March 5 & 6 @ 7:00, March 7 @ 2:00 & 7:00
LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL
Southern Okanagan Secondary School Drama Production
LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL
Southern Okanagan Secondary School Drama Production
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A fabulously fun high school musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. This show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Elle appears to have it all but her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
TICKETS - Students $12.50, adults $17.50 |
Friday March 13 @ 7:30
DREAMS / ARRIVAL
Presented by OM & Sonic Flower Entertainment
DREAMS / ARRIVAL
Presented by OM & Sonic Flower Entertainment
TICKETS - $43
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Dreams is The Ulimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. With incredible authenticity, Dreams replicates the Fleetwood Mac sound as they were at the pinnacle of their fabulous run. Fleetwood Mac was the band of the 70’s and 80’s producing a stunning range of musical styles and powerhouse vocals. Today, 30 plus years later, their music still fills the airwaves. Get in here. Close your eyes and let Dreams of Fleetwood Mac, take you away. The great ABBA tribute band ARRIVAL has a sound and stage show honed and fine tuned to such a degree that they have often been actually mistaken for the real thing. Be part of this lucky audience singing along with all of ABBA's famous great tunes during ARRIVAL's exciting high energy live stage show! Every song on ARRIVAL's roster was a number one ABBA hit. ARRIVAL delivers with such incredible, accurate and enjoyable authenticity. You will be transported back to height of ABBA’s glory.
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Saturday March 14 @ 7:30
GOD IS A SCOTTISH DRAG QUEEN
Presented by Venables Theatre
GOD IS A SCOTTISH DRAG QUEEN
Presented by Venables Theatre
TICKETS - $30
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From 18 time Best of the Fest winner, and 3 time Canadian Comedy Award Nominee Mike Delamont comes the hit one man show God Is A Scottish Drag Queen … an unforgettable and hilarious night of comedy.
Victoria’s Mike Delamont is easily one of the fastest-rising standup comedians in Canada. In just five years as a professional laugh-meister he has won 18 “Best of the Fest” awards on the Fringe Festival circuit, is a three-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee, and has put on numerous sold-out shows all across North America. A mix of sly humour and pointed satire, Drag Queen gets off lots of well-aimed jabs at a variety of religious topics such as Moses, Mormons, and Scientology, with slashes in passing at circumcision, Noah’s Ark, and the tackiness of religious theme parks. What lifts this above standard-issue standup is Delamont’s marvelous delivery: with daft confidence and superb comic timing, he effortlessly dominates the room as a cantankerous female deity. Such is his divine comedic power that in only minutes you forget you’re watching an ungainly frump of a man in an ugly dress. Decidedly irreverent but not sacrilegious, this is damned funny stuff. |
Sunday March 15 @ 6:00
THE DANCE STUDIO COMPETITIVE SHOWCASE
Presented by TDS
THE DANCE STUDIO COMPETITIVE SHOWCASE
Presented by TDS
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The Dance Studio in Oliver presents their yearly competitive showcase. Come check out the best the studio has to offer. The routines performed at this showcase are for one night only! Enjoy a large selection of routines in genres ranging from ballet to musical theatre and everything in between! Support your local studio and cheer the kids on before they take the show on the road and compete across the province. For more information on The Dance Studio click here. TICKETS Adults $22.50, Seniors (65+) $17.50, Youth (3-18) $7.50 |
Friday March 20 @ 7:30
MONTREAL GUITAR TRIO
Presented by the South Okanagan Concert Society
MONTREAL GUITAR TRIO
Presented by the South Okanagan Concert Society
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Described by the CBC as the "hottest" guitar ensemble in Canada, MG3 has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with, as well as an interactive force in various musical forms. For over 20 years, the trio's virtuosity, rigour, creativity and impressive stage presence – where humour and interacting with the public go hand in hand – have been winning over audiences around the world. The trio, composed of guitarists Sébastien Dufour, Glenn Lévesque and Marc Morin, has given hundreds of concerts in some of the most prestigious venues across North America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia, including the legendary Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Rundetårnet in Copenhagen and the BB King Blues Club in New York City.
