Richmond’s Gateway Theatre 2025–2026 Mainstage lineup invites audiences to find themselves on a journey through bold, entertaining, and deeply human experiences: laugh at the mysteries of life with Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B, learn from a little girl finding where she belongs with Annie, witness love across the ages in the Métis narrative Where Have All the Buffalo Gone?, and break free from the cages of patriarchy with Wildwoman.
“Our 2025–2026 season embraces storytelling that reflects the spirit and diversity of Richmond—bold, heartfelt, and full of connection,” says Barbara Tomasic, Gateway Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director. “Whether it’s the timeless joy of Annie, the sharp humour of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, the powerful history shared in Where Have All the Buffalo Gone?, or the fiery Wildwoman, each production invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and come together. We’re especially excited to expand the run of our holiday musical so more families can experience the magic of live theatre and the joy of meeting Sandy, our unforgettable canine cast member!”
The Gateway Theatre 2025-2026 Season productions includes:
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT. 2B
Writer Kate Hamill and director Lauren Taylor bring a feminist take on your favourite detective duo, filled with goofy antics, baffling characters, and maybe even some breaking of the fourth wall.
October 16 – 25, 2025
ANNIE
With book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin the holiday season welcomes the family-favourite show from the team that delivered the stellar 2024 holiday show, Oliver!
December 11, 2025 – January 3, 2026
WHERE HAVE ALL THE BUFFALO GONE?
Gateway’s Studio B space hosts Axis Theatre’s production of Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? A Theatre for Young Audiences show is written by Tai Amy Grauman and directed by Amanda Testini.
February 16 – 21, 2026
WILDWOMAN
Co-produced with Alberta Theatre Projects, directed by Jamie King and written by acclaimed Canadian playwright Kat Sandler (Yaga), based on the outrageous true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast.
March 26 – April 4, 2026
Gateway Theatre also continues to celebrate Richmond’s vibrant community with a year-round calendar of events for everyone beyond the stage with Pride celebrations, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Culture Days, Lunar New Year, and the return of the popular storytelling series: The Flame Workshop & Showcase.
TRUE VOICES: a free Pride storytelling event
Celebrating Richmond Pride, spend the evening with five LGBTQ2+ storytellers who will each share a personal story, followed by a Q&A over tea.
July 31, 2025
PLAYING FIELDS: a free Culture Days event for youth
Created by The Chop Theatre, a company that brings together artists to create new Canadian Theatre, Playing Fields is an immersive production taking place on a soccer field in Minoru Park.
September 20, 2025
TO THE MOON: a Mid-Autumn celebration for all ages
Gateway’s annual Mid-Autumn celebration of the full moon begins with an afternoon concert in Minoru Chapel, followed by crafts and activities for the whole family.
October 5, 2025
SILK ROAD MUSIC: a Lunar New Year concert celebrating cultural fusion
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the return of the award-winning Silk Road Music, the Vancouver-based ensemble blends Chinese and Western traditions into celebratory fusion of East & West.
February 28, 2026
THE FLAME WORKSHOP & SHOWCASE
Vancouver’s wildly popular personal storytelling workshop & showcase returns to Gateway for a second year with host Deborah Williams, the award-winning actor and one of the creators of Mom’s the Word, leading a 2-day weekend class that culminates in a public showcase full of “true stories told by the people who lived them”.
April 11 & 12, 2026
To find out more about the Gateway Theatre season, subscription packages and single tickets visit gatewaytheatre.com for details.