IN REVIEW
"As a very serious journalist, it was my duty to pop a gummy, commit to the authentic Stoned Shakespeare experience and report back. And with that, I have to say: As You Like It may be the most fun I’ve had in the theater all year." - Kevin Douglas
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
"Bowls With the Bard was founded by Micaela Mannix in 2017 after she'd attended similar Shakespeare-with-booze events and decided she'd rather go the Stoned Shakespeare route. The result is an experience that transforms the way audiences engage with classic literature as actors navigate the complexities of Shakespearean language while under the influence of cannabis. In both its shows — the Denver-based troupe currently performs at the Coffee Joint — and a related podcast, Bowls With the Bard works to smash stereotypes of Shakespeare being inaccessible and stoners being dumb. As Mannix points out, it's an excellent way to get lit."
ABOUT US
"I think Denver is the best place in the country to launch this kind of production, and I am just proud to be able to do it in my hometown with my people." - Deneishia Le'Artiste
Article by Toni Tresca
LISTEN
"During the show, both the patrons and the performers are invited to imbibe in marijuana, as the antics ensue." - Interview by Veronica Straight-Lingo
Ticket sales for Twelfth Night will begin
March 1, 2025.
April 3 - April 6, 2025, April 10 - 12, and April 14 at The Coffee Joint in Denver. Doors open at 6pm, house opens at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm.
See the one of Shakespeare's most gay plays in a way you'll never see it again: featuring a whole lot of Mary Jane.
Tickets for Twelfth Night are for ages 21+
The Coffee Joint is wheelchair accessible. We do not have plans for closed captioning or ASL interpretation during the live run of the show but are hoping to offer these features in a filmed version later. We are looking into live streaming one night of the show.
The Coffee Joint does not allow combustibles. (methods of smoking weed that require a flame)
How do I purchase tickets before the event?
Go to Venmo and search @bowlswiththebard
In the description, include your name, the number of folks in your party, the date you will attend the show, the type of tickets you are ordering (see below), and any accessibility accommodations we need to consider for you to attend.
April 14 is Industry Night. If you are a working theatre industry professional, please include where you are currently working and in what capacity for an Industry Night discount.
If you are interested in receiving a ticket confirmation email, include your email in the description and make the transaction private.
Check in at the Coffee Joint using your barcode or the name on your order!
The Coffee Joint is a consumption lounge and allows the consumption of marijuana in the form of vapes, concentrates, and edibles. As of 2024, they have implemented a $5 consumption fee for all patrons. If you would like to indulge in marijuana during the show, please indicate you are purchasing a Consumer Ticket and pay $20.
If you attend on Industry Night on 4/14 and include industry credentials in your order description, you may pay $15 for a consumer ticket.
The Coffee Joint is a consumption lounge and allows the consumption of marijuana in the form of vapes, concentrates, and edibles. As of 2024, they have implemented a $5 consumption fee for all patrons. If you are not interested in indulging in marijuana during the show, please indicate you are purchasing a Viewer Ticket and pay $15.
If you attend on Industry Night on 4/14 and include industry credentials in your order description, you may pay $10 for a viewer ticket.