Yesterday by Colin Campbell Clements directed by Alistair McVey

A Lady and a British officer. late of the Indian Army, find themselves alone, after escaping from a party. They begin to talk about their past, only to discover that they had met, long ago…

Going Avocado by Marian Buechert directed by Gail Tisdale

Five women find themselves in a holding cell, after being arrested at a protest. They share the cell with a cynical stranger whose assertions force them to re-examine their moral assumptions.

AFTER EFFECTS by Brian March – directed by Barbara Metcalf

     On Remembrance Day, two men meet in a city park. Both of their fathers fought in the war on different sides, and the repercussions are felt years later.

THE FIRST TO STAND by Leila Sadeghi directed by Leila Sadeghi

   A gripping psychosexual drama about a young actress on the brink of her off-Broadway debut. As she navigates an increasingly volatile relationship with a powerful partner, the play she rehearses begins to mirror her life. What unfolds is a haunting exploration of passion, vulnerability and ambition.

They Glowed Green by Kellly Barnum and Sarah Kielly – directed by Kelly Barnum and Sarah Kielly

     Based on the lives of the “Radium Girls” – female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting radium watch dials using the “lip dip paint” technique.

Poptart!  by Ashera Richard – directed by Ashera Richard

     Tia’s excited to introduce her boyfriend Nick to her quirky, unpredictable family – but Nick quickly realizes this is no ordinary meet-the-parents night. From awkward dinners and bizarre family games to mysterious ‘energy jam’ and confusing rules, Nick struggles to keep up without losing his mind. With a secret safe word and plenty of laughs, this one-act comedy explores the chaos and charm of family, love, and learning to fit in – one wild moment at a time.

LAUNDRY & BOURBON - by James McClure – directed by Dennis Hawkins-Bogle.

The setting is the front porch of Roy and Elizabeth’s home in Maynard, Texas. Elizabeth and her friend Hattie are whiling away the time folding laundry, watching TV, sipping bourbon and Coke, and gossiping about the many open secrets which are so much a part of small-town life. They are joined by the self-righteous Amy Lee who, among other tidbits, can’t resist blurting out that Roy has been seen around town with another woman…......

POETRY IN MOTION –  by Mary Littlejohn – directed by Mary Littlejohn

     Four fictional characters from famous poems show up in a waiting room, unsure of their purpose for being there. When the truth comes to light, they suddenly must fight for their existence

It’s sweet vs savoury in this DC inspired superhero panto. Join the Balsamic Duo, Bratman & Reuben, along with the rest of their Super Friends as they defend their Delicatessen from the evil Baker and his sweet sidekick Dairy Quinn. Will they taste sweet victory, or will revenge be served up on a cold dish. Find out in the world premier of this bratastic new adventure!

Richard and Julia are a long-married, but now recently-divorced couple. Seeking new mates through a series of blind dates, they explore and experience the positives and the pitfalls, the perils and the pleasures of searching for new partners in the 21st century. In the desire for the dream companion, into what daffy depths or dizzy desperation might they be driven? Will we perhaps, with a wink and a nudge, recognize some of our own foibles? A captivating contemporary comedy about romantic rendezvous gone ridiculously awry.

The saying goes “Old soldiers never die, they simply fade away”. Not so with cranky old ex-army guy Jack. He will not surrender to the old folk’s home without a good fight. His schoolteacher daughter thinks if he can only visit her classroom of young innocents, it might loosen his stubborn resolve. This could be a tall order though. When describing what serving your country was like in 1943, will Jack expose his soft centre or a wound that has never healed. This is an adult drama about all the battles we face in life when only a low stone wall separates us from delicious peace.

Please Take A Seat!

For 50 years the ECHO Players Theatre Society has taken care of the Village Theatre, a designated heritage building in the heart of Qualicum Beach.

To keep our guests comfortable for the next 50 years we need to replace the old seats, which were used when we got em!

We need your help to reach our funding goal in time to complete the replacement in Summer 2025.

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Choose the seat(s) you’d like to sponsor.

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Plaques will remain for the lifetime of the seat. ECHO Players will contact you to confirm your message prior to installation.

Thank You!

Thank you for joining us in this fundraising campaign to revitalize the Village Theatre seating! Your support will ensure every visitor experiences the magic of live theatre in utmost comfort. Together, let’s create a space where memories are made, stories are shared, and community theatre thrives for generations to come.

Constance Ledbelly falls down a rabbit hole. In this exuberant comedy, a scatterbrained academic deciphers an ancient manuscript she believes to be the original source of Othello and Romeo & Juliet. Before she knows it, she wanders into the plays themselves. With an abundance of twists, fights, dances, seductions and wild surprises, the play is an absolute joy of theatricality,