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The Belfry Theatre
Housed in an old church, The Belfry Theatre was lovingly refinished
to its beautiful, heritage state. The Belfry has garnered international
acclaim for its outstanding productions of new comedies, dramas and
musicals. The Belfry produces nine shows each year in its intimate setting
and also hosts a variety of concerts.
McPherson Theatre
Opened in 1914, the 825-seat former Pantages Theatre is at
the heart of Victoria’s community arts scene and also hosts many professional
theatre and concert performances. The McPherson lobby is home to The
Gallery at the MAC, a showcase for local and regional visual art.
The
Chemainus Theatre
The Chemainus Theatre offers
professional live theatre that entertains and inspires the heart. Producing
year-round, this regional theatre company stages a wide range of world
classics, musicals and new plays featuring professional guest artists
from across North America. For the complete Chemainus Theatre Experience
enjoy dinner in the Playbill Dining Room. Browse in The Gallery, a showcase
of over 100 British Columbia artisans.
Charlie White Theatre
Located in the Mary Winspear Centre, at 2243 Beacon Avenue, in sunny Sidney-by-the-Sea. Opening in 2001, this comfortable 310 seat intimate theatre brings in an eclectic variety of professional performing artists of all genres and is home to many local community cultural groups. The theatre operates year round and offers a fall-spring subscription series and the Sidney Summer Arts Festival in July and August. Local artists are often showcased in the Myfawny Pavelic Gallery and Artisans, the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula’s annual show and sale, runs from mid July to mid August. |
Langham Court Theatre
The original buildings of the Langham
Court Theatre (circa 1880) were the carriage house and barn of the Robert
Ward family estate. Over the years, they changed hands several times until
1938 to 1940 when the buildings were changed to a fully-functional theatre
known as The Victoria Little Theatre and Dramatic School. The name was
changed in 1950 to the Langham Court Theatre and the buildings were joined
in 1951. The last half-century has seen many improvements, renovations
and expansions, making this Victoria landmark a quaint and intimate neighbourhood
theatre. Royal
Theatre
Known as Victoria’s "home of the stars", the 1,445-seat Royal
Theatre opened in 1913 and is a heritage jewel. The Royal is host to
the Victoria Symphony, Pacific Opera Victoria, as well as being a showcase
for a diverse selection of cultural events.
The Port Theatre
Located on Nanaimo's breathtaking
waterfront at 125 Front Street, next to the Coast Bastion Inn, The Port
Theatre is designed as a multipurpose facility that brings in a variety
of local and top touring performing arts groups, including acoustic
and amplified music, drama, comedy, symphony, musical theatre, children's
entertainers as well as conferences and symposia. |
