Bard on the Beach (MAP)
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 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
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When is Bard on the Beach
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May 28 - September 26 2009
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.
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Bard on the Beach Shows
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2009 Shows include
The Comedy of Errors
Seeing double leads to hilarity in this entertaining comedy about two
sets of twins, separated as infants. As wives, lovers, merchants and
friends encounter the Syracusians, the mistaken identities lead to merry
misunderstandings and chaos.
Othello
Jealousy, prejudice, deceit and betrayal – powerful passions drive
innocent love to tragedy. General Othello, a noble Moor, has secretly
eloped with the beautiful, young, but white Desdemona. Iago, angry that
his friend Othello has passed him over for promotion in favour of Cassio,
seeks revenge.
All's Well that ends Well
When the King grants lowborn Helena her choice of husband, she chooses
her secret love Bertram, son of her mistress the Countess. After the
ceremony, the snobbish Bertram flees and sends Helena this challenge -
get the ring off his finger and conceive a child by him and he will be
her husband.
Richard the II
Richard II, once innocent boy king, is now 31 and has claimed control
from his former councillors. Accusations fly between his cousin Henry
Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray. Fearing Henry’s popularity, Richard
commands their banishment - the first of several decisions that will
lead to his ultimate downfall.
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Bard on the Beach Location
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1695
Whyte Avenue, Vanier Park AT Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue,
Vancouver BC
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Bard on the Beach Contact
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www.bardonthebeach.org
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Bard on the Beach Tickets
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Tickets start at $18 for matinees with performances Tuesday through
Sunday.
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Bard on the Beach Main Stage
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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.
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Bard on the Beach Douglas Campbell Stage
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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 .
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About Bard on the Beach
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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.
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Helpful Hints When Attending Bard on the Beach
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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.
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Directions to Bard on the Beach
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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
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Concessions at Bard on the Beach
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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.
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Parking at Bard on the Beach
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| 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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