Red Deer’s annual Bard on Bower Festival returns with two Shakespearean shows

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According to Artistic Director Richard Beaune, ‘Henry 4’ is a continuation of the story they began last season with Richard II. Henry Bolingbroke has succeeded to the throne of England as King Henry IV but is not without controversy as to how he got there. Sound familiar?

With a tight-knit ensemble of 12 actors, the company says ‘Henry 4’ will bring to the stage a historical story of power and honor, wit and grit, with a good helping of comedy as well.

The play is directed by Edmonton’s Michael Clark, who directed his first Shakespeare play in 1992. Since then, he has directed many productions of various genres for numerous theatre companies such as Onion Theatre in Edmonton, Nakai Theatre in Whitehorse, and Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre, to name only a few.

As You Like It

The company says ‘As You Like It’ comes from the lighter side of Shakespeare’s canon. Set primarily in the Forest of Arden which is teeming with merry men, wistful lovers, a banished Duke and of course a fool; the audience will have to keep a close eye on who is wooing who, in this playful and charming comedy of love and disguise.

The play is directed by Beaune who has performed in every province and territory across Canada. He says he always gravitates to his first love; Shakespeare. He has directed or acted in nearly 40 Shakespeare productions during the span of his over 35-year career including assistant directing and then acting in a production of ‘As You Like It’ at the Stratford Festival.

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Showtimes at the Bower Ponds Stage:

Henry 4 Part 1

• Friday, July 14: 7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 15: 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 18: 7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 20: 7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 22: 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 26: 7 p.m.
• Friday, July 28: 7 p.m.
• Saturday July 29: 7 p.m.

As You Like It

• Saturday July 15: 7 p.m.
• Sunday July 16: 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 19th: 7 p.m.
• Friday, July 21: 7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 22: 7 p.m.
• Sunday, July 23: 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 25: 7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 27: 7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 29: 2 p.m.
• Sunday, July 30: 2 p.m.