2026 · South Wales and Nova Scotia, Canada
A comedy for people who think they hate Shakespeare (and a treat for those who don’t), by Vic Mills and Mike Church.
Shakespeare didn’t write boring plays – your English teacher just made them that way to secure an early retirement.
Real Shakespeare is full of sword fights, royal meltdowns, awkward ghosts and filthy jokes, originally designed for rowdy, half-drunk Elizabethans, not dry exam papers. Baaaard to the Bone shows you what the Bard actually is – even if you’re firmly convinced you hate Shakespeare.
Photos from Canada
What audiences said
It was excellent – think I like Shakespeare now!
Brilliant! We loved it and learned so much… stunning venue, too!
A truly excellent, really well presented and well supported evening.
Audience members at St Elvan’s, Aberdare
Where it played
- 18 July 2026 – St Elvan’s Church, Aberdare
- 25 August 2026 – Insole Court, Cardiff
- October 2026 – Liverpool International Theatre Festival, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada
The company
Written by Vic Mills and Mike Church, and performed by Caitlin Ware, Vic Mills and Mike Church. For the Liverpool International Theatre Festival in Canada, Neil Maidman took Mike’s role.
Coming back in 2027
We hope to bring Baaaard to the Bone back in 2027 and beyond. If you’d like it at your venue, school or festival, get in touch, or follow us on Facebook to hear about new dates first.
