Place des Arts offers art, drama, music and theatre programs in Coquitlam. It’s also home to its Summer Theatre Troupe which presents Winnie the Pooh in 2024.

Winnie the Pooh Play at Place des Arts in 2024

Place des Arts is a non-profit organization that offers a number of different classes and workshops for people of all ages. The sessions include both visual arts and theatre arts. During the summer there are plenty of programs aimed at children and teenagers and that includes the Summer Theatre Troupe.

The troupe puts on a show in July and/or August each year, with free performances open to everyone. The cast is typically made up of students. The director, set and costume designer and stage managers, however, are all usually professionals.

In 2024 the summer production is Winnie the Pooh. The show dates are from July 26th to August 4th. As already mentioned, admission is free!

Where and When Are the Shows?

Place des Arts is located at 1120 Brunette Avenue in southwest Coquitlam. Admission to the Summer Theatre Troupe shows are free but attendees must register for tickets in advance.

The 2024 production of Winnie the Pooh runs for an hour. The dates and times for this year’s shows are as follows:

Friday, July 26th – at 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 27th – at both 4:30 and 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 28th – at both 4:30 and 7:00 pm
Friday, August 2nd – at 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 3rd – at 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 4th – at 1:00 pm

To register for tickets go to the Place des Arts website.

Winnie the Pooh Cast and Crew

The director of the Winnie the Pooh production in 2024 is Michael Fera, the former Program and Events Coordinator at Place des Arts. He is also the person who first created the Summer Theatre Troupe over a decade ago.

The show’s cast is made up of seven teenagers, some of whom have been part of the Summer Theatre Troupe before. They are led by 16-year-old Vada Collins who plays Christopher Robin.

The Summer Theatre Troupe shows are designed to be enjoyed by folks of all ages. They’re a great show for families to go to, especially since they’re both fun and free! And how more family-friendly can you get than a play about Winnie the Pooh!

More Place des Arts Summer Programs

There are plenty of summertime programs on offer at Place des Arts. The centre provides both full-day and half-day camps for children ages 5 to 14 from the beginning of July to early August.

The summer camps range from visual arts to performing arts, novel writing and other topics. They’re open to everyone and cost anywhere from $110 to $230 per week.

To learn more about what’s on offer at both Place des Arts and other organizations, see our article about Summer Camps in Metro Vancouver.