Our Mission

“To enrich social and cultural life through the presentation, by established and emerging artists, of wide-ranging programs of music, theatre, dance and the visual arts”.

The Terry Fox Theatre and our managing arm, Port Coquitlam Theatre Society, exists to inspire, educate and entertain students, families and residents of the Tri-Cities and the Greater Vancouver area, and to celebrate the cultural diversity of the people who live here. We welcome everyone to experience the magic of community theatre!

Theatre Experience

Terry Fox Theatre comfortably accommodates a variety of live performances, presentations and cultural events. Our theatre features a spacious soft seat house with exceptional acoustics and sightlines from all 336 seats, plus sprung stage floor, computerized lighting, extensive sound equipment, LCD projection equipment, wheelchair accessibility, and professional support staff. A state-of-the-art theatre meets community charm at Terry Fox Theatre.

Facility Page & Upcoming Shows

Theatre Rentals

Our venue is primarily a rental facility ideal for touring professional artists, musical concerts, recitals, festivals, conferences, lectures, multimedia presentations, community arts groups, local theatre companies, dance troupes and school productions. We offer presenters of all sizes and genres the right space to showcase performances in a professionally equipped, affordable, comfortable playhouse.

Theatre Location

We are located 3 minutes north of Lougheed Highway and offer ample off-street parking. Our theatre is physically anchored to the northeast corner of Terry Fox Secondary School. Terry Fox Theatre operates as an independent, professional facility managed by the registered federal charity, Port Coquitlam Theatre Society. 

We are the largest theatre venue in the north-east Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra -- collectively known as the Tri-Cities.

*Terry Fox Theatre, also serving Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Vancouver and BC’s Lower Mainland*

The Tri-Cities region offers touring professionals and community presenters access to over 250,000 residents with an appetite for a variety of performance-based experiences.

Key Contact

Gayle Manktelow

Terry Fox Theatre Manager
gayle (at) terryfoxtheatre (dot) com

Initially trained in business, Terry Fox Theatre Manager Gayle Manktelow began her professional life working for the provincial government doing environmental assessments. Then one fateful night, Gayle watched a production of Arsenic & Lace that truly ignited her passion and long time love for the theatre. There was no turning back.

Fifteen years later and Gayle’s career portfolio includes producing for companies such as Theatre Terrific, Sunshine Theatre, Arts Club Theatre and Victoria Fringe Festival. A devotee to all aspects of performing arts, Gayle has worked in positions from technician, to stage manager, to publicist, and theatre manager. If you find Gayle during a quiet moment she will tell you about her fondest memories in the business- being the Campbell’s Soup Girl and sharing an egg sandwich with Rod Stewart!

Originally from the UK, Gayle moved in to Canada in 1987 and loves contributing to our community. When you listen to her speak, you will enjoy wondering at her peculiar accent- which most people think comes from somewhere between New Zealand and South Africa. Gayle attributes this to having family living all over the world, and being an avid traveler. Her goal is to travel more in the near future.