our Photo Shoot with David & Emily Cooper](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/behind-scenes-our-photo-shoot-david-emily-cooper/) - Back in February we went to David Cooper’s East Vancouver photography studio to shoot our ‘advance photography’ images for the 2014 Bard season. We’ve had a lot of lovely feedback on the images so we thought we’d give you a behind the scenes look at how they were created! David Cooper on the creative process
- [Corporate Sponsorship and Bard: Why Your Ticket Costs Less Than It Should](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/corporate-sponsorship-and-bard-why-your-ticket-costs-less-it-should/) - Guest Post by Sam Snobelen Sponsorship of the arts can be a sticky subject and no one knows that better than those of us working on the front lines of fund development. A very public light was shed on this subject during Vancouver City Council’s public hearing in January to decide the fate of the
- [How To Speak Shakespearean In Your Everyday Life - In Honour of Bill's 450th Birthday!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/how-speak-shakespearean-your-everyday-life-honour-bills-450th-birthday/) - Guest Post By Bic Pentameter Are you confused, intimidated, or afraid when it comes to Shakespearean language? Fear not cousin, I am Bic Pentameter and I am here to help you understand and talk like Shakespeare! Here are some phrases for everyday as well as relationship situations we can all relate to translated into Shakespearean
- [New Managing Director Claire Sakaki Shares Her Thoughts on Bard](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/new-managing-director-claire-sakaki-shares-her-thoughts-bard/) - She’s three months into the job, moving quickly towards our biggest season yet, so we thought it was time to find out what Managing Director Claire Sakaki thinks of Bard! What are 5 things that surprised you about Bard?I was surprised - and delighted - that so many people have a personal ‘Bard Story’. From
- [Bard Finds A Common Thread With Local Social Enterprise](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/bard-finds-common-thread-local-social-enterprise/) - Question: what do you do with 120 beautiful nylon street banners that are past their ‘use by’ date? Answer: enter Melanie Conn from the non-profit cooperative Common Thread to the rescue! Melanie, the winner of the 2013 Canadian Cooperative Achievement Award, brought together six of her employees to save Bard’s bridge banners from a dark
- [Studio Stage Actors Get A Head Start](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/studio-stage-actors-get-head-start/) - How does an actor prepare for his or her role? Good question! Every year at Bard our Company of actors spend three days with Director of Education & Training Mary Hartman and Vocal Coach Alison Matthews, exploring text and voice at our Actor Intensives. As Equivocation by Bill Cain opens first at the Belfry Theatre
- [The Five Ladies Who Really Run The Show](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/five-ladies-who-really-run-show/) - Do you know how many volunteers it takes to help run Bard? Guess? Last season alone, 235 theatre-loving people shared their summer with us to help check tickets, serve coffee, usher, and jump in to help with any number of other tasks. These generous and talented people help create and sustain a community environment at
- [6 Ways to Celebrate Bill’s Birthday](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/6-ways-celebrate-bills-birthday/) - William Shakespeare would have been 451 this year, which is cause enough for celebration. We wouldn’t be who we are without him, so his birthday is an occasion we dearly love! We’ll be celebrating at the Fairmont Pacific Rim at Bill’s Birthday Breakfast, kicking off the season with Bard on the Beach supporters. Stage your
- [Snaps from Behind the Scenes](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/snaps-behind-scenes/) - Even though the festival runs during the summer months, the preparation for a season begins as soon as one ends. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival admin staff are on duty year round, piecing together every part of what makes an enjoyable summer for our patrons, new and experienced! When it comes to our Marketing
- [8 Reasons to Bring your Sweetie to Bard](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/8-reasons-bring-your-sweetie-bard/) - With Valentine’s Day approaching, we're starting to feel the love in the air (and we may have already indulged in the chocolate that comes along with it). This rainy weather has us daydreaming about the summer months and the thrill of a new season at Bard on the Beach. From experience, we know that a
- [Shipwrecked! An Interview with Trincula and Stephana](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/shipwrecked-interview-trincula-and-stephana/) - It's been over two months since a dramatic storm blew into Vancouver causing a shipwreck on the shores of Vanier Park. We sent our roving island reporter Tempestuous Tracey to interview two of the survivors, party dames Trincula and Stephana, to see how they've been occupying their time on the island. Tempestuous Tracey: Hey ladies!
- [Slips, Storms and Stories: Dean Paul Gibson recalls some of his most memorable Bard moments](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/slips-storms-and-stories-dean-paul-gibson-recalls-some-his-most-memorable-bard-moments/) - by Dean Paul Gibson, Bard's Associate Artistic Director I came to Bard in it’s first year (1990) as an audience member and I still recall what a wonderful time I had. Charmed at first sight! The novelty of being under the tent while enjoying a magical production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream was a revelation
- [Bard on the Beach Hits the Water!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/bard-beach-hits-water/) - Excitement flooded the theatre community today when Bard on the Beach unveiled its plans to construct a new stage in the Burrard Inlet. Now in its 26th year, the Shakespeare Festival has become an iconic summer tradition, bringing in a record 100,000 patrons over its 2014 season. Rising attendance has indicated a need for expansion
- [The Scoop on Steampunk](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/scoop-steampunk/) - Shakespeare's plays can be seen performed around the world, and there are so many different interpretations of his work - that's part of what makes his plays so enjoyable! At Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival we've been known to have some new interpretations of our own, and this season, Scott Bellis will be directing
- [Overheard in the Box Office 2014](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/overheard-box-office-2014/) - It's been another fun season in the Bard Box Office! Here are some of the err... interesting things that were overheard. Patron: “I have tried buying tickets online but can’t seem to book in dates. That’s nothing unusual as I have been known to order a hamster on line before when I really wanted a
- [Actor John Voth On His Debut At Bard And How He Uses Improv During The Shows](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/actor-john-voth-his-debut-bard-and-how-he-uses-improv-during-shows/) - For her final assignment we sent UBC co-op student Shannon Hogan down to the Festival to interview actor John Voth to find more about his 'amazing summer' debuting at Bard. Here is their interview! Shannon Hogan: So this is your first season at Bard on the Beach. Is it what you expected? John Voth: Ah,
- [Musicals are coming to Bard!](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2014/musicals-are-coming-bard/) - Ok, so we are not suddenly changing from Shakespeare plays to musicals but we are having a limited, three show run of the HILARIOUS Will Shakespeare's ImprovMusical and we can't wait! We caught up with show creator Alan Marriott to find out how they pull together a completely improvised show every night. How did the
- [Rare Bottle Benefits Bard](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/rare-bottle-benefits-bard/) - How often do you get the chance to purchase a rare bottle of Armagnac that not only allows you to have a taste of history, but helps support a vibrant, modern theatre experience? This year, we have the pleasure of announcing that a rare bottle of Comte De Lauvia “The 1934” Armagnac was donated to
- [Bard on the Beach Salutes the 400-Year Anniversary of Shakespeare's Death with Will's Wake](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/bard-on-the-beach-salutes-the-400-year-anniversary-of-shakespeares-death-with-wills-wake/) - MARCH 30, 2016, VANCOUVER, B.C. – On Saturday, April 23 the world will honour the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing, and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is joining the celebration by staging a classic wake! Will’s Wake, hosted by Bard Artistic Director Christopher Gaze, will bring members and friends of Bard’s Acting Company
- [Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction Raises funds for Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/bacchanalia-gala-dinner-auction-raises-funds-for-bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival/) - IN BRIEF: The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction kicked off the 38th Vancouver International Wine Festival on February 20 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with a spectacular evening of wine and food, topped by a thrilling live auction. VANCOUVER, BC (February 22, 2016) — The 2016 Vancouver International Wine Festival started with a splash at
- [Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival open the BMO Theatre Centre November 26](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2015/arts-club-theatre-company-and-bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival-open-the-bmo-theatre-centre-november-26/) - VANCOUVER, B.C.— On November 26, the Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will open the BMO Theatre Centre to the public with the Arts Club’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher. The Centre, a custom-built facility at 162 West 1st Avenue, houses the corporate offices for both companies, as well
- [Howard Family Stage Renewal Gift](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/howard-family-stage-renewal-gift-announcement/) - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to announce that Paul and Darlene Howard are renewing their support of Bard on the Beach, continuing the naming of the Howard Family Stage. Paul and Darlene Howard’s support of Bard on the Beach has been transformational for the Festival, and we are incredibly grateful for their
- [Is Your Dog Ready for the Spotlight?](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/is-your-dog-ready-for-the-spotlight/) - Our second production on the Howard Family Stage this summer is the romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and the search is now on for the play’s most unusual cast member: Crab the dog. David Marr & Jinx, The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2001), Photo by David Blue The play’s characters include a servant
- [Pericles Joins the 27th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/pericles-joins-the-27th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its season on the Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre Tent with Pericles. Directed by Lois Anderson, this fast-paced, thrilling tale set in an ancient mythical world runs from July 2 to September 18. Tickets: 604-739-0559 or bardonthebeach.org. IN FULL: Bard on the Beach
- [The Merry Wives of Windsor Joins the 27th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/the-merry-wives-of-windsor-joins-the-27th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 27th season with The Merry Wives of Windsor. This high-spirited comedy is a re-imagining of the award-winning 2012 production directed by Johnna Wright. The play runs from June 17 to September 24 on the BMO Mainstage. Tickets: 604-739-0559 or bardonthebeach.org. IN FULL: Bard on the
- [Othello Joins the 27th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/othello-joins-the-27th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival opens the Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre Tent with Othello. Directed by Bob Frazer, this powerful drama set during the American Civil War runs from June 24 to September 17. Tickets: 604-739-0559 or bardonthebeach.org. IN FULL: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its
- [Romeo and Juliet Launches the 27th Season of Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/romeo-and-juliet-launches-the-27th-season-of-bard-on-the-beach/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s first production of the 27th season is Romeo and Juliet. The classical, sensuous production is a salute to the timeless power of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic tragedy. The play runs June 3 to September 23 on the BMO Mainstage and is directed by award-winning director Kim Collier. Tickets:
- [Announcing the Denison Music Fund](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/announcing-the-denison-music-fund/) - We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Audrey and Robert Denison Music Fund at Bard on the Beach, funded by a generous contribution from their estate. The Denisons were deeply connected to music, theatre and art all their lives, and shared this love of the arts with their family and heirs. They requested
- [Spotlight: Sam Snobelen, Bard Benefactor](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/spotlight-sam-snobelen-bard-benefactor/) - I’m the youngest member of the Bard Benefactor donor group – and I’m often left wondering where my fellow Millennial-era, Young Professionals are. To inspire more young people to give, I’d like to share the three main reasons why I support Bard on the Beach: 1) Bard is a fun family Bard makes being a
- [Mozart in Teplice: UBC Opera Ensemble’s Journey to the Czech Republic](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/mozart-in-teplice-ubc-opera-ensembles-journey-to-the-czech-republic/) - Opera is a truly European art form; its origins are strongly rooted in European history, language and culture. That is why the UBC Opera Ensemble has produced at least one fully staged opera every summer in the Czech Republic. Intimate theatres, world-class musicians, captivated audiences - there are many reasons for a young singer to
- [5 Reasons to Love Opera & Arias](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/5-reasons-to-love-opera-arias/) - Whether you’re a first-time opera-goer or a true aficionado, Opera & Arias at Bard on the Beach is the perfect opportunity to take in beautiful surroundings and beautiful music in one delicious experience. This year the UBC Opera Ensemble, led by Nancy Hermiston, and the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, under Maestro Leslie Dala, will be presenting
- [Green Spaces](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/green-spaces/) - One of the best parts of Bard on the Beach is its physical location. The picturesque view — captured as the stunning backdrop to the BMO Mainstage set — makes the Festival unique. But this beauty is only part of the landscape. For the last four years it's been enhanced by on-site greenery, maintained by Jennifer
- [Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Celebrates 2016 Season Highlights & Announces 2017 Playbill](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/press-release-20160926/) - SEPTEMBER 24, 2016, VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 2016 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has ended on a major high note, with a total season attendance of just over 100,000 and four Shakespeare productions that each generated rave reviews from both critics and patrons. On the BMO Mainstage, a music-filled production of The Merry Wives
- [Bard on the Beach adds Performances due to Popular Demand](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/press-release-20160812/) - AUGUST 12, 2016, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Due to popular demand, Bard on the Beach is adding an additional six performances of its two productions on the Howard Family Stage (Douglas Campbell Theatre Tent). Othello will now run until September 20, and Pericles will close on September 21, extending the Howard Family Stage’s original end-of-season close from September 18 into the
- [Opera and Arias: The Magic Flute](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/opera-and-arias-the-magic-flute/) - IN SHORT: Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival presents Opera & Arias: The Magic Flute, performed by the UBC Opera Ensemble and accompanied by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. UBC’s Nancy Hermiston directs this in-concert costumed staging and conductor Leslie Dala leads the musicians. All performances are hosted by Bard Artistic Director Christopher Gaze.
