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La Convivialité

Single Events It all begins with a dictation. For some, an ordeal. For others, a chance to shine. Fortunately, this dictation is not marked. Then comes the confusion: why does “redcurrants” require an “s” in French for the jam, but not for the jelly? Had you noticed that the verb “alourdir” meaning “to burden” is written with a single ‘l’ while “alléger” “to lighten” takes two? A technical tool disguised as a marker of prestige, institutionalized spelling unleashes passions and bolsters the powerful. But maybe this is all a huge misunderstanding. Led by a duo of linguists who joyfully make light of this weighted debate, this pop and subversive show shakes up the dogmas surrounding written norms… and with them, centuries of status quo. By deconstructing their arbitrary origins and fascinating absurdities, La Convivialité profanes the sacro-saint rules, and questions our strange persistence in attempting to comply. Presented in French only. Event Summary: It all begins with a dictation. For some, an ordeal. For others, a chance to shine. Fortunately, this dictation is not marked. Then comes the confusion: what if all this was just a huge misunderstanding?This pop and subversive show led by a duo of linguists shakes up the dogmas surrounding written norms… and with them, centuries of status quo. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Presented by Théâtre la Seizième. Event Dates and Times: From Tues. May 19 to Wed. May 20 at 7:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Teens. Seniors. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: 32.50 - 39.50$. Buy Tickets Link: https://seizieme.ca/en/spectacles/la-convivialite/. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Waterfront Theatre. For more info visit seizieme.ca.

Kevin

Single Events A high school geography class. Despite the teacher’s explanations, Kevin is unable to sort out his map based on the cardinal points drawn on the whiteboard. His teachers are at a loss: why can’t this student grasp such a basic lesson? Twenty years later, this failure marks the beginning of a series of investigations into educational success and equal opportunity. Following their small French spelling revolution (La Convivialité), Arnaud Hoedt and Jérôme Piron take on school. Slyly casual and deliciously facetious, the two former teachers point fingers at the flaws of a multi-tiered education system. A light-hearted lecture, this playful show-slash-conference unpacks the workings of an invisible selection process that favours students with the right academic background from the outset… and leaves the others by the wayside. Event Summary: In this slyly casual and deliciously facetious performance-conference, two former teachers take on school. The duo points fingers at the flaws of a multi-tiered education system, that favours students with the right academic background from the outset… and leaves the others by the wayside. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Presented by Théâtre la Seizième. Event Dates and Times: From Thurs. May 21 to Sat. May 23 at 7:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 75 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Teens. Seniors. Accessibility: Captions/Surtitles. Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: 32.50 - 39.50$. Buy Tickets Link: https://seizieme.ca/en/spectacles/kevin/. Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Saturday, May 23, 2026. Waterfront Theatre. For more info visit seizieme.ca.

Salt-Water Moon

Single Events Western Gold Theatre presents, SALT-WATER MOON, by David French, Two Lovers, One Night, A Sea of Memories The time is 1926, the place, the front porch of a home in the tiny Newfoundland outport of Coley's Point. It’s a splendid moon-filled night as Mary Snow, a lovely young girl of seventeen, studies the evening sky. Her reverie is interrupted by the unexpected appearance of 18-year-old Jacob Mercer who has returned from Toronto, hoping to win back his former sweetheart. But Mary has become engaged to reliable Jerome McKenzie, and is still hurt and bewildered by Jacob’s abrupt departure a year earlier. She will not be easily wooed…but is Jacob the man for her? Western Gold Theatre’s Artistic Director Tanja Dixon-Warren says: “As a Canadian classic, Salt Water Moon is very much in Western Gold's wheelhouse. It explores the universal themes of love, loss and reconciliation, while also addressing ambition vs. loyalty; memory; forgiveness; the challenges of poverty, and the effects of war on identity and… Event Summary: It’s a splendid moon-filled night in Coley’s Point in 1926. 18-year-old Jacob has returned from Toronto to the tiny Newfoundland outport, hoping to win back Mary, his former sweetheart. In this multi-award-winning play by David French, two senior actors (both from Newfoundland), bring this love story to life in an evocative, profound way. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Western Gold Theatre. Event Dates and Times: May 21-June 7, 2026 7:30pm performances May 21 (preview), 22 (Opening Night), 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 June 3, 4, 5 & 6 2pm Matinee performances: May 23, 24, 28, 30, 31 June 4, 6 & 7. Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $35-$45. Buy Tickets Link: https://westerngoldtheatre.tickit.ca/events/32449-salt-water-moon. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. PAL Studio Theatre, 8th Floor, 581 Cardero Street, Vancouver. For more info visit westerngoldtheatre.org.

