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Catch a live show in Ladysmith
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Lady Smith’s Little Theatre
Nestled in Ladysmith is a gem of a theatre called Lady Smith’s Little Theatre.
The theatre was founded by Terry and Judi Whittaker, but is a not for profit society operated with the help of volunteers and a board of directors.
The summer production is The Butler Did It, directed by theatre founders Terry and Judi Whittaker. There are matinees every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7 to Sept. 6.
The theatre was so named by Judi Whittaker. She read the love story about Lady Juana Maria Smith and Sir Harry Smith, who married, according to the theatre’s website, when Juana Maria was only 14. Henry George Wakelyn Smith was captain in the British Army in the 1800s. Juana Maria and her sister lost everything to British troops after the Spanish town Badajez fell under siege in March 1812.
They fled to a British camp and begged for protection – and Harry Smith fell in love with her.
The regimental chaplain married them, but Juana’s family severed all ties with her when they found out. However, their marriage lasted 40 years.
The theatre is located at 4985 Christie Road in Ladysmith.
For tickets and show time information, call the theatre at 250-245-0658.
Yellow Point Drama Group
The Yellow Point Drama Group operates out of Cedar Community Hall in Cedar, just north of Ladysmith.
The community theatre group formed in 1952, and produces a variety of entertaining shows, along with a murder mystery dinner, throughout the year. For up to date information, see www.yellowpointdramagroup.org.;