Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops, British Columbia
Live Theatre in Kamloops
The Western Canada Theatre is a talented theatre company that knows how to put on entertaining shows featuring both incredible acting and script talent. From world premieres of entertaining new Canadian work, to the warmth, beauty and magic of family favourites, Western Canada Theatre has it all!
There are two main venues in which the productions are staged:
Sagebrush Theatre
The Sagebrush Theatre is a 706 seat proscenium theatre which features many of the Western Canada Theatre programs.
Pavilion Theatre
The Pavilion Theatre is Western Canada Theatre's intimate 165 seat "black box" theatre and the lobby is home to the Kamloops Live! Box Office.
WCT Production Invited to Prestigious Canadian Festival
Western Canada Theatre’s critically praised production of For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again has been invited by the prestigious Magnetic North Theatre Festival to perform in Ottawa in June, 2013. The Magnetic North Theatre Festival presents the very best in Canadian theatre each year. The festival nurtures the work of Canadian companies with an aesthetic or working style that distinguishes them and moves forward the art form of theatre. In inviting For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again to Ottawa, Magnetic North recognizes WCT and its production as amongst the finest theatre in Canada.
For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again is Michel Tremblay’s hilarious and heartrending tribute to his mother. Lorne Cardinal is the narrator, regaling us with tales about his feisty mother – a born storyteller with a love of exaggeration and invention. Margo Kane, as Nana, exasperates the son she so fiercely loves – yet proves an inspiration for his art. Translated by Linda Gaboriau, the subtle writing and nuanced performances of this production made it one of the hits of WCT’s 2011 – 2012 Season.
To prepare for the Ottawa presentation, the original cast of Lorne Cardinal and Margo Kane, along with director Glynis Leyshon, have returned to Kamloops to rehearse and recreate the magic of the first show. Saturday, June 7, 2013, the production opens in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre Theatre, where it will play through to June 11, 2013. Ottawa audiences can now share the treat that Kamloops has already enjoyed.
Stage One Theatre School
Stage One Theatre School presents Alice in Wonderland May 23-25, 2013
Western Canada Theatre’s Stage One Theatre School performs Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland May 23 (7pm), May 24 (7pm), and May 25 (2pm) at the Pavilion Theatre!
Alice in Wonderland features the budding talent of Kamloops! Seventeen youth, aged 10 to 15, will showcase their talent and skills developed in the Stage One Performance Class. Since January, they have rehearsed, learned characterization and stage presence, and had the fantastic experience of bringing a script to life.
Filled with zany characters and magical surroundings, this show is sure to delight audiences of all ages!
Admission is by donation at the door. All proceeds will go back into the Stage One Theatre Program, including the Henry Vandenberghe Memorial Bursary Fund, which aids young people who are interested in the Stage One program and demonstrate financial need.
For more information, click here.
Stage One Fall and Spring Classes
Fall Essentials Class
Get ready to have some fun and break out your creativity! This upbeat class will have you learning the fundamentals of the stage through improvisation, movement and plenty of theatre games! Children will explore character, storytelling, emotions and tons of group interaction while building their confidence and theatrical abilities.
To be announced...
Family Series
>Jack and the Bean
October 19th & 20th, 2013
By Linda A. Carson
@ PAVILION THEATRE
December 12th to 22nd, 2013
Adapted from the novel by C.S. Lewis
A splendidly theatrical invention that captivates the adult imagination as powerfully as a child's with it's rich themes and unforgettable images.
@ PAVILION THEATRE
Special Event
2013-2014 Season
>Dreary and Izzy
September 12 to 28, 2013
By Tara Beagan
In turns poignant and funny, Dreary and Izzy is the story of Deidre and her adopted sister, Isabelle. Deidre is barely staying afloat as Isabelle's sole caregiver when gorgeous vacuum cleaner salesman Freddie Seven Horses arrives, sparking in each sister hope for new opportunities and perhaps even love.
@ PAVILION THEATRE
>Boeing Boeing
October 10 to 19, 2013
By Marc Camoletti, Translated by Bevery Cross & Francis Evans
Bernard is successfully juggling the hearts of three air hostesses in swinging sixties Paris. But when Boeing introduces a faster jet, flight schedules begin to overlap and Bernard's precise romantic timetable goes hilariously off course. Faster your seat belts!
@ SAGEBRUSH THEATRE
>Les Miserables
November 28 to December 11, 2013
A New Production of the Musical by Boublil and Schonberg
A global phenomenon seen by over 60 million people in 42 countries! The much-loved and stirring musical set against the backdrop of turbulent 19th-century France. Dreams, love, ideals - against the forces of history and human passions. Featuring the songs "I Dreamed A Dream", "Bring Him Home", "One Day More" and "On My Own".
@ SAGEBRUSH THEATRE
>Blind Date
January 23 to February 1, 2014
Created by Rebecca Northan
Each night the lovely, French-accented Mimi goes on a blind date with a lucky man drawn from the audience. Critically acclaimed in sol-out runs in Toronto and New York, Blind Date explores the nuances of dating and the pursuit of love. Fast and funny, this improvised performance is different every night. See it more than once!
@ SAGEBRUSH THEATRE
>Silent Chap
February 20 to March 1, 2014
By Alan Corbishley
An innovative, multi-media production set entirely to music, Silent Chap explores the relationship between the artist and his creation. Step back into the 1920s for the story of Charlie Chaplin and his beloved "Tramp" character, filled with Chaplin's trademark hilarious physical slapstick.
@ SAGEBRUSH THEATRE
>Waiting for the Parade
March 27 to April 5, 2014
By John Murrell
Set on the home front during World War II, this bittersweet play is a reflective look at war from the point of view of the women left behind. Balancing drama with humour and filled with the songs that inspired a generation through war, Waiting for the Parade is one of Canada's most enduring and best-loved plays.
@ SAGEBRUSH THEATRE
>Brimful of Asha
April 10 to 26th, 2014
Written and performed by Asha Jain and Ravi Jain
Real-life mother and son Asha and Ravi Jain share the stage and tell this true (and very Canadian) story of generational and cultural clash. When Ravi takes a trip to India, his parents decide it is the perfect time to introduce him to potential brides. Ravi is not sold on the idea of getting married—at least not yet—but Asha fears that time is running out.
@ PAVILION THEATRE
Western Canada Theatre
Performance Venues:
Sagebrush Theatre:
821 Munro Street | 250-372-0966 | website
Pavillion Theatre:
1025 Lorne Street | 250-372-3216 | website