Winner of the 2011 Opus Award for "concert of the year" in the Jazz & World Music category, MG3 has released six albums, including Der Prinz on Analekta label, which earned him a nomination at ADISQ 2014 for the "Instrumental Album" of the year. In January 2017, the trio launched its 7th album « Danzas » at the Théâtre Outremont in Montreal, which pays tribute to the great composers of Spanish music in the likes of Paco de Lucia and Manuel de Falla. This CD was also nominated for the album of the year at the ADISQ Gala 2017. |
Friday April 3 @ 7:30
BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR MYSELF
Presented by Venables Theatre
BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR MYSELF
Presented by Venables Theatre
TICKETS - Adults $32, Students $20
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The latest piece by acclaimed Nelson dancer-choreographer-storyteller Hiromoto Ida is Birthday Present for Myself, a remarkable hybrid of dance and theatre . Despite the whimsical title, Birthday confronts issues of aging and mortality – albeit in a poetical and ultimately uplifting manner.
Inspired by a lengthy visit from Ida’s own elderly mother, the piece centres on the “perfect birthday” and what will be the last day of an old man’s life, with the scene set in his courtyard garden. Between a combination of theatre-like dialogue, the old man’s solo dance – informed by the techniques of Japanese Noh Theatre – and evocative music by contemporary Russian composer Pavel Karmanov, Birthday will move beyond ideas of grief and sadness into a deeper awareness of the stages of life and the inevitability of death. The setting, a peaceful Zen garden, reinforces the concept of cycles and renewal; and the combination of traditional Noh Theatre with modern dance expresses the old man’s character and inner world with poignant effectiveness. “I see western culture giving messages of aging and getting old as being a negative element of one’s life,” says Ida, whose experience of growing up with his grandparents in Japan remains an inspiring memory for him. “Even when I was small I could feel something special about them.” |
Wednesday April 8 @ 7:30
COUNTRY ICONS
Tribute to Alan, Waylon and Merle - Presented by Savage West Productions
COUNTRY ICONS
Tribute to Alan, Waylon and Merle - Presented by Savage West Productions
TICKETS - $49
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The Country Icons Show pays tribute to three of the giants in traditional and outlaw country music.
Jake Allan, Rob Rowan, and Jason Cooper are all veterans of the country music industry and have performed in numerous Honky Tonks, Casinos and many of the major festivals throughout Canada and the US. Over the past number of years, these artists have come across countless country music fans expressing their inability to find great “live” traditional country music. Being huge fans of this genre of music, they decided to produce a show to pay homage to three of their favorites. This talented and stellar trio of singers combines great musicianship with a little humor to bring you a fantastic show in their tribute to “Alan Jackson”, “Waylon Jennings” and “Merle Haggard”. Along with many standing ovations, they’ve been recipients of great reviews from their audiences. Remarks such as “Awesome show”, “Great band”, “Sounded so much like the real thing”, and “You guys knocked it out of the park” are frequently heard. The Icons’ show is supported by an award-winning group of musicians who never cease to deliver. They always look forward and are grateful to share their passion for this great style of music with other like-minded fans. Their love for traditional country music shines through in every performance. Come raise your voice and sing along to these trademark tunes while recalling memories that they will conjure up. Join us on for a lively night of foot stomping country music. |
Thursday April 9 @ 7:30
THE ROCKET MAN - A Tribute to Elton John
With opening act THE PIANO MAN - A Tribute to Billy Joel
THE ROCKET MAN - A Tribute to Elton John
With opening act THE PIANO MAN - A Tribute to Billy Joel
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This entertaining and engaging stage show stars powerhouse vocalist and piano player Ryan Langevin. Backed by a full live band, this talented cast of entertainers will have you smiling, moving and singing along to hits such as Crocodile Rock, Benny & The Jets, Tiny Dancer, Sad Songs, Your Song, Saturday Night’s Alright, Philadelphia Freedom, Candle In The Wind and so many more!
