2011 Season May 9th to September 25th
Gold Rush Revue VI
- suitable for all ages -
Our exciting new 2011 summer variety show. Exciting, humorous and edifying. A variety show set in the 1860s, as presented at the Theatre Royal in Barkerville's heyday, where talented townsfolk performed a wide selection of material: from comedy to operetta, poetry to traditional folk songs. This is our most popular show!
June 19th to September 5th - 1:00 pm daily (except Thursday)
The Bride of Barkerville: The New Story Revealed
- suitable for mature audiences -
In 1862 Billy Barker made his famous strike and the town of Barkerville sprang up. That same year, Miss Florence Wilson travelled to Fort Victoria from England aboard a “Brideship.” She caught gold fever and made her way to BC’s newest boomtown as a librarian, saloon-keeper, actress and independent businesswoman. A respected and prominent citizen, her adventures led her through fires and floods, hardships and friendships. Along the way she met many of the Cariboo’s most colourful characters. Miss Wilson’s true story is a tribute to the remarkable women of the Cariboo gold rush.
June 19th to September 4th ~ 11:00 am daily (except Thursday and Friday)
Gold Rush Nuggets VI
- suitable for all ages -
Our new fall variety show for 2011. The Theatre Royal cast performs favourites from the summer season shows. Set in the 1860s, as presented at the Theatre Royal in Barkerville's heyday, where talented townsfolk performed a wide selection of material.
September 8th to 25th ~ 1:00 pm daily (except Tuesday)
September 10th, 17th, 24th ~ 7:00 pm (Saturday only)
Rough But Honest Miner VI
suitable for all ages -
Our exciting new 2011 spring show. The theme is how folks in the gold fields of Cariboo used music to tell their story. Listen as our cast tells the story of Barkerville through music, laughter and entertainment, with even some education thrown in. Hear songs like "Rough But Honest Miner" the first labour song in BC, which not only tells how a miner feels, but how to mine. Learn how music was an important part of life.
May 9th to June 16th ~ 1:00 pm daily (except Sunday) ~ half-hour show
May 14th to June 16th ~ 2:00 pm daily (except Sunday) ~ one-hour show
Note: There will be a performance of the 2:00 pm show on Sunday, May 22nd to accommodate the Victoria Day weekend; no shows on Tuesday, May 24th.
Bernadette’s Gold Rush Escape
- suitable for mature audiences -
Our new musical drama for 2011, by Theatre Royal musical director and playwright Amy Newman, takes us to Antler Creek (near Barkerville) and the early days of the Gold Rush. We present the tale of Bernadette, who comes to Cariboo with a mysterious past. She meets Margaret Cusheon and Johanna Maguire (both based on real characters from Barkerville’s history), who are fighting for their own stake in this Gold Rush. Life becomes complicated when Bernadette’s admirer, Joseph Carleton stumbles on a clue to the truth behind Bernadette’s carefully hidden history. Will Bernadette’s secret come out at last?
June 19th to September 4th ~ 4:00 pm daily (except Thursday)
An Evening of British Music Hall:
From Leicester Square to Old Broadway
- suitable for all ages
Our exciting new variety show for 2011. Our full cast and guests take the stage to present a popular Music Hall variety show with music from the 1860s to the early 20th century when Music Hall was at its height. Enjoy a rollicking evening of humour, audience participation and rousing music. It’s a show not to be missed! (one-and-a-half hours, including intermission)
July 2nd to September 4th ~ 7:00 pm (Saturday and Sunday only)
Grand Opening Premiere Saturday, June 18th - click here for more info
Shows Friday to Wednesday at 11:00 am,(except Wednesday and Thursday) 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm (7 pm weekends only) ~
No shows on Thursday
~ Please see details below ~
Rough But Honest Miner VI - half-hour musical variety show for schools and public
May 9th to June 16th ~ 1:00 pm daily (except Sunday)
Rough But Honest Miner VI - one-hour musical variety show for the general public
May 14th to June 16th ~ – 2:00 pm daily (except Sunday)
Gold Rush Revue VI - one-hour musical variety show
June 19th to September 5th ~ 1:00 pm daily (except Thursday)
Bernadette’s Gold Rush Escape - one-hour musical drama
June 19th to September 4th ~ 4:00 pm daily (except Thursday)
The Bride of Barkerville - half-hour, one-woman comedy-drama
June 19th to September 4th ~ 11:00 am daily (except Thursday and Friday)
An Evening of British Music Hall VI- one-and-a-half hour musical variety show
July 2nd to September 4th ~ 7:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)
Gold Rush Nuggets VI .- one-hour musical variety show
Sept 8th to September 25th ~ 1:00 pm daily (except Tuesday)
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