About Us
Vision & Mission of BIV
Douglas Park - Admission By Donation
Douglas Park - Admission By Donation
We believe in Shakespeare for all.
To us that means the Fraser Valley Community has access to quality theatre.
MISSION
We are dedicated to offering quality productions that are affordable and accessible to a wide audience, and promoting an enthusiasm for the works of Shakespeare.
Douglas Park - Admission By Donation
Douglas Park - Admission By Donation
Douglas Park - Admission By Donation
Bard in the Valley celebrates the good works of William Shakespeare by performing his plays. We aim to entertain, educate and honour the timeless stories of the Bard, by offering performances at outdoor venues in the Valley each summer. All Douglas Park performances are admission-free and by donation.
Driven by Volunteers
Douglas Park - Admission By Donation
Driven by Volunteers
Every season more than 50 people volunteer their time and energy and share their talents and expertise to create and stage the play – the actors, crew, technicians, producer, costume designer, set designer, set builder, choreographer, photographer, musical director, front of house coordinator, poster designer, program designer, website co
Every season more than 50 people volunteer their time and energy and share their talents and expertise to create and stage the play – the actors, crew, technicians, producer, costume designer, set designer, set builder, choreographer, photographer, musical director, front of house coordinator, poster designer, program designer, website coordinator, president and board members are all volunteers.
Registered Charity
Registered Charity
Driven by Volunteers
Bard in the Valley (BIV) is a registered Charity with a goal to stage the works of William Shakespeare, with integrity and professionalism at an annual Festival each summer.
In addition, every year, Bard in the Valley offers youth theatre workshops for children. BIV provides scholarships for families with barriers.
Our Scope
Registered Charity
Allan Thain
Since the group’s inception in 2009, Bard in the Valley has presented a Shakespearean production every summer. More than 25,000 people have come to see BIV’s performances at Township 7 Winery, on the Spirit Square Stage in Douglas Park in Langley City and at Eco Dairy in Abbotsford.
Allan Thain
Registered Charity
Allan Thain
Bard in the Valley was founded by Allan Thain in 2010.
A visionary, and Rotarian, Allan directed and co-produced the first two Bard in the Valley productions – A Midsummer Night’s Dream and As You Like It.
Allan passed away suddenly in December 2013. We miss his advice, enthusiasm, pithy conversation and sense of humour. His legacy lives on.
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