Theatres & Performing Arts

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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Sunset Theatre


Wells BC
Tickets: 250.994.3400
www.sunset-theatre.com

Thrilling.Enthralling.Brand Spanking New.

Located on Historic Pooley Street in Wells BC, the Sunset Theatre offers a full range of contemporary professional theatre, film and music. There's something for everyone.
For tickets: 250.994.3400 or www.sunset-theatre.com

Terry Fox Theatre

1260 Riverwood Gate
Port Coquitlam BC V3B 7Z5
604.468.9403
www.terryfoxtheatre.com

Unrivaled intimacy and affordable rates make Terry Fox Theatre the perfect venue for your next event. 336 seats with spacious lobby, professionally equipped and staffed.

Vancouver Civic Theatres

Orpheum, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, & Vancouver Playhouse
Vancouver (Downtown) BC
604.665.3050 - general info
www.vancouver.ca/theatres

Vancouver Playhouse 604.665.3050
Hamilton at Dunsmuir.
Intimate 668 seat theatre: plays, recitals, chamber concerts, musicals, dance.

Orpheum Theatre 604.665.3050
Smithe at Seymour.
Magnificent 2,688 seat heritage concert hall featuring orchestras, choirs, pop, rock, jazz, folk, celebrity artists, etc.

Click here for area map, restaurants and parking guide

Queen Elizabeth Theatre 604.665.3050
Hamilton at Georgia.
Modern 2,781 seat theatre: opera, dance, Broadway shows, pop/rock concerts, etc. Mezzanine Art Gallery open during performances.

Featuring:
Vancouver Chamber Choir
Vancouver Bach Choir
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Ballet BC
Vancouver Opera

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Whistler Film Festival


Whistler BC
www.whistlerfilmfestival.com

Dec 4 to 8, 2013

Prepare to be inspired at the 14th annual Whistler Film Festival. Discover a fresh selection of innovative and original films from Canada and around the world and interact with the people who created them. With special guests and exclusive events, it’s the festival not to be missed. Discover more at whistlerfilmfestival.com

TheatreOne Nanaimo Professional Theatre

Centre for the Arts - 150 Commercial St.
Nanaimo BC V9R 5G6
250.754.7587

Mainstage Productions. Just Kidding Theatre for Young Audiences. Emerging Voices Series of Staged Readings. Fringe Flicks and the Bite of Nanaimo fundraisers.

Go to www.theatreone.org or call 250-754-7587 for a complete listing of productions, events, and tickets.

Vancouver International Dance Festival VIDF

339 West Hastings Street - 2nd Floor
Vancouver BC V6B 1H6
604.662.7441

www.vidf.ca

Mar 14 to 23, 2013

The 13th annual Vancouver International Dance Festival features companies from New Zealand, Switzerland, Denmark and Canada informed by techniques and styles as diverse as Butoh and Gitxsan dance. In this three-week long festival, March 2 — 23, 2013, we have also broadened our programming to new locations with performances, exhibitions, and workshops at the Roundhouse, Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver Playhouse, W2 at the Woodwards’ building and the Vancouver Art Gallery Offsite installation.

Please join us this March to share a lineup that is energetic, dynamic and notable for its unique artists and creations.

CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL

Various theatres throughout Metro Vancouver
Vancouver BC
www.chutzpahfestival.com

Feb 7, 2013 to Mar 3, 2013

The Chutzpah! Festival is a dynamic annual performing arts festival featuring exciting and eclectic music, dance and theatre artists from across Canada and around the world. Some 2013 Festival highlights are Yemen Blues, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, Idan Raichel Project and great comedy from the Three Hysterical Broads off Their Medication!

Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival


Salmon Arm BC
Tix/Info:1.250.833.4096

www.rootsandblues.ca

Aug 16 to 18, 2013

21st Annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival

A 3-day music festival with multiple day and night stages featuring artists from Canada and around the world. The event is held at the Salmon Arm Fair Grounds in the sunny Shuswap. www.rootsandblues.ca

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Cowichan Theatre

2687 James Street
Duncan BC
250.748.7529
www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca

The Cowichan Theatre is a 731-seat proscenium arch theatre located in the Island Savings Centre, Duncan, BC. Opened in 1978, the Cowichan Theatre serves the Cowichan region as a community theatre for local groups, as a roadhouse for touring professional artists, and as a conference and convention facility.

Barkerville Theatre Royal


Barkerville BC
www.theatreroyal.ca

Variety shows and dramas that are sure to entertain, edify, educate and enlighten! Home of the Newman and Wright theatrical group.

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The Cowichan Theatre

2687 James Street
Duncan BC V9L 2X
1.250.748.7529 ext 425
Fax 1.250.748.0054
www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca

The Cowichan Theatre is a 731-seat proscenium arch theatre located in the Island Savings Centre, Duncan, BC.