- [Six Spectacular Summertime Special Events at Bard on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2016/six-spectacular-summertime-special-events-at-bard-on-the-beach/) - JUNE 27, 2016, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Throughout the months of July and August, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival delivers great entertainment in addition to its four plays, with special events and activities for every taste. From Fireworks nights to concerts and glimpses behind-the-scenes, here are six unique special events at Bard this summer. 1. Bard-B-Q
- [Bard on the Beach launches search for local dog for The Two Gentlemen of Verona](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/bard-on-the-beach-launches-search-for-local-dog-for-the-two-gentlemen-of-verona/) - March 3, 2017, VANCOUVER, B.C. – Bard on the Beach’s 2017 season includes a staging of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and the theatre festival has now launched its official search for the play’s most unusual cast member: Crab the dog. Shakespeare’s early romantic comedy includes a servant named Launce. Launce has
- [Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction --- Auction, Raffle Raise ~$280,000 for Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/2017/bacchanalia-gala-dinner-auction-auction-raffle-raise-280000-for-bard-on-the-beach-shakespeare-festival/) - VANCOUVER, BC (February 13, 2017) — The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction kicked off the 39th Vancouver International Wine Festival on February 11 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with a spectacular evening of wine and food, topped by a thrilling live auction. Live and silent auctions raised nearly $260,000, an increase of $50,000 over last

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- [To Learn](https://bardonthebeach.org/to-learn-art-piece/) - To Learn by Ocean Hyland, Aaron Nelson-Moody and Chase Gray. For the past few years, Bard on the Beach has worked with Coast Salish Initiatives Consultant Cory Douglas to develop meaningful ways to further our commitment to Reconciliation, learn about our Host Nations history and culture, and create an artistic project that would be meaningful
- [Henry V Opening Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/henry-v-opening-night-rsvp/) - This RSVP form for Henry V Opening Night is now closed
- [Employment Position Posting](https://bardonthebeach.org/development-coordinator/) - EMPLOYMENT POSTING POSITION Development Coordinator EMPLOYER Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival OVERVIEW Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest professional Shakespeare festival, with a focus on providing accessible, inclusive, and vibrant theatrical works to the public. The Festival presents Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events from June to September in
- [2026 Season Restaurant Partners](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/offers-deals/2026-season-restaurant-partners/) - We are delighted to have six Restaurant Partners for our 2026 Season! Each restaurant has generously provided a Bard-exclusive offer for Bard patrons. Enjoy incredible food before your evening performance, or after your matinee performance and save! Please note the terms and conditions on each offer below. An interactive Google Map is available to view
- [Accessibility](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/accessibility/) - Bard on the Beach is committed to making theatre accessible to everyone by removing social, physical and financial barriers wherever possible. Each year as we rebuild our site, we ask ourselves: how can we improve accessibility for all our patrons, new and returning, and ensure that we offer the services and support required to make
- [The Merry Wives of Windsor](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/the-merry-wives-of-windsor/)
- [Macbeth](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/macbeth/)
- [Family Days](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/family-day/) - NOTE: Bard site opens at 6pm (30 minutes earlier than usual) for this special evening. Access to site activities is included in the play ticket price. Make lasting memories with a trip to Much Ado About Nothing. Arrive at the Village early for family-friendly activities with Luminous Elephant, the PIXSTAR photobooth, the Emelle’s food truck
- [Videos](https://bardonthebeach.org/press-centre/videos/) - 2026 Production Videos Video by Art Left Creative THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Video by Art Left Creative MACBETH Video by Art Left Creative 2026 Director Talks Coming soon! Bard Education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uoi5o0Wv0P4&list=PL_4Bs_LkXRs_iIGGzbuVadxJiorZbJXL8 Bard for Life https://youtu.be/Wc3WJOgpkeY
- [Bard Pride Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/special-events/bard-pride-night/) - Saturday, June 28, 7:30pm Join us for our annual Pride celebration! This LGBTQIA+ day includes early access to the site (gates open at 6pm) with activities and special guests to celebrate Pride with the Bard family. Drag performances and more by What the Frock, featuring Phyllis Hull and Strawberry Short King Queer artisan market PFLAG booth
- [Seating Maps](https://bardonthebeach.org/tickets/seating-maps/) - Our plays are presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver's Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in two modern performance tents. Please note that our seating maps are subject to change. BMO Mainstage 2026 Seating (subject to change) Douglas Campbell Theatre 2026 Seating (subject to change) For Antigone (see below) For Goblin:Oedipus (below) Seating Map Legend A+ zone
- [Supporters](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/supporters/)
- [Goblin:Oedipus](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/goblinoedipus/)
- [The Spotlight Circle](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/the-spotlight-circle/) - A Collective of Women and Allies Uplifting Creative Voices in Theatre Co-Chaired by Camila Merlano and Erika Pretorius At Bard on the Beach, we believe theatre is about more than just a performance. It’s a place for a shared experience. A space where stories unfold against the backdrop of sky and sea. A home where timeless works are adapted to reflect the present moment. The Spotlight Circle is an individual giving collective that supports collective that supports those beliefs, driven
- [Bard Picnics](https://bardonthebeach.org/picnics/) - Need a little nosh? Let Bard’s Official Caterer take care of your group with delicious picnics. There are options suited to every budget and taste with vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives! When you purchase your play tickets, add a picnic (or two!) to your order. up to 48 hours* before a performance and have them delivered
- [Season Schedule](https://bardonthebeach.org/schedule/) - Select the production of your choice from the menu below to view available performance times on the calendar above. 2026 SEASON PRODUCTIONS The Merry Wives of Windsor - (MWW) Learn More Macbeth - (MAC) Learn More Goblin:Oedipus - (GOB) Learn More Antigone - (ANT) Learn More Bard After Dark Learn More Please note the Season
- [Leadership](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/leadership/) - Christopher Gaze Artistic Director Christopher Gaze is best known as the Founder and Artistic Director of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, which celebrates its thirty-seventh season in 2026. He hosts the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s popular Tea & Trumpets series and also their annual Traditional Christmas concerts. Christopher plays a leading role in British Columbia as an advocate for the
- [Bard Club](https://bardonthebeach.org/special-events/bard-club/)
- [Summer Camps](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/community/summer-camps/) - For over twenty years, our Young Shakespeareans Workshops have inspired, nurtured, and encouraged the dreams of children and teens from ages eight to eighteen. Professional actors from our company help participants bring Shakespeare’s words to life through coaching in voice, movement and dialogue, and with activities designed to boost confidence and foster collaborative relationships. We
- [Antigone](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/antigone/)
- [About Us](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/) - Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festival. Presented in Vancouver’s Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and special events in two modern performance tents from June through September, with an average attendance of 80,000. The Festival is known for
- [Performance Cancellation Ticket Requests - Complimentary Ticket Re-Booking](https://bardonthebeach.org/performance-cancellation-ticket-requests-complimentary-ticket-re-booking/) - 0000 Performance Cancellation Ticket Requests - COMPS Please complete the following information so our Box Office can process your order in the way you would prefer. Additional questions can be forwarded to the Bard on the Beach Box Office via email (boxoffice@bardonthebeach.org) or phone (604-739-0559) Please select the performance that you attended * Thursday, June
- [Performance Cancellation Ticket Requests](https://bardonthebeach.org/performance-cancellation-ticket-requests/) - 0000 Performance Cancellation Ticket Requests - PAID Please complete the following information so our Box Office can process your order in the way you would prefer. Additional questions can be forwarded to the Bard on the Beach Box Office via email (boxoffice@bardonthebeach.org) or phone (604-739-0559) Please select the performance that you attended * Thursday, June
- [Board of Directors](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/board-of-directors/) - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is a professional, not-for-profit theatre company governed by the B.C. Societies Act. Our Board of Directors is made up of a group of community volunteers recruited for their special knowledge and expertise in many areas. It is with our Board's skill and commitment that we are able to support
- [Tickets](https://bardonthebeach.org/tickets/) - Our Box Office phones are open Monday to Friday, 12-4pm. Starting Monday, June 8, 2026, the Box Office will be open by phone and on site daily, 12-6pm. Season Gift Vouchers Bard on the Beach Season Gift Vouchers can be used for Flex or Season Packs and individual ticket booking. They may be redeemed by
- [ARTSPERKS PROGRAM](https://bardonthebeach.org/artsperks-program/) - Thank you for your support of Vancouver Arts & Culture! Exclusively available to Bard Members and Pack Purchasers, receive up to 15% off select tickets* at our ArtsPerks partner organizations: Arts Club, Ballet BC, The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, The Cultch, Early Music BC, Firehall Arts Centre, Gateway Theatre, The Improv Centre, Museum
- [Offers & Deals](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/offers-deals/)
- [Wine Wednesdays](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/wine-wednesday/) - Join Bard’s Artistic Director Christopher Gaze and the Vancouver International Wine Festival Executive Director, Harry Herstcheg as they sip and savour a variety of BC Wines with special guests from the wine industry.