rEvolver Festival

Festivals Vancouver, BC – Upintheair Theatre presents rEvolver Festival 2026, with an outstanding line-up of performances, revealing the best in ground-breaking Canadian live theatre arts by emerging and early/mid-career artists, from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 31 at The Cultch in East Vancouver. Over two weekends, rEvolver Festival brings the latest in new, experimental, and multidisciplinary  performance from up-and-coming artists across Canada. This year we present a robust assortment from gritty drama to stand-up comedy to burlesque, from puppets to panties, cowboys to clowns to cats, from raw and haunting to gut-busting hilarity, and everything in between. There’s something for everyone at the festival this year. Also cats. Did we mention cats? The 2026 Evolver festival is programmed by Resident Curator Argel Monte de Ramos, Festival Director Sarah Roa, and Upintheair Theatre’s Managing and Artistic Director David Mott. Event Summary: rEvolver Festival brings the latest in new, experimental, and multidisciplinary performance from up-and-coming artists across Canada. This year we present a robust assortment from gritty drama to stand-up comedy to burlesque, from puppets to panties, cowboys to clowns to cats, from raw and haunting to gut-busting hilarity, & everything in between. Type of Event: Festival. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Week One, Friday May 22 Mainstage Production - FREE KITTENS @ 7:30PM Mainstage Production - The Human Cat Experience @ 9:15PM Saturday May 23 Work in Progress Reading - Death is the Kindest @ 2:45PM Free Community Event - Filipino BBQ & Karaoke @ 3PM Work in Progress Presentation - LIAM @ 6PM Mainstage Production - The Human Cat Experience @ 7:10PM Work in Progress Presentation - BO$$ NGUYEN and The Countryside Ghost @ 8:15PM Mainstage Production - Robin Redbreast in a Cage @ 9:05PM Sunday May… Run Time & Intermission: Various times. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Relaxed Format. Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $5-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver. Friday, May 22, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026. The Cultch, 1895 Venables St, Vancouver BC. Tickets & Passes now on sale. Full schedule: upintheairtheatre.com. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

FREE KITTENS

Single Events Megan Milton thinks she should have been an abortion, and after watching Free Kittens, you might too (but don’t worry, it’s a comedy). Free Kittens explores life as the eldest daughter of a catholic teenage mother and all the contradictions that come along with being pro-choice and alive (against everyone's better judgment). From a white trash wedding to MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, Megan dives into all of the strange, hilarious details of her relationship with the woman who gave her life. Event Summary: At times traumatic, always funny, Free Kittens asks the question, “should I have been an abortion? Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre Presents Megan Milton. Event Dates and Times: May 22 @ 7:30 pm May 24 @ 6:45 pm Talkback May 29 @ 9:10 pm. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Ticket Price: $5-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver. Friday, May 22, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 2026. Vancity Culture Lab 1895 Venables St. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

