Theatres

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. Explore theatre listings by region or events by month, on our calendar of events.

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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival


Vanier Park Vancouver
Tickets: 604.739.0559 or 1.877.739.0559
www.bardonthebeach.org

Jun 3, 2010 to Sep 25, 2010

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

Bard to Broadway Theatre

132 East Jensen Avenue
Parksville
250.248.0444
www.b2btheatre.com

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.

Bell Performing Arts Centre

6250 - 144th Street
Surrey BC V3X 1A1
604.507.6355
www.bellperformingartscentre.com

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.

Smithers Midsummer Music Festival

1389 Columbia Drive
Smithers BC
www.smithersmusicfest.com

Jun 25 to 27, 2010

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

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.

Vancouver Chamber Choir

1254 West 7th Ave.
Vancouver BC
604.738.6822

www.vancouverchamberchoir.com

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.

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC

6265 Crescent Road
UBC
Vancouver BC
604.822.2697
www.chancentre.com

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.

Coast Capital Playhouse

1532 Johnston Road
White Rock BC
604.536.7535
www.whiterockplayers.ca

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.

For information on current productions visit www.whiterockplayers.ca

Comox Valley Youth Music Centre (CYMC)

PO Box 3056
Comox Valley
Courtenay BC
250.338.7463

www.cymc.ca

Mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm.

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.

Creekside Theatre

10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road
Lake Country BC
250.766.5664
www.creeksidetheatre.com

The perfect place to enjoy the performing arts

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.

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.

Evergreen Cultural Centre

1205 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam BC V3B 7Y3
604.927.6550
www.myevergreen.org

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.

THE GALLERY at the Chemainus Theatre Festival

9737 Chemainus Road
Chemainus BC
Box Office: 1.800.565.7738
www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

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.

Gateway Theatre

6500 Gilbert Rd
Richmond BC
Box Office 604.270-1812
www.gatewaytheatre.com

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.

Kay Meek Centre

1700 Mathers Avenue
West Vancouver BC V7V 3P1
604.913.3634

www.kaymeekcentre.com

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.

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!

Massey Theatre and the Plaskett Gallery

735 8th Avenue
New Westminster BC V3M 2R2
604.517.5900
www.masseytheatre.com

Over 1200 comfortable seats and great shows! For information on Massey Theatre events go www.masseytheatre.com or call 604-521-5050.

The Plaskett Gallery is also an active part of the theatre exhibiting regional arts. It's open five days a week and prior to performances.

Pacific Theatre

1440 West 12th Ave
Vancouver BC V6H 1M8
Box Office: 604.731.5518
www.pacifictheatre.org

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!

Playhouse Theatre Company

127 East 2nd Avenue
Vancouver BC V5Y 1A4
Box Office: 604 873 3311
www.vancouverplayhouse.com

May 11 to 16, 2010

Machomer

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.

Performances at the Royal and
McPherson Theatres


Victoria BC
Box Office: 250.386.6121
www.rmts.bc.ca

Jan 28 to 29, 2010

McPherson Playhouse
Sarah's Daughter
January 28 & 29

The Port Theatre

125 Front Street
Nanaimo BC V9R 6Z4
250.754.8550
www.porttheatre.com

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.

Scotiabank Dance Centre

677 Davie Street
Vancouver (Downtown) BC V6B 2G6
604.606.6400

www.thedancecentre.ca

Canada's flagship dance facility, housing performances, classes, workshops and events.

Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra

Box 767
Sooke BC V9Z 1H7
250.642.6747
www.sookephil.ca

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.

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.

Surrey Festival of Dance Society

#203 13541 102 Avenue
Surrey BC V3T 4X8
604.585.3320

www.surreyfestival.com

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.