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,…
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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…
Little Willy Brings Big Laughs To The Cultch
Expect big laughs as The Cultch starts the year off with the world premiere of Ronnie Burkett’s Little Willy, an adults-only marionette retelling of Romeo and Juliet, at the Historic Theatre, January 10-29. From the acclaimed Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes, the gang from “The Daisy Theatre” is back with more of their irreverent hijinks…
Picks of the Week – December 28, 2022
Can you believe it’s the last weekend of 2022 already?! Let’s see what’s happening to add to our last picks of the week of the year. Parties: Celebrate the wrap up of the year with many NYE parties and festivities around town to dance your way into 2023. Fest: Canada’s largest indoor music festival takes…
Picks of the Week – December 21, 2022
We’re in the midst of Hanukkah and the Christmas weekend is upon us. As people celebrate let’s see what entertainment the week has in store. Fair: Wrapping up Friday, December 23rd, The PNE Winter Fair features entertainment and activities for the whole family with festive fun around every corner; nightly Christmas-themed concert series, an indoor skating rink,…
Mixed Nuts showcases Arts Umbrella School of Dance
The Arts Umbrella School of Dance presented its annual showcase, Mixed Nuts, at the Vancouver Playhouse this past weekend. Mixed Nuts adds a contemporary twist to Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic, The Nutcracker. The Mixed Nuts show is updated each year, with a new crop of Arts Umbrella School of Dance students, local choreographers and emerging dancers…