Bard on the Beach: Macbeth

Hear ye, hear ye! Join SCI BC for a special group outing to experience Shakespeare’s Macbeth presented outdoors in a beautiful park setting on Saturday, July 18 or Sunday, July 26.

This relaxed, social outing is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, enjoy the arts, and take in a classic story of ambition, power, and fate. The Bard site is open 60 minutes before curtain and the show begins at 2 pm.

Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festival. Presented in Vancouver’s Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky, The Festival is known for its signature blend of high-quality artistic programming and a welcoming, informal experience for local residents and visitors from around the world.

About the show: “What’s done cannot be undone.” A thrilling exploration of fate, desire, and downfall, Macbeth tells the tragic tale of a victorious general who learns from a prophecy that he will become King. Spurred by his own desires and the ruthless encouragement of his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and seizes the crown, before descending into tyranny as he tries to hold onto his throne. Stark design and stylized visuals heighten themes of power and paranoia drawing audiences deep into a world that is as haunting as it is unforgettable.