The Merry Wives of Windsor, Ont.

“RUN, don’t walk to get tickets for one of the best productions Bard on the Beach has produced in its 27 years.”  Vancouver Plays

Bard on the Beach, 2016
by William Shakespeare

Directed by Johnna Wright
Set Design: Pam Johnson
Costume Design: Drew Facey
Musical Direction: Ben Elliott
Lighting Design: Gerald King
Stage Management: Stephen Courtney, Kelly Barker, Elizabeth Wellwood
Apprentice Director: Rohit Chokhani

CAST:  Scott Bellis, Andrew Chown, Daniel Doheny, Victor Dolhai, Ben Elliott, Hailey Gillis, Amber Lewis, Jennifer Lines, Anton Lipovetsky, David Marr, Andrew McNee, Dawn Petten, Tom Pickett, Ashley Wright, Katey Wright

photos by David Blue

“a foot-stomping hoot… If you think you hate Shakespeare, check this one out. Take your summer visitors.” The Courier

“You know a show is working when you find yourself envying the actors who get to perform it.” Georgia Straight

“That old guy taking his place in the band to make Friday night music with the young guitar wiz represents the melding of all ages and types to make a community…. This intelligence resonates in this production.” Vancouver Plays

“Go, go early, go often, take a friend — take ten friends.” Entertainment Vancouver

“Jennifer Lines as Mistress Quickly is a marvel to behold.”  Review Vancouver

“Wright has been developing a reputation for bringing new life to historical material… After yet another success, I genuinely can’t wait to see what she takes on next.” Vancouver Sun

“I tried not to laugh too much, too loud or too long; I failed miserably.” Vancouver Courier

“It appeared the cast simply loves this production. The audience does too.” Out TV

“Who knew the Bard had it in him? Or maybe he was lucky Johnna Wright had it in her.” Out TV