Wednesday December 11 @ 7:00
THE NUTCRACKER
Ballet Victoria
THE NUTCRACKER
Ballet Victoria
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Ballet Victoria’s Nutcracker brings a great family tradition to the 21st century. This original Christmas tale danced to the timeless Tchaikovsky score follows Clara on an adventure filled with wonderful characters from Columbine and Harlequin dolls to dragons, as well as fairies, a few mice and a Nutcracker Princess. Beautiful dancing, brilliant costumes, humour, and many surprises make this production enjoyable for the whole family. Ballet Victoria also offers local community dancers from The Dance Studio the opportunity to share the stage with its professional artists and partake in the magic. SOLD OUT |
Friday December 13 @ 6:30
A CHRISTMAS CAROL - DuffleBag Theatre
Part of the Venables Theatre Family ShowTime Series
A CHRISTMAS CAROL - DuffleBag Theatre
Part of the Venables Theatre Family ShowTime Series
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Penny-pinching miser Ebenezer Scrooge is well-known across Victorian London for being far more interested in making money than friends. Above all else, he hates Christmas time and its spirit of giving. But on one particular Christmas Eve, several spirits give Ebenezer the surprise of his life, as they whisk him off on a magical journey through past, present and future, to show him the true meaning of the season. From Fezziwig to Tiny Tim, all the favorites are included in DuffleBag Theatre’s exuberant version of the Charles Dickens Yuletide classic!
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 - $40 for all 4 shows! Single show tickets $12.50 |
Saturday December 21 @ 7:30
GREAT WHITE NORTH
Presented by Firehall Brewery and Venables Theatre
GREAT WHITE NORTH
Presented by Firehall Brewery and Venables Theatre
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Firehall Brewery and Venables Theatre present the annual Holiday Homecoming concert, featuring Oliver’s own, Great White North
Great White North is a Rock N Roll band that blends Country, Folk and Blues sounds into their original music featured on their debut LP “Wild As A Child”. Live shows are known for their high energy foot-stompers, softer acoustic folk tunes and a vast repertoire of crowd-favourite cover songs. The band is made up of born and raised Oliverites, Sid Ruhland, Mike Szalay, Sean Petersen and Polo Veintimilla. With special guest, Milan Starcic on keyboards, this holiday tradition is one not to miss! Osoyoos songstress Kansas Lee will open the show - visit https://kansas-lee.bandcamp.com/ for more information about her music. The show takes place in the Venables Theatre lobby and the concession will be open throughout the show with beer from the Firehall Brewery as well as other beverages and snacks. www.greatwhitenorthmusic.com TICKETS - $12.00 (General admission) |
Friday January 17 @ 7:30
ANGELIQUE FRANCIS
Osoyoos Blues Society and Venables Theatre Presentation
ANGELIQUE FRANCIS
Osoyoos Blues Society and Venables Theatre Presentation
TICKETS- Adult $30, Students $20
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Angelique Francis is a versatile and exceptionally gifted musician with talent that is way beyond her years. This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer song writer and composer has wowed audiences across the globe with her electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals. She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, Jazz, and Gospel. Angelique’s soulful Smoky vocals and instrumental techniques are reminiscent of a bygone era, but with a unique and modern sensibility. Within her vocal style, you can hear influences of legends like Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Bessie Smith and many more. Her instrumental abilities call to mind Willie Dixon on the bass, Sister Rosetta Thorpe on guitar, Big Mama Thornton on the Harmonica and Aretha on the piano. Her diversity, passion and love of music can be heard in all of her original compositions.
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Friday January 24 @ 6:30
SAMAJAM - Rythmo 2
Part of the Venables Theatre Family ShowTime Series
SAMAJAM - Rythmo 2
Part of the Venables Theatre Family ShowTime Series
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Rythmo 2 is an interactive musical show. ALL participants become musicians by playing with several musical instruments during the performance. It’s impossible to stand by and watch! As a warm-up and to familiarize themselves with the rhythm, audience members discover body percussion by tapping on different parts of their bodies. Drum sticks and musical tubes are then distributed to everyone to give them a unique, rhythmic, powerful and energizing experience! With SAMAJAM's Rythmo 2, you are the show!
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 - $40 for all 4 shows! Single show tickets $12.50 |
Tuesday January 28 @ 7:30
Canada's Ballet Jorgen's
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - THE BALLET™
Canada's Ballet Jorgen's
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - THE BALLET™
TICKETS: Adult $45, Students $20
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Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet™ is a playful, colourful and evocative production that will transport audiences to early 20th century Atlantic Canada. Based on the beloved Canadian novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, an orphan girl sent to live on a farm in the fictional town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. It tells the story of the adventures of 11-year-old Anne, who is mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who had intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.
