Bard on the Beach
@bardonthebeach.bsky.social
Bard on the Beach is one of Canada's largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals. Presented on the waterfront in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park.
#Bard2025
#Bard2025
WE'RE HIRING!
We're looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join our Bard team. For more information and to apply visit our website, linked below.
We will be accepting applications until Sunday, November 30, 2025.
DETAILS: bardonthebeach.org/employment-p...
We're looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join our Bard team. For more information and to apply visit our website, linked below.
We will be accepting applications until Sunday, November 30, 2025.
DETAILS: bardonthebeach.org/employment-p...
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
WE'RE HIRING!
We're looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join our Bard team. For more information and to apply visit our website, linked below.
We will be accepting applications until Sunday, November 30, 2025.
DETAILS: bardonthebeach.org/employment-p...
We're looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join our Bard team. For more information and to apply visit our website, linked below.
We will be accepting applications until Sunday, November 30, 2025.
DETAILS: bardonthebeach.org/employment-p...
Our 2026 Season's directors are set! We can't wait to see what they bring to the Bard tents next year.
For more on them, visit the Bard Blog: bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/in...
For more on them, visit the Bard Blog: bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/in...
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Our 2026 Season's directors are set! We can't wait to see what they bring to the Bard tents next year.
For more on them, visit the Bard Blog: bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/in...
For more on them, visit the Bard Blog: bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/in...
Congratulations to Moya O'Connell, Anton Lipovetsky, and Carmen Alatorre for their The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards wins for their work on 2025 Bard on the Beach productions!
To view the full list of the 2024/25 Jessie Award winners and nominees, visit their website: www.jessieawards.com/awards
To view the full list of the 2024/25 Jessie Award winners and nominees, visit their website: www.jessieawards.com/awards
November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Congratulations to Moya O'Connell, Anton Lipovetsky, and Carmen Alatorre for their The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards wins for their work on 2025 Bard on the Beach productions!
To view the full list of the 2024/25 Jessie Award winners and nominees, visit their website: www.jessieawards.com/awards
To view the full list of the 2024/25 Jessie Award winners and nominees, visit their website: www.jessieawards.com/awards
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
Hot off the press! 🔥 In our latest print edition 👇
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
October 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Hot off the press! 🔥 In our latest print edition 👇
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
Thank you to everyone who voted in @georgiastraight.bsky.social Best of Vancouver Awards, we are honoured to win Best Performing Arts Festival, and to place third in The Best Theatre Company category!
October 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Thank you to everyone who voted in @georgiastraight.bsky.social Best of Vancouver Awards, we are honoured to win Best Performing Arts Festival, and to place third in The Best Theatre Company category!
ICYMI: Bard on the Beach's 2026 Season has been announced and Season Packs are available to purchase now!
More information: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/202...
More information: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/202...
October 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
ICYMI: Bard on the Beach's 2026 Season has been announced and Season Packs are available to purchase now!
More information: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/202...
More information: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/202...
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
Vancouver's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social has announced its 2026 season! Check it out here: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/202...
2026 Season Announcement | Bard on the Beach
The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June to September, 2026. The 2026 Season offers a thrilling journey through comedy, tragedy, and my...
bardonthebeach.org
September 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Vancouver's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social has announced its 2026 season! Check it out here: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/202...
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
Reading The Dark Lady by Jessica B. Hill.
Plan to go see this at Bard on the Beach with my granddaughter later this month.
www.jgshillingford.com/product/the-...
#Canada #drama #Shakespeare @bardonthebeach.bsky.social #Stratford
Plan to go see this at Bard on the Beach with my granddaughter later this month.
www.jgshillingford.com/product/the-...
#Canada #drama #Shakespeare @bardonthebeach.bsky.social #Stratford
The Dark Lady / Pandora - J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
Jessica B. Hill
www.jgshillingford.com
August 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Reading The Dark Lady by Jessica B. Hill.
Plan to go see this at Bard on the Beach with my granddaughter later this month.
www.jgshillingford.com/product/the-...
#Canada #drama #Shakespeare @bardonthebeach.bsky.social #Stratford
Plan to go see this at Bard on the Beach with my granddaughter later this month.
www.jgshillingford.com/product/the-...
#Canada #drama #Shakespeare @bardonthebeach.bsky.social #Stratford
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
If you’re in Vancouver this summer definitely check out “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.”
I’m no art critic but this @bardonthebeach.bsky.social production was delightfully redone with 80s vibes and the cast just wanted to have fun. It was fantastic.
I’m no art critic but this @bardonthebeach.bsky.social production was delightfully redone with 80s vibes and the cast just wanted to have fun. It was fantastic.
August 14, 2025 at 6:08 AM
If you’re in Vancouver this summer definitely check out “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.”
I’m no art critic but this @bardonthebeach.bsky.social production was delightfully redone with 80s vibes and the cast just wanted to have fun. It was fantastic.
