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There is nothing else quite like the house lights going down to the buzz of an anticipating audience, and then watching a story come to life on stage. A story where we see our own reflected, a story that opens our minds to a completely different life experience, or a story that moves us deep within.

Chemainus Theatre Festival has been sharing stories in the seaside community of Chemainus for three decades! Its reputation as a professional producing theatre is widespread, a destination for residents on Vancouver Island and beyond, with a full quality experience. That experience includes fine dining in our Playbill restaurant, perusing the beautiful wares of local artisans in our Gallery Gift Shop and being swept away into another realm through a Mainstage show.

Envisioned and founded by Ken & Ruth Smith and Laverne Erikson, Chemainus Theatre Company opened its doors in June 1993 with a first season attendance of 14,000. We’ve seen that number grow through the years and are so grateful for increasing loyal as well as new found theatre lovers.

Chemainus Theatre Festival Society is a not-for-profit registered charity (charitable registration number 140012428RR001). We cannot create exceptional professional theatre without the support of people like you. From play rights to casting, set building to costuming, so many details must come together to make the sharing of stories from our stage possible. If you believe in the power of live theatre to engage hearts and minds, to connect us to one another, and to enrich our lives, please give today. Every gift makes a difference!