Elvis has left the building but the music lives on
An audience at Venables Theatre last Saturday discovered the cure for the January blues
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Ken Lavigne brings festivity and comfort to Venables
The festive spirit of the holiday season is coming to Oliver on Saturday, Dec. 6 with something for everyone in store.
Yellow Brick Road Experience returns to Venables for one night only
The “Yellow Brick Road Experience” returns to Venables Theatre to once again delight Elton John fans and convert a whole new set of fans.
‘Sleeping Beauty’ by Ballet Jörgen coming to Venables
One of the world’s most famous classical ballets – Sleeping Beauty – is coming to Venables Theatre on Feb. 19.
Hercule Poirot meets Mr. Bean mash-up for classic whodunit
South Okanagan Amateur Players (SOAP) debuted “The Play That Goes Wrong,” directed by Diane Gludovatz, last weekend at Venables Theatre in Oliver, and the cast and crew did not disappoint.
The passion of Amy Winehouse comes to Venables
The music, energy and stage presence of Amy Winehouse will come alive at Venables Theatre on 24 November featuring the multi-award winning Saskatchewan vocalist/ performer, Heidi Munro.
Ukraine Nightingale Project receives grant from Oliver
Oliver will extend $500 in support to the Ukraine Nightingale Project after a month of trying to gather information on their support in the town.
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Stories of rural Black Canadians coming to Venables
Drawing from the true stories of Black Canadians, Black & Rural explores their lived experiences with “frankness and grace”.
Venables features double header for Valentine’s
As part of Venables Theatre’s Local Artist Series, The Kristi Neumann Band, and solo artist Bianca Berkland will perform on the evening of Valentine’s Day 2024.
Byrnes burnishes the blues at Venables next week
Folk and blues fans should take note that Juno Award winning Jim Byrnes will be coming to Venables Theatre for one show next week.
Louisiana Hayride rolls into Venables Theatre
The Louisiana Hayride Show, showcasing tribute artists and a live band has been producing shows to audiences across Western Canada since March 2010 and is coming to Oliver’s Venables Theatre on May 7.
Elton John tribute places act above spectacle
The Yellow Brick Road Experience, an Elton John tribute coming to Oliver’s Venables Theatre this April, has been a lifetime in the making for frontman Andrew Johns.
Hiromoto Ida brings ‘Birthday Present’ to Venables
For fine arts lovers who struggle to choose between live classical music, theatre, dance, and visual art when deciding how to spend their night out, Oliver’s Venables Theatre may have just the ticket on March 21: Hiromoto Ida’s ‘Birthday Present For Myself,’ an eclectic mash-up of performance and storytelling styles with a universal theme.
Comedy night at Venables by women, for everyone
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Oliver’s Venables Theatre will play host to “Anything You Can Do Comedy Night” on March 12 featuring three successful female comedians: Jane Stanton, Amber Harper-Young, and the evening’s MC, Sharon Mahoney.
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SOSS students present A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop
Imagine if rock ‘n roll didn’t exist. Would you take a stand for the music you love?
Fundraiser ‘brings it home’ for Ukraine families
“Outstanding!”
That was the word used to describe the “1000 Flights Out” fundraiser for Ukraine at Venables Theatre on Feb. 23.
Reveen the hypnotist performing at Venables
Reveen the Impossibilist is bringing the “world’s funniest and most amazing stage show” to Venables Theatre in Oliver on March 15.
The Fugitives bring Vimy Ridge battle to Oliver
A powerful performance is coming to Frank Venables Theatre on Nov. 6, when The Fugitives bring the battle of Vimy Ridge to town.
Plays battle it out at Venables
Venables Theatre was host to quite the friendly battle of the plays last week.
New relevance for Cold War play at Venables
After three years of planning and delays, the South Okanagan Amateur Players (SOAP) are finally able to bring Raymond Briggs’s famous Cold War-era dark comedy, Where The Wind Blows, to life at Venables Theatre.
Pharis & Jason bring unique folk-roots style to Spring Festival
Pharis & Jason Romero, the folk-roots duo playing Osoyoos’s Spring Festival on Wednesday, May 4, are no newcomers to the Canadian music scene.
Dirt Road Opera plays Venables (for real this time)
If you were living in Osoyoos in the 1970s you will probably remember Mathers Music and Electric on Main Street.
Cheng2 Duo delights at Venables
On Friday, March 18 the South Okanagan Concert Society had the great pleasure to welcome the Cheng2 Duo to the Venables Theatre again.