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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We are so proud to produce theatre that has become such a memorable part of the summer for so many people. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees across the Arts & Entertainment Awards and to the rest of the recognized winners and nominees who help make this city shine ✨

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who voted us Best Performing Arts Festival in The Georgia Straight's (@georgiastraight.bsky.social) 30th annual Best Of Vancouver Awards! 🤩 📸 Sarah Race Photography

A line of patrons extends from the Box Office ticket pick up to the Bard gateway on a blue sky early summer day. In the bottom right corner is The Georgia Straight green and black winner button.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our 2027 Season Packs are available now at a limited-time Early Bird rate! Secure yours today for savings of up to 23%! PURCHASE: bardonthebeach.org/tickets/flex...

White text over blue sky with spotty cloud. In the bottom of the image the white Bard tents are visible. The white text reads: 2027 Season Packs Premium (includes A+ zone) 4-show, $336; 5-show $401. regular (includes A zone) 4-show, $266; 5-show $321

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Have you purchased your 2027 Season Pack yet? 👀 Purchase your Season Pack before our prices go up on Monday, October 5—take advantage of our lowest rates of the Season and save up to 39%! For more information and to purchase visit our website: bardonthebeach.org/tickets/flex...

A blue sky with a white tent topped with a small red flag in the bottom right corner. On the blue sky it reads 2027 Season Packs: Premium 4-Show $264, 5-Show $319. Regular 4-Show $212, 5-Show $257. Season Pack prices ego up on Monday, October 5.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Special thanks to Nicola Wealth, our Season Sponsor and our Production Sponsors Lawson Lundell, Odlum Brow, Polygon Homes, and The Spotlight Circle Photo 1: Company of The Merry Wives of Windsor 2: Company of Macbeth 3: Company of Goblin:Oedipus 4: Company of Antigone by Emily Cooper

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A hearty thank you and congratulations to all the people who made the 2026 Season happen. From the work that was visible on the BMO Mainstage and in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, to the patrons who attended our performances, to the financial support from our Members and Sponsors. Thank you.

The Company of The Merry Wives of Windsor on the BMO Mainstage posed and smiling.

The Company of Macbeth on the BMO Mainstage posed and smiling.

The Company of Goblin:Oedipus posed and smiling in the Douglas Campbell Theatre.

The Company of Antigone posed and smiling in the Douglas Campbell Theatre.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Special thanks to our returning Mainstage Sponsor BMO and Production Sponsors Lawson Lundell, Odlum Brown, and Polygon Homes.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Bard on the Beach is proud to present its 38th Season, running June to September 2027. 𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁’𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 ‘𝟳𝟬𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘁: 𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 LEARN MORE: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/bar...

Blue sky with a small white tent topped with a red flag. There is white text on the blue sky that reads 2027 Season Announcement.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Heaven give you many, many merry days! ⚽ 🫰 The Merry Wives of Windsor celebrates its Closing Night and also closes our 2026 Season this evening! We give the Company an enormous round of applause. Special thanks to Lawson Lundell LLP our Production Sponsor; and Nicola Wealth our Season Sponsor.

The majority of the acting company for The Merry Wives of Windsor on stage. Slender and Bardolph are taking a selfie, Evans and Caius are mid-laugh, and the majority of the rest of the cast is looking to the left smiling.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The Company of Goblin:Oedipus (2026). A Spontaneous Theatre creation. Costume Designer Ralamy Kneeshaw | Associate Lighting Designer John Webber | Stage Manager Rebecca Mulvihill | Assistant Stage Manager Jenny Kim. Photo by Emily Cooper Photography.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A fate, like iron, by which I am bound. Congratulations to the Goblins whose production of Oedipus delighted, horrified, and united heartbeats all Season long in the Douglas Campbell Theatre! Special thanks to Polygon Homes, our Production Sponsor; and Nicola Wealth, our Season Sponsor.

