Be sure to get tickets now for Starbright 2014. D2's summer offerings were great and their Christmas extravaganza is always wonderful. I do agree with NamutKwu that the washroom issue is annoying but a small price to pay for excellent theatre at an excellent price. We have paid much more for tickets in Toronto and enjoyed the experience less. As a Petrolian, I am very proud of the rebuilt theatre, housed in the same place as our Town Hall. The 1989 fire devastated the building but it is like the phoenix - risen from ashes to great beauty. Add the enthusiasm and expertise of David Hogan and David Rogers and magic happens every time the curtain goes up.
Have wanted to attend for a couple years now and regret not doing so earlier. The musical "Canada Sings" included 12 fantastic multi-talented singers and musicians. Playhouse centrally located in beautiful town with many restored Victorian era buildings. Local art fair on grounds of playhouse too. Wheelchair ramps, elevator inside to second floor but not to balcony area. Is not a drawback though. Very intimate setting as you are not far from the stage area in any seat. Staff are fantastic too! Wife fell on bottom stair, staff rushed in with ice packs, wheelchair and never left her side. Exchanged our seats so we could have an aisle seat for her raised ankle and ice pack. David Hogan and Laurissa Ellsworth as well as Megan and all volunteer staff checked with us many times. BTW, not a bad seat in the house. Will definitely return and recommend.
I have been to the playhouse several times. Like any theatre, some of the shows are wonderful some are less than. However, the venue is lovely and the staff, both volunteer and paid are remarkable. I would recommend an excursion there anytime.
Very pretty small theatre (holds 400). We have attended this Christmas show 7 years in a row, mainly at Stratford Festival Theatre and once in Sarnia. It's a favourite holday show of ours. The Victoria Playhouse is quite intimate with orchestra and balcony seatings. The set was festively decorated and the show was wonderful. The one drawback of the theatre is the relatively small stage area which limits movement of the performers. Acoustics and lighting are very good.
Just attended the 'Starbright Christmas' musical Nov.29-13 and previously the 'Hollywood Sings' musical and both were excellent with several of the same awesome singers. Very professional productions and entertainers. Friendly staff & many are volunteers who are rightly proud of this gem.
We have just come home from seeing a comedy at the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia. It was a well known Neil Simon classic "The Odd Couple",When one thinks of a small town theatre one also thinks of semi-amatuer of not amatuer performers and performances.The tone and quality of the actors and the professionalism of supporting members was superb.We were struck by how well everything was done and one thing really caught our attention and that was the set changes, new. inovative and fun.We really enjoyed out day and especially the play put on by a wonderful company. We will be returning many times I am sure.
This small town in southern Ontario has a lot going in it's favor. A rich oil history, very nice people and a great playhouse! The playhouse is the big draw and for good reason,it's located in a beautiful old building with new seating and a great lineup of plays,plus excellent actor's and actresses. We saw "The Odd Couple" and it was well done,very professional. You can tell the people who work there love what they do and it shows. In talking to some of the town people we felt their sense of pride in the playhouse and the city. We live about four hours away but we will not hesitate to come back to this wonderful playhouse in Petrolia!.
This playhouse produces excellent and enjoyable programs. Every seat in the house is a good one. I love their productions and have been entertained by them all.
A friend and I went to see the Beatles. Lots of friendly volunteers, even an elevator man to take us up to the second floor. Very clean, nice atmosphere and the Beatles had us rockin on in the aisles. A lovely place, with great entertainment.
a wonderful show and a great theater. the vvp offers summers shows we will definitely be scheduling for next summer.