hapax theatre

06/01/2026

Got little ones who want to put on a play? Check out Theatre Al Dente!

What if the summer camp your kid signs up for feels less like ordinary theatre camp… and more like stepping into another dimension?

This summer, Theatre al Dente presents A Wrinkle in Time Summer Theatre Camp: a week of adventure, creativity, and performance inspired by the beloved sci-fi fantasy story. Perfect for imaginative kids who love storytelling, theatre games, strange worlds, brave heroes, and a little bit of cosmic chaos.

July 6–10
Ages 6+
9am–4pm
907 Esquimalt Rd

Campers will explore acting, movement, character creation, improvisation, and performance while building confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories. The week ends with a showcase performance for family and friends. No experience necessary.

Spots are limited.

Register now:
https://www.theatrealdente.com/camps

05/25/2026

How Strange to see you here!

This weekend hapax got to join in on 's The Strange Hour at SKAM Satellite Studio. Our founders, Heather and Chad, brought with them a presentation on how to make independent theatre... without being an as***le 😉

The Strange Hour is a strange and special variety show that brings together performers and presenters from across genres: drag, dance, stand-up, sustainability educators, culinary masters, you name it! Anything and all things are possible. You can also check out local vendors selling their art and their treats!

If you want to check out the next Strange Hour, you can catch them every 4th Sunday at the SKAM Satellite Studio at 11am. Maybe we'll see you there!

05/22/2026

Hey! We know them! Chad and Heather will be presenting at The Strange Hour Sunday. hapax merch for sale AND a couple of giveaways! You probably want to check it out.

05/12/2026

One minute you're loading into the theatre, and the next you're tearing down!

Thank you all so very much for joining us at Beside Myself. We're so glad to be in the qwiff where we get to do this show, with this team, for this audience.

and Thank you to our wonderful cast and creative team who put together such magic. The stories of connection we have received from our audiences have been a testament to the beauty and importance of live theatre and the catharsis it has the power to bring.

Check out below for an excerpt from director Heather Jarvie's closing message to hapax newsletter subscribers, and subscribe to our newsletter yourself (through the contact form on our website!) to get access to full messages from us and updates on everything we get up to.

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From the desk of Heather Jarvie, artistic director of hapax theatre:

"We are so proud of the work that went into this show and our end result. We heard from someone in almost every audience about how we captured their own grief, how they saw their own losses on stage, but also saw joy. How they felt relieved to laugh, to cry, to witness our small attempt at capturing the roller coaster that is grief. The Beside Myself team worked hard to approach this script with the same kind of care and consideration that went into writing and to reflect back to our audiences our interpretation of loss and joy. 

As a reminder, we are an entirely volunteer organization that pays our artists out of ticket & merch sales and whatever funding we’re able to eke out. If you want to wear your love of hapax theatre and the way that we show up in our community, head on over to our merch page or send us a note to see what we currently have in stock. (If you pick up something that we’ve already got on hand you get the bonus of seeing Heather and/or Chad’s face!)"

05/09/2026

It's here. The final day of Beside Myself by Jennifer Wynne Webber. We are so excited to share this story 2 more times before we say goodbye to Hally, Wade, Wally, and Hannah.
We want to share our deep gratitude with the wonderful audiences who came to the marina and expressed their love for this production and for hapax theatre.
To the sponsors, the CRD Arts & Development, the theatre dad's who are always ready to load lumber and swing a hammer, thank you. We know that it's only because of our community that we are able to bring poignant and funny works to our audience.
Help us fill the house for the last 2 performances! Tickets available at the door. And don't forget we have AWESOME merch on sale after the show (cash or e-transfer).
We'll see you there!

All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can because Art is for All!

Photo credit: James Holkko

Performance Dates: May 9 @ 4:00 & 8:00
Venue: Belfry BMO Studio
Directed by Heather Jarvie
Assistant Director: Hannah Mariko Bell
Stage Manager: Taylor Guidotti
Lighting Designer: Emma Dickerson
Sound Designer: Emily Burke
Set Designer: Chad Laidlaw
Props/Set Decor: Ricki Healey
Starring Elizabeth Blanco and August Elzinga
Content Note: Grief, suicidal ideation, drowning

05/08/2026

We're not suggesting you take in a double-bill tomorrow, but...

Busy Weekend! 4 performances of Casey and Diana / 3 performances (including closing) of Beside Myself from hapax theatre

https://tix.belfry.bc.ca/Events

Morgan David Jones (Thomas) in Casey and Diana by Nick Green/ Photos by David Cooper / Michael Shamata – Director / Shawn Kerwin - Set and Costume Designer / Alan Brodie - Lighting Designer

Beside Myself / Photo by James Holkko

05/08/2026

Busy Weekend! 4 performances of Casey and Diana / 3 performances (including closing) of Beside Myself from hapax theatre

https://tix.belfry.bc.ca/Events

Morgan David Jones (Thomas) in Casey and Diana by Nick Green/ Photos by David Cooper / Michael Shamata – Director / Shawn Kerwin - Set and Costume Designer / Alan Brodie - Lighting Designer

Beside Myself / Photo by James Holkko

05/08/2026

Friends! Supporters! We can't tell you how wonderful it has been to receive your incredible feedback to Beside Myself by Jennifer Wynne Webber.

We are so exceptionally proud of this production and would LOVE to sell out the rest of the run. Help us get those bums in seats by getting your ticket now, telling a friend, sharing this post, or yelling from the rooftops about the little company that could.

3 chances left to catch this beautiful show before we sail out to sea! All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can because Art is for All!

Photo credit: James Holkko

Performance Dates: May 8 and 9
Venue: Belfry BMO Studio
Directed by Heather Jarvie
Assistant Director: Hannah Mariko Bell
Stage Manager: Taylor Guidotti
Lighting Designer: Emma Dickerson
Sound Designer: Emily Burke
Set Designer: Chad Laidlaw
Props/Set Decor: Ricki Healey
Starring Elizabeth Blanco and August Elzinga
Content Note: Grief, suicidal ideation, drowning

05/08/2026

Last night the Beside Myself team began their final weekend of performances! Here's what they were thinking as they prepared for Thursday night's audience.

You still have three more chances to catch Beside Myself at the Belfry BMO studio:
Friday May 8th @ 8:00pm
Saturday May 9th @ 4:00pm and 8:00pm

Don't miss this poetic, funny, and deeply human story. Tickets here: https://tix.belfry.bc.ca/Events

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