Mifflin Gibbs Day Performance with Story Theatre and the BC Black History Awareness Society

Story Theatre and the BC Black History Awareness Society welcome the public to a special performance of Living Histories: Mifflin Gibbs at the Black and Here Community Centre on Nov 19, 5:30pm-7:00pm.

Commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Distinguished Mifflin Wistar Gibbs’ election to Victoria City Council, Mr. Gibbs returns to relive his election in our time of 2026. Mifflin Gibbs was the first Black person to hold any elected office in all of British Columbia. 🗳️

Join us to hear Mifflin Gibbs story, ask questions, and of course, pose for a portrait or two. 🖼️

🕰️ Doors – 5:30pm
🕰️ Performance – 6:00pm
🕰️ Question Period – 6:30pm
🎟️ Free or by donation
📍 Black and Here Community Centre – 1327 Douglas Street

Living Histories: Mifflin Gibbs tours to schools, libraries, museums, and public theatre/arts venues. You can bring BC Black History to life in your space as a full or modified program. Now booking late January into March 2027, earlybird discounts are almost over – book us before Oct 30 to get 15-25% off! 🎃

Living Histories: Mifflin Gibbs is made possible with the generous support of our funders:

Multiculturalism & Anti-Racism Program via the Government of Canada & Canadian Heritage
The Canada Council for the Arts
The Capital Regional District
The Victoria Foundation
The BC Arts Council
The Province of British Columbia via Community Gaming

📸 Story Theatre
“Black Routes, Black Roots” at the @maritimemusbc
Pictured: Historical Interpreter and Performer, Marlee Michael Pearl

💫 Directed and Co-Created by Adonis Critter King
💫 Artistically Produced and Co-Created by Monica Ogden
💫 Costume Design by Sarah Shepherd
💫 Set & Props Design by Erica Parker Petty
💫 Performed by Marlee Michael Pearl and Yvonne Kushe
💫 Artistic Producer of Story Theatre – Erica Parker Petty
💫 Executive Director of BCBHAS – Jamila Douhaibi
💫 BCBHAS History Advisor – Fran Morrison
💫 Historical Consultant – Santiago Domínguez-Cortes