“Frankenstein 1945” and WW2 – Studio 1398

   Frankenstein, 1945  By Mily Mumford  October 24-30  Studio 1398  1398 Cartwright St. Granville Island,  Vancouver BC V6H 3R8  Preview October 24th 8pm October 25-28th 8pm  October 29th and 30th 2pm and 8pm  Set in post World War II Berlin, Frankenstein, 1945 explores the world of Victor Frankenstein, a young doctor who has recently severed ties to … Read more

New Directors Join Vancouver Opera Board

  Annual General Meeting highlighted financial and artistic successes in 2015-2016 and excitement for the 2016-2017 Season & Festival Two highly esteemed community leaders were elected to the VO Board of Directors at the company’s Annual General Meeting on September 17, 2016, joining a group of 24 members chaired by Pascal Spothelfer. The meeting also reviewed … Read more

The Vancouver International Improv Festival review

  The thought of being thrust up on a stage is nerve wracking for almost everyone. Whether it’s been a school play or a presentation in the workplace; the vulnerable state of being in front of an audience has been the subject of worry, the occasional nightmare, and the premise for at least one episode … Read more

Make a SPLASH at Arts Umbrella’s 34th Art Auction

  Glamorous gala raises funds for youth art programs   Celebrate art with a heart at Splash, Arts Umbrella’s 34th annual auction and fundraiser on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Metro Vancouver’s premier non-profit arts organization for youth will be hosting an unforgettable gala of food, music and art in support of accessible arts education programs. … Read more

The Chan Centre Presen­­ts Brain An Acclaimed Work by Spoken Word Artist Brendan McLeod

  Author and slam poet tackles mental illness and complex nuances of  the human mind as part of Chan Centre’s Beyond Words series The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents Brain, a hilarious and heartbreaking monologue about the mind, mental illness, and friendship on November 17 at 7:30pm in the Telus Studio Theatre as part … Read more

Dead in the Water: The Virtual Stage’s 5th Annual Zombie Syndrome

  Vancouver has been plagued with the undeserved reputation of being “a boring city”. Apparently being a colorful metropolis with gorgeous outdoor attractions, dazzling museums, and a lively arts scene doesn’t quite cut it for some. For those naysayers, I recommend an evening spent with The Virtual Stage’s 5th Annual Zombie Syndrome to experience thrilling … Read more

  Leading Taiwanese puppetry troupes make Vancouver debut in multi-day festival

Lauded Taiwanese Puppet Festival Returns to MOA for Enriching Second Installment of Cultural Exploration  The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC is pleased to present the return of the playful and insightful Taiwanese Puppet Festival, November 3-8, 2016. This year MOA has invited two award-winning puppetry ensembles The Happy Puppetry Company and Puppet & Its Double Theater who will share their unique traditional and contemporary … Read more

VIIF not be be confused with VIFF – The Vancouver International Improv Festival

With improv, you never know what you’re going to get, and I suppose that’s the point. But to provide some insight on the Vancouver International Improv Festival currently underway on Granville Island, the acting is top notch and the laughs are many, making for a great night of live theatre. I attended two shows on … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening October 7 – 14

  Dames Wine – Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter   Celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at Dockside Restaurant   GLOWBAL’S Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet   WESTERN CANADA’S MOST POPULAR HALLOWEEN EVENT RETURNS   LEGENDS OF THE FALL: THOMAS HAAS UNVEILS SIGNATURE CREATIONS TO USHER IN AUTUMN   Reminder: EAT! Vancouver Is Back!   #MarketMonday vendor PASTICHE … Read more

The Concierge of Vancouver – October 7 – 16

  The Concierge of Vancouver is the world premiere of a play satirizing the Vancouver housing crisis and looks at the consequences of skyrocketing real estate prices and living costs. An expensive condo building in Coal Harbour, barely occupied… a reclusive donor, giving away millions of dollars each year to fund worthy causes… and, an international … Read more