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In keeping with all things Bard, Langley's Darcy J. Knopp has penned a play that will bring some of the favourite Shakespearean character back to the stage in Langley during late January and early February.

"Rotten in the State of Denmark" was written and is being directed by Knopp, an actor, director, and playwright with a long history on and off the community theatre stages of Langley. 

“Hamlet is the best play ever written? Really? Even I could do better, and I’m an amateur hack!” joked Knopp.

It is just such a joy to get to share Shakespeare with our community every year.”

This from Bard in the Valley’s vice-president following what Dylan Coulter described as a challenging but rewarding summer run of “A Winter’s Tale.”

“Yes, it was a great run.” 

Bard in the Valley is cooling summer down with its production of 'The Winter's Tale' coming to the stage on July 4. 

This redemptive but tragic story takes place across two time periods, following the devastating effects of suspicion and jealousy of a king and his kingdom. At the same time, the king's lost daughter is trying to find her place in the world. 

The play follows the two stories and concludes with their connection in an unexpected redemption. 

Fraser Valley musician Andrew Gillott is bringing a Shakespeare comedy to Fort Langley in the new year.

On dates in January and February, Bard in the Valley presents Twelfth Night: Or What You Will on stage with a modern twist.

Bard in the Valley volunteers will re-enact Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline”  play at Douglas Park from Thursday, July 20 to Sunday, July 23

Abbotsford actor Belle Hernberg-Johnson plays Princess Imogen in Bard in the Valley’s Cymbeline this summer.

Delaney Gilmour will play Glory, Marvalyn, and Hope in Bard in the Valley’s production of “Almost, Maine”. Bringing love and laughter to the stage at Fort Langley Hall. (Special to Langley Advance Times)