I’m no art critic but this @bardonthebeach.bsky.social production was delightfully redone with 80s vibes and the cast just wanted to have fun. It was fantastic.
✨ Our 2025 Summer Raffle is live! ✨
Enter for a chance to win Delta Air Lines vouchers worth $2000, two Premium Season Packs for Bard on the Beach's 2026 Season, or two tickets to the Vancouver International Wine Festival's Tasting Room! #bard2025
Tickets: bardonthebeach.rafflenexus.com/a/bluesky
Enter for a chance to win Delta Air Lines vouchers worth $2000, two Premium Season Packs for Bard on the Beach's 2026 Season, or two tickets to the Vancouver International Wine Festival's Tasting Room! #bard2025
Tickets: bardonthebeach.rafflenexus.com/a/bluesky
August 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
✨ Our 2025 Summer Raffle is live! ✨
Enter for a chance to win Delta Air Lines vouchers worth $2000, two Premium Season Packs for Bard on the Beach's 2026 Season, or two tickets to the Vancouver International Wine Festival's Tasting Room! #bard2025
Tickets: bardonthebeach.rafflenexus.com/a/bluesky
Enter for a chance to win Delta Air Lines vouchers worth $2000, two Premium Season Packs for Bard on the Beach's 2026 Season, or two tickets to the Vancouver International Wine Festival's Tasting Room! #bard2025
Tickets: bardonthebeach.rafflenexus.com/a/bluesky
Thank you Marcia Gay Harden for visiting! This Academy and Tony Award winning actor took in both of our BMO Mainstage productions (Much Ado About Nothing and the Two Gentlemen of Verona) this past week! Thank you for your continued support of Bard. ❤✨ #Bard2025
August 14, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Thank you Marcia Gay Harden for visiting! This Academy and Tony Award winning actor took in both of our BMO Mainstage productions (Much Ado About Nothing and the Two Gentlemen of Verona) this past week! Thank you for your continued support of Bard. ❤✨ #Bard2025
Due to overwhelming demand, we are delighted to announce a final additional performance has been added for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]!
Tickets for Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30pm are available now! #bard2025
TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/
Tickets for Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30pm are available now! #bard2025
TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/
August 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Due to overwhelming demand, we are delighted to announce a final additional performance has been added for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]!
Tickets for Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30pm are available now! #bard2025
TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/
Tickets for Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30pm are available now! #bard2025
TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/
Earlier in the Season, Tess Degenstein spoke about experiencing theatre as a very young person, some of the unique joys of being an actor at Bard, and the process of working on two shows this summer. #bard2025 🚴♀️
Read more: bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/me...
Read more: bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/me...
![Tess Degenstein in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:53szn4tn4hluwobiwiiohdlb/bafkreicu7f4m5stj6cx7ezjw4yxmde43flct3f2avqnlzvwh3zr7q6iiea@jpeg)
August 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Earlier in the Season, Tess Degenstein spoke about experiencing theatre as a very young person, some of the unique joys of being an actor at Bard, and the process of working on two shows this summer. #bard2025 🚴♀️
Read more: bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/me...
Read more: bardonthebeach.org/news/2025/me...
Due to popular demand, we are delighted to announce a NEW PERFORMANCE has been added to The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]!
Tickets for Sunday, August 17 at 7:30pm are on sale now. #Bard2025
TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/#!/...
Tickets for Sunday, August 17 at 7:30pm are on sale now. #Bard2025
TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/#!/...
July 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Due to popular demand, we are delighted to announce a NEW PERFORMANCE has been added to The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]!
Tickets for Sunday, August 17 at 7:30pm are on sale now. #Bard2025
TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/#!/...
Tickets for Sunday, August 17 at 7:30pm are on sale now. #Bard2025
TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/#!/...
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
We thoroughly enjoyed The Dark Lady at @bardonthebeach.bsky.social! Fascinating theme, brilliant acting and fantastically engaging storytelling! Don't miss it: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/the...
The Dark Lady | Bard on the Beach
bardonthebeach.org
July 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We thoroughly enjoyed The Dark Lady at @bardonthebeach.bsky.social! Fascinating theme, brilliant acting and fantastically engaging storytelling! Don't miss it: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/the...
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
We had an absolute blast at last night's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social The Complete Works of Shakespeare show! With wall-to-wall laughs and high-energy comic performances, it's a must-see summer hit. Check it out: bardonthebeach.org/the-complete...
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] | Bard on the Beach
bardonthebeach.org
July 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We had an absolute blast at last night's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social The Complete Works of Shakespeare show! With wall-to-wall laughs and high-energy comic performances, it's a must-see summer hit. Check it out: bardonthebeach.org/the-complete...
Congratulations to the Company of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] on today, their Opening Night! We can’t wait for everyone to experience this zany adventure all Season long. #Bard2025
Special thanks to our Production Sponsor, Polygon Homes.