- [Student Group Bookings](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/student-group-bookings/)
- [2026 Season Announcement](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/2026-season-announcement/) - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 9 to September 19, 2026. The 2026 Season offers a thrilling journey through comedy, tragedy, and myth, presenting bold new visions of timeless stories. Playing in repertory on the BMO Mainstage, The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Rebecca Northan,
- [What's On](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/) - The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 9 to September 19, 2026. The 2026 Season offers a thrilling journey through comedy, tragedy, and myth, presenting bold new visions of timeless stories. Playing in repertory on the BMO Mainstage, The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by
- [Joy Gaze Legacy Circle](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/legacy/) - Founding Artistic Director Christopher Gaze with his mother, Joy Gaze. Joy Gaze was a beloved member of the Bard on the Beach community—a loyal patron, dedicated volunteer, and most importantly, the mother of our Founder and Artistic Director, Christopher Gaze. From Bard's earliest days, she championed Christopher's vision and shared his passion for the arts.
- [2026 RSVP for Antigone Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-opening-night-of-antigone/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [2026 RSVP for Goblin:Oedipus Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-rsvp-for-goblinoedipus-opening-night/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [Flex & Season Packs](https://bardonthebeach.org/tickets/flex-season-packs/) - SAVE with Bard Flex and Season Packs Bard's Packs are perfect to use for yourself, or to give as gifts. Flex and Season Packs are now on sale at a discounted rate — but only for a limited time! Prices will rise — so buy your Packs now to guarantee big savings. Please note: Our 2019 Season
- [Contact Us](https://bardonthebeach.org/contact-us/) - Box Office (Open daily, 12pm to 6pm, unless otherwise noted) Phone: 604-739-0559 Administration Office & Mailing Address (Year-round. Open Monday to Friday, 12-4pm, unless otherwise noted) Bard on the Beach Theatre Society BMO Theatre Centre 201 – 162 West 1st Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 0H6 Phone: 604-737-0625 Fax: 604-737-0425 Festival Site Bard on the Beach
- [Give the Gift of Bard!](https://bardonthebeach.org/tickets/give-the-gift-of-bard/)
- [Community Access Tickets](https://bardonthebeach.org/community-access-tickets/) - I hope the Bard on the Beach company and volunteers know how much it means to me to attend a professional theatre performance. It is something that is beyond my financial means. The volunteer staff were friendly and went out of their way to make me feel welcome. – Member, Kettle Society At Bard on
- [Meet the Bard Education Team](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/meet-the-bard-education-team/) - Our Teaching Artist team includes some of the best-loved professional theatre artists in Vancouver—they are actors, directors, choreographers, innovators, and are all passionate about inspiring our community through Shakespeare.
- [Bard Education](https://bardonthebeach.org/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
- [Current Opportunities](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/current-opportunities/) - Thank you for your interest in working with Bard on the Beach, Western Canada’s largest Shakespeare festival. We work with a multi-million dollar annual budget and welcome over 100,000 patrons per year. Our Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and special events from June through September, and educational and online programming year-round. Our two modern
- [2026 "The Story" Translations: Spanish](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-the-story-translations-spanish/)
- [2026 "The Story" Translations: Punjabi](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-the-story-translations-punjabi/)
- [2026 "The Story" Translations: Korean](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-the-story-translations-korean/)
- [2026 "The Story" Translations: French](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-the-story-translations-french/)
- [2026 "The Story" Translations: Farsi](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-the-story-translations-farsi/)
- [2026 "The Story" Translations: Chinese (Traditional)](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-the-story-translations-chinese-traditional/)
- [2026 RSVP for Macbeth Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-rsvp-for-macbeth-opening-night/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [2026 RSVP for The Merry Wives of Windsor Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-rsvp-for-the-merry-wives-of-windsor-opening-night/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [Antigone Production History](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/antigone/antigone-production-history/) - 2019 Workshopped at Bard on the Beach in Vancouver, BC in 2019, with Director Ming Hudson, Vocal Director Alison Matthews, and Movement Director Jonathan Hawley-Purvis. ANTIGONE - Meg Roe ISMENE - Katie Johnstone HAIMON - Chirag Naik JOCASTA - Michelle Fisk CREON - Scott Bellis POLYNICES - Charlie Gallant ETEOCLES - Jonathan Hawley-Purvis CHORUS* -
- [Donation Requests](https://bardonthebeach.org/donation-request-form/) - Our Donation Requests have closed for our 2026 Season and will re-open in November 2026 for next Season's festival. We were delighted to donate vouchers through this program to 241 organizations in our community. Ticket Donation Program Criteria Bard on the Beach is a not-for-profit charity, and we are committed to supporting other community organizations.
- [Bard After Dark](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/bard-after-dark/) - Stay tuned!
- [Group Bookings](https://bardonthebeach.org/tickets/group-bookings/) - BRING YOUR GROUP TO BARD ON THE BEACH! Benefits of Group Booking include: Savings of 15% on groups of 10* or more, in A+, A, and B seating zones. Prearranged Picnics by Emelle’s ordered in advance (additional costs apply). Picnic table reservations. Enjoy your own food, pre-ordered Emelle’s picnics, or snacks and drinks from our
- [Bard for Life](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/training/bard-for-life/) - Weekly acting classes for adults to explore Shakespeare - no experience necessary!
- [Bard in the Classroom](https://bardonthebeach.org/education-schools-classroom-workshops/)
- [Become A Member](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/membership/) - “Bard belongs to all of us. I invite you to become a Member and join me as we carry this wonderful Festival into the future.” Christopher Gaze, Artistic Director Bard Members support much more than the performances seen on our stages, and allow us to inspire thousands of people through our innovative education programs and
- [Donations](https://bardonthebeach.org/donations/) - Help support the Festival you love. Become a Bard Member and enjoy exclusive benefits, invitations to special events, and access to unique perks! Bard Membership starts at $50 for the As We Like It level. (Note: each level includes the benefits of all previous levels) Amount to Donate: $ DonateThank you for your donation. Proceed
- [Bard Explored](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/bard-explored/)
- [Photography & Logos](https://bardonthebeach.org/press-centre/photography/) - 2026 Season Photography View and Download 2026 Season Photography Bard Site Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival | Photo: Tim Matheson Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival | Photo: Tim Matheson Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival | Photo: Sarah Race Photography Bard Leadership Christopher Gaze | Artistic Director
- [IMPACT REPORT](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/impact-report/) - At the link below you can view our most recent Impact Report in a PDF file format. Please note that while this file has been compressed for online viewing, it is still a large file and may take time to load. IMPACT REPORT
- [Bard Studio](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/training/bard-studio/) - Bard Studio provides free professional-development workshops for theatre artists, hosted at Bard on The Beach.
- [Volunteer](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/current-opportunities/volunteer/) - Volunteer intake has not yet begun for our 2022 Season. Watch this space for updates. Volunteers are an integral part of our organization and play an important role in the success of our season. From June through September, our team of 300+ dedicated volunteers serve as ambassadors for the Festival by providing a high level
- [Special Events](https://bardonthebeach.org/special-events/) - Bard on the Beach is delighted to offer a variety of special events and performances throughout our Season. Select events from the links below for more information.
- [2026 Bacchanalia Gala 50/50 Raffle](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/2026-bacchanalia-gala-50-50-raffle/)
- [Ticketing: New for 2026](https://bardonthebeach.org/tickets/ticketing-new-for-2026/)
- [Relaxed Performance](https://bardonthebeach.org/special-events/relaxed-performance/) - A Relaxed Performance offers a more casual environment and approach to live theatre for patrons who may need to move, make noise or exit/enter the theatre during a performance. House capacity is also reduced. A Relaxed Performance may offer a good introductory experience if you’re attending Bard for the first time. The Relaxed Performance features
- [Bard for Life Finale](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-for-life-finale/) - There are no more seats available for this event. More seats might become available at the door on the night of the performance - please let us know of your request by emailing: kjohnstone@bardonthebeach.org.