WUG and KRAGVA sitting on a bench as Oedipus and Jocasta looking toward MOOG as the Messenger from Corinth.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Adapted & Directed by Stephen Drover | Set Design Amir Ofek | Costume Design Alaia Hamer | Lighting Design Jeff Harrison | Composer & Sound Design Mary Jane Coomber | Photo by Emily Cooper Photography. For full creative and artistic credits please visit our website.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires. ✨🔪 Congratulations to the Company of Macbeth on the day of their Closing Night performance. Special thanks to Odlum Brown, our Production Sponsor; and Nicola Wealth, our Season Sponsor.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Company of Antigone (2026). Adapted by Kate Besworth. Directed by Ming Hudson | Set & Costume Designer Jessica Oostergo | Lighting Designer John Webber | Composer, Music Director & Sound Designer Joelysa Pankanea, for full creative credits view on our website. Photo by Emily Cooper Photography.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Who will care for us when we are gone? ⏳ Congratulations to the Company of Antigone on the culmination of such a triumphant run in the Douglas Campbell Theatre. Special thanks to The Spotlight Circle, the Production Supporters; and Nicola Wealth, this Season's Sponsor.

Antigone reaches toward Polynices while being held back by the Chorus

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our last 2026 Artistic Company blog of the Season 🥲 New to the Bard Blog! We got to chat with our Apprentice Actors Lucas Gnoato, Yi Ming Liu, Tai Leathem, and Azeen Zare. Click the link below to read about their experiences across our stages this Season! BLOG: bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/me...

Lucas Gnoato, Yi Ming Liu, Tai Leathem, and Azeen Zare's headshots with their names overlaid in the bottom right corner. Underneath in white text on a red background reads "2026 Apprentice Actors"

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📸 Melissa Oei as Mrs. Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor (2026). Directed by Rebecca Northan. Set design by Amir Ofek, costume design by Barbara Clayden, lighting design by Jeff Harrison, sound design and composition by Steve Charles, and photo by Emily Cooper.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We can hardly believe it.... For the first time ever Bard has nearly 1,000 Members! 😱 Help us reach this milestone by making a gift of $50 or more today. BECOME A MEMBER: bardonthebeach.org/support-us/m...

Text at the top of the image reads "For the first time... we have nearly 1,000 Members! With an image of Mrs. Ford gaping, open-mouthed at the identical letters that she and Mrs. Page received from Falstaff.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📸 Craig Erickson as Mr. Ford (as Mr. Brook) in The Merry Wives of Windsor (2026). Directed by Rebecca Northan. Set design by Amir Ofek, costume design by Barbara Clayden, lighting design by Jeff Harrison, sound design and composition by Steve Charles, and photo by Emily Cooper.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This week's Bard Blog features a Bard veteran of 12 years—Craig Erickson! We chatted about his process bringing characters to life on stage, his incredible musical number as Mr. Ford, and his favourite moments at Bard over the years. READ MORE: bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/me...

Mr. Ford dressed in his disguise as Mr. Brook grimaces as he looks toward Falstaff, who is just out of frame.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📸 Cameron Grant as Fenton and Rachel Angco as Anne Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor (2026). Directed by Rebecca Northan. Set design by Amir Ofek, costume design by Barbara Clayden, lighting design by Jeff Harrison, and sound design and composition by Steve Charles, and photo by Emily Cooper.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

ONLY THREE SHOWS LEFT! With our Season ending on Saturday, September 19, there are only three more chances to catch The Merry Wives of Windsor on the BMO Mainstage! Limited tickets remain for these performances, make sure to secure yours today 🎪 TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/

Fenton and Anne Page high-five after singing a karaoke song. They are both dressed in green and white Windsor Stags soccer gear.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Only one week left to experience a stunning late-summer sunset at Bard! Our Season closes on September 19—don't miss out! With tickets starting at $30, we hope to see you this Season before time runs out! TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/schedule/ 📸 Sarah Race Photography

The Bard on the Beach entry gateway leading toward the Box Office and the Village entrance. It's sunset and the sky is blue-grey and pink-purple

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📸 Rachel Angco as Anne Page and Munish Sharma as Mr Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor (2026). Directed by Rebecca Northan. Set design by Amir Ofek, costume design by Barbara Clayden, lighting design by Jeff Harrison, sound design and composition by Steve Charles, and photo by Emily Cooper.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's a Bard Blog with Rachel Angco! Read about her first Season with Bard, her range of roles she plays on the BMO Mainstage this Season, and how her start in music has helped her in her acting jobs so far. 🎤 READ MORE: bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/me...