Opened in 1978, the Cowichan Theatre serves the Cowichan region as a community theatre for local groups, as a roadhouse for touring professional artists, and as a conference and convention facility. The Cowichan Theatre is a function of the Arts & Culture Division of the Cowichan Valley Regional District's Parks,

Chief Sepass Theatre

9096 Trattle Street
Fort Langley BC V1M 2S6
604.888.3113
Cell 604-818-7739
Fax 604.888.3578

www.langleyfinearts.com

By appointment only

A venue and space unique to Langley, the Chief Sepass Theatre is a multi-purpose venue that provides an intimate setting for performances. The rakes seating creates ideal site lines and excellent acoustics. Located in the beautiful Fort Langley, it is only five minutes away from Highway #1 and fifteen minutes to downtlown Langley. A great venue for dance shows, weddings, presentations, speakers, annual genral meetings, movie shoots, comedies, dramas, music shows etc.

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at The ACT Arts Centre and Theatre

11944 Haney Place
Maple Ridge BC V2X 6G1
604-476-2787
Fax 604.465.4351

www.theactmapleridge.org

The ACT’s 500 seat main stage theatre offers great site-lines from every angle, comfortable seats wonderful sound and an intimate ambience.

The Genstar Studio Theatre at The ACT is a versatile “black-box theatre” space that is great not only for performances but also for events such as wedding receptions, dinners and meetings.

The ACT also offers theatre classes for kids and adults! See our Calendar for current events and get your tickets in advance!

Sunday Concert Series

1260 Riverwood Gate - The Terry Fox Theatre
Port Coquitlam
604.927.8441
www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts

Feb 10, 2013 to Mar 24, 2013

The Sunday Coffee Concerts presents an exciting line up of professional musicians at Terry Fox Theatre! Enjoy an afternoon musical journey featuring country, gospel, jazz, and latin! Stay after the concert and meet the band over refreshments. Presented by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Port Coquitlam.



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Carousel Theatre

1411 Cartwright Street
Vancouver (Granville Island) BC
Box Office: 604.685.6217
www.carouseltheatre.ca

Carousel Theatre (also known as Carousel Theatre For Young People, now in its 37th season, has produced 147 plays for young people. It is a professional theatre company that stages plays for young people, families and educators at the Waterfront Theatre and Performance Works on Granville Island. Carousel Theatre also tours to elementary schools across British Columbia and Canada.

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre

#600 - 3 Fan Tan Alley
Victoria BC V8W 3G9
250.385.4462

www.bluebridgetheatre.ca/

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre is the newest professional theatre company in Victoria, British Columbia. Its summer season of three plays in June, July, and August at the McPherson Playhouse brings back modern classics from the past while utilizing a connection between renowned theatre artists from across Canada, and local young and emerging artists.The 2012 Season includes Canadian film and TV performer Gary Farmer (Dead Man) in Of Mice & Men, Shaw's witty make-love-not-war farce Arms & the Man, the cult musical Little Shop of Horrors, and a bonus presentation of Shirley Valentine starring Nicola Cavendish.

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Shuswap Theatre

41 Hudson Ave NW
Salmon Arm BC V1E 4R4
250.832.9283

www.shuswaptheatre.com

Check Out Our Summer Theatre Production
LEGEND: a clash of cultures and the richness of acceptance
For more info go to:
www.shuswaptheatre.com

Opera on the Lake presented by Evergreen Cultural Centre

1205 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam BC V3B 7Y3
604.927.6555
www.myevergreen.org

Opera on the Lake

Introducing our first annual Opera on the Lake. A weekend opera presentation in the cool and intimate Studio Theatre followed by dessert on the patio overlooking Lafarge Lake. Evergreen is delighted to announce our new partners DragonDiva Operatic Theatre with their production of “The Old Maid and the Thief” by Gian Carlo Menotti.
Tickets are $25 (includes dessert) and are available at 604.927.6555 or online at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Surrey Children's Festival

Surrey Arts Centre & Bear Creek Park
Surrey BC
For Tickets: 604-501-5566 (site entrance is free)
Information: 604-501-5598
www.surrey.ca/childrensfestival

May 23 to 25, 2013

The Surrey Children’s Festival engages children 0-12 to experience creativity, cultural sharing and tons of fun! It features:

International performances (theatre, puppetry, dance, circus, music, film)

Hands-on arts activities (clay making, storytelling, visual arts, circus skills, imaginative play)

Workshops, roving performances and much more!

Magic Flute presented by the Vancouver Opera


Vancouver BC
Box Office 604.683.0222
www.vancouveropera.ca

Mar 13 to 17, 2013

"AN OPULENT THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE...A SHINING AND ORIGINAL MAGIC FLUTE" - The Vancouver Sun

The timeless Coast Salish realm. On a quest for love and enlightenment, young Tamino finds himself at the centre of a battle between the forces of light and darkness.

For more information & to buy tickets please click HERE