13 Oct

Posted at 01:26h in news

This November, Between Words is hosting the Dreaming Climate Consciousness Intensive, a workshop for playwrights and creative writers in Victoria. Climate change is one of the largest threats facing humanity, and it is still hard to talk about. We’d like to make room for those conversations, and for the creative work that can come out of them. Over five days, a small group of writers will imagine a climate-changed future together, in all its tension and possibility, and meet each other along the way. They’ll invent a world from scratch, with its own history, rules, and fault lines, and then work out...

11 Jun

Posted at 03:42h in news

Victoria, BC – June 10, 2026 — The Between Words Victoria One Act Play Festival is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 festival, held June 2–6 at the Belfry's Patrick Stewart Theatre. This year's edition brought together nearly 120 local artists across 12 productions in a week-long celebration of new and diverse theatre. This year marked the festival's move to the mainstage, a change that proved a resounding success, with the festival coming close to selling out every night. Kurt Archer, Festival Director, shared: "Moving to the mainstage this year was a real step forward for us, and the response...

26 Mar

Posted at 21:16h in news

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Victoria, BC — March 26, 2026 Between Words Theatre announces participants for the 2026 Victoria One Act Play Festival Between Words Theatre is thrilled to announce the festival participants for the 2026 Victoria One Act Play Festival, taking place June 2–6, 2026 at the Belfry Stewart Theatre in Victoria, BC. The festival celebrates new, original one‑act works and brings together local artists across disciplines for five days of bold storytelling and community connection. This year’s lineup reflects the breadth of creativity in our region, spanning comedy, drama, dance, and experimental work. Each production will present a fully staged one‑act performance as...

09 Feb

Posted at 03:43h in news

Welcome back for our 4th year of incredible One Act Plays. Last year we hit a milestone of having over 100 artists involved in producing 14 remarkable plays. This year we are so excited to announce that all plays will be performed on the Patrick Steward Stage at the Belfry from June 2-6. Moving to the main stage is going to allow more people to see the shows and give a richer performance experience to the artists. What are you waiting for? Apply now! Application close March 1st, 2026! [button size='' style='' text='Apply Now!' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://betweenwords.ca/apply/' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color=''...

11 Jun

Posted at 18:59h in news

The Between Words Theatre Festival is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 festival, held June 3–7 at the Belfry BMO Studio. The week-long celebration of new and diverse theatre talent was once again a complete sell-out for the third consecutive year....

29 May

Posted at 19:28h in interviews, news

We had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Shamata, this year’s festival adjudicator.  With decades of experience as a director, writer, and artistic leader, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to Between Words. In our interview, he shared his thoughts on what makes a one-act play effective, how he approaches feedback, and why he values bold choices—even the ones that don’t quite land. "Between Words" implies a focus on what's communicated beyond dialogue itself. From your perspective as a seasoned theatre professional, how can a one-act play effectively utilize silence, subtext, and visual storytelling to deepen its impact? The use of these...