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Christmas Crisis at the Capitol poster: carollers outside the Capitol Theatre, decked out for Christmas
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Christmas Crisis at the Capitol

A Portal Players Dramatic Society production
Date
December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2026
Time
7:00 PM (box office opens 6:00 PM)
Tickets
Adults (ages 13+) $20 · Children (over 2) $10
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About the show

Santa’s Toy Shop runs on Port Alberni cheer, and the Cheer Meter just hit zero.

W-XMAS is broadcasting live from the Capitol Theatre, and there’s a small problem: the Capitol is the backup power grid for Santa’s Toy Shop. If Port Alberni doesn’t sing, the teddy bears go unstuffed. Add a lost reindeer, a Grandma flattened on Argyle Street (her donuts didn’t make it), an elf missing his front teeth, and a snowman melting in a theatre with no air conditioning. Only one thing can save Christmas, and it’s you. Bring the kids, bring your voice, and bring your best reindeer nose.

Written and directed by Liane Fitzpatrick · A family show with carolling, great for all ages

Shows at 7:00 PM; the box office opens at 6:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now online through ThunderTix, or at the box office.

Performances

  • Fri Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
  • Sat Dec 12 · 7:00 PM
  • Sun Dec 13 · 7:00 PM
  • Fri Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
  • Sat Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
  • Sun Dec 20 · 7:00 PM
This production is not part of the Season Pass.
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