Director Nigel Shawn Williams’ decision to set The Merchant of Venice in a current, modern Venice is truly thought-provoking and unsettling. We usually observe the actions of Shylock, the bullied Jewish moneylender, and Antonio, the benevolent bankrupt borrower, as characters of, and from, the past, when racism and thus, bullying were more overt. We … Read more
INITIATIVE KICKS OFF WITH FREE WORKSHOPS THIS SUMMER AT JIM GREEN HOUSE STUDIO Award-winning producer, director, cultural leader and recipient of the 2017 Jessie Award for Significant Artistic Achievement (Large Theatre), Rohit Chokhani, is pleased to announce the launch of Project SAT (South Asian Theatre) – an initiative aimed at creating a network for … Read more
Celebrate the grand opening on Wednesday, July 12 at Tofino Resort and Marina “Inspired by Adventure” – Tofino Resort and Marina Go for a drive #GoFurther150 Ford Canada drive experience You won’t want to miss this inaugural event July 15 and 16 FIRST ANNUAL ART & WINE IN THE VINES INVITES GUESTS … Read more
Shakespeare wrote tragedies and comedies and frequently added romantic relationships to both. In The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare writes a tragedy in which jealousy and love become the catalyst to the romantic plot. Today, in court, lawyers would plead temporary insanity or a moment of unexplainable jealousy. But this brief episode brought about such untold … Read more
Shakespeare wrote seventeen comedies, most involving romance, and in his day, the romance always ended in marriage of the partners. In the current production of Much Ado About Nothing at Bard on the Beach, comedy, conflict, intrigue and romance blend to create a perfect production with the appropriate happy ending. Brilliantly directed by John … Read more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Directed by Scott Bellis, Shakespeare’s early romantic comedy is a lively tale of friendship, love and loyalty, with two very funny clowns and a loveable Basset hound that just might steal the show! The Two Gentlemen of Verona … Read more
For 35 years, the Firehall Arts Centre has been a cultural beacon for the Vancouver arts community, producing and presenting provocative, thought-provoking, compelling, and highly entertaining pieces of work in the heritage building at the corner of Cordova and Gore. Artistic Producer Donna Spencer announced today its 2017/2018 season. “For our 35th anniversary season, the … Read more
Arts Umbrella’s Theatre Conservatory students, directed by Jessie Richardson Theatre Award-winning director Barbara Tomasic, will be performing Morris Panych’s Girl in the Goldfish Bowl June 7-15 at Studio 16. ABOUT THE PLAY Iris, played by Arts Umbrella Theatre Conservatory student Sidney Klips, is reflecting on three days in 1962 during the Cuban missile … Read more
Outside Mullingar at the Pacific Theatre until June 10th The play opens in a run-down farmhouse, during a terrible rainstorm on the day of a funeral, but contrary to its bleak setting the play quickly establishes itself as a snappy comedy. This contrast of tones carries throughout the play as the characters bring levity and … Read more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with The Winter’s Tale. This magical story of jealousy, judgement, love and redemption will light up Bard’s BMO Mainstage from June 8 to September 22. The production is directed by Dean Paul Gibson, who helmed the Festival’s hugely successful A Midsummer Night’s Dream … Read more