- [2026 Bard on the Beach AGM](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-agm/) - Notice of Annual General Meeting and Nomination of Directors Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 6:30pm Via: Zoom videoconferencing Deadline to RSVP to the 2026 AGM is Sunday, April 12 at 5pm. Bard on the Beach AGM Notice This RSVP deadline has now passed. If you would still like to attend this event, please contact
- [Talkback Tuesdays](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/talkback-tuesdays/)
- [Bard Education's Mission, Vision and Values](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/mission-vision-and-values/) - Bard Education's Mission: Inspiring community through dynamic, engaging experiences of Shakespeare Bard Education's Vision: Creating opportunities for participants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, neighbourhoods, abilities, and personalities to be creative, collaborative, and courageous as they express themselves through Shakespeare. We celebrate individual identity while nurturing compassion and collaboration through Shakespeare’s language and stories. Bard Education's Values: Safety: We commit
- [2026 Student Group Booking Requests](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-student-group-booking-requests/) - 2026 Student Group Booking Request Form We’re so glad that you’d like to bring your students to Bard! A few things to note before you fill out this form: Before you fill out this form, please double-check that you can commit to attending the performances you’re about to request. Tickets are in high demand. You
- [Vancouver International Wine Festival](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/vancouver-international-wine-festival/) - The Vancouver International Wine Festival has energized Vancouver’s wine and food scene since 1979, while also raising nearly $10.2 million for the performing arts. Bard on the Beach is proud to be the Vancouver International Wine Festival’s charitable beneficiary and has greatly benefited from its financial support since the two organizations began their relationship in
- [Directions & Parking](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/directions-parking/) - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival takes place between June and September on the BMO Mainstage and Douglas Campbell Theatre, under the tents at Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park. Bike to Bard Go green this summer and bike to Bard! The Festival is conveniently located along the seaside bike route close to the Cypress Bikeway and the Burrard
- [Summer Camp Registration Package 2026](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/community/summer-camps/summer-camp-registration-package/) - Please fill out one Registration Package per participant registered, and note that your registration is not complete until these forms have been submitted and payment complete. If you've registered one child/teen for multiple camps, there is no need to complete multiple packages - you may include all session dates in one entry. To pay for your
- [YOUTH](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/community/) - We celebrate the glorious ingenuity that young people bring to Shakespeare exploration and performance. Through these programs, we encourage collaboration, compassion, and self-expression. No experience necessary to participate! Summer Camps Children and teens play Shakespeare with guidance from professional theatre artists, on our Festival stages at Sen̓áḵw. Bard Youth Fest Bring young people together to
- [Summer Camps Waiting List](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/community/summer-camps/waiting-list/) - This camp has filled up! Please complete the form below to be put on a waiting list. If a spot opens up, we will reach out with a time-limited opportunity to fill the spot in waiting list order. If a spot opens less than one month before the first day of camp we will contact
- [Riotous Youth](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/training/riotousyouth/) - This internship is designed for young artists beginning their career in theatre and arts education. The program combines mentorship, training and experience in teaching artistry, Shakespeare performance, and collaborative theatre-making. Read about the 2025 Riotous Youth cohort and their experience here! Supported by The 2026 application deadline has now passed. Please check back here or
- [Discovery Zone](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/discoveryzone/)
- [Bard Youth Fest](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/community/bard-youth-fest/) - A journey of creativity and discovery providing young people with an opportunity to make Shakespeare their own. Gather a group of young people and collaborate with professional Theatre Artists to create bold, original, youth-led performances. Then join in a non-competitive Finale that celebrates the infinite ways young people play, think about, and perform Shakespeare! 
- [Bard in Your Neighbourhood](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/community/bard-in-your-neighbourhood/) - Supported by Suzanne Bolton and Jefferson Mooney Bard in Your Neighbourhood works with community partners to offer workshops at no cost. Bard Teaching Artists facilitate workshops in playing and understanding Shakespeare. Participants will explore challenging material in a personally meaningful and rewarding way through theatre games and exercises, script investigation and preparation for an informal
- [Bard for Life: Waiting List](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-for-life-waiting-list/) - Bard for Life 2026 Scenes This class has filled up! Please complete the form to be put on a waiting list. If a spot opens up, we will contact the person at the top of the waiting list with the exception of last-minute cancellations (within 48hrs of the first day of classes). In that case,
- [Request support from the Bard Access Fund for an Individual or Family](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/bard-access-fund/request-support-for-an-individual-or-family/) - We invite you to apply at any time. Applications will be considered as they are submitted and based on available funds. Applications are held in confidence, and complete information is available only to the Access Fund's Administrator. The Access Fund's Committee will review materials with the applicants’ names removed and will determine awards based entirely
- [Chronology of Performances](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/chronology-of-performances/) - 1990 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1991 A Midsummer Night’s Dream; As You Like It 1992 Twelfth Night; The Tempest 1993 The Taming of the Shrew; Romeo and Juliet 1994 The Merry Wives of Windsor; King Lear 1995 The Comedy of Errors; Hamlet 1996 Much Ado About Nothing; The Merchant of Venice 1997 Love’s Labour’s Lost;
- [Bard Youth Fest Application](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/community/bard-youth-fest/bard-youth-fest-application/) - Bard Youth Fest Sign Up Your Contact Information Your first name * Your last name * Your email * Your phone number * I have read the Program Overview & Expectations document. * Yes, I have.No, not yet. I am a/an... * Teacher (grade 8-12)Teacher (K-grade 7)Individual youthProgram facilitator (extra-curricular or community program)Parent/Guardian of a
- [Riotous Youth 2026 Application](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/training/riotousyouth/riotous-youth-2026-application/) - Thank you for your interest in Riotous Youth 2026. Bard on the Beach is proud to offer this post-secondary internship to people considering careers in theatre and arts education. Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview. Following interviews, we will be in touch with successful applicants with the details of their offer. Deadline to submit
- [2025 Bard on the Beach Summer Raffle](https://bardonthebeach.org/summer-raffle/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://bardonthebeach.org/privacy-policy/) - Our Commitment to Privacy Bard on the Beach Theatre Society (“Bard”) is committed to maintaining the security, confidentiality and privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy documents our on-going commitment to you and has been developed in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. Scope of Policy This Policy applies to Bard and its collection, use
- [Professional Development for School Teachers](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/professional-development/) - Rethinking Shakespeare: A Professional Development Session for Teachers WHAT: A FREE* professional development workshop for teachers WHEN: Friday, October 24, 2025 from 9am – 2:30pm WHERE: At the BMO Theatre Centre in Olympic Village Thank you for joining us at our 2025 event! Please stay tuned for 2026 details. Join the Bard Education team for
- [Bard For Life Finale RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-bard-for-life-finale-rsvp/) - There are no more seats available for this event. More seats might become available at the door on the night of the performance - please let us know of your request by emailing: kjohnstone@bardonthebeach.org.
- [Bard Youth Fest APPLICATION](https://bardonthebeach.org/application-bard-youth-fest/) - Bard Youth Fest Sign Up Your Contact Information Your first name * Your last name * Your email * Your phone number * I have read the Program Overview & Expectations document. * Yes, I have.No, not yet. I am a/an... * Teacher (grade 8-12)Teacher (K-grade 7)Individual youthProgram facilitator (extra-curricular or community program)Parent/Guardian of a
- [2026 Student Matinee Survey](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-student-matinee-survey-september/) - 2026 Survey Student Matinees SEPT Thank you for helping us plan our 2026 Season! Your feedback will directly contribute to the scheduling of Student Matinee performances. Which play(s) would you want to bring students to in 2026? * The Merry Wives of Windsor Macbeth Goblin:Oedipus Antigone Submit If you are human, leave this field blank.
- [2026 Student Matinee Survey](https://bardonthebeach.org/2026-student-matinee-survey-june/) - 2026 Survey Student Matinees JUNE Thank you for helping us plan our 2026 Season! Your feedback will directly contribute to the scheduling of Student Matinee performances. Which play(s) would you want to bring students to in 2026? * The Merry Wives of Windsor Macbeth Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
- [2025 Stratford Trip - SOLD OUT](https://bardonthebeach.org/special-events/2025-stratford-trip/) - Thank you for your interest, we are happy to say that our 2025 Stratford Trip is SOLD OUT. We hope to see you there. Stratford Trip 2024 group photo We’re thrilled to share that the incredible Jennifer Lines will be joining us on our Stratford Festival excursion this fall! Fresh off her summer performance as
- [October 24, 2025 Pro-D Registration](https://bardonthebeach.org/october-24-2025-pro-d-registration/) - This form is closed. Please stay tuned for next year's event!
- [Request a 2025-2026 Bard in the Classroom Workshop](https://bardonthebeach.org/education-schools-classroom-workshops/2025-2026-classroom-workshops/) - 2025/2026 Classroom Workshop Request Form Your Contact Information First Name * Last Name * Phone Number * Email Address * School or Organization Information School or Organization Name * School or Organization Postal Code * School accountant/payment officer's name School accountant/payment officer's phone number School accountant/payment officer's email address Workshop Information Please provide information for
- [RSVP for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] Closing Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-for-the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-revised-again-closing-night/) - This RSVP form is now closed. Please contact Box Office Manager Noella Ansaldi if you have any questions or concerns.
- [RSVP for Much Ado About Nothing Closing Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-for-much-ado-about-nothing-closing-night/) - This RSVP form is now closed. Please contact Box Office Manager Noella Ansaldi if you have any questions or concerns.
- [RSVP to The Dark Lady Closing Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-to-the-dark-lady-closing-night/) - This RSVP form is now closed. Please contact Box Office Manager Noella Ansaldi if you have any questions or concerns.
- [The Two Gentlemen of Verona Closing Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/the-two-gentlemen-of-verona-closing-night-rsvp/) - This RSVP form is now closed. Please contact Box Office Manager Noella Ansaldi if you have any questions or concerns.
- [2025 Bard on the Beach Artisan Markets](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-bard-on-the-beach-artisan-markets/) - On July 4 & 5, August 1 & 2, and September 5 & 6 Bard on the Beach is proud to host an Artisan Market of local vendors selling hand-crafted goods in the Bard Village. All vendors will be available when the Village opens pre-show and during intermission but they will not be available post-show.
