Theatre & Performing Arts

Gold Fever Follies dancer in Rossland, Picture BC photo

British Columbia is a province rich in live performances of music, theatre, dance and stand-up comedy.

Vancouver in particular offers many high-calibre, world-class concerts and shows. For something different, try the Theatre Royal shows in historic Barkerville, which feature acts in the same style as those enjoyed by miners more than 100 years ago!

There are also many talented performers at the numerous music, wine and art festivals and events held in British Columbia throughout the year.

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1. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival - Vancouver

1695 Whyte Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6J 3J9

Bard on the Beach's 2012 season will run May 31 to September 22. The opening production on the Festival's BMO Mainstage will be the rollicking romantic comedy The Taming of the Shrew, staged by Meg Roe. Playing in repertory with The Taming of the Shrew will be Macbeth, directed by Miles Potter. On the Douglas Campbell Studio Stage, Bard will present The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Johnna Wright. Alternating with that boisterous tale of Sir John Falstaff's romantic adventures is another of Shakespeare's compelling history plays, King John, directed by Bard Associate Artistic Director Dean Paul Gibson.

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2. Island Mountain Arts - Wells

2323 Pooley St
Wells, British Columbia
V0K 2R0

Island Mountain Arts has been operating in the vibrant 1930s gold rush town of Wells since 1977 and is just down the road from Barkerville Historic Town & the Bowron Lakes. Island Mountain Arts runs a Public Gallery/Artisan Gift Shop and a School of the Arts, featuring courses in visual, literary & performance arts, including the Toni Onley Artists' Project and the International Harp School. IMA also runs the ever-growing ArtsWells Festival Of All Things Art, featuring tons of music & workshops, visual art installations, plus the One Minute Play Festival (August 3 - 6, 2012).

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3. Rotary Centre for the Arts - Kelowna

421 Cawston Ave
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1Y 6Z1

Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is a multidisciplinary visual & performing arts centre. We continually strive to improve the economic, cultural & social quality of life in the community by fostering the participation in & appreciation of the arts. As a world-class facility celebrating creative expression through diverse art forms & disciplines, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is a unique venue in which individuals of all ages & backgrounds can come together to share in the excitement of developing & strengthening art & culture in the Okanagan.

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4. Victoria IMAX Theatre - Victoria

675 Belleville St
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1A1

This is the largest screen in all of BC - with this IMAX, you won't just see it - you'll experience it! The immense size screen & powerful, chair shaking surround sound take you to places you can only imagine! Visit with exotic animals, travel to far-flung locations, dive deep below or soar above the earth's surface. It's IMAX - come along for the adventure.

Shows play hourly throughout the day & into the evening. Hollywood feature length films are often added to the evening schedule.

Full concession & National Geographic Store gift store on site.

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5. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - Vancouver

578 Carrall St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5K2

Built in 1986, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first full-scale Scholar garden built outside of China using traditional techniques. Our covered walkways & exquisite architecture make it a delight in any weather or season, with the same relaxing, serene landscape as found in the old, private gardens of China's ancient elite. This living museum promotes the understanding of cultures through daily tours, festivals, monthly art exhibitions, music concerts & unique live theatre productions in the summer. Located in the heart of Chinatown, a short walk from downtown Vancouver & historical Gastown, near parking & public transit.

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Admission is 1/2 price of regular admission during the last 1/2 hour of every day.

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6. Kamloops Heritage Railway - Kamloops

6 - 510 Lorne St
Kamloops, British Columbia
V2C 1W3

Journey back in time aboard our steam-powered heritage train. On the "Spirit of Kamloops" railtour, visitors enjoy reenactments of railway operations as they were in the past, including staff in period uniforms.

In 1906, just east of Kamloops, Bill Miner & his gang robbed a CPR train & made off with the loot. The reenactment of the Bill Miner Train Robbery is a big part of the entertainment on this trip providing some exciting wild-west horsemanship at the finish of the journey.

Guided walking tours of the KRH Park site, seasonal special events, group rates, private charters are also available.

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