Everything You Wanted to Know About Shakespeare: But Were Afraid to Ask! April 20, 2011

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is getting ready for its 2011 season with a FREE pre-season event designed to enrich your play-going experience. One of Vancouver’s most knowledgeable and entertaining Shakespeare experts will take you deep inside the world of William Shakespeare in a lively lecture at SFU Woodward’s.

Do you secretly find Shakespeare a little daunting and mystifying? Have no fear, Bard's Director of Education Mary Hartman is here. Mary brings her unique style and insight into the world of Shakespeare. Hear about life in Shakespeare's London, the playhouses, the staging and theatrical conventions of the period and the vitality of Shakespeare's language. Mary breaks it all down with her extraordinary enthusiasm and wit.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 20 at 7pm
WHERE: SFU Woodwards - 149 W Hastings Street

PRICE: FREE (but pre-registration is required)
RESERVATIONS: Bard Box office at 604-739-0559 or book at www.bardonthebeach.org – click on Lectures

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 2011 season runs from June 2 to September 24 under the tents in Vanier Park. Full details can be found at www.bardonthebeach.org. Tickets are available on the Bard website or by calling the Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559.