- [Shakesperiment showcase RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/shakesperiment-showcase-rsvp-2/) - RSVP for A SHAKESPERIMENT: Presented by The Riotous Youth First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * RSVP to the Riotous Youth's Shakesperiment showcase (Monday, August 25 at 7:30pm) * Yes, I am attending No, I am unable to attend Number of Tickets * 1 2 If you'd like to request
- [Bard for Life Waitlist](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-for-life-2024-waitlist/) - Bard for Life 2025 Speeches Waitlist Select which session(s) you're interested in. Wednesdays (September 10 – November 12) Thursdays (September 11 – November 13) Either Wednesdays or Thursdays Your name * Your name First First Last Last Your email * Your phone number Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
- [Weekends at BARD! ](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/offers-deals/weekends-at-bard/) - Spend your weekend at Bard on the Beach, enjoying world-class theatre in beautiful Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park. The more productions you buy, the more you save! Buy 2 shows, save 15% Buy 3 shows, save 25% Buy 4 shows, save 35% Must buy a minimum of two tickets for each production and tickets must be bought all
- [Bard Fireworks Nights](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/bard-fireworks-night/)
- [2025 Student Group Missed Performance Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-student-group-missed-performance-form/) - 2025 Student Groups - Request for Consideration: Missed Performance Please fill out this form if you have students who are unable to attend their performance due to sickness or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note: filling out this form does not guarantee a credit or refund. We will follow up with you to confirm whether we
- [Bard Village](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/)
- [Auditions](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/current-opportunities/auditions/) - CASTING AT BARD ON THE BEACH Casting at Bard on the Beach is a challenging undertaking. We look for skilled artists who have a facility with classical text, are multi-faceted with an ability to inhabit a variety of characters, have a rigorous work ethic, and are collaborative company members. On each of our two stages,
- [2025 "The Story" Translations: Spanish](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-the-story-translations/)
- [RSVP for Much Ado About Nothing Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-for-much-ado-about-nothing-opening-night/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [RSVP for The Two Gentlemen of Verona Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-for-the-two-gentlemen-of-verona-opening-night/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [RSVP for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] (revised) (again) Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-for-the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-revised-again-opening-night/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [RSVP for The Dark Lady Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-for-the-dark-lady-opening-night/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [2025 "The Story" Translations: Korean](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-the-story-translation-korean/)
- [2025 "The Story" Translations: Punjabi](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-the-story-translations-punjabi/)
- [2025 "The Story" Translations: Chinese (Traditional)](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-the-story-translation-chinese-traditional/)
- [2025 "The Story" Translations: Farsi](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-the-story-translation-farsi/)
- [2025 "The Story" Translations: French](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-the-story-translation-french/)
- [Gifts of Stock](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/gifts-of-stock/) - Transferring publicly traded securities to Bard on the Beach can be a tax smart way to support Bard. By donating publicly traded securities* you are not subject to capital gains tax on those securities. And, you will receive a charitable tax receipt equal to the fair market value of the securities donated. To get started
- [Teacher Zone](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/discoveryzone/teacher-zone/)
- [RSVP 2025 Season Mixer](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-season-mixer/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [BMO Mainstage Virtual Tour](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/bmo-mainstage/) - BMO Mainstage set design by: Kevin McAllister Initial discussions on the possibility of replacing and increasing the size of the Mainstage tent to its current size began in the fall of 2007. The Festival Site and Facilities Committee first met in March 2009 to determine necessary specifications for the tent and site upgrades. Our new
- [Your Festival Experience](https://bardonthebeach.org/your-festival-experience/) - Bard on the Beach has much in common with a traditional theatre experience (reserved seating, ushers, prompt start times), but it is a little different. We are more casual than a “velvet curtain” theatre experience, while producing works of the highest quality. Here’s what you can expect.
- [Bard on the Beach 2025 AGM RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-on-the-beach-2025-agm-rsvp/) - The RSVP form for this meeting is now closed. Please email Ashley Naim, Administration Manager (anaim@bardonthebeach.org) if you would like to attend.
- [BMO Theatre Centre](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/bmo-theatre-centre/) - A unique partnership between Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival and the Arts Club Theatre Company has come to fruition with the opening of Vancouver’s cultural hub, the BMO Theatre Centre. The Centre, a custom-built facility at 162 West 1st Avenue, now houses the administrative offices of both companies. There is also a state-of-the-art theatre
- [SCHOOLS](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/) - For more than a decade, Bard Education has collaborated with classroom teachers to bring Shakespeare’s language to life for their students. Read more of our thoughts about Shakespeare today, and our top tips for exploring Shakespeare with your students. Classroom Workshops Active, participatory Shakespeare workshops for students led by professional theatre artists. Free Resources Discovery
- [2025 Student Group Booking Request Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/2025-student-group-booking-request-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bacchanalia Gala Raffle](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/bacchanalia-gala-raffle/) - Bard on the Beach is the charitable beneficiary of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, Canada's premier food and wine event. Funds raised through the Bacchanalia Gala Raffle support Bard’s year-round Education programs and activities. Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction When: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900
- [2025 Bard Youth Fest forms redirect](https://bardonthebeach.org/2023-junior-bard-youth-fest/) - Bard Youth Fest- Participant Information Participant Information First name * Last name * Preferred Pronouns (optional) Date of birth * Preferred email address for all Youth Fest communications Participant Cell * This will only be used if we need to contact participants urgently (ex. they're arriving independently and are over 15min late). If the participant
- [BARD YOUTH FEST: TROUPE PARTICIPANT DETAILS](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-youth-fest-indie-troupe-participant-details/) - We're delighted that you'll be joining us for Bard Youth Fest! Please complete the form below in order to confirm your participation in the program. Bard Youth Fest- Participant Information Participant Information First name * Last name * Preferred Pronouns (optional) Date of birth * Preferred email address for all Youth Fest communications Participant
- [BARD ACCESS FUND](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/bard-access-fund/) - Helping individuals, families, schools and organizations overcome financial 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
- [Support Us](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/) - At Bard on the Beach we are incredibly grateful for the amazing support we receive annually from the community that has helped make us one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit Shakespeare festivals. Bard’s mission is to create transformational experiences through exceptional theatre, training, and education opportunities that inspire, resonate, and promote the exchange of ideas. By
- [General Audition Notice](https://bardonthebeach.org/audition-form/general-audition-notice/) - In-person auditions: January 29 - February 1, 2025 Location: BMO Theatre Centre, Vancouver, BC Deadline to submit: January 6, 2025 Bard on the Beach is now accepting submissions for our 2025 General Auditions. These auditions are primarily to introduce our artistic team to artists for consideration for the 2026 Season and beyond. In-person auditions will
- [Bard Youth Fest Finale](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-youth-fest-finale-2/) - We are very excited for these talented young artists to share their work! Join us at the Bard Youth Fest Finale on Friday, November 29 to enjoy and celebrate the pieces created by three youth fest troupes. There are no more seats available for this event. More seats might become available. Please inquire by
- [Bard Youth Fest Finale](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-youth-fest-finale/) - There are no more seats available for this event. More seats might become available. Please inquire by emailing: kjohnstone@bardonthebeach.org.
- [October 25 Professional Development for Teachers: Request a Spot](https://bardonthebeach.org/october-25-professional-development-for-teachers-request-a-spot/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [2024 Twelfth Night Closing Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/2024-twelfth-night-closing-night-rsvp/) - This RSVP form is now closed. Please contact Box Office Manager Noella Ansaldi if you have any questions or concerns.
- [2024 The Comedy of Errors Closing Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/2024-the-comedy-of-errors-closing-night-rsvp/) - This RSVP form is now closed. Please contact Box Office Manager Noella Ansaldi if you have any questions or concerns.
- [2024 Hamlet Closing Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/2024-hamlet-closing-night-rsvp/) - This RSVP form is now closed. Please contact Box Office Manager Noella Ansaldi if you have any questions or concerns.
- [2024 Measure for Measure Closing Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/2024-measure-for-measure-closing-night-rsvp/) - This RSVP form is now closed. Please contact Box Office Manager Noella Ansaldi if you have any questions or concerns.
- [Shakesperiment showcase RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/shakesperiment-showcase-rsvp/) - RSVP for A SHAKESPERIMENT: Presented by The Riotous Youth First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * RSVP to the Riotous Youth's Shakesperiment showcase (Monday, August 25 at 7:30pm) * Yes, I am attending No, I am unable to attend Number of Tickets * 1 2 If you'd like to request
- [Measure for Measure Opening Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/measure-for-measure-opening-night-rsvp/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [The Comedy of Errors Opening Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/the-comedy-of-errors-opening-night-rsvp/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [Riotous Youth 10-Year Anniversary Gathering RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/riotous-youth-10-year-anniversary-gathering-rsvp/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [2024 Bard Company Social Media](https://bardonthebeach.org/2024-bard-company-social-media/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard Forum: Reconciling Shakespeare with Contemporary Values](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/bard-forum-speak-breathe-discuss/)
- [RSVP for Hamlet Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-for-hamlet-opening-night/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [RSVP for Twelfth Night Opening Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-for-twelfth-night-opening-night/) - The deadline for RSVPs has now passed.
- [Measure for Measure "The Story" Translations](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/measure-for-measure/measure-for-measure-the-story-translations/)
- [The Comedy of Errors "The Story" Translation](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/the-comedy-of-errors/the-comedy-of-errors-the-story-translation/)
- [Hamlet "The Story" Translations](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/hamlet/hamlet-the-story-translations/)
- [Twelfth Night "The Story" Translations](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/twelfth-night/twelfth-night-the-story-translations/)
- [Bard’s Commitment to Health and Safety](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/bards-commitment-to-health-and-safety/) - Our top priority is to create safer spaces for our guests so they can enjoy their experience at Bard. We are committed to transparency, accessibility and diligent care when it comes to our health and safety measures. Our policies are created in careful compliance with BC’s PHO guidelines and may change periodically. Be sure to check
- [2024 Season Announcement](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/2024-season-announcement/) - We’re excited to announce details of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 35th Season, which will run from June 11 to September 21, 2024. Tickets are available to purchase now! BUY TICKETS On the BMO Mainstage, director Diana Donnelly celebrates the topsy-turvy world of Twelfth Night, packed with romance and laughs, adventure and self-discovery, set
- [Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Bard](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi-at-bard/) - Bard on the Beach is committed to supporting and representing the work of artists, staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, Members and all the diverse communities we serve, including BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and individuals from other equity-seeking groups. We are excited to represent all the diversity and richness of our community on and off
- [Bard for Life Ensemble Finale RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-for-life-ensemble-finale-rsvp-2/) - There are no more seats available for this event. More seats might become available at the door on the night of the performance, please inquire by emailing: aforsyth@bardonthebeach.org.
- [2024 Student Group Bookings](https://bardonthebeach.org/2024-student-group-bookings/) - 2026 Student Group Booking Request Form We’re so glad that you’d like to bring your students to Bard! A few things to note before you fill out this form: Before you fill out this form, please double-check that you can commit to attending the performances you’re about to request. Tickets are in high demand. You
- [2024 Bard Forum Post-Event Survey](https://bardonthebeach.org/2024-bard-forum-post-event-survey/) - This form is closed for submissions, thank you for attending the Bard Forum!
