Villains & Vittles Dinner Theatre
PADDLING IN PARADISE
Celebrating 32 Years at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum
Real People. Real Stories. Live on Stage.

The curtain is rising once again on one of Salmon Arm's favourite summer traditions!

Celebrate 32 years of Villains & Vittles Dinner Theatre with this season's original production, Paddling in Paradise. Running Thursday, Friday, and Sunday evenings from July 9 to August 28, 2026, this original musical takes audiences on a journey through the early days of Salmon Arm and Canoe.

Written and directed by Diane Llewelyn-Jones, with music by Michael Ayotte, Paddling in Paradise is inspired by the real people, places, and stories that helped shape the Shuswap. Filled with music, humour, and heart, this original production brings local history to life in an unforgettable evening of live theatre.

Your evening begins with dinner prepared by Executive Chef Hans Stierli and the Sprig of Heather Restaurant team, followed by the performance under the summer sky in the beautiful outdoor SASCU Amphitheatre.

Bringing this season's story to life are local performers Isabella Rodriguez, Will Rissling, Sajjad Sabazaali, and Letitia Wigglesworth, with Stage Manager and Sound by Olive Zacharia.

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Dinner & Show Nights:

Thursdays • Fridays • Sundays
July 9 – August 28, 2026
Check-in: 5:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm
Show: 7:00 pm

Special matinee performance:

Thursday, August 20
Check-in: 11:00 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm
Show: 1:30 pm

Performance Dates

July
9 • 10 • 12 • 16 • 17 • 19 • 23 • 24 • 26 • 30 • 31
August
2 • 6 • 7 • 13 • 14 • 16 • 21 • 23 • 28

Ticket Prices

Adults: $38 + GST
Children (5–12): $16 + GST
Children 4 & Under: FREE
Special Matinee Senior Rate: $28 + GST
Reservations are required for all performances.

Purchase Tickets Today

Purchase Tickets Online 
or call 250-832-5243

Gather your family and friends and experience another unforgettable summer of live theatre, great food, and local history at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Village!

The museum Board, members and Staff THANK the MANY SPONSORS FOR our Continued SUCCESS.

If you would like to sponsor this program contact the Museum at 250-832-5243.

 

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Interested in sponsoring Dinner Theatre? Call 250-832-5243 for information.