The Human Cat Experience

Single Events From award-winning weirdos Hilary Fillier (ParaNorma PI) and ira cooper (Everything Is Super Wow) comes The Human Cat Experience, a brand-new comedic tail that’s truly the cat’s meow. Meet Tom & Pickles: two best fur-iends, high on catnip and suddenly catapulted into an emergency road trip to Catsco for kitty litter. What starts as a simple errand spirals into a fur-midable fever dream of serial-killer sex dolls, rotisserie-chicken burlesque, and a claw-fully unhinged Log Driver’s Waltz starring a dancing poop. Think Cheech and Chong, but fluffier - purr-formed with handmade puppets, original songs, and an un-fur-gettable avalanche of cat puns. Event Summary: Two cats, high on catnip make an emergency road trip to Catsco for kitty litter. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre Presents Spec Theatre and Catsco. Event Dates and Times: May 22 @ 9:15 pm May 23 @ 7:10 pm Talkback May 24 @ 5:00 pm. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $5-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver. Friday, May 22, 2026 – Sunday, May 24, 2026. Vancity Culture Lab 1895 Venables St. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

Single Events It's a hilariously unforgettable evening this immersive dinner theatre event returns, whether you’re a fan of laugh-out-loud comedy or good party, Tony and Tina’s Wedding promises to deliver it all and more. This beloved show is coming back to offer you a front-row seat at the most chaotic wedding reception you’ll ever attend.This isn’t just a show; it’s an experience. From the moment you step into the “ceremony,” you’re not just a spectator; you’re family.   Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding Vancouver’s Smash-Hit Interactive Dinner Theatre Experience! Get ready to say "I do" to the wildest, funniest, most unforgettable wedding you’ve ever been invited to! What to Expect: A fully immersive “wedding” experience from ceremony to reception , 23 outrageous, loveable, and wildly unpredictable characters , A traditional Italian-Canadian buffet dinner is included in the ticket purchase , Dancing, drinks( available to be purchased at the bar), and drama. , A venue that oozes vintage charm and classic Italian flair, Venue –… Event Summary: Comedy/Play about a traditional Italian-Canadian wedding and reception.Things begin normal but soon turn into a hilarious wedding disaster Tony and Tina’s Wedding: A Night of Food, Fun, and Drama. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Hammer Up Productions. Event Dates and Times: May 22nd-23rd 6:30pm -10:30pm April 17th-18th 6:30pm - 10:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 3.5- 4 hours ( no intermission ). Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $95-$120. Buy Tickets Link: https://https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tony-n-tinas-wedding-dinner-theatre-show-tickets-1265546526729?aff=oddtdtcreator. Friday, May 22, 2026 – Saturday, May 23, 2026. The Royal Canadian Legion Upper Level Auditorium 2205 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC. For more info visit www.instagram.com.

BO$$ NGUYEN and The Countryside Ghost

Single Events Originally created as part of Studio 58’s 2022 Solo Show Project, BO$$ NGUYEN and The Countryside Ghost is a satirical rap and contemporary dance show. Formerly developed as two separate projects, this show combines a ghost story from the humid countryside of Vietnam and a fast-paced-in-your-face spoken word rap tale of a gangster wannabe. Exploring themes of Asian identity, greed, and family trauma, this piece seeks to answer whether or not we can truly escape the ghosts we have inherited. Inspired by the works of Crystal Pite, Kendrick Lamar, and most notably Chengman. Event Summary: Works in Progress Presentation - BO$$ NGUYEN and The Countryside Ghost One man, one ghost story, one rap battle. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre Presents Kevin Nguyen. Event Dates and Times: May 23 @ 8:15 pm Talkback May 28 @ 6:30 pm Talkback May 30 @ 6:15 pm Talkback. Run Time & Intermission: 30 minutes. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $5-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver. Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026. 1885 Venables St. Vancouver, BC. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

LIAM

Single Events They went out in search of a name, but found a body instead.  10 years after a brutal assault left them nameless, Dancing is trapped in the local Library for Broken Books, combing through grievances, manifestos, and silliness on a trial-by-fire fight for freedom from their own self.  Part warehouse party, part tattoo appointment, part philosophical chat on a long drive home, LIAM is a poetry-performance work that, through vulnerability and care, invites us to truly be with our suffering. Event Summary: Works in Progress Presentation - LIAM it's the difference between what can this body do and what can be done to this body. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre Presents Elio Zarrillo. Event Dates and Times: May 23 @ 6:00 pm Talkback May 28 @ 8:00 pm Talkback May 29 @ 9:00 pm Talkback. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $5-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver. Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 2026. 1885 Venables St. Vancouver, BC. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

