We are upgrading the seats in our balcony! But we need your help!
The theatre was initially built in 1911 without a balcony and no front lobby. When the front portion was built in 1921, the balcony and curved stairs were added, along with the projection booth.
The seats installed with this balcony were cast iron, with wood and leather seats and backs. Four of them remain, displayed in a dressing room in the basement. The seats were eventually replaced, likely in the 60’s with more up-to date versions, which remained until renovations began in 2000.
The current balcony seats were acquired from the Citadel theatre which opened in 1975. When they were being replaced in 2007, the Citadel Theatre gave permission to Bailey volunteers to choose and remove the best seats. They were trucked to Camrose and stored in the building where the Camrose Canadian was located (the former Ford Garage) until they were installed in 2010.
The now 50 years old seats are well beyond their best-before date. Normal life expectancy is 20-25 years. A Canadian manufacturer has provided a quote to supply and install new seats, complete with added cushioning and cup holders!
We will also be seeking grants for this project as the final cost will be closer to $96,000 but we always need local support to make those grants happen. Donations of $850 will include a named plaque on the seat itself once the project is complete!
The theatre was initially built in 1911 without a balcony and no front lobby. When the front portion was built in 1921, the balcony and curved stairs were added, along with the projection booth.
The seats installed with this balcony were cast iron, with wood and leather seats and backs. Four of them remain, displayed in a dressing room in the basement. The seats were eventually replaced, likely in the 60’s with more up-to date versions, which remained until renovations began in 2000.
The current balcony seats were acquired from the Citadel theatre which opened in 1975. When they were being replaced in 2007, the Citadel Theatre gave permission to Bailey volunteers to choose and remove the best seats. They were trucked to Camrose and stored in the building where the Camrose Canadian was located (the former Ford Garage) until they were installed in 2010.
The now 50 years old seats are well beyond their best-before date. Normal life expectancy is 20-25 years. A Canadian manufacturer has provided a quote to supply and install new seats, complete with added cushioning and cup holders!
We will also be seeking grants for this project as the final cost will be closer to $96,000 but we always need local support to make those grants happen. Donations of $850 will include a named plaque on the seat itself once the project is complete!
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING UNCLE ROSCOE
A holiday comedy written by Pat Cook
Brought to you by The Churchmice Players
December 4 to 14.
A holiday comedy written by Pat Cook
Brought to you by The Churchmice Players
December 4 to 14.
It's almost Christmas — the season to be jolly — but things are stressful for the Kendall family! Job woes, money woes - and Uncle Roscoe is due to arrive any day for a visit. Add a case of mistaken identity and a couple of "lovable" con men, and things get really complicated.
This retro holiday celebration is filled with warmth, humour, and a deep appreciation for the joys of life — making it delightful for any season!
Perfect for your family, friend and business party! Enjoy a delectable seasonal meal - turkey, ham and all the fixings.
This retro holiday celebration is filled with warmth, humour, and a deep appreciation for the joys of life — making it delightful for any season!
Perfect for your family, friend and business party! Enjoy a delectable seasonal meal - turkey, ham and all the fixings.
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
BAILEY BUCKAROOS
With Special Guest Michelle Dentinger
Presented by 840 CFCW
Sunday, December 21, 2 pm. Tickets $25.
With Special Guest Michelle Dentinger
Presented by 840 CFCW
Sunday, December 21, 2 pm. Tickets $25.
The Bailey Buckaroos are back for their 14th year to play classic country music. Our very talented group consists of Dan Olofson on bass guitar, Ken Gourlay on drums, Darryl Campbell on steel guitar, Tony Michael on fiddle (when available), Stephane Drisdell on lead guitar, Randy Howell on acoustic guitar and Marj Pudlowski vocals. We look forward to our new season to play some great country music for you.
THE McGOWAN FAMILY BAND
Presented by The Rose City Roots Music Society
Saturday, January 24, 8 pm. Tickets $30 (Student $20).
Presented by The Rose City Roots Music Society
Saturday, January 24, 8 pm. Tickets $30 (Student $20).
The McGowan Family Band has been writing Roots/Americana songs and filling dance floors across western Canada since 1999. Improvisations, vocal harmonies, and evolving setlists make each performance unique. MFB is excited to release a new studio recording in 2025, and to continue bringing their show to new audiences!
