Dead Man Walking is based upon the memoir by Sister Helen Prejean. It is a contemporary opera set in Louisiana about a nun (mezzo soprano, J’Nai Bridge) who becomes the spiritual advisor for Joseph De Rocher (Daniel Okulitch) a man on death row convicted of rape and murder. The murkiness of justice, forgiveness and morality … Read more
The 2016-17 Vancouver Cantata Singers has ended on a major high note, with four productions that each generated rave reviews from both critics and patrons. · Our November 2016 performance, Chichester Psalms, featured three local, professional musicians (harp, percussion, organ) and a local boy soprano, Julian Lokash. Chichester Psalms was a message for our … Read more
“Who likes people? Nobody.” May 19-June 10, 2017 Pacific Theatre presents Outside Mullingar by John Patrick Shanley, a quirky story of love and some kind of happiness. Playing May 19-June 10 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays with 2pm matinees all Saturdays and Sunday, May 28 and June 4 at Pacific Theatre, 1440 W 12th Ave. Pay-what-you-can … Read more
Chase Padgett melds his two most popular performance skills—guitar showmanship and comedic hijinks—in his latest show, Funny Music Weirdo, April 20-22 as part of year-round Fringe offerings through the Fringe Presents and Theatre Wire, the theatresubscription focused on independent theatre. Chase first came to the attention of theatrelovers with 6 Guitars, winner of the 2013 Pick of the Fringe and the Georgia Straight Critics’ Choice Award—not … Read more
Written and directed by Mily Mumford. Playing at 8:00 PM from April 11th Preview 8pm, 12th-14th 2017 8pm, April 15th and 16th shows at 2pm and 8pm at Studio 1398, Granville Island. Tickets at theatrewire.com. Presented in partnership with Theatre Wire. Produced by Nebula Company Theatre. Mily Mumford’s play, “Generation Post Script” is set in … Read more
Arts Umbrella Showcase of burgeoning talent features beloved theatre favourites and a gripping world premiere Arts Umbrella is proud to announce the 2017 Expressions Theatre Festival, an annual event celebrating the next generation of gifted young artists from the organization’s Pre-Professional Theatre Program, running May 18 to 27, 2017, at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. From the … Read more
April 29 – May 20 |Firehall Arts Centre| 280 E. Cordova Opening Night: May 3 at 8pm Previews: April 29, 8pm | April 30, 3pm | May 2, 7pm | May 3, 1pm Performance Times: Tues, 7pm | Wed-Fri, 8pm | Sat, 4pm & 8pm | Sun, 3pm | Wed, 1pm PWYC (May … Read more
I had the honour of attending Hardline Productions world premiere of Raes Calvert and Sean Harris Oliver’s historical drama REDPATCH at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver last week. Marking the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917, this moving production follows the story of a young Métis volunteer … Read more
EASTER FEASTING: RAILTOWN CATERING MAKES CELEBRATING EASY THIS APRIL WITH EXCLUSIVE EASTER TO-GO PACKAGE EASTER SUNDAY, WEST COAST-STYLE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE BUFFET BRUNCH SERVICE ON APRIL 16 Celebrate a delicious Easter at Dockside’s Marketplace Brunch Buffet #TasteofThursday Honey Glazed Bone-In Ham recipe The top 5 romantic … Read more
The Launch of The Granola Girl Foundation Celebrate Craft Beer & Cider in Penticton at Okanagan Beer Week™ April 3 – 9, 2017 Etsell Family introduces ‘Siggy’ to the Fraser Valley SPRINGTIME SWEETS: CHOCOLATIER THOMAS HAAS UNVEILS LATEST COLLECTION OF EASTER-THEMED CONFECTIONS GET CHOCOLATE HOPPY The Chan Centre presents … Read more