We are a vibrant, established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. We feature some of the finest performers and performances in Canada, Vancouver and Vancouver Island. The Chemainus Theatre Festival is your place to get together and liven up.

Mission: As a non-profit society, we exist to serve Vancouver Island and its visitors by creating exceptional theatre that explores and nourishes truth, hope, redemption, love and the human spirit.

Goals: 1) Enriching the Region, 2) Advancing the Arts, 3) Building a Just, Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Accessible Community.

Chemainus Theatre Festival has been sharing stories in the seaside community of Chemainus for over three decades! Its reputation as a professional producing theatre is widespread, a destination for residents on Vancouver Island and beyond, with a full quality experience. That experience includes fine dining in our Playbill restaurant, perusing the wares of local artisans in our Gallery Gift Shop and being swept away into another realm through a Mainstage show.

Envisioned and founded by Ken & Ruth Smith and LaVerne Erickson, Chemainus Theatre Company opened its doors in June 1993 with a first season attendance of 14,000. We’ve seen that number grow through the years and are so grateful for increasing loyal as well as new-found theatre lovers. Thank you for your support!