Robin Redbreast in a Cage

Single Events What happens when AI takes over humanity’s stewardship after the planet becomes unlivable? Robin Redbreast in a Cage imagines a post-collapse world where Happy Campus residents can’t turn off the best, and only, show on TV: Outsider. Who will be the next contestant? Minimalist staging, inventive light and sound, and fearless performances create a darkly humorous, Blakean, visceral exploration of survival, agency, and ecological responsibility. Event Summary: On Happy Campus, there’s only one obsession: Outsider. Who will be Contestant 77? Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre Presents Golgonoozans and William Rubel. Event Dates and Times: May 23 @ 9:05 pm May 28 @ 9:05 pm Talkback May 31 @ 5:10 pm. Run Time & Intermission: 65 minutes. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $5-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver. Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026. Vancity Culture Lab 1895 Venables St. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

Arc One

Single Events Glitch Theatre Presents Arc One A Live Podcast Recording Experience Showcasing the Work of D/disability-identified Artists May 23 at 7:30pm at Roundhouse Performance Centre Tickets at www.glitchtheatre.ca (Vancouver, B.C.) – Glitch Theatre, in partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, is proud to present Arc One on Saturday, May 23 at 7:30pm. A roadkill road trip, the medical office of Anton Chekhov, an impossible waterfall, and the back seat of a speeding car. These are just a handful of the places Arc One will take audiences in an evening of live original performances by D/disability-identified artists. Formerly known as Realwheels Theatre, this is Glitch Theatre’s first community-engaged project since last year’s rebrand. Arc One engages 10 new and emerging artists for an evening of short original performances ranging from prose and poetry to stories and essays. Featuring live mixed sound and music, the event will be recorded live for release as a podcast series later this ye… Event Summary: A roadkill road trip, the medical office of Anton Chekhov, an impossible waterfall, and the back seat of a speeding car. These are just a handful of the places Arc One will take audiences in an evening of live original performances by D/disability-identified artists. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Glitch Theatre. Event Dates and Times: May 23 at 7:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 90min. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: From $10 to $20. Buy Tickets Link: www.glitchtheatre.ca. Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Roundhouse Performance Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3. For more info visit glitchtheatre.ca.

Doodle POP

Single Events A mischievous duo begins to doodle… and suddenly an imaginative world bursts to life! They invite us along on their sea adventure with a tiny turtle. What surprises await as their drawings carry us into a magical world beneath the waves—and will the turtle find its way safely home to the sea? This playful and touching non-verbal show blends live music and sound effects, stunning interactive animation, whiteboard drawings, and a splash of theatrical imagination to create a truly unforgettable experience.  Co-presented with Carousel Theatre for Young People. Event Summary: A mischievous duo doodles an ocean adventure with a tiny turtle, bringing drawings to life through live music, sound effects, and interactive animation. A playful, non-verbal show full of imagination. Co-presented with Carousel Theatre for Young People. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Carousel Theatre for Young People. Event Dates and Times: May 25 6:30 – 7:25 PM  May 26 10:30 – 11:25 AM (Q&A)  12:30 – 1:25 PM  May 27 10:30 – 11:25 AM (Q&A)  12:30 – 1:25 PM  May 29 12:30 – 1:25 PM May 30  12:00 – 12:55 PM (Q&A)  3:00 – 3:55 PM  May 31  11:00 – 11:55 AM (Relaxed Performance)   1:30 – 2:25 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 55 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Children & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Relaxed Format. Ticket Price: $15-$26 + fees. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.childrensfestival.ca/performer/doodle-pop/. Monday, May 25, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026. Waterfront Theatre 1412 Cartwright St Vancouver, BC. For more info visit www.childrensfestival.ca.

