Peninsula Players

Congratulations to the Mary Winspear Centre on celebrating 25 years as a vibrant hub for community, arts, and culture on the Saanich Peninsula. We had a wonderful time participating in their 25th Anniversary Open House this past weekend!

We are proud to share a home with a venue that brings our community together like this! It was great to see all the other groups like Sea Star Productions and The Peninsula Singers there too! And welcome to our new members. 🎉

We extend our sincere thanks to the staff and volunteers whose dedication makes events like this possible.

​We look forward to many more years of collaboration, and we can’t wait to see you all again at our upcoming Panto in December!

Hope to see you on Saturday, September 19 at the Mary Winspear Centre! ✨ Come say hello!

Ever wondered what really goes into putting on a theatre production? Come meet our in-house theatre group, Peninsula Players, for a behind-the-scenes look at all the magic that happens before the curtain rises!

Discover the creativity and teamwork behind the productions—from costumes and props to actors, make-up and set design. Get a glimpse into the many people and details that bring a show to life, and take a sneak peek at the Peninsula Players’ upcoming productions.

Join us at the Mary Winspear Centre 25th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, September 19!

Want to be part of something amazing this holiday season?

Come audition for Robin Hood!

Peninsula Players is bringing the holiday pantomime Robin Hood to the stage this December. This holiday tradition is the perfect place to shine and make new friends, especially with this incredible creative team guiding the show!

Allan (Director):
Allan grew up in the UK so became a fan of pantomimes at a very early age. After emigrating to Canada and eventually moving to Cordova Bay, he joined Peninsula Players and he has directed a number of pantos, many of which he wrote in collaboration with John Watts. He is also on the PP executive of and is a former president of the group.

Danielle (Music Director):
Danielle completed her music degree in classical voice at Vancouver Community College in 2014. She taught voice and piano lessons for years before becoming a high school science teacher. She is thrilled to return to her musical roots in her first role as Music Director. Since moving back to Victoria in 2017, Danielle has quietly been assimilating into the community theatre scene, primarily as a performer.

Samantha (Choreographer):
Samantha has been training in many styles of dance since the age of three, as well as having choreographed for various theatre companies around Victoria and is thrilled to return to Peninsula Players after choreographing last year's Pantomime, Pinocchio the Panto. Samantha has also been a performer in lots of community theatre productions and thrives when she is onstage - you may have most recently seen her as the Guest Artist with Peninsula Singers or as Pinocchio in last year's Pantomime with Peninsula Players! When choreographing and teaching, she brings passion, enthusiasm, and a collaborative spirit to every production. Samantha believes everyone is a dancer and that practice makes every step possible.

Email Allan to book your audition: [email protected]

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!
Robin Hood - the Panto

We are bringing the classic story of Robin Hood to the stage this holiday season, and we'd love to see you and your family be a part of the magic!

Expect jokes (good ones and groaners), great music, dancing, and audience interaction in true holiday panto tradition. Roles are available for all ages (ages 9 to 90), and at all levels of experience!
If you've ever considered stepping on stage but haven't jumped in yet, this is a great opportunity to get your feet wet with a large group of other people just like you!

Auditions:
Saturday, August 22: 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Sunday, August 23: 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Location:
Mary Winspear Centre

To reserve your spot, email our director Allan at: [email protected]

Rehearsals will likely be Tuesday & Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons starting September 10.

Show Dates:
December 19–21 & December 26–29

Any questions? Let us know! Break a leg. ✨

And just like that, our weekend of sold out performances is complete!

Congrats to the cast and crew of volunteers on a wonderful production of "And Then There Were None". Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

May our paths cross again soon.

Opening night is just a few days away!

We are looking ahead to this coming weekends performance of And Then There Were None... an Agatha Christie mystery performed by Peninsula Players.

Limited Tickets Available!
Friday, May 22 - 7:30PM
Saturday. May 23 - 2:00PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, May 24 - 2:00PM

Tickets at 250-656-0275 or online https://marywinspear.ca/events-and-programs/and-then-there-were-none/