We are thrilled to bring you a full season of live professional theatre from the heart of Vancouver Island. The year features a fantastic and wide array of musicals, comedies, mysteries, and thrillers.
In between these mainstage delights, check out the Playbill Presents Cabaret Series – featuring fantastic musicians and storytellers in the intimacy of the Playbill Dining Room.
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Season Opens March 3
Naked Radio
Music by Paul Libman | Book and Lyrics by Dave Hudson
A powerful snowstorm grips the Island, and everyone hunkers down. Slowly they lose connections to the internet, cell phones and TV. What’s left is the local radio station and two reluctant DJs who fly by the seat of their pants to hold the community together through music, laughter and song, with a host of call-in characters and cheeky jingles. Note: There is no nudity – just hilarity – in this comedy!
Mar 3 – Apr 2
Gaslight
Written by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson | Based on the play Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton
Bella Manningham believes she is living an idyllic married life with her charming husband Jack, but is she? Items disappear, pictures move, and the gaslight dims. Bella worries that her grip on reality is slipping, and she will drive Jack away. Secrets from the past reveal themselves as Bella searches for answers in this exciting new adaptation of the classic thriller Angel Street.
Apr 28 – May 28
Ghost The Musical
Book & Lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin | Music & Lyrics by Dave Stewart | Music & Lyrics by Glen Ballard
Adapted from the hit film, Ghost The Musical follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. The bond of love transcends all challenges as Sam, trapped between two worlds, refuses to leave Molly though she is in grave danger.
Jun 23 – Aug 27
The Fiancée
by Holly Lewis
Lucy can’t bear the thought of soldiers being sent off to war without the hope of someone to come home to. Her inability to say “no” puts her in a serious predicament when they all arrive home on the same day, ready for nuptial bliss – in this madcap, door-slamming, hilarious farce,as Lucy tries to set things right one cake at a time.
Sep 22 – Oct 22
It's A Wonderful Life - Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
Based on the beloved holiday movie with a clever twist: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast. Actors portray numerous characters and take on sound effects. George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man, has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable angel to show George what life would be like if he wasn’t born for George to have a change of heart and understand the true spirit of the holidays.
Nov 17 – Dec 23
Naked Radio
Music by Paul Libman | Book and Lyrics by Dave Hudson
A powerful snowstorm grips the Island, and everyone hunkers down. Slowly they lose connections to the internet, cell phones and TV. What’s left is the local radio station and two reluctant DJs who fly by the seat of their pants to hold the community together through music, laughter and song, with a host of call-in characters and cheeky jingles. Note: There is no nudity – just hilarity – in this comedy!
Mar 3 – Apr 2
Gaslight
Written by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson | Based on the play Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton
Bella Manningham believes she is living an idyllic married life with her charming husband Jack, but is she? Items disappear, pictures move, and the gaslight dims. Bella worries that her grip on reality is slipping, and she will drive Jack away. Secrets from the past reveal themselves as Bella searches for answers in this exciting new adaptation of the classic thriller Angel Street.
Apr 28 – May 28
Ghost The Musical
Book & Lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin | Music & Lyrics by Dave Stewart | Music & Lyrics by Glen Ballard
Adapted from the hit film, Ghost The Musical follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. The bond of love transcends all challenges as Sam, trapped between two worlds, refuses to leave Molly though she is in grave danger.
Jun 23 – Aug 27
The Fiancée
by Holly Lewis
Lucy can’t bear the thought of soldiers being sent off to war without the hope of someone to come home to. Her inability to say “no” puts her in a serious predicament when they all arrive home on the same day, ready for nuptial bliss – in this madcap, door-slamming, hilarious farce,as Lucy tries to set things right one cake at a time.
Sep 22 – Oct 22
It's A Wonderful Life - Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
Based on the beloved holiday movie with a clever twist: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast. Actors portray numerous characters and take on sound effects. George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man, has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable angel to show George what life would be like if he wasn’t born for George to have a change of heart and understand the true spirit of the holidays.
Nov 17 – Dec 23