The World Premiere of Father Tartuffe: An Indigenous Misadventure, co-presented with Touchstone Theatre, is onstage at The Arts Club Theatre Company’s Granville Island Stage until March 24th. Written by Herbie Barnes and co-Directed by by Touchstone’s Artistic Director Roy Surette and Quelemia Sparrow, who also stars, Father Tartuffe is a Canadian adaptation of Molière’s 17th-century…
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Catch the new comedy musical Sigma Acapella on Granville Island, opening March 18
A witty new musical is opening March 18, Rushed Productions presents the world premiere of Annahis Basmadjian’s Sigma Acapella. The new original musical production, with a brand-new score, and a one-of-a-kind script arguably never before seen on stage. Theatre and musical fans of all ages will enjoy an evening of song, laughs, a relatable cast…
Chemainus Theatre Festival Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season
Vancouver Island’s Chemainus Theatre Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the announcement of its 2024 Season. For thirty seasons, the iconic domed theatre has welcomed audiences from near and far to the seaside village for fine dining at the Playbill Dining Room and presentations of rousing musicals, raucous comedies, heartfelt dramas and great Canadiana. 2024…
Send Me No Flowers, Sends Up The Laughs at Metro Theatre
The silly-Sixties are well in hand as Metro Theatre presents Send Me No Flower until February 24th. Written by by Norman Barasch and Carroll Moore, Send Me No Flowers, is best known as the 1964 Rock Hudson – Doris Day romantic comedy, adapted from their 1960 Broadway play. This production, directed by Emma Graveson stars…
Picks of the Week – December 27, 2023
We’ve hit the final picks of the week for 2023, and with it we find a weekend still full of festive fun. Moms: You have until December 31st to see the brilliant Mom’s The Word Collective return to The Arts Club Granville Island Stage with a remount of their heartwarming and hilarious hit Mom’s The Word: Talking…
Celebrate the Students of Arts Umbrella
Since 1979, Arts Umbrella has been a non-profit centre for arts education where young artists ages 2–22 can develop their creativity in Art & Design, Dance, and Theatre, Music & Film. This month, the Theatre, Music & Film department is showcasing the talents of their students through a series of performances in their Winter Shorts…
The Comedy Department Is Laughing All The Way To New Year!
Ready for some laughs? In December, The Comedy Department brings holiday cheer to the Vancouver’s The Show Cellar, 1755 Davie Street and Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, with Holiday Comedy Rumble: Every Elf for Themselves. A one-of-a-kind comedy competition Holiday Comedy Rumble: Every Elf for Themselves, promises to swap the ho-ho-ho’s with boisterous…