Metro Theatre, the Marpole landmark, is just weeks away from debuting its 61st season. The self-described ‘Home of the Classics’ is indeed known for producing and collaborating on bringing some of theatre’s most tried and true to the stage. This 61st season is no exception, with Metro Theatre presenting a rendition of the world’s longest…
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The 39th Vancouver Fringe is Brimming with Brilliance.
The internationally-renowned Vancouver Fringe returns to stages with more than 85 brilliant new acts pushing the limits of performing arts as part of the 2023 Festival running September 7 – 17. From emerging local artists to trailblazing talent from all across the Canadian Fringe circuit, this year sees more theatre, comedy, dance, drag, spoken word…
The Improv Centre Offers a Summer Tall Tale
The Improv Centre on Granville Island has announced its new family-friendly summer show – Tall Tales: The Quest Is Up To You!, running Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm from June 30 to August 19. Special opening night performance takes place on Thursday, June 29 at 7:30pm and an additional Canada Day long weekend performance on…
Dirty Laundry is Hung at The Cultch
The Cultch and ZeeZee Theatre are finally airing out the Dirty Laundry at York Theatre, until June 25th. Australia’s Brief Factory International has come from Down Under to show off their down underwear and whole lot more! Delayed for years due to pandemic restrictions, now that Dirty Laundry has arrived on our shores the Briefs…
Touchstone Theatre brings the World Premiere of The Wrong Bashir to Firehall Art Centre
This Thursday, Touchstone Theatre presents the World Premiere of The Wrong Bashir by Ismaili playwright Zahida Rahemtulla at the Firehall Arts Centre stage. Touchstone Associate Artistic Director Daniela Atiencia (2022 Jessie Award co-Winner in Outstanding Direction) directs this comedy which follows Bashir Ladha (Aman Mann) —a wayward philosophy major leaning towards nihilism – who has…
A Comedy for Generations, Driving Me Crazy Takes to the Road,
Rolling down the freeway of life comes Driving Me Crazy, crashing onto stages around Metro Vancouver. Produced by Serendipity Theatre Collective in association with the PHT Creative HUB, where it opens a tour of BC with two performances at Presentation House Theatre this February 25 & 26 before setting off on the road. Written by…
The Improv Centre celebrates Love Month with Laughs
As February draws near it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re planning something for you and your significant other or a single’s night out, The Improv Centre has some laughs for you.A night out on Granville Island is always fun, and The Improv Centre has plenty of programming to add to your…