Queen Elizabeth Theatre- Vancouver
Queen Elizabeth Theatre- Vancouver
Built in 1959 as part of an international design competition, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre served as a prototype for more than a generation of theatre complexes across Canada and the U.S.
The architects' vision was to create a "strong, unitary building" that gave "maximum delight and spatial excitement". The finished building featured an aluminum-and-glass curtain wall wrapped around the lobby exterior, bolstered by concrete columns and shear walls; the lobby was made with B.C. fir panelling and terrazzo floors, while the auditorium was finished with Japanese Ash.
The impact of the theatre was immediate and profound: for the first time, major roadshows like My Fair Lady were able to stage productions in Vancouver, and shows staged across the U.S. border were compelled to extend their productions to Vancouver. Drama, opera, and the symphony were core activities, though the theatre also hosted events ranging from performances by internationally recognized artists to political meetings and holiday parties.
Today, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre is home to the Vancouver Opera, Ballet British Columbia, and larger touring shows, and is currently in the midst of a long-range strategy for restoration, rehabilitation, and renovation.
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Accessible parking is available at the Easy Park Queen Elizabeth Theatre parkade, on Cambie Street, with an accessible parking decal. Accessible parking must be reserved by phone 7-10 days in advance and is subject to availability. Easy Park offers QET & Vancouver Playhouse patrons seeking to reserve accessible parking a dedicated phone number: 604.706.1257, Click to reserve
There is an elevator from the parkade to the QET Hamilton Street entrance. This is available 60 minutes before show times.
There is an accessible pull through driveway to the audience entrance at 630 Hamilton Street to drop off or pick up passengers. Doors open one hour before posted performance times.
There are several parking lots in the vicinity, including at the VPL main branch in the 700 block of Hamilton Steet.
The theatre does have one wheelchair that can be used to assist a patron from their vehicle at the front door to their seat. You may not use it to sit in it during a performance as it may be needed for other patrons. Please speak to the Head Ticket Taker and they will assist you.
Single occupancy gender inclusive accessible washrooms are in the main lobby by the front doors and on the mezzanine level across from the elevator. Accessible stalls are also included in the mezzanine men’s and women’s washrooms.
If you wish to bring an oxygen tank with you, for your safety and comfort we ask that you purchase seats in the accessible seating area.
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is equipped with a Listen Technologies Wi-Fi*/RF Advanced System. The LR-4200 receiver can be connected to a Universal Ear Speaker or headphones (with 1/8” / 3.5mm Aux connector) or to a neck loop lanyard for use with T-Coil hearing aids.
Please go the coat check upon arrival to request a hearing assist unit. These units are free to borrow – with the deposit of ID or a major credit card (that will be returned when you return the unit.) Patrons may opt to use their own headphones (1/8” / 3.5mm Aux connector)
Patrons wanting to use either a VCT headset or neck-loop and receiver (for T-Coil equipped personal hearing aids, or cochlear implants) should request these in advance by emailing [email protected]
Patrons can also connect to their own Bluetooth headphones or hearing aids via a free app on their phone. Download the free ListenWIFI app in advance and then connect to our network once inside the auditorium. Coat Check staff can provide you with a handout.
Please go the coat check upon arrival to request binoculars. These units are available on a first come, first served basis and are free to borrow – with the deposit of ID or a major credit card (that will be returned when you return the unit.)
Certified guide and service dogs are allowed into VCT venues. British Columbia’s Guide Dog and Service Dog Act and regulation govern how guide and service dogs and their handlers are certified. Certification increases public safety, raises training standards and improves public access for dog and handler teams. Emotional Support Animals (not certified) are currently not allowed in VCT venues.
Balcony in the Men’s and Women’s washroomsMezzanine in the Accessible and Women’s washroomsLower Lobby in the Women’s washroom
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