Festivals & Events

Every June through September, Bard on the Beach professional Shakespeare Festival brings to life the magic of Shakespeare’s great plays. The Festival site is located on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, adjacent to the downtown core. Staged in two open-ended performance tents, the productions are set against a spectacular natural backdrop of mountains, sea and city skyline.


The anchor production in the Festival’s brand new Mainstage tent will be the romantic comedy AS YOU LIKE IT staged by David Mackay. Playing in repertory with As You Like It will be the classic drama THE MERCHANT OF VENICE directed by Rachel Ditor. In the Studio Stage, Bard will continue with the third year of “The Kings” History Cycle. Shakespeare’s Henry VI trilogy will be blended into one play, HENRY VI: THE WARS OF THE ROSES. Bard Artistic Associate Christopher Weddell will direct. Also playing on the Studio Stage is RICHARD III directed by Kathryn Shaw.


Updates on Bard on Beach’s upcoming Festival will be posted regularly at www.bardonthebeach.org.


Tickets are on sale through the website or by calling 604-739-0559.


TICKETS
New in 2011, reserved seating! Tickets for the 2011 season of Bard on the Beach will be $40for evenings and $21 to $33.00 for previews and matinees, taxes included. They can be ordered by phone at 604-739-0559 (1-877-739-0559 toll free) or on-line at www.bardonthebeach.org.