- [Bard Education's Commitment to Health & Safety](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/bard-educations-commitment-to-health-safety/) - Bard Education maintains that keeping our participants, staff, and community safe is our top priority. The strategies below are informed by the PHO, BC Safe Schools, BC Camps Association, WorkSafe BC, and Bard’s Joint Health & Safety Committee. They will be updated to align with PHO guidelines and Bard’s own Communicable Disease Prevention Plan when
- [Request Support for a School or Organization](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/bard-access-fund/request-support-for-a-school-or-organization/) - We are pleased to provide affordable programming for schools throughout our community each year. While we are a not-for-profit organization and need to find ways to cover our costs, we are grateful that our Bard Access Fund can help make our programs accessible to everyone. Ticket subsidies are available for K-12 student groups during our
- [Bard for Life: A Most Rare Vision waitlist](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-for-life-a-most-rare-vision-waitlist/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard for Life: Wild and Whirling Words Finale RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-for-life-wild-and-whirling-words-finale-rsvp/) - There are no more seats available for this event. More seats might become available at the door on the night of the performance, please inquire by emailing: aforsyth@bardonthebeach.org.
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- [Bard for Life: Deliver Up the Crown Waitlist](https://bardonthebeach.org/fall-2023-bard-for-life-waitlist/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard Youth Fest Finale RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-youth-fest-finale-rsvp/) - The Teen Bard Youth Fest showcase is on Saturday, November 25 at 2pm. This is a free, non-ticketed event. A guest list will be created based on responses to the form below, and all guests will be required to check in at the door. If you have questions or requests, please email Katie Johnstone at
- [Bard on the Beach is looking for new board members](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-in-the-beach-is-looking-for-new-board-members/) - Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to a Vancouver performing arts organization? Bard on the Beach is looking for new members to join its Board of Directors, starting in Spring 2024. We’re looking for people to join our board and help advance our mission by providing objective oversight, thoughtful guidance, constructive challenge, and
- [RSVP: 2023 Closing Night, As You Like It](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-2023-closing-night-as-you-like-it/) - This RSVP form is now closed. Please contact Box Office Manager Jocelyn Cartmel if you have any questions or concerns.
- [RSVP for Julius Caesar Closing Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-for-julius-caesar-closing-night/) - This RSVP form is now closed.
- [Discover our 2023 Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/discover-our-2023-season/) - We’re excited to share the lineup for our Festival’s 34th Season, which will run from June 8 to September 30, 2023. Bard’s 2018 blockbuster As You Like It, brimming with Beatles hits, is back on the BMO Mainstage after delighting sold-out houses across Western Canada and the USA. It will play in repertory with Shakespeare’s
- [2023 Student Group Bookings Request](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/student-group-bookings/2023-student-group-bookings-request/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Goblin:Macbeth Opening Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/goblinmacbeth-opening-night-rsvp/) - This RSVP form for Goblin:Macbeth Opening Night is now closed
- [RSVP: Henry V Closing Night](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-henry-v-closing-night/) - This RSVP form for Henry V Closing Night is now closed
- [Henry V Closing Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/henry-v-closing-night-rsvp/) - This RSVP form for Henry V Closing Night is now closed
- [Press Centre](https://bardonthebeach.org/press-centre/) - Welcome to the Bard on the Beach Press Centre. Qualified media may use these photos, videos and press releases for coverage of the Festival. Appropriate credits must be used at all times. For more information or if you would like to use any of the resources found on this page, please contact Cynnamon Schreinert at
- [Julius Caesar Opening Night RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/julius-caesar-opening-night-rsvp/) - This RSVP form for Julius Caesar Opening Night is now closed
- [Vision, Values, Mission](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/vision-values-mission/) - Bard on the Beach was established in 1990 with a mandate to provide Vancouver residents and tourists with affordable, accessible Shakespearean productions of the finest quality. Begun as an Equity Co-op, Bard is now a fully professional company engaging hundreds of talented artists, artisans, technicians and year-round administrators. Bard’s primary focus is its annual festival
- [Company Commitments](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/company-commitments/) - We are a Shakespeare Festival whose performance venue is located on Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park, the site of a vibrant Coast Salish village which was the home of Indigenous nations for thousands of years. We take our responsibilities as occupants of this space seriously, and describe them as follows: At Bard we welcome people of: all races all
- [Opening Night: As You Like It](https://bardonthebeach.org/opening-night-as-you-like-it/) - This RSVP form for As You Like It Opening Night is now closed
- [Bard on the Beach Festival Site Visual Story](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/accessibility/bard-on-the-beach-festival-site-visual-story/) - Address: 1695 Whyte Avenue Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC Contact: bardonthebeach.org | Box Office: 604-739-0559 For current Box Office hours, visit our website.
- [Community Member Onboarding](https://bardonthebeach.org/community-member-onboarding/) - 0000 Community Committee Member Onboarding Form Contact Information Name * Name First First Last Last Cell Work Home Preferred Phone Number Cell Home Work Preferred Email * Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Name * Emergency Contact Primary Phone Number * Emergency Contact Relationship * Mailing Address Address * City * Postal Code * Personal Information
- [Company Social Media List Submission](https://bardonthebeach.org/company-social-media-list-submission/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Hearing Assist FAQ](https://bardonthebeach.org/hearing-assist-faq/) - What is a hearing assist device? A hearing assist is a personal FM listening system that is connected to our theatre’s sound system through FM signals. The device plays through headphones – we have single earbud headphones that can be borrowed, or you can use your own (3.5 mm size). How many hearing assist units
- [Meet the 2023 Riotous Youth](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/meet-the-riotous-youth/)
- [Bard for Life Ensemble Finale RSVP](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-for-life-ensemble-finale-rsvp/) - There are no more seats available for this event. More seats might become available at the door on the night of the performance, please inquire by emailing: aforsyth@bardonthebeach.org.
- [ADULTS](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/training/) - We’re passionate about supporting wonder and curiosity for all ages, which is why we offer both recreational programs and professional training for adults that want to continue learning and exploring. For other early career and apprenticeships, check out our Opportunities page. Bard Studio Bard offers free drop-in classes in a variety of disciplines for
- [SIGN UP FOR BARD YOUTH FEST](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-youth-fest-application-form-youth/) - Here's where individual youth can sign up to participate in Bard Youth Fest. Troupes are extra-curricular—Bard Education will help create the rehearsal schedule based on troupe members’ preferences and availability. Click here to read more about what Bard Youth Fest will be like in 2023. Please send your questions to Katie Johnstone. Thanks to the generosity
- [Online Boutique](https://bardonthebeach.org/online-boutique/) - Welcome to our online Boutique! We invite you to discover a selection of high quality t-shirts, books and merchandise. Find the perfect something for yourself or your loved ones. Thank you for shopping with us and for supporting Bard on the Beach. SHOP THE BOUTIQUE
- [Bard Youth Fest Sign Up Form – Teachers & Facilitators](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/community/bard-youth-fest/bard-youth-fest-application-form-teachers-facilitators/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard for Life Waiting List](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/training/bard-for-life/bard-for-life-waiting-list/) - Please select a valid form
- [A Shakesperience](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/a-shakesperience/)
- [Ticket Subscriptions](https://bardonthebeach.org/ticket-subscriptions/)
- [RSVP: Closing Night of Bard's 2022 Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-closing-night-of-bards-2022-season/) - This RSVP form is now closed
- [Romeo and Juliet Performance Cancellation Options](https://bardonthebeach.org/performance-cancellation-options/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Equity, Diversity and Inclusion](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/)
- [Opening Night RSVP: Romeo and Juliet – August 9](https://bardonthebeach.org/opening-night-rsvp-romeo-and-juliet-august-9/) - This RSVP form for Romeo and Juliet is now closed
- [Dedicate a Chair](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/dedicate-a-chair/) - Dedicating a seat is a visible and lasting way to celebrate a special occasion, birthday or anniversary, or to acknowledge a friend, family member, or a loved one. The seat, or seats, that you dedicate will each have a plaque engraved with your unique message. Your inspiration for inscribing a seat plaque can come from
- [RSVP: Closing Night of Harlem Duet](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-closing-night-of-harlem-duet/) - This RSVP form for Harlem Duet is now closed
- [VSO @ Bard: Marvellous Music](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/vancouver-symphony-orchestra/) - Back by popular demand for a fourth summer appearance! The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra entertains against the spectacular backdrop of the BMO Mainstage, conducted by William Rowson.
