James & Jamesy: Easy as Pie
2024-03-21 19:30 - 21:45 (America/Vancouver)
James & Jamesy present Easy as Pie on Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm.
The Bailey Theatre in Trail.
Toronto Star’s “Must See” Critic’s Pick
A pie… A face… How hard can it be?
British Comedy darlings James & Jamesy attempt to conquer this classic of comedy. They fail.
Troubled, determined, and insatiably curious, the two dive into the depths of their psyche, mining memories for clues about what’s holding them back.
Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, “Easy as Pie” is uproarious fun.
“Easy as Pie is a showcase of the duo’s stunning mastery of physical comedy and their uncanny ability to marry their abilities to the exploration of psychological themes that are at once serious and hilarious. This is simply an amazing show. ” – Stage Door
James & Jamesy have been touring their unique style of British Comedy internationally since 2012. From humble beginnings, they burst into the international comedy scene earning awards and sold out houses in every city they toured. Growing in popularity, they sold out in the Edinburgh Fringe, performed a run Off Broadway, and are currently touring North America. For more information, go to the James & Jamesy website at https://www.jamesandjamesy.com.
Praise for James & Jamesy
3x LONDON IMPRESARIO AWARD
CANADIAN COMEDY AWARD
27x BEST-OF-FEST and CRITICS’ CHOICE
★★★★★ London Free Press
★★★★★ Theatre in London
Tickets:
Tier 1 Adult $48.50 | Tier 1 Student $38.50
Tier 2 Adult $38.50 | Tier 2 Student $28.50
Reserved Seating
**NEW! Patron of the Arts Members get early access to tickets to choose the best seats in the house starting at 12 noon on August 31, 2023. Memberships are $25 and can be purchased on-line under Memberships or by contacting our box office 250-368-9669 or visiting us at 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail. On-line membership purchases may take 12 hours to become active. If it is a holiday weekend it will take longer.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday September 5 at 12 noon.
Licensed Event. Building doors open 60 minutes before show time with theatre doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Tickets purchased on-line or by phone must be picked up at the box office on show day between 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm.

Arts Club Theatre - Made in Italy
2024-03-30 19:30 - 21:30
The Trail & District Arts Council presents a celebration of family, food, and music in Arts Club Theatre’s hilariously heartwarming musical Made in Italy at The Bailey Theatre on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 pm.
Made in Italy, by Farren Timoteo is an Arts Club Theatre Production based on The Western Canada Theatre production.
Tickets $40 Adult or buy a Performing Arts Trail Series Pass for all 6 shows for just $164.00 Tickets for those 30 years and under $20.
NEW – Purchase a 2023-24 Patron Membership $25 and get a 20% discount on all 2023-24 shows presented by Trail & District Arts Council (some exceptions apply) plus more benefits. More details here.
Meet Francesco Mantini, a second-generation Italian teen struggling to find his place in Jasper, Alberta. Tired of living up to his traditional Italian-immigrant father’s expectations and the constant bullying from his Canadian peers, he takes inspiration from icons Rocky Balboa and John Travolta, and reinvents himself as Frank Martin: crooner and ladies’ man.
Weaving the electrifying music of the 1970s with classic Italian tunes, this five-time Jessie Award-nominated show is equal parts comedy, music, and heart as father and son find themselves despite their differences. A one-man show that is as buoyant and bubbly as a glass of prosecco, Made in Italy is so delightful you won’t soon fuhgeddaboudit.
Mature theme and strong language.
“…the show is consistently funny…more physical routines than the Cirque du Soleil” —Vancouver Sun
“A coming-of-age musical that offers myriad laughs” —Surrey Now-Leader
“Full of big laughs and funny storytelling” —Stir
“Made in Italy” By Farren Timoteo. An Arts Club Theatre Production based on The Western Canada Theatre production.
Arts Club is one of the largest not-for-profit theatre companies in the country. Comprising three venues across Vancouver, the Arts Club welcomes more than a quarter million guests annually, tours provincially and nationally. Above all, the Arts Club is dedicated to the advancement of local artists telling stories from around the globe and, in particular, those of our region. The Arts Club was founded in 1964 and is currently led by Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran and Executive Director Peter Cathie White.
Reserved Seating. All tickets available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
This performance is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors The Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel, Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd., Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, Tourism South Kootenay and media sponsor Bounce FM, as well as our funders the BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
2023-24 Performing Arts Trail Series includes:Hey Viola! on Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm.
A musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero Viola Desmond using a live musical soundtrack of iconic songs from the 1930s to 1960s. Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos uses her extraordinary powerful and rich voice to explore the life of this incredible woman through stories and song. Tickets $30.
Casting Off by A Good Catch on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm.
Award-winning Australian circus group Casting Off throws away stereotypes as these dynamic women tumble, talk, and balance precariously. This joyful, witty, and family-friendly circus show is a refreshing and uplifting conversation between three generations. “…a multi-faceted gem of a spectacle”. Tickets $30.
The High Bar Gang on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 pm.
The Juno Award nominated BC supergroup uses stunning vocal harmonies for a unique take on old time bluegrass. The Band is – Dave Barber: banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals; Kirby Barber: vocals, guitar, bass; Rob Becker: bass; Barney Bentall: vocals, guitar; Wendy Bird: vocals, guitar; Colin Nairne: guitar, mandolin, vocals; Shari Ulrich: vocals, fiddle, mandolin. Tickets $30.
Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet® on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 pm.
A uniquely Canadian story of a young orphan whose imaginative spirit changes lives, Anne of Green Gables the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery is now a full-length ballet. Making the production even more special, a company of 16-20 dancers will be joined on stage by 8 local participants. Tickets $45.
The Wilds by WONDERHEADS on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm.
The moving and magical wordless award-winning show, about a man’s journey into The Wilds to find his wife and beloved tree, features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks and captivating puppetry to move its audiences to both laughter and tears. The show is Pixar meets Miyazaki with a touch of Henson. Tickets $30.
Arts Club Theatre’s Made in Italy on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 pm.
A one-man, hilariously heartwarming show that celebrates family and food by weaving the electrifying music of the 1970s with classic Italian tunes. A second-generation Italian teen struggling to find his place in Jasper, Alberta, reinvents himself as a crooner and ladies’ man. Equal parts comedy, music, and heart.
Tickets $40.

Fawn Fritzen Quartet
2024-04-18 19:30 - 21:30
Trail & District Arts Council’s Jazz at The Griff Series presents
Fawn Fritzen Quartet
Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 7:30 pm in the Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey Theatre, Trail BC
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show Jazz at the Griff Series pass for $110. Passes available only by visiting or calling the box office 250-368-9669.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here.
The Jazz at the Griff series brings you the Fawn Fritzen Quartet. Enjoy the jazz club vibe as you savour a glass of wine in a setting that is up close and personal with the band.
Raised on folk, classical, and musical theatre, Fawn Fritzen embodies Canada’s diversity with her mixed cultural roots of Chinese, French, and German, singing in her three ancestral languages as well as English. Joining Fawn are pianist David Restivo, guitarist/bassist, Doug Stephenson, and drummer Tony Ferraro.
“Fawn Fritzen takes the jazz vocal to another level…” – Memphis Marty, The Jazz Music Blog
Fawn Fritzen once disdained the label “feminist”, but time and experience reshaped her thinking. Reflecting on the crucial role of music in shaping society, her songwriting draws on themes of feminism, failure, conflict, and connection. Fawn embodies Canada’s diversity with her mixed cultural roots of Chinese, French, and German, and she performs in four languages. With a powerful belter’s voice, she will growl out some gritty blues, then follow it with a tender ballad imbued with delicate nuance. Fawn’s eclectic shows combine beloved jazz standards alongside originals, blending elements of roots and gospel into her singing, layered with candid storytelling. Fawn has two studio albums under her belt, and is the winner of the 2014 Julian Award of Excellence for Emerging Jazz Artists.
David Restivo is a JUNO award-winning pianist and composer, and the newest addition to Selkirk Music School faculty. Born in Lansing, Michigan, molded by the mountains and coasts of New England, and based primarily in Toronto since 1982, he has been a sought-after and influential figure in Canada’s jazz community since the late 1980s. Well-known for his work with Rob McConnell and The Boss Brass, the Mike Murley Quintet, and legendary songwriter Marc Jordan, Restivo has performed and recorded with such renowned artists as Dave Holland, Curtis Fuller, Mel Torme, Kenny Wheeler, Jon Hendricks, and David Clayton-Thomas. As musical and life partners, Fawn and David have a special and heart-warming chemistry in their duo shows.
Doug Stephenson has been an integral member of Western Canada’s music community for over thirty years. The Calgary native is a guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and producer. He has performed with a wide range of artists including Melody Diachun, Charlie Rouse, Bob Murphy, Les McCann, Jay Thomas, John Stowell, Tommy Banks, P.J. Perry, Altered Laws, Barry Romberg, Bob Brough, Campbell Ryga, and Blues legend Big Miller.
