Theatre

Taking centre stage stage at the Chemainus Theatre are Mark DuMez, left, and Randy Huber. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Island theatre staging a bigger comeback during 2023

Five shows of multiple interest sure to attract strong audience numbers to Chemainus

 

This image released by Grapevine Public Relations shows Stark Sands, center, and the cast during a performance of “& Juliet.” (Matthew Murphy/Grapevine Public Relations via AP) This image released by Grapevine Public Relations shows Stark Sands, center, and the cast during a performance of “& Juliet.” (Matthew Murphy/Grapevine Public Relations via AP)

Broadway writer of ‘ Juliet’ builds show with huge pop hits

Original story uses ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as launch pad, mixes in biggest pop hits of past few decades

 

The cast of Ruthless: The Musical Comedy work on choreography in preparation for this month’s performance. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Ruthless: The Musical Comedy coming to Timberline stage in June

6-person cast bringing classic Broadway show to Campbell River

 

The cast runs through one of the musical numbers for the play. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Timberline drama program brings Shrek to life for spring musical

Shows on April 22, 23, 24, May 5, 6, 7

The cast runs through one of the musical numbers for the play. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Lauren Semple, as Madame Zee, and Dean Chadwick, as Brother XII, rehearse a scene from Western Edge Theatre’s upcoming musical ‘The Cult of Brother 12.’ (Photo courtesy Western Edge Theatre)

Notorious Vancouver Island cult leader’s story re-imagined in new musical

Western Edge Theatre presents ‘The Cult of Brother 12’ starting March 25 in Nanaimo

Lauren Semple, as Madame Zee, and Dean Chadwick, as Brother XII, rehearse a scene from Western Edge Theatre’s upcoming musical ‘The Cult of Brother 12.’ (Photo courtesy Western Edge Theatre)
Dancers fill the roles of the menu and pieces of cutlery during the beloved song “Be Our Guest” from the Cowichan Musical Society’s production of Beauty and the Beast. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a triumphant return for Cowichan Musical Society

Final weekend of performances moved to February

Dancers fill the roles of the menu and pieces of cutlery during the beloved song “Be Our Guest” from the Cowichan Musical Society’s production of Beauty and the Beast. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Rivercity Players directors Kimberly Preston-Stevens (l-r) and Douglas Craig, alongside actors Ashley Hedstrom and Glen Clark. Photo contributed.

Rivercity Players back to stage with ‘Love Letters’

Two-director, two-cast play first Rivercity Stage production in almost two years

Rivercity Players directors Kimberly Preston-Stevens (l-r) and Douglas Craig, alongside actors Ashley Hedstrom and Glen Clark. Photo contributed.
From left: Truvy (Kelly McDonald), Shelby (Michelle Segal) Ouiser (Sheelagh Germyn) and Clairee (Michelle Lowe) discuss the turmoil of Shelby’s wedding preparations in Rivercity Players’ production of Steel Magnolias at Rivercity Stage, February, 2020. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror

Rivercity Players casting its first post-pandemic play

Auditions set for Thursday, Nov. 4 for interested actors

  • Nov 1, 2021
From left: Truvy (Kelly McDonald), Shelby (Michelle Segal) Ouiser (Sheelagh Germyn) and Clairee (Michelle Lowe) discuss the turmoil of Shelby’s wedding preparations in Rivercity Players’ production of Steel Magnolias at Rivercity Stage, February, 2020. Photo by Alistair Taylor – Campbell River Mirror
Drive-in movies are coming to Island communities (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Drive-in movie night coming to Island communities

Campbell River, Port Alberni, Parksville, Nanaimo and Courtenay have events next week

Drive-in movies are coming to Island communities (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Stephen Chbosky’s “Dear Evan Hansen,” based on the smash stage musical, will be the opening night gala presentation at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Murphy

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to open Toronto International Film Festival

Steven Levenson adapted his hit Tony Award-winning stage show with Ben Platt reprising his acclaimed leading role

Stephen Chbosky’s “Dear Evan Hansen,” based on the smash stage musical, will be the opening night gala presentation at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Murphy

Curtain call: Timberline prop master’s final production

Ben Bellosillo spent last summer creating Avenue Q puppets by hand

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