The Marriage of Figaro at Bard on The Beach (win tickets)
Bard on the Beach is one of my absolute favorite theatre companies, and by and large, one of my closest collaborators and partners. Bard on the Beach has always given me great treatment and appreciated my work promoting the local theatre community. So, I was delighted to find out that they have 2 performances of the Marriages of Figaro. One of them already passed (August 29th), but the next one promises to be amazing (and you shouldn’t miss it), September 5th.
AND…
I have a pair of tickets to give away for the September 5th, 7pm performance of this amazing show. Yes, it’s an opera. And yes, it’s at Bard. As you may have realized, in the past few years, Bard on the Beach has revitalized much of their artistic programme, enhanced their programming with academic discussions around Shakespeare, paired many of the performances with picnics with Emelle, and in the past couple of years, offered operatic performances.
For this summer’s Opera & Arias concerts, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival presents a staging of Mozart’s delightful comic opera “THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO” performed by the UBC Opera Ensemble and members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. UBC’s Nancy Hermiston directs this fully-costumed in-concert staging and conductor Leslie Dala leads the musicians. Shows are Monday August 29 at 1:00 & 7:00 pm and Monday September 5 at 1:00 & 7:00 pm in Bard’s new, updated Mainstage Theatre tent in Vanier Park. Tickets: $40 (evenings) & $35 (matinees) at 604-739-0559 or online at the Bard on the Beach website. Evening youth price available.
I have previously seen The Marriage of Figaro at the Vancouver Opera, but I am always keen to see the amazing finished product that the theatre troupes that Bard on the Beach hosts offers. This time it will be performed by the UBC Opera Ensemble and members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. As a UBC faculty member (and alumnus), I am keen to check this one out.
To enter to win my giveaway all you need to tell me is whether you believe in marriage or not (some of you may already be married! you can gush about your partner here all you want).
Personally, I would like to believe in marriage, but I think that there’s a lot to be said for having undefined partnerships that may resemble a marriage. To each, their own 
I will draw a winner on September 3rd at 2pm. I know it’s a Saturday, but I can draw winners on Saturdays too! Check this blog post and your email so you can know that you won! Good luck everyone!
To earn an additional entry you could post the following on your Twitter stream:
Do you believe in marriage? I told @hummingbird604 if I do for a chance to win tickets to @BardOnTheBeach. Enter here: http://is.gd/XX4iPL
More on Bard on the Beach’s The Marriage of Figaro:
The gifted young stars of the UBC Opera, accompanied by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, bring Mozart’s delightful comic opera to the Bard Mainstage. There’s a rakish count, a broken hearted countess, boorish social climbers, a sex-charged teenager – and at the centre of the whirlwind, Figaro and his bride-to-be, the servant girl Susanna. Will Figaro ever have his long overdue wedding? UBC’s Nancy Hermiston directs the fully costumed, in-concert staging of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, with conductor Leslie Dala leading the musicians.
Two evening concerts and two matinees are scheduled: Monday August 29 at 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm and the holiday Monday September 5 at 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. The opera is staged in Bard’s new and updated Mainstage Theatre tent in Vanier Park, where the backdrop to the stage is a spectacular vista of mountains, sea and sky.
Related posts:
- As You Like It (Bard on the Beach) [theatre review]
- As You Like It (Bard on the Beach)
- Othello (Bard on the Beach) [theatre review]
- Win tickets to Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte” (Bard on the Beach)
- Win tickets to Bard on The Beach’s “The Comedy of Errors”
I do believe in marriage (or whatever you call your union). It’s one of the things I’ve looked forward to in adulthood…fingers crossed!
I believe in marriage. I believe in the right for anyone anywhere to express their love and commitment to each other in this way, should they so choose and with everyone’s consent.
Yes, I believe in marriage in the conventional sense, in the legal, contractual sense, as an avowal of loving devotion, as a partnership, and as whatever the members of that bond make it be. I grew up in a family where marriage was and still is ‘until death do us part’ and I believe that should be a privilege extended to all persons. However, I also believe relationships are a very personal thing; Committed relationships have their value too.
Definitely believe in marriage…whatever that means to the couple. The piece of paper is irrelevant.
Do I believe in marriage? “I do!”
I do believe in marriage if two people actually are committed to loving each other “til death do [they] part”. I support same-sex marriage as well. I also think couples who are dedicated to each other don’t necessarily need a piece of paper to validate themselves for society.
With the divorce rate currently at 50% and steadily increasing, I don’t believe that marriage guarantees any couple will live happily ever after.
I believe in marriage though I believe it is the contractual obligation album of relationships. It changes expectations to being unrealistic for some and makes others feel trapped.
Considering that my wedding is just a month away (OMG! Still so much to do!), I think you know my answer.
I think people put too much emphasis on the wording but it’s just a label when two people feel for each other.
I absolutely believe in the sanctity of marriage and the words ’till death do us part’. I finally took the huge leap myself last year and married the love of my life. It’s not something either of us went into lightly, believe me! We chose to spend the rest of our lives together – crossing all boundaries, despite the religious and cultural obstacles thrown our way. I can honestly say that I am looking forward to growing old with my wonderful husband.