Port Theatre Explained

The Port Theatre
Address:	Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 6Z4
Coordinates:	49.166°N -123.9352°W
Owner:	City of Nanaimo
Operator:	Port Theatre Society
Type:	Performing arts centre
Opened:	1998
Tenants:	Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra, Crimson Coast Dance, TheatreOne, Nanaimo International Jazz Festival

The Port Theatre is a venue for performing arts, located in Nanaimo, British Columbia. It was built by the Port Theatre Society and the City of Nanaimo, and was officially opened in September 1998.^[1]

The building is located on the waterfront, and houses an 800-seat theatre, several galleries, and offices.^{[2] [3]}

The venue is home to the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra,^[4] and hosts concerts with local, regional, and international artists.^{[5] [6] [7]}

The Port Theatre won the 2005 Sterling Award for Business Excellence in Arts/Culture/Entertainment from the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, and 2004 the Presenter Organization of the Year by the Canadian Arts Presenting Association.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: NANAIMO PORT THEATRE GREETS ITS FIRST AUDIENCE. archive.news.gov.bc.ca.
2. Web site: Nanaimo theatre brings the world to the stage. October 4, 2021. Nanaimo News Bulletin.
3. Web site: Port Theatre Nanaimo | Terence Williams Architect. www.twarchitect.ca.
4. Web site: Symphony at The Port Theatre. Vancouver Island Symphony.
5. Web site: Port Theatre’s Spotlight series getting underway in Nanaimo. September 24, 2019. Vancouver Island Free Daily.
6. Web site: The Port Theatre's Spotlight Series features streamed performances by Harry Manx and Tonye Aganaba. January 21, 2021. The Georgia Straight.
7. Web site: Nanaimo rapper Sirreal and friends play the Port Theatre. June 19, 2021. Nanaimo News Bulletin.
8. Web site: The Port Theatre. BC Touring Council.