Bard Explored

2026 Bard Explored Schedule
Goblin:Oedipus—Saturday, August 8 at 11am, with Professor Paul Budra (SFU)
Antigone—Saturday, August 15 at 11am, with Professor Paul Budra (SFU)
Macbeth—Saturday, September 5 at 11am, with Professor Paul Budra (SFU)
The Merry Wives of Windsor—Saturday, September 12 at 11am, with Professor Patricia Badir (UBC)

Tickets for Bard Explored are $15 each or all four for $45
All four of the Bard Explored sessions will be held in the BMO Mainstage Theatre.

Explore the Season’s plays through these lively, engaging talks with acclaimed scholars. Go beyond the story and learn about the ideas, influences, and inspirations. Bring your questions and leave with thoughtful insight and an even greater appreciation for all four of this Season’s plays.  

All Bard Explored talks begin at 11am. Each talk will run approximately 60 minutes, including a Q&A.

Please Note: The Festival site opens 30 minutes before Bard Explored talks.

Watch past Seasons’ Bard Explored talks on YouTube HERE.