- [RSVP: Black Attack Community Night for Harlem Duet](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-black-attack-community-night-for-harlem-duet/) - Performance date/time: Friday, July 1 at 7:30pm Deadline to book tickets: Thursday, June 30 at 2pm This form is now closed for submissions. Questions? Please call our Box Office at 604.739.0559 or email boxoffice@bardonthebeach.org Terms and conditions Only valid for Harlem Duet at 7.30pm July 1st, 2022. Tickets must be booked by 2 pm online
- [Sen̓áḵw – The Story of the Festival Site](https://bardonthebeach.org/history-of-senakw/) - Sen̓áḵw: a vibrant Coast Salish village Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is situated within the territory of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-waututh people and sits on the site of the Sen̓áḵw village. Our respect for this place inspires us to celebrate the richness of Coast Salish history, knowledge and culture, and informs the work that
- [RSVP: Opening Night of A Midsummer Night's Dream](https://bardonthebeach.org/rsvp-opening-night-of-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - This RSVP form for A Midsummer Night's Dream is now closed
- [2022 Season Trailer](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/2022-season-trailer/)
- [Employment Posting: Education Production Assistant](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/current-opportunities/employment-posting-education-production-assistant/) - EMPLOYMENT POSTING POSITION Education Production Assistant Full-time contract June 6 – September 2, 2022 EMPLOYER Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival OVERVIEW Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest professional Shakespeare festival, with a focus on providing accessible, inclusive, and vibrant theatrical works to the public. The Festival presents Shakespeare plays, related dramas and
- [Discover our 2022 Season](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/discover-our-2022-season/) - Get ready to experience the magic of Bard as we return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park! Our 33rd Season, from June 8 to September 24, features three unique plays and a range of special events including Opera & Arias concerts, Bard-B-Q & Fireworks (dinner & play evenings), a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performance, and more. We can’t wait to
- [Student Group Bookings: REQUEST FORM](https://bardonthebeach.org/student-group-bookings-request-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Employment Posting: Production Crew](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/current-opportunities/employment-posting-production-crew/) - EMPLOYMENT POSTING PRODUCTION CREW Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, Vancouver, BC OVERVIEW Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest professional Shakespeare festival, with a focus on providing accessible, inclusive, and vibrant theatrical works to the public. The Festival presents Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events from June to September in two modern
- [Bard Education Advisory Council](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/bard-education-advisory-council/) - Our Invitation Are you an educator? A parent or guardian? A participant? We are reaching out to YOU to help us form the Bard Education Advisory Council! Our team is committed to offering programs that are responsive to and inspired by our community, and incorporating your insights and perspective are key to making that a
- [Employment Posting: Site Crew](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/current-opportunities/employment-posting-site-crew/) - EMPLOYMENT POSTING Site Crew EMPLOYER Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, Vancouver, BC OVERVIEW Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest professional Shakespeare festival, with a focus on providing accessible, inclusive, and vibrant theatrical works to the public. The Festival presents Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events from June to September in two
- [Bard Advisory Council Application](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-advisory-council-application/) - Thank you for applying to be part of Bard Education’s Advisory Council! This is a new and exciting endeavour for us, and we are excited to learn more about you and your interest in the Council. Please complete the application form below. Follow-up interviews will be held via Zoom in March and April 2022. If
- [Bard for Life Participant Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-for-life-participant-form/) - Winter Session 2022 Please fill out this form as clearly as possible, with one form for each participant. The workshops will run Wednesday evenings starting February 16, from 6pm to 8:30pm. After the first session, all sessions will be held at the BMO Theatre Centre (162 West 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC) This form is currently
- [Board of Directors Onboarding Information](https://bardonthebeach.org/board-of-directors-onboarding-information/) - 0000 Board of Directors Onboarding Form Contact Information Name * Name First First Last Last Cell Work Home Preferred Phone Number Cell Home Work Preferred Email * Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Name * Emergency Contact Primary Phone Number * This Number Is * Cell Number Home Number Emergency Contact Relationship * Mailing Address Address
- [Podcast: A Different Stage](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/podcast-a-different-stage/) - A Different Stage hosted by Kayvon Khoshkam is a podcast that connects and unites people from the theatre and in particular from Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. Guests share stories, perspectives, music and text, through relaxed conversation and sharp humour. All linked to Shakespeare from a Fool's perspective. Episodes air on Fridays starting August
- [Done/Undone](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/done-undone/)
- [2022 Company Onboarding Information](https://bardonthebeach.org/2022-company-onboarding-information/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Speech of the Week Webinars & Videos](https://bardonthebeach.org/speech-of-the-week/speech-of-the-week-webinars-videos/) - Welcome to Speech of the Week, an interactive speech masterclass series designed for this moment. Each speech in the webinars below have been carefully selected for its juicy words and rich imagery. Didn't get the chance to participate? Or, want to re-watch your session? All our webinars and compilation videos can be accessed below! TRAILER
- [Licensing Done/Undone](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/licensing-done-undone/) - Bard's 2021 Season feature film, Done/Undone by Kate Besworth is available to license for your organization's library or distribution service. For details on options and terms, please contact Heather Kennedy, Director of Marketing and Communications, at hkennedy@bardonthebeach.org
- [A Shakesperience - Highlight](https://bardonthebeach.org/a-shakesperience-teaser/) - https://bardonthebeach.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/shakesperience-clip1.mp4
- [Coast Salish Initiatives Consultant](https://bardonthebeach.org/about-us/coast-salish-initiatives-consultant/) - Cory Douglas was born and raised in Coast Salish Territory ‘Vancouver’, and brings over 25 years of local experience in art and architectural design. He is a Squamish Nation member with Haida and Tsimshian ancestry. Cory began his business as a graphic artist and continues to redefine himself as he merges his academic architectural vocation
- [A message from our leadership on systemic racism](https://bardonthebeach.org/a-message-from-our-leadership-on-systemic-racism/) - UPDATE: January 20, 2021 To our Bard Community; Over the past seven months, our organization has invested a significant amount of time and resources to better understand how Equity, Diversity and Inclusion issues have impacted our Company, artists, audience members and staff. We’re providing this in-progress update today and will continue to bring you fresh information
- [Bard in the (Virtual) Classroom Request Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/bard-in-the-virtual-classroom-request-form/) - You do not have permission to view this form.
- [Supporter Sneak Peek](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/supporter-sneak-peek/) - I hope you can join us for the exclusive Supporter Sneak Peek on Wednesday, August 11 from 7 to 8:30pm. I will be there in my finery to welcome you before the film and hope you can also stick around following the credits to hear from the playwright, the exceptionally talented Kate Besworth. –– Christopher
- [Digital Camps Registration Package](https://bardonthebeach.org/digital-camps-registration-package/) - Please complete the Registration Package below if you're signing up for a digital camp. If signing up for Play in a Day, please complete this package instead. This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Play in a Day Registration Package](https://bardonthebeach.org/play-in-a-day-registration-package/) - 0000 Summer Camp Forms Camp Information What Camp(s) are you registered for? Camps for Ages 6 to 10 Macbeth: Double Double Toil & Trouble; July 20-24 A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Most Rare Vision; July 27-31 The Tempest: The Isle is Full of Noises; August 10-14 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Spirits of Another Sort; August
- [Bacchanalia Online Auction](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/bacchanalia-online-auction/)
- [Photography & Recording Release for School Programs](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/photography-recording-release-for-school-programs/) - Photography & Recording Release for School Programs Bard Education is committed to building community through our programming for schools, families, and individuals. As we continue to grow these programs, we would like to share their story with schools, funders, and the community at large. Photographs and video footage, which may be displayed online, in brochures,
- [Bard Beyond the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/bard-beyond-the-beach/)
- [2021 Audition Casting Intake Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/2021-audition-casting-intake-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard Back on the Beach](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/matching-campaign/)
- [Thank You to Our 2020 Supporters](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/thank-you-to-our-2020-supporters/) - Our heartfelt thanks to the following corporations, foundations, community philanthropists, government agencies and local businesses for their support of Bard through sponsorship, donations and participation. As a not for profit organization we rely on, and are grateful for, these generous supporters. VIEW PDF
- [THE QUARANTETTES](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/the-quarantettes/) - Brought together by the pandemic, The Quarantettes began as four friends serenading neighbours at their doorsteps and balconies in East Vancouver. Now a group of six musicians and singers, The Quarantettes have recorded their first EP Dreaming Through Twilight – a joyful musical rendering of 5 poets’ meditations on death, the soul, and the sublime, set to original
- [Bard Photo Gallery](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-photo-gallery/) - The photos in this gallery show the many aspects of Bard – from our people, to our programs, to our places. The gallery is constantly changing so check back often for new photos! 2020 Virtual Mainstage Video Still: Andrew Wheeler, Olivia Hutt & Baraka Rahmani Video Still: Austin Eckert & Ming Hudson Video Still: Nadeem
- [Artistic Director's Circle Reception](https://bardonthebeach.org/2020-adc-dinner-reception/) - You’re invited to our annual Artistic Director’s Circle Reception! Join Artistic Director Christopher Gaze, Executive Director Claire Sakaki, and special guests for a virtual dinner party. When: Wednesday Sept 30 from 6:30-7:30pm Where: Zoom! This event will be taking place virtually over Zoom, and your dinner will be delivered directly to your home. We are
- [BARD AROUND TOWN](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-around-town/) - Join Bard's Operations Coordinator, Max Forsyth, as he searches across Vancouver to find The Bard around town. SERIES TRAILER EPISODE 1 - STANLEY PARK Max is looking for the Bard of Stanley Park. Join him for an adventure in the forest!
- [ONLINE EVENT — RAC(E)ING OTHELLO](https://bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/online-event-raceing-othello/) - Exploration and Conversation about Harlem Duet, a modern prequel to Shakespeare’s Othello Be witness to a unique collaboration to explore the meaning and relevance of the contemporary Canadian play, Harlem Duet, including its relationship to Shakespeare’s Othello. The play’s author, Djanet Sears is joined by renowned US Shakespeare scholar Ayanna Thompson and a trio of noted Canadian actors: Walter Borden, Virgilia Griffiths and André Sills,
- [Grants & Foundations](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/grants-foundations/) - Our heartfelt thanks to the following for their continued support of Bard: Foundations Government Support
- [Digital Young Shakespeareans Waitlist](https://bardonthebeach.org/digital-young-shakespeareans-waitlist/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard Volunteer Town Hall](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-volunteer-town-hall/) - WHEN: Thursday, April 9 at 7:30pm RSVP DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 8 at 12noon Please email Aidan De Lacy at adelacy@bardonthebeach.org if you have any problems completing the form below. This RSVP deadline has now passed.
- [2020 Company: Method of Payment, Emergency Contacts and Allergies](https://bardonthebeach.org/2020-company-method-of-payment-emergency-contacts-and-allergies/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [2020 Young Shakespeareans Participant Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/2020-young-shakespeareans-participant-form/) - Please fill out and submit this form to complete your registration for your camp or workshop. It's important to us that we are informed of all needs and/or concerns a participant might have so that we can adapt the program appropriately to support them. This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Young Shakespeareans Participant Form 2019](https://bardonthebeach.org/young-shakespeareans-participant-form/) - Please fill out and submit this form to complete your registration for your camp or workshop. It's important to us that we are informed of all needs and/or concerns a participant might have so that we can adapt the program appropriately to support them. This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [The Spanish Tragedy: A Staged Reading](https://bardonthebeach.org/the-spanish-tragedy-a-staged-reading/) - Simon Fraser University and Bard on the Beach, with the University of British Columbia and the University of Manitoba, present a staged reading of The Spanish Tragedy (1587) by Thomas Kyd. Directed by Dean Paul Gibson (Coriolanus, 2019) WHEN: Sunday, November 3 at 2pm (lobby opens at 1:00pm) WHERE: ANNEX at 823 Seymour St. COST:
- [Village Mural](https://bardonthebeach.org/village-mural/) - Unfold Your Own Myth Artist: Sandeep Johal This mural celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Bard on the Beach. The central female figure is inspired by this year’s strong female leads and is surrounded by a supporting cast of local animals set within the natural splendour of Vanier Park. - Sandeep Johal Photo by Kristin
- [Sponsor Spotlight](https://bardonthebeach.org/support-us/sponsor-spotlight/) - Season Sponsor At Newmont Goldcorp, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining. Guided by our five core values: safety, integrity, sustainability, inclusion and responsibility, we strive to continuously meet the highest standards in our industry. Staying connected and engaged in communities where we work remains an important priority
- [The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards](https://bardonthebeach.org/the-jessie-richardson-theatre-awards/)
- [Vancouver Theatre at Its Finest!](https://bardonthebeach.org/vancouver-theatre/) - One of Canada's largest professional Shakespeare Festivals, presented in the magnificent waterfront setting of Vancouver's Vanier Park.
