For the 38th year, Metro Theatre brings Vancouver a traditional English Panto, this season presenting Sinbad! by Ellie King. Whether it’s your first panto or 38th, you’re in for a rollicking good time! Playwright Ellie King “The Queen of Panto” faithfully preserves the elements of a traditional English panto to be transplanted on the Metro…
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Metro Theatre Readies Its 61st Season
Metro Theatre, the Marpole landmark, is just weeks away from debuting its 61st season. The self-described ‘Home of the Classics’ is indeed known for producing and collaborating on bringing some of theatre’s most tried and true to the stage. This 61st season is no exception, with Metro Theatre presenting a rendition of the world’s longest…
East Van Panto celebrates 10 years, with The Little Mermaid
It’s the most hilarious time of the year! Dive into East Van Panto: The Little Mermaid at The Cultch York Theatre until January 1, 2023. Theatre Replacement’s 10th anniversary production of East Van Panto carries on the annual tradition of over-the-top hijinks and hilarity. Written by Sonja Bennet with music once again by Veda Hille,…
Picks of the Week – November 27, 2019
November draws to a close, bringing us even deeper into the Holiday season, and a selection of picks filled with entertainment, family-friendly activities, and seasonal sights. Craft: Find Christmas gifts and inspiration at local Holiday Craft Fairs, this weekend check out the Toque Craft Fair & Annual Fundraiser for the Western Front Market: The 10th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market opens this…
No Lying – Eastvan Panto : Pinocchio, Is A Real Laugh
East Van Panto: Pinocchio brings Theatre Replacement’s beloved panto back to The Cultch York Theatre on Commercial Drive. Until January 5, 2020, tag along as Pinocchio, with help from his friends and family, seeks to become a real boy. For its 7th year, Theatre Replacement brought back playwright Marcus Youssef and director Stephen Drover to…
Picks of the Week – January 2, 2019
Happy New Year! We hit 2019 running away with more Vancouver entertainment picks of the week. Lights: It’s your last chance to view the Canada’s North light display and the historic Woodward’s department store windows as Port Metro Vancouver presents the annual Christmas at Canada Place holiday event, until tomorrow January 3rd, 2019. Village: Celebrate a…
East Van Panto: Wizard of Oz is a Wicked good time
Returning to the York Theatre for the sixth year, Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto : Wizard of Oz, paves the holiday road with laughter. Until January 6, 2019 follow the yellow brick road to East Van as Dorothy and friends try to make it home to Poco. Directed by Stephen Drover, the family friendly (not…