Live Theatre

Parksville Qualicum Beach locals and Vancouver Island visitors alike eagerly anticipate the changing of the seasons, and not just because of weather and holidays.

Live Entertainment

ECHO Players at the Village Theatre is a non-profit society of dedicated members of the community. Community is what ECHO Players is all about. Relying upon the talents, creative energy and generosity of individuals and businesses they have been bringing the live theatre experience to the area for 50 years.

actors from ECHO Players during a play at Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach
Live theatre performances
“ Enjoy live performances at the Village Theatre by ECHO Players from Fall to Spring. ”

ECHO produces four Mainstage shows per season. Additionally, they host the Vancouver Island Juried One-Act Play festival every year along with other fundraising events. The Juried One-Act Play festival is a seven day event featuring a wide variety of one-act plays performed by talented artists from Vancouver Island. This festival is a great way to support and enjoy the local drama scene.

Upcoming Performances

Echo Players Presents: Cheshire Cats

Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow the Cheshire Cats team as they speed-walk their way to fundraising...

Echo Players Presents: Cheshire Cats

Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow the Cheshire Cats team as they speed-walk their way to fundraising...

Echo Players Presents: Cheshire Cats

Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow the Cheshire Cats team as they speed-walk their way to fundraising...

Echo Players Presents: Cheshire Cats

Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow the Cheshire Cats team as they speed-walk their way to fundraising...

Echo Players Presents: Cheshire Cats

Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow the Cheshire Cats team as they speed-walk their way to fundraising...

Echo Players Presents: Cheshire Cats

Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow the Cheshire Cats team as they speed-walk their way to fundraising...

Echo Players Presents: Cheshire Cats

Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow the Cheshire Cats team as they speed-walk their way to fundraising...

Echo Players Presents: Cheshire Cats

Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms! Follow the Cheshire Cats team as they speed-walk their way to fundraising...

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Echo Players Society Community Theatre

ECHO Players at the Village Theatre is a non-profit society of dedicated members of the community.Community is what ECHO...

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