Vancouver Opera presents Dead Man Walking – May 2,5,7

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

Vancouver Cantata Singers Celebrates 2016-17 Season Highlights & Announces 60th Anniversary Season in 2017-18

  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

Pacific Theatre presents OUTSIDE MULLINGAR by John Patrick Shanley 

  “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

Vancouver Fringe Festival – Funny Music Weirdo

  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

Generation Post Script – Breakfast Club in Space a review

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’s Expressions Theatre Festival Celebrates Young Artists’ Achievements with Courageous & Captivating Lineup

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

The Firehall Arts Centre Welcomes the World Premiere of Circle Game: Reimagining the Music of Joni Mitchell to its East Vancouver Stage

    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

REDPATCH at Studio 16 until April 16

  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

#Favourites…what’s happening in Vancouver and beyond

  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

#Favourites – our list of Things To Do In Vancouver and beyond…

  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

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