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Welcome to Studio Theatre in Burnaby, an intimate black-box venue housed within the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. This space hosts jazz ensembles, opera productions, and theatre groups in an accessible, up-close setting. Whether you’re here for a main-stage show or a community performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit—from seating and parking to transit, lodging, and nearby dining.
Located at 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, the Studio Theatre is part of a vibrant arts campus that welcomes locals and travelers alike. The venue continues to host notable productions while the adjacent James Cowan Theatre undergoes redevelopment. We’ll help you secure your great seats and share essential info, pointing you toward trusted hotel and restaurant partners to make your night out straightforward and enjoyable.
Seating is designed to maximize intimacy and acoustics, with current configurations available on the venue’s official pages. For parking, plan ahead: underground stalls and surface stalls are available, with underground parking recommended during construction at nearby facilities. The venue is accessible by TransLink and is served by buses including routes 144, 123, and 129 in the Deer Lake Park area. For a complete trip plan, use TransLink Trip Planner.
Nearby hotels offer convenient stays for guests attending performances. Affiliate partners include Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Element Vancouver Metrotown, and Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre—ideal for pre-show dinners or post-show relaxation. When you’re ready to book, we’re here to help you secure your seats and connect you with trusted accommodations and dining options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 2J3.
- Venue type: Studio Theatre, an intimate black-box-style theatre within the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
- Capacity: 125 fixed seats (Studio Theatre); 172 total in the Studio Theatre Reserved configuration with mezzanine.
- Seating chart: seat maps are available on the official venue pages; images labeled 'seat map' are shown on the site.
- Parking: about 70 underground stalls and 61 surface stalls; parking is limited during the James Cowan Theatre redevelopment; underground parking is recommended.
- Transit: accessible by TransLink; bus routes serving Deer Lake Park area (e.g., 144, 123, 129) with planning help from TransLink Trip Planner.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Element Vancouver Metrotown, Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre.
- Notable events hosted: jazz concerts (Jazz Jam, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra), Opera productions (Barber of Seville by Burnaby Lyric Opera), Arts Club Theatre Company productions, and Jazz @ the Bolt festival.
- Renamed/demolished: Studio Theatre remains as a named space; James Cowan Theatre redevelopment is underway in the Shadbolt Centre, with no renaming of Studio Theatre.