BARD ON THE BEACH
About
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. Founded in 1990 as an Equity Co-op, Bard is now a fully professional company engaging hundreds of talented artists, artisans, technicians, and year-round administrators. The Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related works, and special events in two modern performance tents from June to September annually, with an average attendance of 80,000. The Festival is known for its signature blend of high-quality artistic programming and being a welcoming, informal experience for local residents and visitors from around the world. Bard Education offers year-round opportunities to play and explore Shakespeare, through programs for youth, emerging theatre artists, and the general community.
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