Ryan Langevin also stars as the Piano Man and gives a genuine & powerful tribute to the music and legacy of Billy Joel. An accomplished vocalist, pianist and performer, Ryan brings his heart and soul to this music that inspired him as an artist. Accompanied by a live band, you will be taken on a journey through all of Billy’s biggest hits including It’s Still Rock n Roll To Me, The Piano Man, My Life, Just The Way You Are, You May Be Right, Only The Good Die Young, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, River Of Dreams and so many more! TICKETS - $49
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Friday April 10 @ 7:30
ELVIS ON TOUR LIVE
Starring Eli Williams
ELVIS ON TOUR LIVE
Starring Eli Williams
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Multiple Award-Winning (Ultimate Elvis 12, 13 and 14 as well as Top 5 in the World at Images of the King in Memphis, TN) Elvis Tribute Artist, Eli Williams stars in ELVIS ON TOUR LIVE, a complete recreation of the music, the moves and the excitement of Elvis Presley Live! In 1970 Elvis, for the first time in 9 years hit the road and brought his Las Vegas show to every major city in the US. What followed was over 1300 Sell Out performances across North America. Eli Williams, along with his 10 piece band, faithfully recreate this era of Elvis’ dynamic performances. A show not to be missed.
TICKETS - $45
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Saturday April 18 @ 6:30
UZUME TAIKO
Part of the Venables Theatre Family ShowTime Series
UZUME TAIKO
Part of the Venables Theatre Family ShowTime Series
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Uzume Taiko celebrates the rhythm of life itself with shows that wow audiences of all ages with its uniquely theatrical blend of music and movement. Using a diverse collection of percussive and melodic instruments as well as taiko drums, Uzume Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles of drumming - bringing a vibrant, contemporary sensibility to an ancient art. With the choreographed physicality of martial arts, the heart-stopping pulse of the O-Daiko and the rhythmic sensitivity of a jazz ensemble, the drummers of Uzume Taiko create an exhilarating experience.
Part of the Family ShowTime Series Friday December 13 - A Christmas Carol with DuffleBag Theatre Friday January 24 - Samajam - Rythmo 2 Friday February 21 - Will's Jams Saturday April 18 - Uzume Taiko TICKETS - $12.50 |
April 24-26, May 1 & 2
FLAMING IDIOTS
SOAP Theatre
FLAMING IDIOTS
SOAP Theatre
SOAP Theatre 2019-2020 Season
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Flaming Idiots is the story of two ladies with a dream and their efforts to become successful despite themselves. Carla and Phyllis decide that the ladder to success at the post office is missing a few rungs. They know that big money is waiting for people with entrepreneurial spirit and sound business judgement. They have lots of the spirit but little of the judgement, and their new gourmet health food restaurant flounders.
Zippy's, a popular crosstown spot, has been crowded ever since a notorious mobster was shot there over twenty years ago. What if someone could get murdered in their restaurant? What if there happened to be series of very unlikely events? For full details please visit the SOAP Theatre web site Flaming Idiots will also be SOAP Theatre’s entry in the 2020 Okanagan Zone Theatre Festival. TICKETS Single Show Ticket Prices Adults Day-of-the-Show $25/person Adults in Advance $23/person Group of 10 or more Adults $19/person (use promo code GROUP) Students Day-of-the-Show $15/person Students in Advance $13/person |
Friday May 8 @ 7:30
THE DAY TRIPPERS
An Evening of Beatlemania
Presented by OM Oliver Music & Entertainment
THE DAY TRIPPERS
An Evening of Beatlemania
Presented by OM Oliver Music & Entertainment
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TICKETS $39
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The Day Trippers are The Beatles Tribute Band! Based out of Vancouver, they bring all the excitement of The Beatles' music and personas to life before your very eyes and live on stage! The fab Four are no more! The Day Trippers are so completely engaging and accurate you will disappear back in time to the Beatlemania of your youth. Covering all the wonderful dance hits of the early touring years, like Please Please Me, All My Loving, and Love Me Do, all the way through to the spectacular compositions from the later studio albums, like Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road. The Day Trippers will have you enjoying the sights, sounds, and love of The Beatles like never before! You will see no better. This band is the real deal.
