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Events Description
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Plays:
The Merry Wives of Windsor —BMO Mainstage
Directed by Rebecca Northan
Shakespeare’s laugh-out-loud comedy comes alive with music in and around the community athletic centre of a (fictional) Vancouver suburb that is seriously obsessed with soccer. This classic farce follows the roguish Sir John Falstaff, who sets out to fix his financial woes by wooing two married women so that he can steal their husbands’ fortunes—only for his targets, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page, to come together and turn the tables on him. With lively musical numbers woven throughout, this production guarantees an evening of laughter, mischief, and merriment.
Macbeth —BMO Mainstage
Directed by Stephen Drover
“What’s done cannot be undone.” A thrilling exploration of fate, desire, and downfall, Macbeth tells the tragic tale of a victorious general who learns from a prophecy that he will become King. Spurred on by his own desires and the ruthless encouragement of his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and seizes the crown, before descending into tyranny as he tries to hold onto his throne. Recognized as one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most popular tragedies, this production grounds the story in a harsh, dystopian world. Stark design and stylized visuals heighten themes of power and paranoia drawing audiences deep into a world that is as haunting as it is unforgettable.
Goblin:Oedipus —Douglas Campbell Theatre
A riotous reinvention, Goblin:Oedipus is performed by the wildly popular Goblins—WUG, KRAGVA, and MOOG—whose irreverent take on Macbeth delighted audiences at Bard on the Beach in 2023. This time, the trio brings their chaotic curiosity and hilarious audience interaction to a fresh retelling of Sophocles’ tragic myth Oedipus the King, adapted by John Murrell. Amid a deadly plague that grips Thebes, Oedipus vows to uncover the murderer of the previous king, only to set himself on a path of shocking self-discovery. Determined to delve deeper into the Dionysian degeneracy of the human race, three Goblins offer up a cautionary tale of patricide, incest, and eye-gouging comedy that you won’t forget.
This production is for audiences that are 18 years of age and older. It contains adult themes and strong language that some people may find offensive.
Antigone —Douglas Campbell Theatre
Directed by Ming Hudson
This bold new adaptation by local playwright Kate Besworth presents Sophocles’ classic Greek tragedy for a contemporary audience. Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, defies King Creon’s decree by burying her rebel brother in the aftermath of a civil war, setting off a chain of events that pits family loyalty against political authority—leading to devastating consequences. Exploring themes of resistance, voice, and generational reckoning, Antigone is raw, timely, and emotionally potent, offering a story as relevant now as it was in ancient Greece.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Regular Performances: $30 & 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
- The Merry Wives of Windsor: June 9 to September 19, 2026
- Macbeth: June 11 to September 18, 2026
- Goblin:Oedipus: July 5 to September 19, 2026
- Antigone: June 30 to September 18, 2026
Bard Pride Day — Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm
Family Days —
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Saturday, July 11 at 2pm
Sunday, August 16 at 2pm
Sunday, September 6 at 2pm
Bard After Dark — Friday, August 7 at 10pm
Friday August 14 at 10pm
Friday, August 21 at 10pm
Friday, August 28 at 10pm
Venue : Tents at Vanier Park, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver
Trip Planning
Paid Parking
Public transit accessible
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