Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre

She’s Back! Nicola Cavendish in Shirley Valentine!

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:27:14 +0000

Nicola Cavendish in Shirley Valentine. Credit Barbara Zimonick.

Nicola Cavendish returns to Victoria to reprise her Dora and Jesse Award-winning role of Shirely Valentine. This special Blue Bridge presentation is a limited engagement for one week only (May 15 – 20). Tickets go on sale to the general public on February 14 at the Blue Bridge Office . This smash hit comedy will be popular, so we advise booking in advance. Plus, if you purchase an early bird ticket you can save up to $10.

RECENT REVIEWS

***** 5 stars `a tour de force that puts her in the national-treasure category` – Winnipeg Free Press. >>Read More.

`MTC`s Shirley Valentine is easy to love`- CBC. >>Read More.

VIDEO

CBC’s interview with Nicola about playing Shirley more than 600 times.

SHOW DETAILS

Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell

MacPherson Playhouse, May 15 – 19, 8PM + May 19-20, 2PM

Early Bird Ticket Vouchers: preview ($24.50), adult ($49), senior ($43.75). Price goes up by $5 on April 16. Buy in advance and save!

Vouchers ON SALE Feb 14: at the Blue Bridge Office or by phone 250 385 4462.

We’ve Moved!

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:55:23 +0000

Blue Bridge: Now At #600 – 3 Fan Tan Alley

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre is moving up – literally! Our spacious, brand new office is located at the 6th floor of #3 Fan Tan Alley, conveniently close to the McPherson Playhouse and within view of our namesake. Blue Passes are now available at our new office location or by calling 250-385-4462.

>>Find out more about our exciting 2012 Season here.

>>Award-winning Theatre: Blue Bridge recently recieved three awards at the 2010-2011 Critic’s Choice Awards – for “Best Professional Production, Actor and Director” for its 2011 production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Read more here.

Blue Bridge’s Special Holiday Lottery!

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:12:45 +0000

In addition to our holiday performances of Miracle on 34th Street – the radio play, Blue Bridge will also be holding a special holiday lottery for those joining us for Miracle.

Prizes include:

A theatre getaway to Seattle with tickets to Seattle Repertory Theatre!

A Chemainus Theatre Festival ticket package!

An original costume plate by local artist Cat Haywood from Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? signed by Meg Tilly!

Tickets are $10 each or 5 for $40 and are available at the Empress Hotel before each performance and during intermission of Miracle on 34th Street.

Only 500 tickets will be sold, be sure to get yours early!

Draw date is December 18th, 2011 following the final performance of Miracle.

Benefit Performance of Miracle on 34th Street for Christopher Mackie

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:59:54 +0000

As our supporters may know, Blue Bridge friend and artist Christopher Mackie was involved in an accident this past September, shortly after opening up his own legal practice to serve the people of Victoria.

Miracle on 34th Street – the radio play marks Christopher’s return to the stage, and to celebrate, our matinee performance on Thursday, December 15th at 2:00pm will be dedicated to Christopher, with $5 from each ticket sold going directly to Christopher to help with the costs of establishing his firm.

For more about Christopher’s story, click here