Bard on the Beach presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona, June 13 to September 19
On the BMO Mainstage, director Dean Paul Gibson puts an ’80s spin on this resonant tale of young love
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The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
At Bard on the Beach, 2025 marks the BMO Mainstage debut of The Two Gentlemen of Verona—and there’s a throwback twist. This nostalgic visit to the ’80s features a soundtrack of unforgettable dance hits and tear-jerking ballads, as it celebrates friendship and the foolhardy ways young love makes people behave.
Sent to court to learn to be “perfect gentlemen”, Valentine (Matthew Ip Shaw) and Proteus (Jacob Leonard) are derailed by their attraction to Silvia (Agnes Tong), the Duke of Milan’s daughter. Adding to the fun, Crab—the only canine role in the Shakespearean canon—will be played by an actual dog.
Director Dean Paul Gibson’s production harnesses the wild energy of the ’80s and uses it to illuminate the play’s resonant notes on what it means to be young and in love.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona runs from June 13 to September 19. Visit Bard on the Beach for tickets and more information.
Post sponsored by Bard on the Beach.
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