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Pender Solstice Theatre Society provides a vehicle for artistic expression in the performing arts. Everyone welcome.

Pender Solstice Theatre Society status was achieved in 1991. The purpose of the STS is to provide a vehicle for artistic expression in the performing arts on the Pender Islands through presentation of theatrical productions and by conducting workshops to develop theatrical skills.

05/17/2026

IT’S CELEBRATION TIME! Solstice Theatre’s cast and crew of “Halfway There” finished as winners at the Southern Island BC Theatre Drama Festival, coming home with eight awards from adjudicator Sarah Rogers, including Runner-up Production.

Evan Llewellyn, Best Director
Sean Clazie, Best Actor in a male role, noted for his naturalness on the stage.
Alyson Culbert: Best Supporting Actor in a female role for her successful East Coast accent and comedic timing.
Julie Brandsema: Outstanding Debut Performance, taking on a major role for her first time acting on stage.
Jane Harrison, Best Set Decorating, and about time too, after all the Solstice shows Jane has worked on designing and building the sets and props.
Howard Southwell, Outstanding Projections, which recognized Howard’s use of Solstice’s new projector to provide backdrop photos and videos.
Joy Thierry Llewellyn, Backstage Cooperation, acknowledging her co-producer, stage manager, publicity, cake baking, and props assistant work.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this successful production that went on the road to Saturna and Mayne Islands before taking part in the 2026 Theatre BC Drama Festival.

05/15/2026

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Our AGM and Solstice Social will take place on Sunday May 31st from 2pm to 4pm at the Pender Legion. Potluck with a cash bar. All are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS

We are seeking theatre enthusiasts who are interested in becoming a Board Member of Solstice Theatre Society.

If you have any questions, please contact us at:
[email protected]

04/26/2026

It’s your last chance for an afternoon of laughter at 2pm at the Community Hall with HALFWAY THERE before we take the show on the road to Saturna, Mayne, and the BC Theatre Festival in Ladysmith. Tickets available at Talisman, at the door, or on the Solstice website.

04/25/2026

Enjoy a night of laughter after a day of sunshine. Only two more performances before HALFWAY THERE goes on the road to Saturna, Mayne, and the Theatre BC Drama Festival in Ladysmith. Tickets ($25) at Talisman, at the door, and on the Solstice website [https://solsticetheatresociety.org/]

04/24/2026

“Super hilarious - awesome performance tonight !” HALFWAY THERE Opening night reviews are in: “It is lighthearted and fun! The cast was fantastic! Go see it!!!” “Well done Solstice! This was so much fun!” “It was FANTASTIC!!! We loved it!” “Bravo!!! That was hilarious and very well performed!!” Only three more performances before the play goes on the road to Saturna, Mayne, and the Theatre BC Drama Festival in Ladysmith. Tickets ($25) at Talisman and on the Solstice website [https://solsticetheatresociety.org/] (Photo of the cast taken by Janie Mack)

04/23/2026

Best friends Janine, Mary Ellen, Rita, and Vi meet daily at a local Pender diner for coffee and gossip, until the unexpected arrival of heartbroken Dr. Sean Merrit shakes things up. Who will mend Sean's broken heart? Humour, friendship, and love come together in this feel-good comedy about the power of making choices that aren't always easy. Tickets ($25) at Talisman and on the Solstice website https://solsticetheatresociety.org/.

04/22/2026

OPENING NIGHT For HALFWAY THERE. See a humous side of Pender Island through the eyes of four friends. Tickets ($25) at Talisman and on the Solstice website https://solsticetheatresociety.org/. Opening night at the Hall on Thursday 23 at 7pm, through to Sunday afternoon, the 26th.

04/20/2026

Janine's (Julie Brandsema) job at Junior’s Diner has provided the daily meeting place for Vi, Mary Ellen, and Rita to share the latest island gossip, along with their personal celebrations and woes. In Halfway There, Janine finds herself dealing with new arrival, Dr. Sean Merrit. Can she help him change his woebegone view of the world? Tickets ($25) available at Talisman and on the Solstice website https://solsticetheatresociety.org/.

04/18/2026

Mary Ellen (Jane Harrison) is the heart of the diner’s daily rhythm: steady, observant, and deeply rooted in the small-town world of Pender Island. Until her husband Kyle messes up and then, the woman who usually wears sturdy shoes starts walking in a different direction. In HALFWAY THERE, we are reminded that love, friendship, and finding your way can happen at any time—no matter how lost you feel. Tickets ($25) available at Talisman and on the Solstice website https://solsticetheatresociety.org/.

04/16/2026

Rita (Barb Pender) looks after her friends, but at the same time, she has a sharp tongue and a no-nonsense edge. If someone needs calling out, she’ll do it, though not always in the most graceful manner. In HALFWAY THERE, we are reminded that healing often comes from the most surprising places. Tickets ($25) available at Talisman and on the Solstice website https://solsticetheatresociety.org/.

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Pender Island, BC

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http://www.solsticetheatresociety.org/

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