The Summer has slipped by, and we move into the early days of autumn but still finding a full slate of activities in these picks to start September. West End: Tonight, if you’re lucky to have tickets, Vancouver Foodster and Tasting Plates take foodies and friends on a flavour exploration of Vancouver’s West End Neighbourhood…
Category: Theatre
Metro Theatre Readies Its 61st Season
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…
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…
Picks of the Week – August 30, 2023
August is coming to a close with a long weekend full of entertaining picks! Everything: Tonight is the last Wednesday, Vancouver Civic Theatre’s Sunset Cinema on the big screen outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, this week feature is the remake of West Side Story Laughs: Inside Queen Elizabeth Theatre, find laughs tonight as Nurse Blake: Shock Advised…
Applause Musical Society Earns a Round of Applause
This weekend, Applause Musical Society returned to the stage with an in-concert presentation of Cole Porter’s rarely seen musical Out of this World. Presented at the intimate PAL Studio Theatre, Applause only began rehearsals 6 days prior to the first performance of the books-in-hand style show, meaning anything could happen during the show. One of…
Touchstone Theatre Reveals Artistic Director Roy Surette’s Final Season
Touchstone Theatre has revealed its 2023/24 season program; featuring four unforgettable Canadian works including two long-awaited world premieres. The announcement came with the news that this will be Touchstone Theatre artistic director Roy Surette’s final season with the company, as he plans to retire from the AD position, although he will continue his freelance career:…
Something Wicked This Way Comes…Goblin: Macbeth Takes Over Bard on the Beach
A theatre event like no other, Goblin: Macbeth at Bard on the Beach is an ingenious, interactive performance that does more than break the fourth wall, it doesn’t even have the wall to start with. In a quest to better understand human culture, three Goblins have found a document – The Complete Works of William…