McPherson Playhouse
McPherson Playhouse, Concert hall in Old Town Victoria, Canada
The McPherson Playhouse features one large balcony and two sets of boxes, providing 772 seats within a Neo-Baroque auditorium design.
Built in 1914 as part of the Pantages theatre chain, the venue was later donated to Victoria residents by Thomas Shanks McPherson in the 1960s.
The theatre maintains a varied program schedule throughout the year, presenting professional performances, community events, and amateur productions on its stage.
Located at 3 Centennial Square, the venue offers wheelchair accessibility on the main floor and provides Sennheiser Infra-Red listening systems for hearing assistance.
The theatre received heritage designation status in 1995, making it a protected architectural structure within the Centennial Square complex of downtown Victoria.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1914
Official opening: 1914
Capacity: 772
Address: 3 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P5
Website: http://rmts.bc.ca/mcpherson-playhouse
GPS coordinates: 48.42880,-123.36658
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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