SHAKESPEARE BY THE BOW FAQS
Just show up! Admission is pay-what-you-will
at each performance. Your donation will support the Shakespeare by the Bow (SBTB) program, providing mentorship and training for
Alberta’s emerging theatre artists. The suggested donation is $20 per adult. Cash and cheques
(payable to Theatre Calgary) are gratefully accepted.
Prince’s Island Park is situated
within easy walking distance of
various bus routes and the C-Train. Visit the
Calgary Transit website for more information.
No parking is available on the island. There is street parking around
Eau Claire Market, and a parking lot on the
north side of the river, both are free after 6 p.m.
Eau Claire Market also has an underground
paid lot and Sheraton Suites offer valet parking.
Prince’s Island Park is easily located
off of Calgary’s bike and recreation
pathway which runs along the Bow River.
Performances may be delayed
in poor weather conditions.
Cancellations may occur when
weather conditions pose a danger to the audience or performers. Check our Twitter account @
ShakesBow for the most recent
performance updates.
SBTB performs Wednesday to Sunday at 7:00
p.m. with a second show on Sunday afternoons
at 2:00 p.m. Additional Tuesday shows begin
July 18th. Please visit our website for exact performance details as the schedule may vary.
Wheelchair access is limited due to the natural
park setting of the performance. For more
information about accessibility, please call
Audience Services at 403-294-7440.
SBTB is a mentorship program that encourages
and celebrates the next generation of theatre artists. The cast is composed of recently graduated
post-secondary students from across Alberta at
the beginning of their professional careers.
As You Like It is suitable for all ages, and families are encouraged to attend. PLEASE NOTE:
While the script has been adapted for length,
the play is performed in the original
Shakespearean text.
We encourage photography during the performance; however, please be advised that audio
and video recording is prohibited.
Share your photos on Twitter and
Instagram using #ShakesBow
Feel free to bring a snack or a full
picnic, but please dispose of your
waste at the end of the performance.
Ice cream is also available for purchase
onsite at $2.
Public washrooms are just steps away at
the base of River Café.
Due to the hillside seating area of the performance, strollers are not suitable for the general
seating area. People with strollers will be asked
to find seating at the back where the location is
more level.
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