TIM ISBERG: PRAIRIE FIRE
Presented by The Bailey Theatre Society
Saturday, February 7, 8 pm. Tickets $42
Presented by The Bailey Theatre Society
Saturday, February 7, 8 pm. Tickets $42
Steamboats and Railways, Love and Loss, Triumphs, and Tragedies
The Canadian West is a land of legends, where pioneers and outlaws, heroes and villains, steamboats and railways, fur trade and rebellion, love and loss, and triumph and tragedy shaped the nation’s destiny.
Tim Isberg, a singer/songwriter, veteran soldier, and gifted storyteller, invites you to explore our fascinating history based on his acclaimed third album 'Prairie Fire', featuring original story songs that breathe life into the captivating tales of events and characters of the 19th century Canadian Prairies and Western Plains.
From the arrival of the railway that sparked a boom in immigration and commerce, to the legendary scout Jerry Potts who aided the arrival of the North West Mounted Police and relations with indigenous peoples, to the steamboats on the Saskatchewan River that transported goods and people across the vast territory, to the letters from an early Mountie to his fiancée in Toronto that reveal the hardships and joys of frontier life, each song is a window into the lives of those who shaped the Canadian west.
Through his artful storytelling in Prairie Fire, Tim Isberg not only entertains but also educates, offering audiences a melodious journey through our nation’s formative years.
Tim's 2019 album 'Running on the Edge' was Country Music Alberta's Top 5 Best Album and his 2015 album 'Tears Along the Road' was Music Canada's Top 25 favourite album.
Tim is also a published author. The book 'Everyday Heroes' includes a chapter by Tim of one of his Rwanda adventures in the line of duty. It's a national best-seller.
“Prairie Fire is a masterpiece in storytelling through song…I feel as though I’ve been on a journey and want to find out more!”
Stevie Connor, The Sound Cafe
The Canadian West is a land of legends, where pioneers and outlaws, heroes and villains, steamboats and railways, fur trade and rebellion, love and loss, and triumph and tragedy shaped the nation’s destiny.
Tim Isberg, a singer/songwriter, veteran soldier, and gifted storyteller, invites you to explore our fascinating history based on his acclaimed third album 'Prairie Fire', featuring original story songs that breathe life into the captivating tales of events and characters of the 19th century Canadian Prairies and Western Plains.
From the arrival of the railway that sparked a boom in immigration and commerce, to the legendary scout Jerry Potts who aided the arrival of the North West Mounted Police and relations with indigenous peoples, to the steamboats on the Saskatchewan River that transported goods and people across the vast territory, to the letters from an early Mountie to his fiancée in Toronto that reveal the hardships and joys of frontier life, each song is a window into the lives of those who shaped the Canadian west.
Through his artful storytelling in Prairie Fire, Tim Isberg not only entertains but also educates, offering audiences a melodious journey through our nation’s formative years.
Tim's 2019 album 'Running on the Edge' was Country Music Alberta's Top 5 Best Album and his 2015 album 'Tears Along the Road' was Music Canada's Top 25 favourite album.
Tim is also a published author. The book 'Everyday Heroes' includes a chapter by Tim of one of his Rwanda adventures in the line of duty. It's a national best-seller.
“Prairie Fire is a masterpiece in storytelling through song…I feel as though I’ve been on a journey and want to find out more!”
Stevie Connor, The Sound Cafe
BIG BAND VALENTINE with the BATTLE RIVER BIG BAND
Presented by The Bailey Theatre Society
Sunday, February 8, 3 pm. Tickets on sale December 12.
Presented by The Bailey Theatre Society
Sunday, February 8, 3 pm. Tickets on sale December 12.
The Battle River Big Band is here to kick off the Valentine season with an afternoon of classic crooner tunes for you to enjoy with your better half! This 18 piece band will be bringing some truly classic love songs onto the Bailey Stage for you to dance to.
NORDLY FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL 2026
February 13-15.
February 13-15.
Nordlys (Norwegian for “northern lights”) will once again be showcasing an eclectic blend of award-winning films from Canada and around the world on Family Day Weekend. This year the festival is also excited to share a two-person stage play with its audience. There will be conversations with guest filmmakers, performances by local musicians and presentations by artists.
Come and experience a unique celebration of cinema and community at the Nordlys Film & Arts Festival!
For more information, visit the Nordlys website!
Come and experience a unique celebration of cinema and community at the Nordlys Film & Arts Festival!
For more information, visit the Nordlys website!
SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR
Friday, February 27, 7:30 pm. Tickets $60.64
Friday, February 27, 7:30 pm. Tickets $60.64
The Snowed In Comedy Tour is back — bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever! What started 17 years ago as a wild idea in the middle of a Canadian winter has snowballed into a full-blown national phenomenon — now the biggest comedy tour in Canada. This year, the laughs roll coast-to-coast across 70 cities, bringing world-class comedy straight to your backyard. And the fun doesn’t stop there. Starting October 10th, you can catch the Snowed In crew on Chek TV every Saturday night, and a few days later on YouTube (Oct 15th) with their brand-new laugh-out-loud series. (https://www.youtube.com/@snowedincomedy) Follow them as they dive into five unforgettable tour stops, capped off with their side-splitting stand-up specials. The lineup? Nothing short of powerhouse. · Dan Quinn – Just for Laughs winner and tour founder. · Paul Myrehaug – Great Canadian Laugh Off champion. · Pete Zedlacher – 6-time Canadian Comedian of the Year nominee. · Erica Sigurdson – beloved Debaters regular with over 70 appearances. Four international comics. One stage. A blizzard of laughs. Critics call it “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “A Flurry of Laughs You Can’t Miss.” Don’t just get through winter — laugh your way through it with the Snowed In Comedy Tour.
The Man They Call Reveen He learned his craft from the grand master himself, “the best of the best”. Now, the “new” Reveen Show has become the “highest grossing” show of its kind performing in front of “sold out” audiences coast to coast throughout Canada’s top entertainment circuit. The Reveen Show is a dynamic demonstration of the powers of the human mind, and it is Absolutely Hilarious! “Families that laugh together - stay together, so I’m thrilled that so many people of all ages are returning to see the show, it’s just like the old days.” The world’s funniest and most amazing stage show is back! Don’t be left-out, this is a “One Night Only” event! Be certain you see REVEEN!
BOBBY BAZINI
Presented by The Rose City Roots Music Society
Friday, May 22, 8 pm. Tickets $35 (students $25)
Presented by The Rose City Roots Music Society
Friday, May 22, 8 pm. Tickets $35 (students $25)
Bobby Bazini is a French Canadian singer-songwriter from Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada. He has released three studio albums and is currently signed to Universal Music Canada.
Bazini grew up in a tuneful environment there. Mountainous landscapes, with beautiful green pastures coupled with the fact that he was indeed in a music family; his dad, a guitarist singer and mom the vocalist of the family, country music was on the menu every night in the Bazini household.
Awestruck by songs at such a young age and far from the distractions of the big city, Bazini, with the help of dad, took up guitar playing and singing. His world was unexpectedly struck by the news of his parents’ sudden divorce, this was a painful time for the young man..
Then one day, he discovered at his grandmother’s house the music that would change his world and fill his heart, a full collection of Johnny Cash records. He quickly started writing his own songs.
This along with the rural setting became the canvas of his music. At age 16, his influences turned to Soul music as he discovered artists like; Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Ben E. King. Through all this, the artist that was still the most comforting remained Johnny Cash.
He could identify with this man. Ready and excited to finally introduce his work, he starts performing at local venues around town. People immediately took notice and gravitated towards him.
His voice, his unique tone and delivery along with his compositional style immediately touched all that witnessed it. The contradiction between such an old soul in such a young man’s body amazed everyone. His deep dark voice just did not match this thin good looking young boy.
Bazini grew up in a tuneful environment there. Mountainous landscapes, with beautiful green pastures coupled with the fact that he was indeed in a music family; his dad, a guitarist singer and mom the vocalist of the family, country music was on the menu every night in the Bazini household.
Awestruck by songs at such a young age and far from the distractions of the big city, Bazini, with the help of dad, took up guitar playing and singing. His world was unexpectedly struck by the news of his parents’ sudden divorce, this was a painful time for the young man..
Then one day, he discovered at his grandmother’s house the music that would change his world and fill his heart, a full collection of Johnny Cash records. He quickly started writing his own songs.
This along with the rural setting became the canvas of his music. At age 16, his influences turned to Soul music as he discovered artists like; Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Ben E. King. Through all this, the artist that was still the most comforting remained Johnny Cash.
He could identify with this man. Ready and excited to finally introduce his work, he starts performing at local venues around town. People immediately took notice and gravitated towards him.
His voice, his unique tone and delivery along with his compositional style immediately touched all that witnessed it. The contradiction between such an old soul in such a young man’s body amazed everyone. His deep dark voice just did not match this thin good looking young boy.
THE BELLAMY BROTHERS
Presented by Sonic Flower Entertainment
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm. Tickets $75.00
Presented by Sonic Flower Entertainment
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm. Tickets $75.00
THE BELLAMY BROTHERS: THE LOVE STILL FLOWS… Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating 50 years of success.