Shakespeare BASH'd

ANNOUNCING OUR 2026/27 SEASON: "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown."
Get all the details (including casting) at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/202627-season.html
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Henry IV, by William Shakespeare
Parts 1 & 2 in a single production
February 4 - 14, 2027, at The Theatre Centre Incubator

Experience the making of a king in one epic production, spanning both Henry IV Parts 1 and 2. Witness the assent of Prince Hal to his position as King Henry V, contrasting his royal upbringing with his censorious father and his boisterous life in the Tavern, alongside his surrogate father Falstaff.

Don’t miss this epic story of duty and desire, refashioned by award-winning Shakespeare BASH’d. This production will bring together this two-part saga into one exciting night at the theatre, in true BASH’d style.
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The Shoemaker's Holiday, by Thomas Dekker
November 8, 2026, at the Monarch Tavern
​a staged reading

Written by Thomas Dekker, the great polemist and playwright, lover of London, and advocate of the poor, we are thrilled to present his greatest comedy: The Shoemaker’s Holiday.

The story of a humble shoemaker rising to become the Mayor of London, as well as the high jinks of his shop crew and the pursuit of lovers despite their families, all under the veil of a war with France.

This complex comedy of the great city of London is immaculately structured, showcasing the lives of shoemakers and their “gentle craft.”
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Sejanus His Fall, by Ben Jonson
April 11, 2027, at the Monarch Tavern
​a staged reading

The Roman world was both familiar and distant to early modern society, and the playwrights of the time loved portraying the characters, ideas, and themes of the ancient world.

This political tragedy, by the great comic playwright Ben Jonson, was originally a failure. But as the modern world has grown to reflect this tale of the emperor’s manipulative confidante, this amazing display of influence and rhetoric has become an integral play to understanding our own society.

Theatre lovers, actors, artists, people of all kinds, join us as we dig into Henry IV, Part 2 in The Play's the Thing! (No need to have joined us for Part 1, we'll catch you up!)

This popular online class gathers weekly over 6 weeks, reading the play, and talking about meaning, interpretation, themes, and characters. Offering insight into the play, and how to approach this work from the text.

Now in its 12th session, this crowd-favourite class is full of fun and opportunities for new discoveries. We hope you'll join us!

Discounts for registering with a friend and students/artsworkers. Details at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/the-plays-the-thing.html

Introducing a new class: WORDS, WORDS, WORDS

Our “back to basics” class for actors, exploring all things meter, meaning, and method. Get answers and tools to tackle all your classical text questions.

A class for actors of all levels and experiences.

Work with BASH'd Co-Artistic Directors, Julia Nish-Lapidus and James Wallis, exploring classical text from the ground up. Whether you're an experienced performer or diving into classical text for the first time, this class will serve to review or introduce tools for breaking down the meter and meaning, allowing the actor to approach text with confidence and freedom.

Actors will have the opportunity to put these skills to work in monologue and scene work, solidifying their command of the techniques.
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Get all the details, and sign-up, at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/words.html

Announcing our fall session of Class BASH'd!

Attention actors: Join us for two days of technique and text (oh, and lots of fun).

This in-person class for actors focuses on audition techniques and tools, offering each actor the opportunity to work two contrasting monologues.

This class always fills up quickly, so apply early to secure your spot.

Get all the details at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/class-bashd.html

We're officially sold-out for tomorrow's reading of Galatea, BUT we are always able to squeeze in some extra people at the door!

So come out to the Monarch Tavern tomorrow (Sunday, March 29) at 1:30pm and we'll do our best to get you a seat for this wild play!

Galatea is coming up this Sunday and there are only three advance tickets left!

Do you have yours yet? You don't want to miss this absurd play. Come help us finish this season with a bash!

Grab your tickets now, while they last, at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/store/p124/galatea.html

We had the best time rehearsing Galatea with this incredible group of actors yesterday.

There were lots of laughs (and plenty of gasps) and we can't wait to share it with you on Sunday!

Do you have your tickets yet? There are a handful left in advance. Get them online at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/store/p124/galatea.html

Do you have your tickets yet for Galatea? You won't hear another play like this anytime soon!

Read about why we're so excited about it and then grab your tickets to come see for yourself!

A limited number of tickets remain for this one-day-only reading. Get them now at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/store/p124/galatea.html

Have you taken Class BASH'd and are looking for the next step? Applications are now open for The Scene Wherein We Play, our 5 week scene study class!

Build on the skills developed in Class BASH'd, applying new and existing techniques to scene-work and performance.

Get all the details and apply at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/class-bashd---the-scene-wherein-we-play.html

This incredible cast is coming together for one day only to read John Lyly's modern take on love, sexuality, and gender: Galatea.

Do you have your tickets yet? The performance is over 60% sold.

Get yours now at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/store/p124/galatea.html