I was very saddened to learn of Adam's passing, I remember when he first started at the Mac as FOH staff and we soon had him integrated into our backstage crew instead.  He was so eager to learn, and always on hand with a ready smile and solid work ethic.

It's a great tribute that he stuck with it and earned the love, respect and admiration of so many in the Victoria theatre community through his years at the Mac and the Royal.  My thanks to his family for supporting his contribution to the arts.

One of the first times I worked with Adam was on a VOS production of 'Oliver'. I was one of the follow-spot ops.
Adam designed the lights and called the lighting cues during the show, while running the lights from the little bunker down house left at the Mac.
We had a good time on that show. Adam was good at utilizing the varied skill levels that came along with both amateur and professional locally produced shows.
Thanks to Adam's lighting. 'Oliver' came off as a very nice looking show. Strange to think that the orphans from the show are around 40 now. Colin, another leader in the Victoria Arts community, and Anton's dad, played Fagin. Colin died a few years back. I worked with Adam on a bunch of Colin's shows, over the years.
Before Kyra moved to Vancouver, she designed the lights for another VOS show, the 'Mikado'. Adam provided a lot of support through the process and helped to make the show look good.
He is going to be missed.

I went to school at St. Michaels University School with Adam and introduced him to The McPherson Playhouse. We played many games of tennis, poker after hours at the Playhouse and sailed together. It is far too short for Adam to leave this world. My deepest condolences to Martin and his family.

In the '80s, I acted in a number of shows that Adam worked on. Even that early in his career, he was ingenious and skilled, but what I appreciated the most was his understated sense of humour and his calm manner backstage. He was a kind, generous man and will be missed by the Victoria theatre community and all those who loved him.

I have no idea what to say yet...Too soon,  and too sad....

I was filled with sadness to hear of Adam's passing.  My condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.  I worked alongside Adam when I coordinated volunteers at the Royal, Mac and UVIC Centre.  He was timid at first I remember under mentorship from the great Larry Eastwick.   It wasn't long before Adam brought his keen eye and abundant talent to countless live productions.  I will always remember Adam's laugh and sense of fun no matter how stressful the times.  I hope that we will all be comforted by everlasting and wonderful memories.

Adam knew how to live large with his huge talent, great passion, and immensely generous heart.  He was an original, and his passing has left a gaping hole in our lives and in our community.  As grievous as that loss is, it surely pales next to his family's bereavement.  Deepest sympathies to the Wilkinson family and to Adam's extended theatre family.

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Adam John Wilkinson

15 octobre 1958 – 28 avril 2019

First Memorial Funeral Services

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