Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 36th Season in Vanier Park with The Two Gentlemen of Verona on the BMO Mainstage from June 13 to September 19, 2025.
It’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona—with a twist! Directed by Dean Paul Gibson, this nostalgic visit to the ‘80s features a soundtrack of that candy-coloured decade, from unforgettable dance hits to tear-jerking ballads, as it celebrates friendship and the foolhardy ways young love makes us behave. Adding to the fun, the role of Crab will be played by an actual dog, the only dog role in the Shakespearean canon.
In The Two Gentlemen of Verona, best friends Valentine and Proteus find their bond tested when they fall for the same woman, Silvia. Valentine travels to Milan and falls in love with her, while Proteus—who leaves behind his devoted fiancée Julia in Verona—also becomes infatuated with Silvia, betraying both his friend and his love. Disguised as a man, Julia follows Proteus and secretly witnesses his disloyalty. Amidst banishment, disguises, and a band of outlaws, truths are revealed and relationships tested. In the end, forgiveness triumphs as Valentine reunites with Silvia, and Proteus seeks redemption and is forgiven by Julia.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona cast members include Scott Bellis, Jennifer Clement, Steffanie Davis, Tess Degenstein, Sheldon Elter, Craig Erickson, Paige Fraser, Mason Gaze, Kristi Hansen, Matthew Ip Shaw, Karthik Kadam, Jacob Leonard, Agnes Tong, Jennifer Tong, Angus Yam and Tanner Zerr. Understudies for The Two Gentlemen of Verona are Jennifer Lines, David Marr, and Synthia Yusuf.
Ticket prices for all regular play performances start at $35 CAD and are available now. Early booking is recommended for best seat selection, as many performances sell out in advance. The full performance schedule and event details are on the Bard website at bardonthebeach.org. To book tickets, order online through the Bard website or call the Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559.