Tony Ferraro is a diverse, musical drummer that is at home with all styles of music. After achieving Percussionist of the Year at Humber College in Toronto, his desire to immerse himself into many different genres has led his musical journey in a variety of directions. Whether playing rock with Juno Award winning Idle Eyes, Classic Canadian rockers Trooper, and The Spoons, or laying down the cultural grooves of Alpha Ya Ya Diallo, Elizabeth Shepherd, Michael Occhipinti, Melody Diachun, or Argentinian pianist Gabriel Palatchi, Tony is an exciting player to hear and to watch, always bringing his passion and intensity to the music he is performing.
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show series pass for Jazz at the Griff for only $110. Only 100 tickets available to Griff shows.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here. https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0.
All individual tickets available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail. Jazz Series passes are available ONLY by calling or visiting the Box Office.
Licensed Event. Seats for all Griff performances are general admission. Two 45-50 minute sets with a 15 minute intermission. Groups of 4 can reserve a table by contacting the Box Office in advance.
On-line ticket sales end 3 hours before show time (4:30 pm). When available, tickets can be purchased at the door. Griff doors at 7 pm. Show at 7:30 pm.
The Jazz at the Griff series is made possible thanks to funding from McEwan Law, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:
James Brown and Dave Restivo – Thursday, October 26, 7:30 pm
Composer and guitarist James Brown returns to BC to present a series of concerts with the Juno award winning pianist Dave Restivo. The duo will interpret new and previously recorded compositions from Brown’s catalogue including music from their 2021 Koerner Hall premiere of the “Mosley Street Suite” and Brown’s 2022 release “Song Within the Story”. Guest artists are Rob Fahie on bass, and Joel Fountain on drums.
Rick Lingard Quintet – Thursday, November 30, 7:30 pm
The Rick Lingard Quintet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, award-winning pianist David Restivo, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band’s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
A Jolly Holiday – Thursday, December 21, 7:30 pm
A lively and uplifting set of jazz and show tunes with a sprinkle of Christmas dust on top. Take a journey with Erik Mortimer and Nadine Tremblay as this quartet play some piano solos and sing songs from 1940’s onward that are meant to entertain. Playing all covers, they will dazzle you with songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Coco Love Alcorn, Ella, Bing and more.
Melody Diachun Quartet – Thursday, February 15, 7:30 pm
A heartwarming evening of soulful melodies with Melody Diachun, a nominee for Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. Joining Melody are Doug Stephenson on guitar, Jill McKenna on acoustic bass, and Joel Fountain on drums. Together, they will create a captivating ambiance with a selection of love-themed songs, specially curated for those who understand the true essence of love.
Itamar Erez Quartet – Thursday, March 14, 7:30 pm
Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, guitarist, and pianist, who blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz, and the passion of flamenco, to create a unique sound. Erez received the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize. The quartet also features John Nicholson (sax), Jeff Gammon (bass), and Kevin Romain (drums).
Fawn Fritzen Quartet Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm
Raised on folk, classical, and musical theatre, Fawn Fritzen embodies Canada’s diversity with her mixed cultural roots of Chinese, French, and German, singing in her three ancestral languages as well as English. Joining Fawn are pianist David Restivo, guitarist/bassist, Doug Stephenson, and drummer Tony Ferraro.

Buzz Brass: The Pen of Perilous Pitfalls
2024-04-28 15:00 - 16:00
Trail Arts Council’s TECK Family Series 2023-24 presents
Buzz Brass – The Pen of Perilous Pitfalls
Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3 pm in The Bailey Theatre
Single tickets are $15 or get tickets to both Family Series shows for just $20.
Patron Member tickets $12. Become a Patron Member and save 20% on all shows presented by Trail & District Arts Council including shows in our Performing Arts Trail Series, Jazz Series, Classical Series and Family Series. Purchase a 2023-24 Patron Membership here https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Buzz Brass – The Pen of Perilous Pitfalls, a captivating classical music show for kids ages 5-10 and their families to enjoy together. The show is on Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 pm in The Bailey Theatre and is part of the TECK Family Series.
Come discover an original musical story, performed live by Buzz Brass’s five talented musicians, that will carry you away to a multitude of literary and cinematographic worlds through 400 years of history.
