Belfry Theatre

A shot from the rehearsal of Being Here: The Refugee Project, the Belfry Theatre’s filmed play that’s set to open on March 16. (Photo: Belfry Theatre)

Victoria’s Belfry Theatre shows filmed play on refugee, sponsor experience

Being Here: The Refugee Project is based off the first-hand accounts of refugees and their sponsors

 

The Belfry Theatre’s Crush Fine Wine auction goes virtual this year. (Courtesy of Belfry Theatre)

Belfry Theatre offers ‘rare and unusual wines’ for online auction

Theatre’s fundraiser goes virtual Nov. 30

 

Sheldon Elter, as Clem, and P.J. Prudat, as Mary, go through rehearsals for The Ministry of Grace, running Feb. 4 to March 1 at the Belfry Theatre. Photos by Peter Pokorny

Actors asked to find a spirituality for new Belfry production

Playwright/director Tara Beagan’s The Ministry of Grace tells Indigenous tale of challenge, love

 

An upcoming show at the Belfry Theatre will offer a “relaxed performance” for a more diverse audience. (File contributed/ Belfry Theatre)

Victoria’s Belfry Theatre hosts its first ‘relaxed performance’ for a diverse audience

Performance of Every Brilliant Thing is first to pilot the option

An upcoming show at the Belfry Theatre will offer a “relaxed performance” for a more diverse audience. (File contributed/ Belfry Theatre)
Attendees enjoy some of the wines on offer at Crush – A Fine Wine Affair, a fundraiser for the Belfry Theatre at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort. This year’s event happens there Oct. 20. Photo by Dean Kalyan

Belfry uncorks fine wine for annual fundraiser

Crush – A Night of Fine Wine, to set taste buds tingling Oct. 20

  • Oct 4, 2019
Attendees enjoy some of the wines on offer at Crush – A Fine Wine Affair, a fundraiser for the Belfry Theatre at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort. This year’s event happens there Oct. 20. Photo by Dean Kalyan
Director Anita Rochon, left is directing the Belfry Theatre’s upcoming production of 4000 Miles by Amy Herzog. The lead roles are played by Brenda Robins (grandmother), centre top, and Nathan Howe (Leo), while Lucy McNulty plays Bec. Photos courtesy Belfry Theatre

Grandma and grandson bond over 4000 Miles on stage at the Belfry

Tender drama focuses on family and romantic relationships, April 9 to May 5

  • Mar 18, 2019
Director Anita Rochon, left is directing the Belfry Theatre’s upcoming production of 4000 Miles by Amy Herzog. The lead roles are played by Brenda Robins (grandmother), centre top, and Nathan Howe (Leo), while Lucy McNulty plays Bec. Photos courtesy Belfry Theatre
Artwork, storytelling fuels romance at the Belfry

Artwork, storytelling fuels romance at the Belfry

Adaptation of Griffin and Sabine books hits the stage in Fernwood on Dec. 4

  • Dec 4, 2018
Artwork, storytelling fuels romance at the Belfry
Sadie (Jenny Wasko-Paterson) is about to be awoken by Mustard (Andrew McNee), an imaginary friend who just won’t leave. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

Belfry Theatre’s ‘Mustard’ explores imagination and changing relationships

The Canadian play is making its debut in Victoria from Oct. 30 to Nov. 25

Sadie (Jenny Wasko-Paterson) is about to be awoken by Mustard (Andrew McNee), an imaginary friend who just won’t leave. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
CRUSH: Belfry fundraiser wines and dines supporters

CRUSH: Belfry fundraiser wines and dines supporters

Annual event features well-aged vino at auction, reasonably priced varietals for the tasting

  • Oct 9, 2018
CRUSH: Belfry fundraiser wines and dines supporters
A Doll’s House, Part 2 playwright, Lucas Hnath. Photo courtesy Belfry Theatre

Belfry continues Ibsen tale with updated production

A Doll’s House, Part 2 runs Sept. 16-Oct. 14 at the Belfry Theatre

  • Sep 4, 2018
A Doll’s House, Part 2 playwright, Lucas Hnath. Photo courtesy Belfry Theatre
Mom’s the Word 3: Nest ½ Empty, written and performed by Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard Deborah Williams, is on the Belfry Theatre stage from July 24 to Aug.12. (Keri Coles/Oak Bay News)

