Ronnie Burkett’s Theatre of Marionettes newest production, Little Willy, brings the Daisy Theatre back to the Historic Theatre until January 29th. Little Willy, finds the marionette Daisy Theatre (within the Historic Theatre) attempting a loose…very loose…adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. From the opening number of burlesque star Dolly Wiggler kicking off with…
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Picks of the Week – January 11, 2023
Already into the second week of the new year, we find plenty of entertainment picks to view this week. Noods: If you were lucky enough to get tickets, tonight Vancouver Foodster’s 9th Annual Noodle Mania explores the city looking for noodles; from Chinese chow mein to Japanese udon to Italian Bucatini, Vietnamese rice noodles –…
FADO – The Saddest Music in the World comes back to The Firehall
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…
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…