Baby Space Opera

Single Events Step into the night sky with your little one and share a moment of awe and wonder. Beneath the cosmos, twinkling stars dance and invite little ones to play. What stories do the constellations have to tell?  This gentle, sensory-rich show wraps audiences in a suspended moment of poetry. Dancing projections, glowing lights, and soothing melodies create a dreamlike space where babies and their caregivers can pause, breathe, and simply be. Developed in collaboration with families, Baby Space Opera offers a tender meditation on our place in the universe—an enchanting journey for the very youngest of dreamers.  Presented with Théâtre la Seizième and Foolish Operations. Event Summary: Step into the night sky with your little one. Twinkling stars, soft lights, and gentle music create a calm, sensory-rich space for babies and caregivers to pause and connect. A dreamy, poetic experience inspired by the cosmos. Presented with Théâtre la Seizième and Foolish Operations. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Théâtre la Seizième and Foolish Operations. Event Dates and Times: May 27 10:00 – 10:35 AM  12:00 – 12:35 PM  May 28 10:00 – 10:35 AM en Francais 12:00 – 12:35 PM en Francais May 29  10:00 – 10:35 AM  12:00 – 12:35 PM  May 30  10:00 – 10:35 AM  12:00 – 12:35 PM  May 31  10:00 – 10:35 AM  12:00 – 12:35 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 35 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Children & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Relaxed Format. Ticket Price: $7-$33 + fees. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.childrensfestival.ca/performer/baby-space-opera/. Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Carousel Studio 1411 Cartwright St Vancouver, BC. For more info visit www.childrensfestival.ca.

Grande Ourse – Petite Ourse (Baby Space Opera)

Single Events An ode to the night sky, Grande Ourse — Petite Ourse (Baby Space Opera) draws from the very first moments of a newborn baby in the vastness of the cosmos. Like a star born in the heart of a nebula, this tiny life, barely beginning, turns the expansive world around it upside down. Underneath the celestial dome, twinkling stars dance together, beckoning the little ones to play. What stories do the constellations have to tell? With Grande Ourse — Petite Ourse, as if caught up by gravity, we dive right into the heart of a captivating investigation of the senses. Intertwined in a suspended moment of poetry, ethereal projections, iridescent lights and gentle melodies beckon dreamers to an escape. Born from a creative process involving families at several stages, this show for babies welcomes us to a collective meditation on our place in the infinite universe. Event Summary: With Grande Ourse — Petite Ourse (Baby Space Opera), as if caught up by gravity, we dive right into the heart of a captivating investigation of the senses designed for the little ones and their adults. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Théâtre la Seizième and Foolish Operations. Event Dates and Times: From Wed. May 27 to Sun. May 31, at 10am and 12pm Performances in French only on Thurs. May 28 Performances in English from May 27 to May 31, except on Thurs. May 28. Run Time & Intermission: 35 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Children & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Relaxed Format. Ticket Price: Pricing to be announced at childrensfestival.ca. Buy Tickets Link: https://childrensfestival.ca/. Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026. Carousel Theatre for Young People — Studio A. For more info visit seizieme.ca.

Archipelago

Single Events Step into a world of wonder where children become explorers of their own journey.  ARCHIPELAGO is an immersive theatre installation brought to life through children’s actions. Inside a darkened space, a glowing cluster of tiny islands awaits—each designed for a single adventurer. At every island, children uncover a playful question or request, sparking imagination, reflection, or hands-on interaction. Guided by simple prompts like listen, look, feel, and tell, each stop offers a new surprise—through sound, touch, or contemplation—creating a gentle, magical adventure where children discover both the islands and themselves.  Co-presented with Vancouver International Children’s Festival and Boca del Lupo’s Micro Performance Series. North American Premiere. Event Summary: Ever imagined speaking to a tree? Me & The Forest invites you into an interactive world of puppetry and immersive audio, where you can connect with nature in new ways. Guided by headphones, reflect, wonder, and explore together. World Premiere. A co-production between Boca del Lupo and ArtstageSAN. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Boca del Lupo. Event Dates and Times: May 28  10:30 AM-11:10 AM 12:30 PM-1:10 PM May 29 10:30 AM-11:10 AM 12:30 PM-1:10 PM May 30  11:00 AM-11:40 AM 1:00 PM-1:40 PM 3:00 PM-3:40 PM  ​​​​​​​ May 31  11:00 AM-11:40 AM 1:00 PM-1:40 PM 3:00 PM-3:40 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 40 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Children & Families. Accessibility: Relaxed Format. Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $15-$26+ fees. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.childrensfestival.ca/performer/archipelago/. Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026. The Nest 1398 Cartwright St 3rd Floor Vancouver, BC. For more info visit www.childrensfestival.ca.

