Intrepid Theatre
About
Intrepid Theatre
##2-1609 Blanshard Victoria BC
Hours:
Admin: 10-5 Mon-Fri
since 1986
Since 1986, Intrepid Theatre has grown to become the major hub for independent theatre in Victoria, providingvenues, accessibility, advice, resources, mentorship, networking, residencies, new work development programs for emerging artists, and connection to contemporary alternative theatre nationally and internationally. Intrepid Theatre was awarded the 2024 Community Builders Award by the GVA Chamber of Commerce.
Producers of the annual OUTstages Festival (January February), Victoria Fringe (August-September), Incoming Festival: a festival of new work (November), and a year-round presenting series; Intrepid Theatre has been the primary presenter of national and international alternative and interdisciplinary theatre in Victoria, BC for over thirty years, and the city's home-base for touring and emerging contemporary theatre artists.
Intrepid Theatre has produced over 70 theatre festivals in Victoria, since 1987, and has additionally presented dozens of touring productions from around the world. In its series, it has presented work and companies including Neworld Theatre, 2b theatre, L’Orchestre D’Hommes Orchestres, Mike Daisey, The Old Trout Puppet Workshop, Seinendan Co and Bunkaza Co (Japan), Tim Crouch (UK), Circa (Australia), Volcano, The Tiger Lillies, Hoipolloi (UK), MT Space, and La Compagnie Chaliwaté (Belgium).
Intrepid Theatre operates two downtown theatre venues, the Metro Studio (162 seats) and the Intrepid Studio (45 seats). The venues are home to Intrepid’s festivals, presenting activities, development programs launching new local work and emerging artists. The venues are also available for local and touring arts and community groups to rent.
Open / Operational
Theatre Group
Accessibility Notes
Please visit our website for further accessibility detailsVenue Specs
Capacity172
Venue Formattheatre
Capacity Notes/DetailsThe Metro Studio (162 seats) // The Intrepid Studio (45 seats)
Dimension Notes / DetailsPlease visit our website for details
Has StageYes
Stage DetailsThe stage is a proscenium stage with raised theatre seating. Stage 28' wide x 24' deep.
RentableYes
Rental RatesPlease visit our website for full rental rates and availability
Rental / Usage RestrictionsPlease visit our website for rental specifications
Has Sound / LightingYes
Soundsystem DetailsPlease visit our website for details
AmenitiesPlease visit our website for details
Lighting / Projector SpecsPlease visit our website for details
Parking NotesPlease visit our website for details
Other EquipmentPlease visit our website for details
Past Events
McPherson Playhouse
04
Aug
2024
19:30 21:00
03
Aug
2024
19:30 21:00
01
Sep
2023
19:30 20:30
31
Aug
2023
20:30 21:30
29
Aug
2023
20:00 21:00
27
Aug
2023
17:00 18:00
Venue Photos
Venue Past Posters
Location
Address1609 Blanshard