No secret about latest brilliance from theatrical mom collective

Mom’s the Word 3: Nest ½ Empty runs July 24 to Aug. 12 at the Belfry Theatre

Mom’s the Word 3: Nest ½ Empty, written and performed by Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard Deborah Williams, is on the Belfry Theatre stage from July 24 to Aug.12. (Keri Coles/Oak Bay News)
Mom’s the Word 3: Nest 1/2 Empty, playing at the Belfry Theatre July 24 to Aug. 12, promises a hilarious and poignant look at the lives of five moms tackling middle age. Photo by Emily Cooper/Courtesy Belfry Theatre

Mom’s the Word creators back in Victoria for third installment

Belfry Theatre hosting nearly three-week run of Mom’s the Word 3: Nest 1/2 Empty

  • Jul 6, 2018
Mom’s the Word 3: Nest 1/2 Empty, playing at the Belfry Theatre July 24 to Aug. 12, promises a hilarious and poignant look at the lives of five moms tackling middle age. Photo by Emily Cooper/Courtesy Belfry Theatre
Mom’s the Word 3: Nest 1/2 Empty, playing at the Belfry Theatre July 24 to Aug. 12, promises a hilarious and poignant look at the lives of five moms tackling middle age. Photo by Emily Cooper/Courtesy Belfry Theatre

BELFRY THEATRE: Mom’s the Word creators back for third instalment

Stark, personal and candid insights into life at once funny and heartbreaking

  • Jul 5, 2018
Mom’s the Word 3: Nest 1/2 Empty, playing at the Belfry Theatre July 24 to Aug. 12, promises a hilarious and poignant look at the lives of five moms tackling middle age. Photo by Emily Cooper/Courtesy Belfry Theatre
The Cheesecake Burlesque group performs at the Belfry Theatre on May 26 in support of PEERS. (File contributed)

Burlesque performers don’t let theatre fire stop their show

Cheesecake Burlesque Revue raising money for PEERS with Saturday night performance of Hot Pink

The Cheesecake Burlesque group performs at the Belfry Theatre on May 26 in support of PEERS. (File contributed)
Fire at Belfry Theatre closes curtain on recent show

Fire at Belfry Theatre closes curtain on recent show

Small fire in theatre’s dimmer room causes over $10,000 in damage

Fire at Belfry Theatre closes curtain on recent show
Salt Baby plays at the Belfry Theatre in Victoria April 17 to May 13. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

New play examines Indigenous identity

Belfry Theatres Salt Baby coming to Victoria April 17 - May 13

Salt Baby plays at the Belfry Theatre in Victoria April 17 to May 13. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
Among the offerings of the Belfry Theatre’s popular SPARK Festival next month is Mouthpiece, an examination of what it’s like to be a woman in today’s society. Photo courtesy Belfry Theatre

Chaos reigns supreme at Belfry Theatre’s 2018 SPARK Festival

Exciting and unique, Victoria’s annual live performance extravaganza is sure to entertain

Among the offerings of the Belfry Theatre’s popular SPARK Festival next month is Mouthpiece, an examination of what it’s like to be a woman in today’s society. Photo courtesy Belfry Theatre
Tom McBeath reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in The Belfry Theatre’s current production of A Christmas Carol, which runs until Dec. 17. Photo by Don Craig

Belfry’s Christmas Carol loyal to original story

Victoria production runs through Dec. 17 in Fernwood

Tom McBeath reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in The Belfry Theatre’s current production of A Christmas Carol, which runs until Dec. 17. Photo by Don Craig
Onegin offers immersive musical theatre experience

Onegin offers immersive musical theatre experience

The Belfry Theatre’s newest production brings the audience into the performance and the performance into the audience

Onegin offers immersive musical theatre experience
Wine collectors, local theatre supporters and sommeliers will mingle at Crush - A Fine Wine Affair, to auction off rare and unique wines from across the globe to benefit The Belfry Theatre. Contributed photo

‘Crush’ a glass of wine to support the arts in Victoria

Annual fundraiser for Belfry Theatre will auction off prized bottles of wine and Scotch

Wine collectors, local theatre supporters and sommeliers will mingle at Crush - A Fine Wine Affair, to auction off rare and unique wines from across the globe to benefit The Belfry Theatre. Contributed photo