A dynamic classical and jazz score tells the story of Alexandra, a young teenage girl who doesn’t appear to be of the stuff heroes are made of. Following an unusual start to her day, Alex is handed a magic pen that allows her to visit imaginary worlds. Finding herself moving swiftly from one adventure to another Alex comes across all kinds of characters. Wanting to find answers to her questions Alex will need to decide whom she can truly trust while overcoming an unexpected threat to the balance among the worlds. Will our heroine see her perseverance rewarded and save everyone?
The story is told by music that carries you from Camelot’s Arthurian legends to Sherlock Holmes’ investigations then transports you to a ship out of The Pirates of the Caribbean before you board a spacecraft out of Star Wars. But the fun doesn’t end there as the music takes you to a universe of superheroes and video games before you enter the fantastical worlds of Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and James Bond.
Music includes: La fille aux cheveux de lin by C. Debussy; Super Mario Bros. Theme by K. Kondo; Toccata & Fugue in D minor by J. S. Bach; Sabre Dance by A. Khachaturian; It Don’t Mean A Thing by D. Ellington; Theme from Harry Potter, Theme from Jurassic Park and Star Wars Main Theme all by John Williams; Apprenti sorcier by P. Dukas; The Avengers – Main Theme by A. Silvestri; James Bond Theme by M. Norman; Pirates of the Caribbean by K. Badelt; and Monsters, Inc. by Randy Newman
Suitable for ages 5 to 10 years old. Show length 50 minutes.
Since 2002, the Buzz Brass quintet has been travelling all over the globe with over 1,600 appearances to its credit. The numerous awards and distinctions that Buzz Brass has earned over the years (Opus, ADISQ, and Trille Or) attest to both the quality and the relevance of its musical performances. Thanks to numerous innovative programmes, praiseworthy recordings, a unique repertoire, and a vision of classical concerts that reaches out to a wide audience, the group now features among the most reputable brass quintets in Canada. Its latest productions have had Buzz collaborating with established symphony orchestras such as those of Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Winnipeg and Quebec City as well as with Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra.
“A first-class brass quintet, with a likeable flair for humour and for pleasing a crowd without uttering a word.” – Three Weeks Edinburgh newspaper
The other show in the series is iLumiDance by Rainbow Dance Theatre on Sunday, February 18. A captivating interactive performance featuring electronic costumes, props, and puppets using light wire technology that enchants the audience and gets them excited about technology. Dancers and puppets are illuminated so that they appear to float in an undersea world and where gigantic colorful insects and butterflies fly around the dancers on the darkened stage. A tour-de-force of virtuosic dancing, magic and humor and cutting-edge technology.
No intermission. Reserved Seating. Single tickets available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the show.
Single tickets are $15 or get tickets to both Family Series shows for just $20. Patron Member ticket $12.
Why not “Pick Your Own” season by becoming a Patron Member for $25 and get 20% off Trail Arts Council presentations and other benefits. All tickets available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
Buzz Brass – The Pen of Perilous Pitfalls is made possible thanks to funding from Teck Trail Operations, the BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

RUMOURS
2024-10-09 19:30 - 21:30
VaughnCo Entertainment proudly presents RUMOURS -The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 @ 7:30pm at The Bailey Theatre – Trail, BC.
Tickets $60. Reserved Seating.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 12 noon. Patron Members can purchase starting at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12 noon. Memberships are $25 and can be purchased on-line or by contacting our box office 250-368-9669 or visiting us at 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail. On-line membership purchases may take 12 hours to become active.
VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present “Rumours” The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute show based in Los Angeles, California. The group recreates the legendary band in its youthful heyday from 1975-1979.
“It’s been said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I say THANK YOU!”- Richard Dashut, Record Producer – Fleetwood Mac albums including Rumours, Tusk, Live, Mirage, Tango In The Night, and Time.
After finding huge success in Los Angeles, selling out their regular Roxy Theatre performances month after month, the band moved from the world famous Sunset Strip to Casinos, Theatres, and clubs all over Canada and the United States. Rumours has meticulously put together a show that spares no detail. From period accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances, “ Rumours” takes you back to a time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience and bands weren’t afraid to put on a show.
Check out the show here! https://vimeo.com/321589054
Relive the rock and roll magic with “Rumours” The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show!
Licensed Event. Two 50 minute sets with 15 minute intermission. Building doors open 60 minutes before show time. Theatre doors open 30 minutes before show time. Tickets purchased on-line or by phone must be picked up at the box office on show day between 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Or in advance at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm. Our venue does not accept print-at-home tickets or electronic tickets on your cell phone.
