From Bard on the Beach to the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, experimental theatre to traditional Chinese dance, British Columbia brings the world to your fingertips.
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Presenting: Much Ado About Nothing, Antony and Cleopatra, Falstaff and Henry V in open-ended theatre tents against a backdrop of mountains, sea and sky.June 03 to Sep 25, 2010
Live summer theatre, Island style! At the Chrysler Theatre, and Parksville Community & Conference Centre.
Also Home & Garden Tour, check out our website for up to date information.
With excellent sightlines, amazing acoustics & ample
free parking, the Bell Performing Arts is the perfect venue
for dance, theatre, concerts & events of all types.
Check our online calendar for
upcoming events or to purchase tickets online.
Annual Midsummer Festival–in June (dates above) Welcome to the 27th annual Midsummer Music Festival! Our festival is one of the longest running festivals in Canada.
On top of the outstanding headliner acts we bring to our audience every year, the Midsummer Music Festival also showases over 40 local/regional acts from Prince George to Prince Rupert and all stops in between
Theatres & Performing Arts
Capilano Performing Arts Theatre
2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver BC V7J 3H5 Box Office 604.990.7810 Rental Information: 604.990.7910 www.capilanou.ca/theatre
One of the lower mainland's most vibrant performing arts theatres, this intimate theatre is known for great music programming including a jazz series, folk & roots series, classical/choral series as well as a speaker series and theatre series.
Canada’s outstanding professional vocal ensemble, the Vancouver Chamber Choir and conductor Jon Washburn have performed locally and internationally since 1971. The Choir presents a full concert season, tours, performs in broadcasts and recordings, and offers five highly acclaimed educational programs. The groundbreaking Music for Healing CD series continues to be successful.
Located on the beautiful campus of UBC, the Chan Centre offers a diverse range of concerts, plays, operas and other events in an acoustically superb setting.
The Coast Capital Playhouse
is home to the White Rock
Players’ Club. The Club has been
entertaining theatre-goers on the Semiahmoo Peninsula
since 1944.
Come to summer music camp in the beautiful Comox Valley! Study Jazz, Classical or Musical Theatre from professional musicians. Our music camps offer many opportunities to perform your talents, or you can come see a show during our Festival of Summer Sounds.
with a 270 seat capacity, Creekside Theatre is a great venue for live performances. You can count on a wide range of music, film, dance and drama performances. Check the website for upcoming concerts and events.
Theatres & Performing Arts
The Cultch (otherwise known as the Vancouver East Cultural Centre)
1895 Venables St (at Victoria) Vancouver BC V5L 2H6 604.251.1363 Box Office 604.251.1766 www.thecultch.com
One of Vancouver's most diverse and innovative arts and cultural institutions, The Cultch offers dynamic programming in contemporary theatre, dance, music and visual arts.
Administration: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm Art Gallery: Mon to Sat noon to 5pm Box Office: Mon to Sat noon to 5pm
The Evergreen Cultural Centre, located in the heart of Coquitlam’s Town Centre, is a sophisticated and intimate venue for the presentation, promotion and education of the visual and performing arts. It’s own presentations include top-notch theatre, dance, music, comedy and family-friendly performances in the 257-seat Studio Theatre and The Art Gallery showcases a wide-variety of contemporary and historical art by local, national and international artists. In addition, the centre is a venue for numerous community-based arts groups providing much needed rehearsal, performance and teaching space. Evergreen has a pulse on the Arts in Coquitlam and is a destination all-year round and for all ages.
Vancouver Island's Theatre Destination - offering live professional theatre with a pre-show dining experience in the Playbill. Presenting a wide range of world classics, musicals, and new plays featuring guest artists from across North America. Ask about KidzPlay Series! Over 100 BC artisans are showcased in the Gallery.
Richmond's only live professional theatre produces 6 award winning plays each season. The Gateway academy for the Performing Arts offers year round acting classes.
Theatres & Performing Arts
Kay Meek Centre
1700 Mathers Avenue West Vancouver BC V7V 3P1 604.913.3634
Beautifully finished with blond wood, soft pink brick and rich purple fabrics, the theatre also boasts acoustics that are well suited to the wide range of performances taking place in the venue.
As a presenter of cultural events, Kay Meek Centre is committed to presenting artistic excellence in a range of experiences that would not otherwise be available in West Vancouver. These events focus on theatre, music, dance and film.
As a rental and presenting venue, Kay Meek Centre offers an extensive range of activities that attracts patrons from West Vancouver, and across the North Shore and Lower Mainland.
Theatres & Performing Arts
Kelowna Community Theatre
City of Kelowna Corner of Doyle Ave. & Water St. Kelowna BC 250.469.8506 www.kctlive.ca
KCT is proud to be home to the Okanagan Symphony, Ballet Kelowna, Kelowna Community Concert Society, Theatre Kelowna Society, and Viva Musica! Since we opened the doors in 1962, the theatre has had a vision of bringing people together to enjoy the performing arts from community groups to professional productions.
Now the second busiest Theatre in BC, the vision continues. KCT hosts a wide array of events including comedy, dance, drama & music that provide you with year round entertainment in the heart of the Kelowna’s Cultural District. There’s nothing like seeing it Live!
A mainstay of the Vancouver theatre community for over 25 years, Pacific Theatre offers a diverse season of theatre that will delight, provoke, and inspire. Subscribe now - savour 4 shows for $61!
We have an exciting season of mainstage productions lined up this year to celebrate our 45th season as British Columbia's premier professional theatre company.
The Port Theatre’s mandate is to stimulate and enhance artistic, cultural and economic activity of central Vancouver Island. A focal point for residents and visitors alike, offering a broad range of cultural events designed to meet many diverse interests and needs. The Port Theatre presents their own season of events featuring Canadian artists that are emerging & professional.
Theatres & Performing Arts
Scotiabank Dance Centre
677 Davie Street Vancouver (Downtown) BC V6B 2G6 604.606.6400
Launching our second decade of great music with Norman Nelson, Conductor & Music Director.
Tickets are $18 Seniors/Students $15 and youth 16 & under $5.
Please visit our website for concert schedule.
Theatres & Performing Arts
Surrey Arts Centre
13750 88 Avenue 1 block east of King George Hwy Surrey BC V3W 3L1 604.501.5566 www.arts.surrey.ca
Mon & Fri 9am-5pm; Tues to Thurs 9am-9pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Closed holidays
Experience performing and visual arts in stunning surroundings. Professional and community music, theatre and dance performances take place in the Main Stage and Studio Theatre. Located within the Centre, the Surrey Art Gallery is a major public art museum presenting changing exhibitions of contemporary art, including digital and audio art, by local, national and international artists. Permanent artworks that engage and inspire are located throughout the elegantly appointed lobby and in the courtyard. The Gift Shop features a selection of work by local artists. The Centre is located in Bear Creek Park, where visitors can enjoy the park's many amenities. Parking is free.
Theatres & Performing Arts
Surrey Festival of Dance Society
#203 13541 102 Avenue Surrey BC V3T 4X8 604.585.3320
Surrey Festival of Dance provides a quality forum for dancers to perform and expand dance awareness in the community. Each April in venues throughout Surrey over 12,000 performers will dance across the stage. Group Dance Competition, and Dance & Wellness Workshops complete the annual Festival events. For information call the Surrey Festival of Dance Society (604) 585-3320.