Vancouver 
Events Description
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Plays:
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING—BMO Mainstage
“As merry as the day is long.” Two of Shakespeare’s most tumultuous couples—sparring singles Beatrice and Benedick, and young lovers Claudio and Hero—discover all is not as it seems in an idyllic town recovering from war. Will the truth win in this mischievous game of love? Secret love, courtship, and marriage intertwine with darker themes of warfare, deception, and mischief in Much Ado About Nothing. Romance, wit, and mistaken identities power this new staging of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy full of colourful characters, passionate poetry, and Shakespeare’s wittiest wordplay.
THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA—BMO Mainstage
OH, YEAH! It’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona—with a twist! This nostalgic visit to the ‘80s features the music of that candy-coloured decade, from unforgettable dance hits to tear-jerking ballads, as it celebrates friendship and the foolhardy ways young love makes us behave. Sent to court to learn to be “perfect gentlemen,” Valentine and Proteus are derailed by their attraction to Silvia, the ruler’s daughter. Adding to the fun, the role of Crab will be played by an actual dog, the only dog role in the Shakespearean canon.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] [again]—Douglas Campbell Theatre
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] has been loved the world over, and now this irreverent, fast-paced romp makes its Bard on the Beach debut. Three players present an acclaimed (and hilarious) [and irresistible] sprint through all of Shakespeare’s canonical plays (plus the sonnets!). It’s a wild ride through the Bard’s histories, tragedies, and comedies that will leave you helpless with laughter. As The Today Show says, “If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!” By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield; new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield.
THE DARK LADY—Douglas Campbell Theatre
Celebrated Canadian playwright and actor Jessica B. Hill’s The Dark Lady reclaims a story that was almost lost; that of Emilia Bassano, an intriguing multiracial, trilingual woman who was also a talented musician and England’s first female published poet. Is Bassano the “Dark Lady” of Shakespeare’s sonnets? This witty and intimate production brings the two poets together in a complex love story about art, collaboration, desire, and ambition. The dialogue “cracks like a whip” (Winnipeg Free Press) and helps us both understand and challenge our love of Shakespeare through a powerful exploration of love and legacy.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Regular Performances: $35 & up
How to get tickets?
Buy Online
Phone: 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559.
Box Office in Vanier Park
WHEN & WHERE
Performance Schedule: Schedule
- Much Ado About Nothing: June 10 to September 20, 2025
- The Two Gentlemen of Verona: June 13 to September 19, 2025
- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]: July 1 to September 20, 2025
- The Dark Lady: July 3 to September 19, 2025
Bard Pride Day — Saturday, June 28, 7:30pm
Family Days —
Sunday, July 13, 2pm: Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday, August 17, 2pm: Much Ado About Nothing, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
Wine Wednesdays — Wednesday, July 2, August 13, September 10
Bard Fireworks — Saturday, July 19 & Saturday, July 26, 2025
Venue : BMO Mainstage and Howard Family Stage under the tents at Vanier Park. – 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver
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Paid Parking
Public transit accessible
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