The Unicorn Theatre grew out of a drama camp held at the Shore Club in Hubbards on July 22 and 23, 1995. Iris Elliott and Caroline Hadamitzky, the directors of that camp, were so impressed with the talent shown by the campers that they decided to start a year-round youth theatre, which they called “Unicorn”.

Unicorn Theatre’s first production, “Annie”, was performed at Shatford Memorial School, Hubbards in March 1996. In the summer of 1996, the theatre moved into Hubbards Square where it remained until September 2001 when the Board of Directors decided to make the move to the Bay Community Centre, 11 Station Road, Head of St. Margaret's Bay.

 A registered non-profit society, the theatre is totally run by volunteers under the guidance of a Board of Directors. You can contact the Board at unicornboard@gmail.com

The Artistic Director of the theatre is Iris Elliott; the current Director/Musical Director is Grace Dean.

The Unicorn Theatre has a full program of activities for boys and girls Grade 2 and up throughout the school year. We present two major productions a year (casting by audition) in the Fall and in the Spring. Actors in Grades 3 and up are eligible to audition.

In October each year we put on our Halloween show, “Ghoulies & Ghosties”, and in February we present a Valentine’s show, “Snoopy and Friends”, featuring the Peanuts characters. As well, we have a special show for the Tinies to watch: “Unicorn Magic”. We are assisted in the production of “Unicorn Magic” by the Bay Toy Library. There are no auditions for these shows. The age range for participation is Grades 2 to 6

In addition to giving young people a chance to perform, the Unicorn Theatre offers them the opportunity to learn more about theatre and other performing arts through our Saturday Morning Club.

During the summer, Unicorn Theatre offers 7 separate weeks of drama camps for boys and girls entering Grades 2 to 7, as well as Saturday or weekend camps for Grades P to 12.

Parent Volunteers

The Unicorn Theatre's Board of Directors makes every effort to keep costs down so that no child is excluded because their parents cannot afford to pay. In order to do this, the Board needs parents to volunteer to assist in putting on the productions.

When a child is cast in a play, parents pay a registration fee which is currently $90. There is no longer a discount in the fee for more than one child.

On the first night of rehearsals, there will be a Parents’ Meeting at which parents will be asked to sign up for the various jobs that need to be done to ensure a good production. We need at least one volunteer from every family involved in the show.