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The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company is British Columbia’s premier theatre company, formed in 1962 in response to the Canada Council's funding initiative for regional theatre companies. Now in its 49th season, it became the principal tenant of the 655-seat Vancouver Playhouse Theatre, a civic building in the downtown core. A reputation for high standards and for doing interesting work has... more
The Playhouse presents a five-play Mainstage season that runs October through May, additional smaller-scale productions and play readings at alternate venues, and special presentations of Theatre for Young Audiences productions. Productions enjoy a 3-4 week run, including dedicated matinee performances for students, seniors, and the less advantaged. Moderated post-show Talkbacks and pre-show... more
The theatre building is owned and operated by the city of Vancouver, the theatre company went bankrut the spring of 2012.
This company shut down years ago.
This company shut down years ago.
This company shut down years ago.
This company shut down years ago.
Small venue, no bad seats. Right beside the QE Theatre, near downtown library. Nice lobby, seats are older, but comfortable enough (we attended a three hour performance). We were able to park on street, which was a surprise. Good access to transit.
We've been BC’s premier regional theatre company since 1962.
Located beside the grand old Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre is its quieter, more demure partner. Built in 1962 by the city, the medium-sized Downtown facility features music recitals, chamber music concerts, contemporary dance, plays and business events. It seats 665 people and though less formal and elegant than the Queen Elizabeth, it is still a comfortable and... more