Bard Explored: Enrich Your Experience
Enjoy the Bard Village for one full hour before curtain. With earlier access to the site, there’s extra time to enjoy tasty snacks and beverages, dine on a picnic or expand your knowledge with our new on-site educational talks.
IN A NUTSHELL – FREE Pre-Show Talks
Our insightful talks take place before every performance this season
(excluding previews).
Mainstage: 25 minutes prior to curtain
Studio Stage: 15 minutes prior to curtain
Sponsored by: car2go
TALKBACK TUESDAYS – FREE Post-Show Discussions
Learn more about the play you’ve just enjoyed. After each Tuesday evening performance, there is a question and answer session with members of the cast.
Sponsored by: The Vancouver Sun
LECTURES ($10 each)
Saturdays at 10:30am
Expand your knowledge of Shakespeare and this season’s four plays.
Lectures
June 25 – The Merchant of Venice
July 16 – As You Like It
August 13 – Henry VI
August 27 – Richard III
*DISCUSSION SERIES CANCELLATION*
Please note that the discussion events originally scheduled for July 23, August 6, September 3, September 17 have been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Sponsored by: Simon Fraser University
FORUM: VENTURES AND USANCE - $10
Shylock and The Merchant of Venice
Monday, July 11
7pm
Noted scholars Errol Durbach and Graham Forst join members of the Bard company in a fascinating exploration of moneylending in Shakespeare’s England.
