| Victoria enjoys more artists than most
cities its size. From the local symphony
and Opera Company to the more mainstream
and alternative theatre and dance, the
performing arts are alive and well in
Victoria! The performing arts are
well represented in Victoria and on
Vancouver Island. Professional and amateur
theatre and dance companies, including
the acclaimed Pacific Opera Victoria,
perform in historical playhouses, modern
arts centres and small, quaint community
theatres.
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| Belfry
Theatre |
The Belfry Theatre in Victoria operates
as a registered not-for-profit society.
Since its inception it has established
a reputation of excellence by creating
first class works from the Canadian and
international repertoire of contemporary
plays.
Phone: 1-(250) 385-6815 |
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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.
Phone: 1-(250) 246-9820 Toll-free 1-(800)
565-7738 |
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National
Geographic IMAX Theatre |
| Our 406 seat theatre features the 2-D
IMAX Experience; with a projected area
more than 6 stories high and 70 feet wide,
up to 10 times larger than conventional
screens, filling the viewer's entire field
of vision. The theatre gives you the most
powerful and involving film experience,
bringing images to life with 12,000 watts
of IMAX Digital surround sound. Phone:
1-(250) 953-4629 |
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McPherson
Playhouse |
The McPherson Playhouse first opened
in 1914 as the Pantages Theatre. It was
re-named after Thomas Shanks McPherson,
who bequeathed the theatre and funding
for its reconstruction to the people of
Victoria. The award-winning project was
completed in 1965 and included a modern
lobby addition, technical improvements,
and the refurbishing of the ornate Neo-Baroque
style auditorium. A variety of professional,
community and amateur events are presented
at "The Mac" year-round.
Phone: 1-(250) 386-6121 Toll-free 1-(888)
717-6121 |
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Pacific
Opera Victoria |
In 25 years, Pacific Opera Victoria
has grown to be a nationally recognized
symbol of excellence and artistic commitment.
And it's time to celebrate! The best emerging
Canadian artists, original productions
built right here in Victoria, daring repertoire
and national acclaim are the hallmarks
that have made Pacific Opera Victoria
the hottest ticket in town.
Phone: 1-(250) 385-0222 |
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Victoria
Operatic Society |
| Since 1945, the Victoria Operatic Society
has brought the best of Broadway style
musical stage productions to appreciative
Victoria audiences. Building on a strong
and active membership, VOS strives for
the most polished, entertaining and varied
productions. Through dedication and hard
work, VOS continues to shine. Phone: (250)
381-1021 |
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Victoria
Royal Theatre |
The Royal Theatre opened in 1913
as a privately built and operated roadhouse.
It has seen many of this century's great
performers on its stage, including Sarah
Bernhardt, Carlos Montoya, Mikhail Baryshnikov
and Luciano Pavarotti, in spite of having
been used in part as a cinema from 1917
until 1981. The original foyer has been
augmented by lobby extensions completed
in 1991, while the auditorium retains
its original Rococo/Renaissance Revival
style decor.
The Royal is home to the Victoria
Symphony and Pacific Opera Victoria,
as well as being Vancouver Island's
premiere venue for touring attractions.
Phone: 1-(250) 386-6121 Toll-free 1-(888)
717-6121 |
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