“Et tu, Brute?” ( Julius Caesar ). Shakespeare’s riveting drama tells the story of the leader Julius Caesar, who is murdered by those he trusts – a murder that his closest ally, Mark Antony, is unable to stop. This timeless story, in a modern-day setting, is about the human drive to get and hold on to power – and how order and good government can turn to chaos when personal ambition is unchecked. Julius Caesar is powerfully connected to our world’s political landscape, with its fractured integrity, and it… more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
- Vanier Park
- Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R3
- Phone: 604.739.0559
We’re delighted to share the lineup for our Festival’s 34th Season, which will run from June 8 to September 30, 2023 at Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park.
Bard’s 2018 blockbuster As You Like It (June 8-September 30), 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 thrilling political drama, Julius Caesar (June 15-24). On the Howard Family Stage, there are two contrasting productions: Henry V (June 28-August 13), the inspiring and timely history play, followed by the hilariously interactive Goblin:Macbeth (August 19-September 17), created by a team of acclaimed Canadian theatre-makers.
“Our 34th Season is the full package, with dynamic productions for theatre lovers of every stripe,” says Christopher Gaze, Bard Founding Artistic Director. “There’s a wealth of romance, music, high-spirited comedy and compelling drama – something just for you, whether you’re a committed Shakespeare lover or have never been to Bard before.”
Tickets for our 2023 Season are now available. Visit our ticketing page to purchase yours today!
For more information visit bardonthebeach.org or call 604-739-0559.
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June 8, 2023 - 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 thrilling political, drama, Julius Caesar. On the Howard Family Stage, there are two contrasting productions: Henry V, the inspiring and timely history play, followed by the hilariously interactive Goblin: Macbeth, created by a team of acclaimed Canadian theatre-makers. Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park June 8 - September 30… more
The Beatles are back at Bard! It’s the 1960s all over again, and free spirits are escaping from Vancouver to get “back to the land”. This joyful tribute to love, laughter and music features two-dozen classic Beatles songs, from “I Want to Hold Your Hand” to “Here Comes the Sun”, performed live on stage. The original Bard production played to sold-out houses in 2018 and has triumphed across North America since then. “ One of the most joyous productions in Bard’s history… You’d have to be a real Nowhere Man not to be on… more
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