The Victoria Playhouse Inc., located in the beautiful village of Victoria by the Sea, Prince Edward Island, was formed in 1981, when residents voted to encourage the production of live theatre in their historic hall. It was recognized that the theatre  contributed to the quality of life and the social and economic vitality of the community.

 

The Victoria Playhouse Inc. is a registered not-for-profit organization  and is managed by a seven-member Board of Directors, an Artistic Director and a General Manager. The company has produced twenty-six seasons of live theatre and performance events emphasizing contemporary Canadian plays and music. On average the Playhouse presents over one hundred performances a year and during the peak season (July through September) operates seven days a week.  During the off-season the company presents concerts and  mounts productions by the Victoria Playhouse Drama Club, the amateur arm of the theatre company.

 

The historic Victoria Hall, located at the exact centre of the village is home to the Victoria Playhouse Inc. The building was constructed between 1912-1914 and is widely known for its intimate interior and excellent acoustics.  The Hall has been the heart of the community for nearly one hundred years and continues to bring people together, from near and far, to share magical moments in the theatre.

A spinning bee at the Victoria Community Hall circa 1915.

The Organization

Board of Directors

 

John Robinson      Margaret Martinello     Stephen Clement    Peter Bevan-Baker

Gabriel Bentley     Janet Mays

 

 

Artistic Director       Erskine Smith           General Manager    Patricia Stunden Smith                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Blowing our horn…

 

 

Victoria Community Hall

receives

Heritage Place Designation

2007

 

2006 ECMA nominee

 ‘Children’s Recording

of the Year’ 

Lord What Fools! Soundtrack

 

TIAPEI Operator

of the Year ·  2004

 

  Brittany Spaniel Award for Altruistic Contribution to the Arts on PEI · 2003

 

 

A Brief History

 Box 83, Victoria by the Sea,  PE, C0A 2G0  ●  Box Office : 902-658-2025  ●   Fax : 902-658-2118  ●  info@victoriaplayhouse.com