FADO – The Saddest Music in the World is returning to The Firehall stage from Saturday, January 14 to Sunday, February 5, 2023. Produced by the Firehall Arts Centre and Victoria’s Puente Theatre, acclaimed Portuguese-Canadian playwright Elaine Ávila’s play, FADO, is a tale of love and ghosts set in the back alleys and brothels of…
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Picks of the Week – January 4, 2023
Here we are in the first week of the New Year! I hope you’ve all enjoyed your festivities, how ever you enjoyed the Holidays, I hope 2023 brings much happiness and entertainment. Egypt: Continuing until January 14th, the Canadian premiere of National Geographic’s Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience commemorating the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest…
Mitch and Murray Productions presents the World Premiere of Instantaneous Blue
Marking its 10th Anniversary, Mitch and Murray Productions 2022-2023 season begins with the world premiere of Instantaneous Blue at The Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island from January 6-22. The play follows Edward (Charlie Gallant) and Sara (Kate Besworth) as they navigate the journey of welcoming their first child into life while shepherding Edward’s declining parents,…
Joshua Beamish & MOVETHECOMPANY present the World Premiere of Source Amnesia
The new year brings another world premiere the stage as Vancouver’s own internationally celebrated choreographer, Joshua Beamish, and his MOVETHECOMPANY present its latest choreographic work, Source Amnesia, at Vancouver Playhouse January 13 & 14. Source Amnesia is a timely exploration of false memory and the fragility of truth born out of choreographer Joshua Beamish’s fascination…
DanceHouse and The Cultch present the Canadian premiere of Circa’s Sacre
The (contemporary) circus is coming to town! DanceHouse and The Cultch welcome the thrilling Canadian premiere of Circa’s acrobatic Sacre, taking the Vancouver Playhouse stage from January 17 to 21, 2023. Australia’s internationally renowned contemporary circus company, Circa is making its DanceHouse debut with this visceral, multidisciplinary interpretation of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, directed by Yaron Lifschitz, Artistic Director and…
Little Willy Brings Big Laughs To The Cultch
Expect big laughs as The Cultch starts the year off with the world premiere of Ronnie Burkett’s Little Willy, an adults-only marionette retelling of Romeo and Juliet, at the Historic Theatre, January 10-29. From the acclaimed Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes, the gang from “The Daisy Theatre” is back with more of their irreverent hijinks…
Picks of the Week – December 28, 2022
Can you believe it’s the last weekend of 2022 already?! Let’s see what’s happening to add to our last picks of the week of the year. Parties: Celebrate the wrap up of the year with many NYE parties and festivities around town to dance your way into 2023. Fest: Canada’s largest indoor music festival takes…