“The Dark Lady” shines a light on Emilia Bassano, a multiracial, trilingual woman who was England’s first published poet — and a contemporary to William Shakespeare. Running July 3 to Sept. 19! By Bard on the Beach. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are put on either by us or by our select partners. Published June 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/06/27/Contest-Dark-Lady-Bard-Beach/