Anne Page is holding a trophy and leaping into Mr Page's arms with her face screwed up in sheer joy.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Photo: Munish Sharma as Macbeth; Raf Rogers, Zahf Paroo, and Craig Erickson as Figures in Macbeth (2026). Directed by Stephen Drover. Set design by Amir Ofek, costume design by Alaia Hamer, lighting design by Jeff Harrison, sound design and composition by Mary Jane Coomber, and photo by Emily Cooper

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

There are only THREE more chances to experience Macbeth this Season! Experience the production that has audiences "completely enthralled" and "on the edge of their seat[s]". Tickets are limited! TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/mac...

Image of Macbeth mid battle cry holding a knife while wearing tactical gear. further back on the stage three hooded figures stand looking ominous in the low light. Over top of the image text reads: ONLY 3 MORE CHANCES.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Fall is right around the corner and that means there's only TWO WEEKS left to experience Bard before we close on September 19! 🎪 We checked in with members of our 2026 Company with a "back-to-school" inspired chalkboard Q&A. READ MORE: bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/11...

Christopher Gaze standing smiling and holding a chalkboard that reads:
My Name is Christopher
This is my 37th Season with Bard
I play the Artistic Director this Season
My summer highlight is my memoir “The Road to Bard” was published on June 2nd!

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

You too can have this much fun while looking this cool in our varsity-inspired design shirt or crewneck in our the Merry Wives of Windsor design! Pre-order your Boutique merch at bardonthebeach.shop or purchase in the Bard Boutique during your next visit to Bard.

four individuals sit at a picnic table, two wearing a navy blue tshirt, two wearing a dark green crewneck sweater. They are all laughing and it is bright weather outside.

A close up of one of the people wearing one of the dark green crewnecks, her face is turned downward and just the hint of a smile is visible

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Following the Macbeth talk on Saturday, be sure to also stop by the Amica Lounge in the Marquee for the chance to engage in more casual discussion in a comfortable space!

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

There are two more Bard Explored talks this Season! Dig deeper into this Season's BMO Mainstage productions with Professor Paul Budra (Macbeth, September 5) and Professor Patricia Badir (The Merry Wives of Windsor, September 12). TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/bar...

Paul Budra on the BMO Mainstage doing one of the Bard Explored talks that have already happened this Season. The photo is taken from the seats, looking down on the stage where Paul is well lit. The audience in front of him is not.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📸 Yoshie Bancroft as Antigone in Antigone (2026). Directed by Ming Hudson. Set and costume design by Jessica Oostergo, lighting design by John Webber, sound design and composition by Joelysa Pankanea, and photo by Emily Cooper.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's a Bard Blog to end your weekend! 🛶 We caught up with Yoshie Bancroft and heard what she had to say about her beginnings on the water, the joy of performing for a rapt audience, and the emotional balance of her roles as an actor Season. READ MORE: bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/me...

Antigone looking forward, seeming resolute. Overhead warm lighting is directly spotlighted on her.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Bard Boutique is brimming with Macbeth designed merch! Available on a t-shirt, hoodie, mug, or sticker you can take home a physical reminder of the bloody good time you had watching the show. Browse this design and more in-person at the Boutique in the tents or online at bardonthebeach.shop

Four people are kneeling at varying heights, smiling at the camera while wearing sunglasses. Two of them are wearing the Macbeth shirt and two are wearing the Macbeth hoodie.

The Macbeth design is on display, the model's face just in the frame smiling. The Design is of a red sky with a glowing sun. It reads "what's done cannot be undone"

The four individuals look similar to the first photo, smiling and wearing sunglasses with their Macbeth shirts and hoodies, but this time they are all standing

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

📸 1) Raf Rogers & Ali Froggatt. 2) Ellis Lalonde & Lili Beaudoin. 3) Sarah Ferguson. 4) Ali Froggatt & Raf Rogers.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

THIS week's lineup includes our incredible hosts, Ali Froggatt and Rebecca Northan who will be performing alongside Tess Degenstein and Jeff Gladstone. See you there 😎 TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/bar...

