Epicurean Calgary

June 2018

June 29-August 19, 2018

Shakespeare By The Bow

Prince’s Island Park

Show times:
Tuesdays to Sundays at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
No Sunday matinee July 1.
No shows July 23-30.

Admission is pay-what-you-will and is a non-ticketed event. The suggested donation is $20 per adult. However, you may decide your own donation amount.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona
by William Shakespeare

Celebrate Alberta’s emerging artists this summer with Theatre Calgary’s Shakespeare by the Bow! Known as Shakespeare’s first comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona tells the tale of friendship between best pals Proteus and Valentine who fall in and out of bromance over and over again. Join in idyllic Prince’s Island Park for this silly comedy featuring adventure, outlaws, and even a dog!
Theatre Calgary is proud to collaborate with the National Theatre School of Canada in creating an enhanced learning experience for the participant artists in the Shakespeare by the Bow program.
This season, Theatre Calgary continues our city's summer Shakespeare tradition in one of the most beautiful parks, Prince's Island. Shakespeare by the Bow places the education and training of emerging artists (recently graduated post-secondary drama students from across Alberta) front and centre. All funds go towards the Shakespeare by the Bow program providing mentorship and support for Alberta’s emerging theatre artists. Just come on down to the park, and the artists will come around with donation baskets after the show if you'd like to contribute.
There is plenty of seating available on the grass in front of the stage and the neighbouring Eau Claire Market has a number of food options. Dressing for rain or sun is recommended. Performances may be delayed in poor weather conditions but will only be canceled if there is a danger to the audience and performers.

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