This week, Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale joined the schedule at Bard On The Beach. Director Dean Paul Gibson, a Bard veteran, has crafted a classic interpretation of the complex play. Part tragedy, part romance, part comedy, the production is divided into two acts, two eras and two locations. Opening in Sicilia, the simple staging finds…
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Picks of the Week – June 21, 2017
Finally, Summer is upon us, with the long days that gives us more time for more picks of the week Comedy: It’s Thursday Night Live when SNL comedian Michael Che takes the stage at The Vogue Theatre Seeds: Australian act Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds bring down under to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Thursday…
TUTS 2017 season brings laughter to Malkin Bowl
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) returns July 7th for another summer of entertaining Vancouverites with world-class theatre at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park. This season, Mary Poppins & The Drowsy Chaperone, join the ranks of performances performed at the iconic outdoor bandshell since the 1940s. Surrounded by nature the tranquil setting will be contrast by…
Picks of the Week – June 14, 2017
As we countdown to Summer, let’s see what kind of entertainment is in our Picks of the Week. Eats: Tonight, Tasting Plates Riley Park brings food fans out to see what the the Main Street area has to offer. Rock: Hard rockers Tool take to the stage at Rogers Arena on Thursday night Electro: Vegas…
Celebrate with your “SuperDad” at VTSL
This Father’s Day, Vancouver TheatreSports League (VTSL) welcomes guests to a special 2pm matinee performance in celebration of Dads…The SuperDad Show. The SuperDad Show pokes fun at the foibles and complexities of what it means to be a father these days. Based on audience suggestions, VTSL’s quick-witted improvisers could explore such relevant topics as ‘the sensitive…
Bard on the Beach raises the curtain on season 2017
Bard on the Beach is back under the white tents at Vanier Park, continuing it’s legacy as Western Canada’s Largest Shakespeare Festival for another year. Over the years Bard on the Beach has sought to bring the works of Shakespeare, and related material, to its stages while keeping the adaptations fresh and innovative. The BMO…
Picks of the Week – June 7, 2017
The longer days of June allow us more time to get out and enjoy the picks of the week; Words: The Museum of Anthropology’s exhibition Traces of Words: Art and Caligraphy of Asia examines forms of the written word around Asia, on until October. Shop: Get out and enjoy a special evening of, performances, food and…