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Sunday June 14 @ 7:30
RON JAMES - FULL THROTTLE
Presented by Shantero Productions
RON JAMES - FULL THROTTLE
Presented by Shantero Productions
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Award-winning comedian RON JAMES has been selling out theatres for 15 years with his marathon, side-splitting, kinetically charged performances. Marshaling a comedian’s eye for satire and a writer’s ear for language, Ron takes his audience on a breath-taking, non-stop roller coaster ride, cutting a wide swath through contemporary culture with his razor-sharp ribald wit, uncompromising standards and unique, poetically honed delivery ... a stand-out amongst ‘stand-ups’.
With nine critically acclaimed one-hour comedy specials under his belt, plus five seasons starring in his own series, “The Ron James Show”, Canada’s #1 road warrior is back doing what he does best: delivering laughs face to face and coast to coast ... a high octane Full Throttle ride! “a man of a million words and a million laughs ... genius” - Globe & Mail “Utterly Brilliant” - Ottawa Sun “a unique brand of funny all his own” - Winnipeg Free Press “hysterically funny ... at the top of his game” - Toronto Star “fits of helpless laughter” - Halifax Chronicle Herald “funniest man in Canada” - Victoria Times-Colonist “a wheezing, snorting, chortling, gasping night of hilarity” - Edmonton Sun “fast, funny and smart” - Montreal Gazette “simply the best” - Toronto Sun “thunderous standing ovation” - Saskatoon Star Phoenix TICKETS - $60 |
Friday June 26 @ 7:30
MOONDANCE
The Van Morrison Songbook
MOONDANCE
The Van Morrison Songbook
TICKETS - $43
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Bruce Coughlan & Company pay tribute to the genius of Van Morrison, the Mystic Celtic Soul singer and songwriter who has placed his indelible stamp on Western Music culture for over half a century! Join Moondance at Venables Theatre for an energetic and joyous celebration of Van Morrison, his life & music.
In 1970, Van Morrison recorded two albums: Moondance & Van Morrison, His Band and the Street Choir. From these two albums alone flowed a stream of enduring classics: And It Stoned Me, Moondance, Crazy Love, Caravan, Into the Mystic, Blue Money, Domino & I've Been Working. In the half-century to pass since, Van Morrison has continued to write, perform and produce his distinct brand of Rhythm & Blues. Bruce Coughlan and two of his Moondance bandmates are the heart and soul of Tiller’s Folly, (the masterful Celtic band who played to packed theatres all over Canada, the United States & the British Isles). They have added three top artists with feet deep in Celtic tradition to create this world class band to perform some of the most globally embraced music of the day. Van Morrison would definitely approve. |
Friday September 18 @ 7:30
TOWER OF SONG
A Creative Tribute to Leonard Cohen
TOWER OF SONG
A Creative Tribute to Leonard Cohen
TICKETS - $43
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The music of Canada's greatest bard interpreted by two of Canada's top singer-songwriters.
Tower of Song is a creative tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen, presented by JUNO Award nominee Oliver Swain and Victoria native Glenna Garramone. It will be a night of rare and classic selections from the Cohen cannon, fearlessly interpreted by the artists. A few original compositions will round out an evening that celebrates Cohen and his influence on modern songwriting. Hear Cohen’s timeless songs arranged for two voices, banjo, string bass, piano and guitar. The duo has crafted vocal arrangements of the great works of Cohen that will resonate with both longtime fans and newer audiences. This will be a night of exquisite and moving music from one of the world's best. Leonard Cohen- he was one of us. |