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Parliamentary Plays

Applications are now open for the Parliamentary Players Program!

Each summer, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia hires college and university students to deliver the Travelling Plays to the thousands of school children and visitors from around the world who visit the Parliament Buildings.

Applicants are invited to submit an application form, as well as a cover letter, resume, and proof of registration in a post-secondary institution. Please visit our Job Postings to apply. Submissions are due by January 15.

 

Parliamentary Play and Tours

Parliament Past and Present Travelling Plays

From Victoria Day to Labour Day, guests can join the Parliamentary Players on an award-winning interactive theatrical experience that takes visitors around the outdoor grounds of the Legislative Assembly and even back through time!  These free, forty-minute travelling plays are a perfect complement to your guided tour of the Parliament Buildings, so plan to include this as part of your summer visit. Two unique shows are offered:

My Place in Politics

Riley Erskine is running for student council, but it is a big challenge. Luckily, Riley travels back to 1947 and meets inspiring people from British Columbia’s history. Will they help Riley build enough confidence to succeed? Find out in My Place in Politics!

A House for Democracy

A young architect struggling for ideas travels through time and meets the notorious designer of the Parliament Buildings, Francis Mawson Rattenbury. Together, they learn all about what it means to build a House for Democracy!