A comedian, a playwright, a performer and certified insane, JD Derbyshire has turned their experiences with the Canadian mental health system into a one-person play, Certified, running March 8-20 at Gateway Theatre, directed by Roy Surette. In Certified, Derbyshire turns the audience into their personal mental health review board to assess their sanity and takes…
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The Farce is Strong in NOISES OFF at Massey Theatre
Need a good laugh? Head to the Massey Theatre in New Westminster, where the laughter comes swift and often as the Arts Club Theatre Company’s Noises Off plays until February 27th. Scott Bellis returns to direct the remount of his Arts Club Theatre Company’s pre-pandemic 2020 production. The Massey Theatre’s run also brings back all…
Picks of the Week – February 16, 2022
Valentine’s Day is behind us, and spring is drawing nearer, let’s see what’s in the picks of the week to keep us entertained…. Light: Gateway Theatre in Richmond introduces a new and memorable way of celebrating Lunar New Year with Into the Light running February 18 – 20 is an all-ages, immersive, walk-through experience. Lunar: Lunar Fest 2022 …
Blue Space + Melon Piece Dance Into Roundhouse Centre
Vancouver’s The Biting School is bringing a dance, double bill to Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre March 3rd to 5th. The bold solo works include Kelly McInnes’ Blue Space and Arash Khakpour’s Melon Piece. The two dance solos offer a balance of light and dark, evoking a timely reflection on our current struggle to…
You’re invited to Mary’s Wedding at Firehall Arts Centre
The Firehall Arts Centre has made some adjustments to its spring season line-up to accommodate current pandemic restrictions. With the postponement of FADO – The Saddest Music in the World, which was to be onstage until February 20, Firehall has added Mary’s Wedding to the 2021-22 Reunion Season. FADO has been reschedule to run in the Fall 2022 while Mary’s Wedding will be presented from Friday, February…
Picks of the Week – February 9, 2022
The Lunar New Year Spring Festival continues as we also fall into Valentine’s weekend for more lovely picks of the week Lunar: The Lunar Fest 2022 lanterns are still glowing until February 21, as celebrations taking place around the city as well as virtual programs, featuring lanterns, entertainment, exhibits, crafts, markets, and many other event spread…
L’Art en Voyage brings the world to Maillardville
Evergreen Culture Centre in Coquitlam hosts L’Art en Voyage, a musical trip around the world, this Saturday February 12th, at 7:30pm. British Columbia is home to a wealth of artists from all over the world whose journeys have lead them to bring their talents, skills, and traditions, to enrich BC culture, and share their creativity…