Alix Goolden Performance Hall

Venue info

A world class performance hall, in the heart of downtown Victoria. The Alix Goolden Performance Hall, formerly a church sanctuary, is an elegant 800-seat venue featuring fine acoustics, a vaulted ceiling, filigree iron railings, carved wooden pews, and intricate stained glass windows. It is at once spacious and intimate. Named in honour of one of the Conservatory's original founders, the Alix Goolden Performance Hall plays host to many acclaimed international performers, while also serving the needs of the Conservatory students and faculty and the local community. The hall has hosted readings by such internationally known authors as David Suzuki, Margaret Atwood, Timothy Findley, and Salman Rushdie. It has seen performances by musicians as diverse as Jean Stilwell, Moshe Hammer, Anton Kuerti, the Nylons, Daniel Lanois, the Arrogant Worms, Sarah Harmer and Randy Bachman. Such noted Conservatory alumni as Barbara Livingston and Walter Prossnitz have also performed in the hall. To find out who is performing at the Hall right now, go to Events. To learn more about Cassie, our century-old Casavant Organ, click here. http://members.shaw.ca/johncandlindab/Site/Welcome.html Technical Description & Rental Services For more information on renting the Alix Goolden Performance Hall, please phone Bookings & Venues Manager, Bernie Keppler 250-386-5311, ext 284, or email him: Bookings & Venues Manager. Seating Plan • Capacity: 814 (Main Floor: 446; Mezzanine Level: 368) • Festival style (unnumbered) seating in original padded heritage pews, which curve 180º around stage front. Some seats offer limited vision. The Stage • 40' wide by 28' deep • New semicircular thrust stage. Constructed of cushioned maple hardwood. • Risers available Backstage • 500 sq. ft. green room with minor kitchen facilities Sound and Lighting • Excellent acoustics and sightlines