Shakespeare’s famous tale of the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, whose love is doomed by the enmity between their warring families, is filled with beautiful poetry and music, comic and bittersweet moments, and thrilling swordplay. Rediscover this iconic drama in an exciting immersive experience with Bard in the Barracks’ production, directed by Len Falkenstein and…
Bard in the Barracks Presents: Twelfth Night
Shipwrecked off the coast of Illyria, twin siblings Viola and Sebastian are separated in an enchanting, but potentially dangerous, new land. Viola disguises herself as a young man named Cesario and comes to work for the lovesick Duke Orsino, whose overtures of love for the Countess Olivia have gone unrequited. The tables turn, however, when…
Advanced Tickets For Our 2024 Season On Sale Now!!
Join us for the 2024 season of Bard in the Barracks, Fredericton’s outdoor Shakespeare company! Tickets for the shows are also NOW ON SALE here (can also be found under “buy tickets” here on our website), with “Choose Your Ticket Price” options beginning at $15, as well as Pay-What-You-Will preview performances on June 18-19. Featuring…
Bard in the Barracks 2024 season calendar
Here it is! The full schedule for our 2024 season featuring productions of Romeo & Juliet and Twelfth Night! As usual, we will have two preview performances at a reduced price on June 18th (Twelfth Night) and 19th (Romeo & Juliet). Remaining performances will be as follows: Romeo & Juliet in the Fredericton Botanic Garden:…
Auditions for Bard in the Barracks: Twelfth Night and Romeo and Juliet, May 5 & 6
Open auditions will be held for the Bard in the Barracks productions of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (directed by Alex Rioux) and Romeo and Juliet (directed by Len Falkenstein) on May 5 and 6 at Memorial Hall on the UNB campus. The plays will be performed outdoors (in downtown Fredericton and the Fredericton Botanic Garden…
Bard in the Barracks’ 2024 Season to feature Romeo and Juliet and Twelfth Night, June 21-July 7
Yes, we have a blockbuster season in store, featuring two of the Bard’s greatest hits, staged in two very different locations and styles in the capital city. Prominently featured on our menu this year is love, of both the star-crossed and tragic—and comically chaotic—varieties. Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s enduringly famous tale of a young couple…
And that’s a wrap. 💝
As the dust settles on this damp but delightful season of outdoor Shakespeare, all we have left to do is give thanks to everyone who made this season a success. 💗 To our sponsors, funders, and in-kind partners, who allow Bard in the Barracks to be a yearly tradition in Fredericton. Thank you, The City of…
Meet Our Stage Managers
Kenzie Hinchey and Abbie Johnson have been working behind the scenes from day one, helping to get both of this year’s productions up and running smoothly. Kenzie Hinchey (L) & Abbie Johnson (R) By Matt Carter No Bard in the Barracks performance would happen were it not for the many artists working behind the scenes….
A Conversation with Costume Designer Rebecca Wiegers
Rebecca Wiegers walks us through her process designing the costumes for this year’s Brad in the Barracks productions. By Matt Carter This year’s Bard in the Barracks productions feature some outstanding costumes created by Prince Edward Island-born designer Rebecca Wiegers. A 2022 graduate from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design’s Fashion Design program,…
Scott Shannon is no stranger to outdoor theatre
By Matt Carter Actor Scott Shannon, who plays Coriolanus in our upcoming production of The Tragedy of Coriolanus, shares a few things he loves about outdoor theatre. “Anything can happen.” That’s what actor Scott Shannon loves most about performing theatre outdoors. Returning to Bard in the Barracks after several years away, Shannon is no stranger to performing in…
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