Special thanks to our Production Sponsor, Polygon Homes.
July 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Congratulations to the Company of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] on today, their Opening Night! We can’t wait for everyone to experience this zany adventure all Season long. #Bard2025
Special thanks to our Production Sponsor, Polygon Homes.
Special thanks to our Production Sponsor, Polygon Homes.
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
Arghavan Jenati speaks to Stir about The Dark Lady:
www.createastir.ca/articles/the... @bardonthebeach.bsky.social
www.createastir.ca/articles/the... @bardonthebeach.bsky.social
Bard on the Beach star Arghavan Jenati reflects on Dark Lady at the heart of Shakespeare’s work — Stir
New production of Jessica B. Hill’s witty play reclaims the lost history of poet Emilia Bassano
www.createastir.ca
July 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Arghavan Jenati speaks to Stir about The Dark Lady:
www.createastir.ca/articles/the... @bardonthebeach.bsky.social
www.createastir.ca/articles/the... @bardonthebeach.bsky.social
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
We're really looking forward to catching this @bardonthebeach.bsky.social show this week! And I'm celebrating by cracking open my Shakespeare Insult Generator book, you Churlish Bald-Pated Bull's Pizzle. bardonthebeach.org/the-complete...
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] | Bard on the Beach
bardonthebeach.org
July 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
We're really looking forward to catching this @bardonthebeach.bsky.social show this week! And I'm celebrating by cracking open my Shakespeare Insult Generator book, you Churlish Bald-Pated Bull's Pizzle. bardonthebeach.org/the-complete...
“I leave myself, my friends, and all, for love.”
Wishing a wonderful Opening Night to the Company of The Two Gentlemen of Verona! We can’t wait to go on this nostalgic journey with you all summer long. #Bard2025
Thank you to our Production Sponsor Odlum Brown.
Photo by Tim Matheson.
Wishing a wonderful Opening Night to the Company of The Two Gentlemen of Verona! We can’t wait to go on this nostalgic journey with you all summer long. #Bard2025
Thank you to our Production Sponsor Odlum Brown.
Photo by Tim Matheson.
June 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“I leave myself, my friends, and all, for love.”
Wishing a wonderful Opening Night to the Company of The Two Gentlemen of Verona! We can’t wait to go on this nostalgic journey with you all summer long. #Bard2025
Thank you to our Production Sponsor Odlum Brown.
Photo by Tim Matheson.
Wishing a wonderful Opening Night to the Company of The Two Gentlemen of Verona! We can’t wait to go on this nostalgic journey with you all summer long. #Bard2025
Thank you to our Production Sponsor Odlum Brown.
Photo by Tim Matheson.
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
Checked out the gift shop at #Vancouver's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social Shakespeare Festival and spotted this lovely nature-forward jigsaw puzzle!
June 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Checked out the gift shop at #Vancouver's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social Shakespeare Festival and spotted this lovely nature-forward jigsaw puzzle!
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | June 10 to September 20
FULL TRAILER: youtu.be/9WfeYMloSwY
“As merry as the day is long.” #Bard2025
Directed by Johnna Wright with additional text by Erin Shields.
Video filmed and edited by Art Left Creative: www.artleftcreative.com
FULL TRAILER: youtu.be/9WfeYMloSwY
“As merry as the day is long.” #Bard2025
Directed by Johnna Wright with additional text by Erin Shields.
Video filmed and edited by Art Left Creative: www.artleftcreative.com
youtu.be
June 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | June 10 to September 20
FULL TRAILER: youtu.be/9WfeYMloSwY
“As merry as the day is long.” #Bard2025
Directed by Johnna Wright with additional text by Erin Shields.
Video filmed and edited by Art Left Creative: www.artleftcreative.com
FULL TRAILER: youtu.be/9WfeYMloSwY
“As merry as the day is long.” #Bard2025
Directed by Johnna Wright with additional text by Erin Shields.
Video filmed and edited by Art Left Creative: www.artleftcreative.com
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
We absolutely loved last night's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social Much Ado About Nothing show. Fun, fast-paced and filled with great performances -- especially the actors playing Benedick, Beatrice and Dogberry! Check it out: bardonthebeach.org/much-ado-abo...
Much Ado About Nothing | Bard on the Beach
bardonthebeach.org
June 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We absolutely loved last night's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social Much Ado About Nothing show. Fun, fast-paced and filled with great performances -- especially the actors playing Benedick, Beatrice and Dogberry! Check it out: bardonthebeach.org/much-ado-abo...
Reposted by Bard on the Beach
We love the charming, flower-framed Much Ado About Nothing set at this year's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social Shakespeare Festival!
June 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We love the charming, flower-framed Much Ado About Nothing set at this year's @bardonthebeach.bsky.social Shakespeare Festival!