| Bard on the Beach is one of Canada's largest not-for-profit,
professional Shakespeare Festivals. Presented in a magnificent setting
on the waterfront in Vancouver's Vanier Park, the Festival offers
Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two
performance tents from June through September.
 1695
Whyte Avenue, Vanier Park AT Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue
Vancouver BC
www.bardonthebeach.org
May 29 - September 27 2008
With open-air tents in Vanier Park, set against a natural backdrop of
sea, sky and mountains, visitors and locals can enjoy four of the Bard's
performances this summer: Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Tempest and
Titus Andronicus.
Tickets start at $18 for matinees with performances Tuesday through
Sunday.
Special events include
"Bard-B-Q and Fireworks"
(a play and BBQ followed by Celebration of Light fireworks - July 23,
26, 30 and August 2
"Celebrating Red & White"
(a play plus a wine tasting - August 16),
"Opera and Arias" (Vancouver Opera Orchestra and UBC Opera Ensemble
featuring a performance of Don Giovanni - August 25 and September 1 and
8)
"Chatterbox Tuesdays" (a pre-show primer and a post-performance Q&A -
June 17 through August 26
For the kids
"Young Shakespeareans"
(workshops for youth aged 8 to 18).
The 520-seat Main stage tent offers two productions performed in
repertory from early June through late September. The Main stage tent is
open-ended so that the actors perform against a spectacular backdrop of
mountains, sea and sky - a highlight of the Bard experience.
The Douglas Campbell Studio Stage tent seats 240 and runs from the end
of June through September. This intimate performance space features
Shakespeare's lesser-known plays or some of his great classics presented
with less traditional stagings.
Bard on the Beach is a registered not-for-profit society with a mandate
to present the works of William Shakespeare professionally and with
integrity in an annual Festival that is both affordable and accessible
to a wide audience, and to nurture and promote a passion and enthusiasm
for Shakespeare's work.
Helpful Hints When Attending Bard
The Bard site and performance tents will both open 40 minutes before
curtain.
Seating is by General Admission, so arrive early to ‘select and sticker’
your seat.
Site is wheelchair accessible. Special seating must be requested at time
of booking.
Dress casually and warmly (bring a sweater or jacket) as the temperature
drops after sunset.
Please exit quietly as a courtesy to local residents.
Directions
From West and North Vancouver:
Over Lions' Gate Bridge (becomes Georgia St.)
Continue down West Georgia
Turn right at Burrard
Continue over Burrard Street Bridge
Right Hand Lane runs into Cornwall Ave.
Take first Right after bridge on to Chestnut
If you miss Chestnut, turn right at Cypress
Turn right on to Whyte Avenue
From the South:
Oak Street (continuation of main highway from White Rock and the Canada
/ USA border)
Left on to Broadway
Right on to Burrard till just before the bridge
Take left lane feed to Cornwall
Take first right off Cornwall on to Chestnut
If you miss Chestnut, turn right at Cypress
Turn right on to Whyte Avenue
Concession, Bar & Gift Shop
The Concession, Bar and Bard Boutique are located on site in the Bard
Village. They are open for 40 minutes before every performance and
during intermission, with the exception of the Bar, which is closed
during weekday matinees. Cash and credit card only accepted on site.
The Concession offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, light snacks,
popcorn, candy, and cookies.
The Bar offers red and white wine plus draft beer. Please note, only
alcohol purchased at Bard may be consumed on site.
The Bard Boutique offers a wide selection of Shakespearean books,
scripts, mementos, and clothing.
Parking
There are several lots adjacent to the site – at the
Vancouver Museum ,
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre , Academy of Music and Boat Launch. Some lots
require coin operated ticketing. A limited number of Handicap spots are
located in the Archives parking lot. Please note, there is no parking in
the neighbouring residential area.
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