The Belfry closes its 50th Anniversary Season with Nick Green’s award-winning play, Casey and Diana.
As human and as funny as life—and just as fragile.
Victoria, BC...From April 21 to May 17, 2026, the Belfry will present Casey and Diana by Nick Green. Directed by Michael Shamata, Casey and Diana stars Deborah Drakeford (Marjorie), Meghan Gardiner (Diana), Morgan David Jones (Thomas), Liam Ma (André), Brenda Robins (Vera), and Celine Stubel (Pauline).
“Casey” is Casey House in Toronto—Canada’s first hospice for men dying of AIDS. “Diana” is Princess Diana—who visited Casey House in 1991—and changed the world’s attitude towards the disease. Thomas has spent five months in Casey House waiting to die. Now he’s hoping he’ll live long enough to meet the Princess he idolizes.
“Casey and Diana is Powerful, Gripping, Funny, and Hopeful.” Hamilton City Magazine
Why I Chose This Play
As a gay man, I lived through this horrific time—so much fear and so little information. We heard stories of hospital staff too frightened to deliver meals to AIDS patients (which was actually the impetus behind the founding of Casey House). Thomas, in this play, reminds me of so many men who contracted this disease, facing death with a mixture of anger and sadness—and a helluva lot of snap and flair—! Michael Shamata
“Believe the hype, ‘Casey and Diana is stellar.” NEXT Magazine
Creative Team
Michael Shamata - Director
Shawn Kerwin - Set and Costume Designer
Alan Brodie - Lighting Designer
Tobin Stokes - Composer and Sound Designer
Jen Swan - Stage Manager
Hannah Abbey - Apprentice Stage Manager
Bonni Baynton - Stage Manager – Rehearsal Cover
Amanda Lisman - UVIC Director Intern
About Casey House
Casey House opened in 1988, in a Victorian-era house on Huntley Street, in the heart of Toronto’s “gay village.” It opened when the AIDS epidemic was at its height. Gay men—already stigmatized—were now being treated as “untouchables.” The late great June Callwood— founder of Casey House—wanted to create a sanctuary where men with AIDS could have medical care, would not be isolated and could die with dignity.
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This production of Casey and Diana is supported in part by a generous gift from Elaine Montgomery & Robert Maitland.
Live Events during Casey and Diana
B4Play
Saturday, April 18 at 11 am
Our live talk show, hosted by CBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie and featuring artists from the upcoming show, along with community experts, has been designed to provide insight into each Mainstage production.
Talkback Thursday
May 7
Following the third Thursday performance of each show, actors return to the stage to answer your questions and provide insight into the play you have just experienced. These Q&A sessions last approximately 20 minutes.
VocalEye
Sunday, May 10 at 2 pm
For patrons with low or no vision, we offer one VocalEye performance during most Mainstage productions. Trained Audio Describers provide descriptions of the visual elements of the show, allowing people with low vision to enjoy the theatrical experience without missing any of the details. Touch tours are available following the performance. More information is available at the Box Office 250-385-6815.
Ticket Information
We are offering Pay-What-You-Want tickets for all performances this season. Tickets are available at 250-385-6815 or online at tix.belfry.bc.ca.
Production Sponsors
Casey and Diana is generously sponsored by the Deux Mille Foundation and Used.ca.
Season Sponsors
The Belfry is generously supported by BMO (Access Partner), The Times Colonist, and Helijet.
Public Funders
The Belfry is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of BC, the BC Arts Council, CRD Arts Development, and the City of Victoria.
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