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Demetrius meanwhile is in love with Hermia. Helena, however, loves Demetrius. All four lovers escape into the forest to begin their journeys to discover who they are and who they love. Within the forest the four main characters encounter two other groups.

The first is a group of fairies who are very mischievous. Also in the forest is a group of actors practicing their play about Pyramus and Thisb e. There are many twists and turns in the plot, including the spell of the magic juice being added to and removed from almost all of the characters.

In the end the characters manage to escape from the forest and their journeys of discovery are complete. The photo is by Emily Cooper. Henry V follows the story of young King Hal and two mythical countries at war.

The Vancouver edition features an interesting twist as the lead character, King Hal, is portrayed by a female actress Kate Besworth. Opening night for Henry V in was going to be on June 16th. Last day of the season was scheduled for October 20th. From start to finish, over the course of the summer, Shakespeare fans were going to have about 32 opportunities to see this play. King Hal is in charge of leading his country into battle. As he is so young, he struggles with the burden of leadership placed on him as well as his own doubts.

Throughout the story Hal grows up and learns to deal with the pressures of leadership. This play was previously performed at Bard on the Beach in with the same director Daryl Cloran. The first performance of the year for this production was going to be on June 28th. The play was then going to continue until the last day of the Bard on the Beach season which was to be September 26th.

In total, this play was scheduled for close to 50 different dates in All of the men secretly break their oaths and fall in love with the princess and the ladies in her party. The lords then decide to court the ladies but are mocked in return.

Following the original plotline but not the setting, the Vancouver version of the play takes place inside a speakeasy club during Prohibition. Here, the club owner and his friends choose to abstain from both liquor and ladies.

Their commitment is tested, however, when a young woman named Princess and her friends arrive at the club. This play is about love and the realities of being in love. Bard on the Beach explores this theme through comedy and song. Paradise Lost is a modern adaptation of a poem written by John Milton in the 17th century. It tells the story of Adam and Eve and the struggle between good and evil.

In the local Bard version Satan is also played by a woman. First performance of Paradise Lost in was going to be on July 2nd and the final one was to be on September 20th. In total, there were going to be about 25 shows over the course of the season. The play begins with Satan who has been kicked out of Heaven and confined to Hell. She is angry and looking for revenge.

Adam, Eve and the infamous apple are also central to this story. Tickets can be purchased online. For more information, check out the official Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival website. In addition to its usual Shakespearean plays, Bard on the Beach also offers a number of special events each season.

These include extra evening choir and opera performances, as well as exclusive fireworks viewing nights. On July 29th, , for example, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra was scheduled to perform. Also, on September 14th, there was to be an Opera and Arias event. The Bard-B-Q includes a play, barbecue dinner, live entertainment and views of the fireworks in English Bay.

In fireworks nights were supposed to be scheduled for July 25th, July 29th and August 1st. Below are some tips and suggestions to help you make the most out of your Vancouver Shakespearean experience.

TIP 1 : Especially if seeing a show in the evening in early June , late August or September , dress warmly, and maybe even take a blanket with you. Vancouver can get cool at night, even in the summer. TIP 2 : Consider combining your trip to see a Shakespearean show with other activities in the area. The Vancouver Maritime Museum , H. Kitsilano Beach is also just down the way in one direction and Granville Island is not far in the other.

The whole area is connected by the False Creek Seawall , which is a perfect place for a pre-show stroll or cycle. Bard on the Beach is Shakespeare, with the original script written in Elizabethan English close to years ago. If you read a synopsis in advance it can enhance your Bard on the Beach experience and understanding of the plot and script. TIP 4 : If you have problems sitting comfortably for long periods, take a blanket or cushion to sit on.

The seats are good and typical for a theatre, but some folk will appreciate the extra padding. It has been entertaining Vancouver audiences ever since. As a not-for-profit theatre, Bard on the Beach employs about thirty talented actors each year, plus a large team of theatrical wizards working behind the scenes. The staff are supported by an army of over dedicated volunteers. NOTE: Education programs are offered both online and in limited in-person sessions for children and youth aged Bard also owns the most comprehensive theatrical costume collection in Western Canada.

Inquiries: email costumes bardonthebeach. Bard is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. Charitable Registration RR Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival was established in with a mandate to provide Vancouver residents and tourists with affordable, accessible Shakespearean productions of the finest quality. It has grown into a fully professional, not-for-profit theatre company, engaging thirty actors each season as well as a team of exceptional directors, designers, and technicians; it is also supported by more than volunteers.

The productions consistently receive both critical and audience acclaim, and consistently play to sold-out houses. Attendance at Bard on the Beach has grown dramatically over the years, from 6, in to , in The programming has expanded from one play to at least four each season, and from 34 performances in its inaugural year to over in