Richard III in Odell Park

Bard in the Barracks Presents The Comedy of Errors in Barracks Square and Richard III in Odell Park June 22-July 9

Bard in the Barracks is celebrating Canada 150 with a specially expanded season featuring productions of two of the Bard’s best-loved plays, running in two different locations in downtown Fredericton from June 22nd through July 9th.

This year’s performances will kick off with The Comedy of Errors in Barracks Square, Shakespeare’s comedy about the chaos that ensues when two pairs of long-separated identical twins unknowingly find themselves in the same city, causing cases of mistaken identity to spiral out of control. For the production, Barracks Square will be transformed into the Swinging Seventies city of Ephesus, Italy, a fantastical seaside resort filled with bustling merchants, devout nuns, shady exorcists, dimwitted constables, and a blustering, egocentric Duke.

The Comedy of Errors will run alongside Richard III in Odell Park, Shakespeare’s story of the infamous late medieval English king who rose to the throne by brutally eliminating all who stood in his way. Featuring dark deeds, thrilling swordplay, and ghostly visitations in a Game of Thrones-like setting, Richard III will be staged in Bard in the Barracks’ trademark promenade style, which sees the audience immersed in the action and following scenes between different locations in the park.

The Comedy of Errors in Barracks Square and Richard III in Odell Park will be performed from June 22 through July 9, with performances of The Comedy of Errors set for June 22-24 and June 27-29 at 7:30 PM and June 25 and July 2 at 2 PM. Richard III will be performed June 25, June 30, and July 2-July 9 at 7:30 PM nightly. There are no shows on June 26 and July 1. Single tickets range from $10-$18 with discounts for June 22 and 25 preview performances and for groups. Two-show passes, offering the patron’s second show at half price, are also available, for $15-$27.

For full show and ticket details, as well as to purchase advance tickets, visit www.bardinthebarracks.com or www.facebook.com/BardInTheBarracks/. For further information, call 506 458-7406, or email nbacts@unb.ca.