Now in its third year, the Victoria One Act Play Festival is back and more electric than ever. From June 3–7, join us once again at the Belfry Theatre to witness 14 bold new works by emerging local artists, each offering a fresh take on what live theatre can be.

Over the past two years, the festival has become a launchpad for new voices and innovative storytelling, and this year’s lineup raises the bar even higher. With an eclectic mix of comedy, drama, movement, and puppetry, the 2025 festival promises an unforgettable experience for audiences and artists alike.

“This festival has always been about spotlighting local talent and taking risks,” says Festival Director Kurt Archer. “We’ve seen incredible growth since year one, and it’s exciting to see how local artists continue to challenge themselves and their audiences.”

This year, Between Words is proud to present 14 original one-act plays that reflect the diversity, passion, and creativity of Victoria’s independent theatre scene:

Tuesday, June 3 at 7 pm
MID PLAY – Angelo Rosso
The Hawk Lover – Nicholas Guerreiro

Wednesday, June 4 at 7 pm
Animals Crossing Paths: a Choose the Murderer Mystery – Arianna Loy
Kin – Andrew Sawyer
Joany – Molly Jamin

Thursday, June 5 at 7 pm
Homecoming – Kaelan Bain
The Great American Ski Patrol – Sydney Hunt
Genki Bear: Memoirs of a Granddaughter – Misty Cozac

Friday, June 6 at 7 pm
Spare Parts: A Robot Musical – Elijah Bell
PLAY/WRITE – Ariel Glidden
Four out of Five Dentists – Theodore Falkiner

Saturday, June 7 at 7 pm
Gold – Katlia Lafferty
Fire Lookout Moon Man – Logan Mullin
Peregrine and Death – August Kirste-Yee