Be prepared to be thrilled as City Opera Vancouver presents the astonishing and macabre work, Nigredo Hotel, from September 20 to 22, at The Cultch Historic Theatre. Originally commissioned by Tapestry Opera, City Opera Vancouver’s Nigredo Hotel is directed by Alan Corbishley, with music by Nic Gotham and libretto by distinguished Canadian author and playwright…
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There’s more than just Shakespeare at Bard on the Beach
Last night Chor Leoni’s Mane Event at Bard on the Beach filled the mainstage tent with the sounds of music. The perfect way to wrap up the Canada Day weekend, the Lions brought to stage a varied selection of songs including a taste of Canadiana including iconic hits by Tragically Hip, Ian & Sylvia Tyson…
Picks of the Week – May 2, 2018
It’s finally here, April showers have been left behind and brought flowers plus more entertainment for our first picks of week in May. Colour: This is your last chance to celebrate the colours of spring with a visit to the Abbotsford Tulip Festival 10 acres covered in millions of blooms until Thursday May 3rd. R&B: Start the…
Picks of the Week – November 1, 2017
How did it get to be November already?! Halloween is behind us but these picks of the week are here to keep us entertained Star: See what’s the buzz as URP Productions presents Jesus Christ Superstar at Centennial Theatre until Sunday. Pucks: The Vancouver Canucks play host to New Jersey Devils tonight then on Saturday…
Missing from City Opera Vancouver Honours the Missing
Opening this Friday, City Opera Vancouver with Pacific Opera Victoria presents the world premiere of Missing, a profoundly moving and pivotal opera ripped from the headlines. Focusing on the national crisis of missing and murdered, Missing is written by distinguished Canadian Métis playwright Marie Clements, with a gripping score by JUNO Award-winning composer Brian Current. The work confronts the tragedy…
Early Music Vancouver welcomes early opera Orfeo
This weekend, Early Music Vancouver (EMV) presented Monteverdi’s Orfeo, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, at UBC. Often described as a “game changer” in the history of music, the historic work marks the end of the Renaissance and the beginning of the Baroque. Orfeo was brought to life under the guidance of GRAMMY award-winner and Monteverdi…
PuSh Festival Opening Night 2017
Last night, the 2017 PuSh Festival opened at the Vancouver Playhouse with Macbeth, a co-presentation with Vancouver Opera and Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre. As adapted by the Third World Bunfight, this edition of Macbeth brings Verdi’s opera to a daring new interpretation set in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bringing The Scottish Play into modern…