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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

1695 Whyte Ave,  , Vanier ParkVancouver
British Columbia,  V6J 3J9

Bard on the Beach's 2013 season will run June 12 to September 14. The opening production on the Festival's BMO Mainstage will be the marvellous romantic comedy Twelfth Night, staged by Dennis Garnhum. Playing in repertory with Twelfth Night will be Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, Hamlet, directed by Kim Collier. On the Douglas Campbell Studio Stage, Bard will present Measure For Measure, a classic study of morality, directed by John Murphy. Alternating with Measure For Measure is Canadian playwright Timothy Findley's Elizabeth Rex, directed by Rachel Ditor and set in Elizabethan England.

How to Get Here

Vanier Park is located at the west end of the Burrard St Bridge. Turn north off Cornwall at Cypress.

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Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, Cash, Personal Cheque

Hours of Operation

Tuesday through Sunday evenings; some matinees (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 7:00 PM8:00 PM8:00 PM8:00 PM8:00 PM8:00 PM8:00 PM
Please note:  Box office open 9:00 am to curtain. Curtain 8:00 pm, 7:00 pm Sundays, September & matinees. Mondays only special events.

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Amenities & Facilities

Accessible Facilities Full Wheelchair Access (as per building code)
Picnic Tables Attraction/Tour/Event Ticket Sales*
Food & beverage (e.g. snack foods, coffee)* Food Services*
* charges apply

Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Assistance Dogs Only
Smoking Policy
No Smoking
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be exchanged with 24 hrs notice for a fee of $3.
Group Policy
Special rates applicable for groups of 15 or more for selected performances.
Age Restrictions
Children under 6 will not be admitted.
Clothing Gear Required
Jacket or sweater recommended as it cools after sunset.
Mobility Restrictions
Wheelchair accessible. Special seating must be requested at time of booking.

Travel Deal

Bard-B-Q & Fireworks July 27, 31 & August 3

Stirring Shakespeare, a delicious BBQ salmon dinner & fireworks - a one-of-a-kind experience - $99. Details online.

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