Based on a true story, Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life, presented by Western Gold Theatre runs June 11-14 at the PAL Studio Theatre, doubling as a fundraiser for Western Gold Theatre and the West End Seniors’ Network. Created by Keith Alessi and directed by Erika Conway, Tomatoes Tried to Kill…
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The Cultch Season Closes With Sophie’s Surprise 29th As It Unwraps Its Coming Season
The Cultch closes out its 25/26 season with an unforgettable party, June 10–28, at the York Theatre. Sophie’s Surprise 29th is circus, comedy and chaos featuring lead performers from world-renowned companies like Cirque du Soleil, La Clique, and The 7 Fingers. Sophie’s Surprise 29th will reel audiences in with death-defying circus and cabaret feats, combined…
Picks of the Week – May 27, 2026
May comes to a close with the promise of the summer’s entertainment to come Snaps: You’ll be tickled pink to practice your bend and snap! Take a lesson from Elle Woods on her experience at Harvard Law School in the pinktastic, bubbly, comedy Legally Blonde: The Musical bringing the Metro Theatre brings its season to a close on…
38th Annual Dancing on the Edge Festival returns
The 38th Annual Dancing on the Edge Festival (DOTE) brings another dynamic lineup of more than 30 trailblazing performances from established and emerging dancemakers. On stage from June 4 to 13, the works take flight at various Vancouver venues, including the Firehall Arts Centre, SFU Woodward’s, and The Dance Centre. Spotlighting a wide range of world and Western Canadian premieres…
The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns from June with a host of special events
In just under a month, the 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Senakw/Vanier Park. With the Festival’s 37th Season featuring a blend of Shakespearean comedy and tragedy with two unique adaptations of Greek classics, there’s something for everyone in the audience to enjoy. “We are thrilled to bring together the work of Shakespeare and Sophocles for an unforgettable season…
Picks of the Week – May 20, 2026
The May long weekend has come and gone, and unlike parts to the East who experienced snowy long weekends, here on the snowless West Coast it moved us into (unofficial) Summer season Improv: Who couldn’t use a laugh at the end of the work week? Find plenty of guffaws with The Improv Centre’s show Exploration Blank – a rotating,…
Pacific Theatre reveals its All-Canadian 2026/27 Season
Pacific Theatre (PT) has announced its 2026/2027 season, debuting its new home at the Revue Stage on Granville Island with a season of bold and compelling works. The season begins on the road with Pacific Theatre’s first national tour of Ins Choi’s award-winning Son of a Preacherman, which premiered at its long-time former 12th Avenue home stage in April…