Anne is highly imaginative, eager to please and, at times, quite a dramatic individual. However, she is defensive about her appearance, despising her red hair and pale, thin frame. She is often quite talkative, especially when it comes to describing her fantasies and dreams. At first, stern and sharp Marilla says Anne must return to the orphanage, but after much observation and considering, along with Matthew’s strong liking to Anne, she decides to let her stay. Over the last 28 years, Canada’s Ballet Jӧrgen has produced a total of 216 original creations by 80 choreographers, including eight full-length ballets and five works created especially for children. |
Friday January 31 @ 7:30
LIZZY HOYT- NEW LADY ON THE PRAIRIE
Presented by the South Okanagan Concert Society
LIZZY HOYT- NEW LADY ON THE PRAIRIE
Presented by the South Okanagan Concert Society
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Acclaimed songwriter, Lizzy Hoyt is one of Canada’s most powerful Celtic-folk artists. Known for bringing Canadian history to life with music, she was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor General of Canada for her outstanding contribution to commemorating Canadian veterans and Vimy Ridge history through music. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Lizzy toured for ten years as a side musician before pursuing her own projects. She has been praised for her mastery of the fiddle, guitar and harp while her voice has been described as “otherworldly”, “angelic” and “pure”.
Throughout her career, she has released four independent albums and two music videos. Lizzy’s fourth album New Lady on the Prairie (produced by John Reischman and Lizzy Hoyt) demonstrates a mature and refined ‘trans-Atlantic’ sound that blends influences from Celtic, bluegrass and folk traditions. The title track, inspired by Lizzy’s great aunt immigrating to Canada from Ireland in the early 1900s, demonstrates her interest in historical songwriting and her ability to craft songs that are touching, poignant, and lyrically rich. The album was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, Western Canadian Award and three Independent Music Awards. It was also named one of the Best Albums of 2014 by the Indie Acoustic Project. Lizzy is a full-time musician who travels and tours throughout Canada during the year with her trio. She has performed at renowned folk festivals (Edmonton Folk Festival, Montreal Folk Festival, Goderich Celtic Roots Festivals), folk clubs (Calgary Folk Club, Nickelodeon Folk Club, Northern Lights Folk Club) and through performing arts networks across the country. |
February 7, 8, 9, 14 & 15
BORN YESTERDAY
SOAP Theatre
BORN YESTERDAY
SOAP Theatre
View full show details on SOAP Theatre's web site
SOAP Theatre 2019-2020 Season
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Just when politics has lost its sense of humour, in rides Billie Dawn on a breath of fresh air. Her smarts are buried under layers of satin and showgirl sass but are highly combustible. When her powerful and shady boyfriend, Harry Brock, sets out to buy a senator, he decides Billie needs a bit more class and he hires journalist, Paul Verrall, to make her appear more intelligent. But a little education can go a long way, and Billie may be smarter than her “friends” give her credit for.
Born Yesterday is a sparkling 1946 romantic and political comedy as relevant today as it was 70 years ago! Personal and political oppression are exposed and outwitted in the intellectual rebirth of the iconic “dumb blonde”, who stands up to corruption & intimidation. Suitable for ages 13 and older. Written by Garson Kanin, Directed by Tom Szalay 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 Check out further discounts on multi show packages by clicking the button to the left |
Friday February 21 @ 6:30
WILL'S JAMS
Part of the Venables Theatre Family ShowTime Series
WILL'S JAMS
Part of the Venables Theatre Family ShowTime Series
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Will Stroet of Will's Jams is a JUNO-, WCMA- and CFMA-nominated musician, CBC Kids, Universal Kids and Kidoodle TV star, educator and dad, well loved for his original rock, folk, and blues music with witty wordplay and catchy choruses.
Will's Jams is a power trio who perform high-energy songs in English and French with fun actions and sing-along choruses. Kids and their parents will be cheering for libraries, loving their bikes and rallying for vegetables – all while they’re on their feet and dancing away. Will’s educational rock, pop and blues songs ignite imaginations and motivate movement for the young and young-at-heart. For more than a decade, Will's been entertaining kids through his bilingual music, inspiring them to be active, healthy, creative and engaged in the world. 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 - $40 for all 4 shows! Single show tickets $12.50 |
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. |
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. Throughout the years, the trio has collaborated and shared the stage with world-renowned ensembles and artists, such as the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, Jorane, Solorazaf and Don Ross. Their most memorable collaboration to date was, without a doubt, with the California Guitar Trio (CGT), when both ensembles joined forces to give an unforgettable concert, brilliantly performing some of the greatest rock classics from The Beatles, Radiohead, David Bowie, a few "spaghetti western" themes by Ennio Morricone, as well as some of their original compositions. Starting in the fall of 2010, the sextet has toured across Canada and the United States, performing in over 100 cities. |
Friday April 3 @ 7:30
A BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO MYSELF
Presented by Venables Theatre
A BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO 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.” |
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 - $40 for all 4 shows! Single show 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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Carl and Phil aren’t moving up at the post office and believe 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 restaurant flounders. Zippy’s, a popular crosstown spot, has been crowded ever since a notorious mobster was shot there over 20 years ago. What if someone could get murdered in their restaurant? A farce, suitable for all ages.
Written by Tom Rooney, Directed by Diane Gludovatz 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 Check out further discounts on multi show packages by clicking the button to the left |
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 on sale Tuesday Nov 12 @ noon for e-blast subscribers with promo code. General sales begin Friday Nov 15. |
Saturday June 27 @ 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. |