Summer Shows
Opening on Victoria Day and continuing until the end of August (May 18 - August 30), visitors can join the Parliamentary Players for an interactive performance on the front driveway of the Parliament Buildings. These family-friendly plays are a perfect complement to your guided tour of the Parliament Buildings, so plan to include this as part of your summer visit.
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Cost: Free
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Length: Approximately 20 minutes.
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Performances, May - June: Monday to Friday.
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Performances, July - August: Thursday to Monday.
Showtimes for the coming week will be posted every Friday.
Two unique shows are offered:
Who’s in Charge?
A pair of eccentric owls arrive at the Parliament Buildings with an important question for the “leader” of British Columbia. But who is the leader? Find out in Who’s In Charge?
The Story of Here
A young architect struggling for ideas meets the notorious designer of the Parliament Buildings, Francis Mawson Rattenbury, and the provincial librarian Alma Russell. Together, they learn all about what makes this space special in the Story of Here.
The Travelling Plays are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs and scooters, those with limited mobility, and young children in strollers. If you have any questions about your mobility needs, please ask a tour guide for more information.
Halloween Show
The Haunted Life of Francis Rattenbury
This October, visit the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to learn the chilling tale of The Haunted Life of Francis Rattenbury, the infamous B.C. architect. This free, hour-long theatrical tour introduces visitors to the most notorious parliamentary ghosts, brought back to life by the award-winning Parliamentary Players.
Please note, due to some of the tour’s subject matter, this performance is aimed at a more mature audience. Guests can expect sudden loud noises, flickering lights and darkened rooms.
Check back in the fall for more information.
