Theatre Inconnu was born in 1978 as a creative venture by Katya Aho-Kern and Clayton Jevne, who together co-created and performed the troupe's plays. For the first nine years the company – with Katya and Clayton at the helm – toured their unique blend of theatre, puppetry, and clowning in Canada and in Europe. In 1987 The troupe established itself in what is now considered it's 'legendary' 50-seat Market Square cavern theatre space in 'Olde Towne' Victoria, BC.  The company gradually shifted to an 'acting' approach style of theatre, focusing on  plays of an 'alternative' nature.  In addition to its regular season programming, In 1991 Theatre Inconnu launched an annual summer Shakespeare Festival.  Beginning modestly in our Market Square venue, the event quickly grew to become a major tourist attraction in a giant in Victoria's Inner Harbour.  After producing the festival for 11 years (the last four taking place at St. Anne's Academy Auditorium), Theatre Inconnu handed it over to the newly formed Victoria Shakespeare Society who continue to produce this well-attended annual event on the grounds of Camosun College more... See more text