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Bard After Dark | Bard on the Beach

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Bard After Dark has been INCREDIBLE so far, make sure you catch our last one of the Season, this Friday, August 28 at 10pm! Every night's a little different, but here's some snaps of last week's show to serve as a tease for this week!

Raf Rogers stands with his arms raised with Ali Froggatt beside him with her hands behind her back.

Ellis Lalonde sits straddling a bench behind Lili Beaudoin who is wearing a cowboy hat and laughing

Ali Froggatt sits with hands in her lap looking wistful while Raf Rogers, wearing a short blond wig, mimes driving a car.

Sarah Ferguson is standing wearing a short red wig with her right hand miming a weapon. Lili Beaudoin is seated on a chair with an open-mouthed perturbed expression.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Cameron Grant as Haimon; Azeen Zare, Jennifer Lines, Kate Besworth, and Paul Moniz de Sá as The Chorus in Antigone (2026). Directed by Ming Hudson. Set and costume design by Jessica Oostergo, lighting design by John Webber, sound design and composition by Joelysa Pankanea, and photo by Emily Cooper.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A new Bard Blog featuring Cameron Grant is up on our website now! READ MORE: bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/me...

Haimon kneels on the floor looking bereft while holding a rumpled sheet, a depiction of Antigone's dead body. The lighting indicates nighttime, and the Chorus hovers in the background observing him.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Sara Vickruck as Slender in The Merry Wives of Windsor (2026). Directed by Rebecca Northan. Set design by Amir Ofek, costume design by Barbara Clayden, lighting design by Jeff Harrison, sound design and composition by Steve Charles, and photo by Emily Cooper.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Forsooth, a new Bard Blog! Sara Vickruck took some time to chat about how their fourth Season with Bard has been so far, becoming a Vancouver Rise fan, and their wide array of other artistic endeavours! READ MORE: bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/me...

Slender grinning with their arm outstretched with their hand open, looking like it is moving back-and-forth.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This performance will be filmed for archival purposes. By booking a ticket, you acknowledge that you may be captured in the recording, and that you consent to your inclusion in the footage.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: we have added a performance of Goblin:Oedipus on Sunday, August 30 at 7:30pm! An exclusive offer for this performance: ALL tickets are 2-for-1! See you there 😈 TICKETS: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/gob...

WUG the Goblin is seated looking serious and ominous. He is wearing a white under-layer with a burgundy toga-looking sash over one shoulder. To the right of him there is a text bubble that reads "new performance added! 2-for-1 tickets" and below the image in a red box it reads "Sunday, August 30 at 7:30pm Goblin:Oedipus, a Spontaneous Theatre creation"

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Today's Bard Blog features Sebastian (Seabass) Kroon! He's had a long and varied history working with Bard (on and off the stage!) and he was gracious enough to take the time to talk about his journey. READ MORE: bardonthebeach.org/news/2026/me...

Bardolph has his mouth open, seemingly saying "yeah" and having a good time while he turns up the volume on the large boombox that he is holding. The boombox rests on his lower stomach and he looks like he might be dancing a little.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

DETAILS: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/off... Weekends at Bard are generously supported by The Province of British Columbia.

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

PLUS, when you purchase at least two tickets for three different productions, attend a Special Event scheduled on that weekend for FREE! View the details of this offer, as well as the Special Events available for the rest of our Season, on our website linked below!

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Weekends at BARD! | Bard on the Beach

Spend your weekend at Bard on the Beach, enjoying world-class theatre in beautiful Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park. The more productions you buy, the more you save! Buy 2 shows, save 15% Buy 3 shows, save 25% Buy...

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Bard on the Beach @bardonthebeach.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

There's JUST over one month left in our 2026 Season! If summer has slipped away from you, and you're still hoping to catch two or more of this Season's productions, check out our Weekends At Bard offer! The more productions you see, the more you save, up to 35%!

Patrons standing in a line to get into Bard on the Beach. The sun is shining, a person at the front is taking a photo of the scene.

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