April 16, 2026
Sydney Hunt wins the Annamaria Bamji Award for Emerging Playwrights
Congratulations to Sydney Hunt, this year’s winner of The Annamaria Bamji Award for Emerging Playwrights. The Award was created by…
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Here are the answers to the Big Belfry Scavenger Hunt & Quiz
Find the following and name the space where you found them.

Paint Shop / Scene Shop

Carpentry Shop / Set Shop

Paint Shop / Scene Shop
Scavenger Hunt Questions
Find the sign “Hell Has A Basement.” – Carpentry Shop
Where in the building was the play, As Above, written? – In the Tower
Quiz
What Halifax-born pop star(s) had their first gig in Victoria at the Belfry? – Sarah McLachlan
What pop duo rehearsed at the Belfry for their North American tour? – Tegan and Sara
How much is the Belfry’s electricity bill each month? – $2400
What does the Belfry use Vodka for? – To disinfect costumes, especially on two show days
What is a ghost light? – It is a light set on stage to keep ghosts away
Why is it bad luck to whistle in the theatre? – Superstition. In the 19th Century, sailors used to work backstage operating the fly system. They used to communicate via whistle (like they did on the ships), bringing fly lines in and out. Though we now use headsets to communicate backstage, the tradition has stuck.
How much does one modern LED stage lighting instrument cost? – $5,000
A huge thank you to the hundreds of people who attended our Open House on Saturday. We had a blast.
Our thanks to Splashes Bath and Kitchen and Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse.
April 16, 2026
Congratulations to Sydney Hunt, this year’s winner of The Annamaria Bamji Award for Emerging Playwrights. The Award was created by…
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Brian Markinson (Henry Lehman), Nigel Shawn Williams (Emanuel Lehman), and Celine Stubel (Mayer Lehman) in The Lehman Trilogy by Stefano…
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Last Friday, we held our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. We are blessed with over 230 volunteers who donate thousands of…
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