- [Things to do in Vancouver](https://bardonthebeach.org/things-to-do/) - A top thing to do in Vancouver for performing arts lovers, presented in the magnificent waterfront setting of Vancouver's Vanier Park.
- [Sign Up for Bard Youth Fest 2019/2020!](https://bardonthebeach.org/sign-up-for-bard-youth-fest-2019-2020/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard in Your Neighbourhood: RSVP for Shakespeare in Love on June 22, 2pm](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-in-your-neighbourhood-rsvp-for-shakespeare-in-love-on-june-22-2pm/) - 2019 Bard in Your Neighbourhood: RSVP for SIL June 22, 2pm Full Name * Organization/Bard in Your Neighbourhood Partner Email * Phone Number * Number of Tickets * 1 2 If you and your colleagues are not arriving together, please list their names and contact info in the text box below. If you have any
- [Apply Now](https://bardonthebeach.org/bard-village/current-opportunities/apply-now/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Dancer Registration—All's Well That Ends Well](https://bardonthebeach.org/dancer-registration-alls-well-that-ends-well/) - There are no more seats available for this event. More seats might become available at the door on the night of the performance, please inquire by emailing: aforsyth@bardonthebeach.org.
- [Dog Trainer Apprentice Submission Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/dog-trainer-apprentice-submission-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Dog Submission Form—Shakespeare in Love](https://bardonthebeach.org/dog-submission-form-shakespeare-in-love/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Everything you Need to Know: A Step by Step Guide](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/student-group-bookings-1/planning-guide/) - We’re excited to welcome you and your students to Bard on the Beach this season! To help you make the most of your trip, please review this information carefully and share it with your students prior to your visit. Booking Your Tickets Before you request tickets: create your account and provide a Visa or
- [February 2019 Pro-D Day Request Form](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/professional-development/request-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Update Your Email Preferences](https://bardonthebeach.org/update-your-email-preferences/) - To update your contact preferences: Login to your patron account. Click on 'Contact Preferences'. Click on 'Edit Contact Preferences'. Select or deselect your contact preference. (Note: by opting out of receiving Bard E-News and exclusive offers from Bard by email, you will no longer receive occasional promotional offers from Bard, but you will still receive
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- [Vancouver Summer Events](https://bardonthebeach.org/vancouver-summer-events/) - Experience the very best in Vancouver summer theatre events, presented in the magnificent waterfront setting of Vancouver's Vanier Park.
- [Audition Intake - Students](https://bardonthebeach.org/audition-intake-students/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Audition Intake](https://bardonthebeach.org/audition-form/) - This form is currently closed for submissions.
- [Bard in the News](https://bardonthebeach.org/press-centre/news/) - 2024 REVIEWS June 28: A fresh, dynamic new Hamlet at Bard on the Beach – Vancouver Sun June 28: A fresh, dynamic new Hamlet at Bard on the Beach – MSN News June 27: Stylistic flourish and emotional intensity in a gutsy new Hamlet at Bard on the Beach – Stir June 27: Contemporary 'Hamlet'
- [Bard in the Classroom FAQ](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions What happens when I complete the request form? You’ll receive an auto-confirmation that we’ve received your request. Then within a few days, our School Programs Coordinator will connect with you via email with more detailed information and/or questions. If we’re able to schedule a teaching artist for your workshop, you will receive
- [Bard Unbound](https://bardonthebeach.org/education/schools/bard-unbound/) - Drawing on more than twenty years’ experience teaching Shakespeare through performance, Bard’s Director of Education Mary Hartman leads classroom teachers in professional development workshops, giving them tools to bring the text to life in any classroom. The workshops provide practical techniques and exercises adaptable for a wide range of grade levels, and are ideally suited
- [2018](https://bardonthebeach.org/2018/)
- [RSVP for June 15](https://bardonthebeach.org/much-ado-rsvp/) - You and a guest are invited to attend the Opening Night Performance of: When: Thursday, June 15 at 7:30pm Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park Dress: Casual and Warm Village Opens: 6:30pm RSVP DEADLINE: Thursday, June 8
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- [The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again] (2025)](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-revised-again-2025/)
- [The Dark Lady (2025)](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/the-dark-lady-2025/)
- [RBC](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/rbc/)
- [Johnna Wright](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/johnna-wright/)
- [Mark Chavez](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/mark-chavez/)
- [Mary Hartman](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/mary-hartman/)
- [Discovery Zone](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/discovery-zone/)
- [Resources](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/resources/)
- [Shakespeare Theatre Association](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/shakespeare-theatre-association/)
- [Creativity](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/creativity/)
- [Teachers](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/teachers/)
- [Explore at Home](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/explore-at-home/)
- [Character Explorer](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/character-explorer/)
- [Jennifer Lines. Sheldon Elter](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/jennifer-lines-sheldon-elter/)
- [David Marr](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/david-marr/)
- [Angus Yam](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/angus-yam/)
- [Kristi Hansen](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/kristi-hansen/)
- [Tanner Zerr](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/tanner-zerr/)
- [Jennifer Tong](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/jennifer-tong/)
- [Steffanie Davis](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/steffanie-davis/)
- [Paige Fraser](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/paige-fraser/)
- [Sebastian Kroon](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/sebastian-kroon/)
- [Jacob Leonard](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/jacob-leonard/)
- [Agnes Tong](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/agnes-tong/)
- [Mason Gaze](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/mason-gaze/)
- [Sheldon Elter](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/sheldon-elter/)
- [Pam Johnson](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/pam-johnson/)
- [Sophie Tang](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/sophie-tang/)
- [Mara Gottler](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/mara-gottler/)
- [Jonathan Hawley Purvis](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/jonathan-hawley-purvis/)
- [Lisa Gobel](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/lisa-gobel/)
- [Alison Matthews](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/alison-matthews/)
- [Mishelle Cutler](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/mishelle-cutler/)
- [Geoff Jones](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/geoff-jones/)
- [Ybonne Yip](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/ybonne-yip/)
- [Caroline Tang](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/caroline-tang/)
- [Bard2025](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/bard2025/)
- [Carmen Alatorre](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/carmen-alatorre/)
- [Malcolm Dow](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/malcolm-dow/)
- [Gerald King](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/gerald-king/)
- [Nicol Spinola](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/nicol-spinola/)
- [Joanne P.B. Smith](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/joanne-p-b-smith/)
- [Yvonne Yip](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/yvonne-yip/)
- [Arghavan Jenati](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/arghavan-jenati/)
- [Casting Announcement](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/casting-announcement/)
- [Jessica B. Hill](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/jessica-b-hill/)
- [Jeff Harrison](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/jeff-harrison/)
- [Amanda Testini](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/amanda-testini/)
- [Anju Singh](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/anju-singh/)
- [Mishelle Cuttler](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/mishelle-cuttler/)
- [Isaac Stuber Li](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/isaac-stuber-li/)
- [Nicky Anderton](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/nicky-anderton/)
- [Christopher Lam](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/christopher-lam/)
- [Mason](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/mason/)
- [Taj](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/taj/)
- [Joy Gaze Legacy Circle](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/joy-gaze-legacy-circle/)
- [Donor Spotlight](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/donor-spotlight/)
- [Claudia Alecchi](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/claudia-alecchi/)
- [Stella Jack-Rennie](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/stella-jack-rennie/)
- [Sadie Quinn](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/sadie-quinn/)
- [Bard 2026](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/bard-2026/)
- [Antigone (2026)](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/antigone-2026/)
- [The Merry Wives of Windsor (2026)](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/the-merry-wives-of-windsor-2026/)
- [Macbeth (2026)](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/macbeth-2026/)
- [Goblin:Oedipus (2026)](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/goblinoedipus-2026/)
- [Bruce Horak](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/bruce-horak/)
- [Ellis Lalonde](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/ellis-lalonde/)
- [Meet the Directors](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/meet-the-directors/)
- [Spontaneous Theatre](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/spontaneous-theatre/)
- [Ashley Wright](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/ashley-wright/)
- [Melissa Oei](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/melissa-oei/)
- [Rachel Angco](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/rachel-angco/)
- [Yoshie Bancroft](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/yoshie-bancroft/)
- [Lucas Gnoato](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/lucas-gnoato/)
- [Cameron Grant](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/cameron-grant/)
- [Yi Ming Liu](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/yi-ming-liu/)
- [Zahf Paroo](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/zahf-paroo/)
- [Raf Rogers](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/raf-rogers/)
- [Anthony Santiago](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/anthony-santiago/)
- [Sara Vickruck](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/sara-vickruck/)
- [Paul Moniz de Sa](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/paul-moniz-de-sa/)
- [Amir Ofek](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/amir-ofek/)
- [Barbara Clayden](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/barbara-clayden/)
- [Steve Charles](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/steve-charles/)
- [Jill White](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/jill-white/)
- [Jessica Bournival](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/jessica-bournival/)
- [Tai Leathem](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/tai-leathem/)
- [Azeen Zare](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/azeen-zare/)
- [Mary Jane Coomber](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/mary-jane-coomber/)
- [John Webber. Joelysa Pankanea](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/john-webber-joelysa-pankanea/)
- [Jessica Oostergo](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/jessica-oostergo/)
- [Ralamy Kneeshaw](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/ralamy-kneeshaw/)
- [John Webber](https://bardonthebeach.org/news/tags/john-webber/)