Theatre Banshee

The Year of the Hiker
Banshee's next production is The Year of the Hiker by John B. Keane (author of The Field and The Man from Clare). "Hiker" Lacey left his family years ago to wander throughout Ireland. Now he's come home, hoping to find reconciliation and forgiveness from the family he left behind.

The Year of the Hiker runs through December 7th. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Don't miss this terrific Irish drama at The Banshee. For reservations call 818.846.5323 or click here.

Reviews are in...
***Critic's Choice***
"The Year of the Hiker reminds you how satisfying the simplest story can be when it mines the rich terrain of everyday life." - Los Angeles Times

***Critic's Pick***
"...mixing humor and tragedy, laughter and tears, without preaching or forcing a point of view. All this is superbly directed by Sean Branney, who consistently inspires his terrific team to re-inspire the text and the audience equally." - Back Stage West

(click here for published reviews or click here to write your own and see what other patrons have to say)

Ovation Nominated
Banshee congratulates our members Mark Colson and Barry Lynch, both of whom received Best Supporting Actor nominations for their performances in Of Mice and Men. Winners will be announced at the Ovation Awards held in November.

Banshee's 08-09 Season
We're delighted to announce our next season of exciting theatre.

The Year of the Hiker by John B. Keane - a poignant family drama set in rural Ireland in the 1960s, by the author of The Man from Clare. Opens October 08.

Macbeth by William Shakespeare - a dark and bloody tale of ruthless ambition, brimming with ghosts, witches and swordplay. Opens March 09

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams - a sister's homecoming explodes as dark secrets and brutal passions roar through old New Orleans. Opens July 09 (rights pending).

Of Mice and Men
Theatre Banshee's Of Mice and Men proved to be one of Banshee's most successful productions ever. We thank our audiences who came out to see why this play remains an American classic. Photos from the production are now online.

Awards & Recognition
WINNER - The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has awarded Theatre Banshee the Polly Warfield Award for the Best Season in a Small to Mid-Sized Theatre. In addition, Banshee's Rebecca Marcotte won an award for Best Lead Performance for Loyal Women. The production also received a nomination for Best Ensemble.

WINNER - The cast of Loyal Women won the Best Ensemble award from The LA Weekly. It received nominations for Best Production, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Amanda Deibert).

Banshee picked up Honorable Mentions from Back Stage West for: Best Scenic Design (Arthur MacBride - Loyal Women), Best Sound Design (Declan Doherty - Loyal Women), Best Direction (Sean Branney - Loyal Women) and Best Fight Choreography (Brian Danner - Henry IV, part one).

And of course our lovely and talent Matt Foyer bagged an Ovation Award nomination for Best Lead Performance in Power.

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Movie Nights!
The Banshee has installed a brand new digital projection system. Check back soon to see the lineup of movies coming to your friendly neighborhood theatre. Or contact us about having your movie screened here.

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About The Banshee
Theatre Banshee is delighted to announce that we finally have our own theatre. The Gene Bua Theatre, our home for the last 12 years, is now The Banshee. Theatre Banshee will produce productions and rent The Banshee for visiting productions, classes and events. Gene Bua Acting for Life will continue to offer acting classes in theatre - visit them on the web or call 818.547.3810

The Banshee is located at 3435 W. Magnolia in the lovely Magnolia Park section of Burbank. We have ample safe free parking all around the theatre.

Theatre Banshee is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. We receive even more support from you, our valued audiences.