Come From Away

Single Events Inspired by true events, Come From Away is a Tony Award–nominated musical phenomenon by Canadian writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein. This Western Canadian premiere is directed by the Arts Club’s Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran and marks one of the first non-replica productions of the beloved musical following its acclaimed Broadway and international runs. Event Summary: Come From Away is an exhilarating theatrical event! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Arts Club Theatre. Event Dates and Times: May 28–July 26, 2026 Monday - Closed Tuesday- 7 PM Wednesday - 1 PM & 7 PM Thursday - 7:30 PM Friday - 7:30 PM Saturday - 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday - 2 PM, Sunday Salon Performance Sunday, Jun 7 – 2 PM Talkback Tuesday Performance Tuesday, Jun 16 – 7 PM VocalEye Performances Sunday, Jun 21 – 2 PM Friday, Jun 26 – 7:30 PM Open Caption Performances Tuesday, Jul 7 – 7 PM Sunday, Jul 12 – 2 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours. Audience: Children & Families. Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Audio Described. ASL Interpreter. Captions/Surtitles. Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $39 to $228. Buy Tickets Link: https://artsclub.com/shows/2025-2026/come-from-away. Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Sunday, July 26, 2026. Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3. For more info visit artsclub.com.

PopurrÍ

Single Events Popurrí is a physical theatre piece that draws upon clowning, puppetry, masks, and opera to create a variety of short vignettes. Weaving together absurdity, surreal atmospheres, and eccentric characters. Developed through workshops and performances across Victoria, BC, including Atomic Vaudeville’s cabarets, SKAMpede Festival 2025 and more, Popurrí made its official debut at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2025, thanks to the generous BC Arts Council.At the Fringe, Popurrí was the Volunteer Pick, and it received outstanding feedback and reviews. Popurrí invites audiences into a playful and oniric world. It’s ok to be confused. Event Summary: Puppet autopsies, an evil sweater, dining flies… it’s ok to be confused. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre Presents Plastik Theatrik. Event Dates and Times: May 29 @ 7:15pm May 30 @ 8:30pm May 31 @ 6:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 55 minutes. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Ticket Price: $5-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver. Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026. Vancity Culture Lab 1895 Venables St. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

Citizen Chen

Single Events Citizen Chen blends stand-up and true storytelling into a comedy of culture whiplash and daily low-key panic: language fails, border anxiety, small-town awkwardness, and rebuilding a life in Canada—one misunderstanding at a time. Fast, sharp, and weirdly tender, it’s big laughs with real moments underneath (no lectures, I promise). Come for the comedy, stay for the truth I didn’t mean to say out loud. Event Summary: She's Chinese. She's Canadian. She's confused. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre Presents Scarlet Chen. Event Dates and Times: May 29 @ 7:15pm May 30 @ 8:30pm May 31 @ 6:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $5-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver. Friday, May 29, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026. 1885 Veneables St. Vancouver. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

Me & The Forest

Single Events Step into a world where you can hear the thoughts of an ancient tree. Me & The Forest is the first in a trilogy that invites you to connect with nature like never before. Using massive puppets and immersive audio, this interactive experience lets you converse with the wonders of the natural world. Guided by wireless headphones and surrounded by fellow explorers, audiences are invited to reflect, wonder, and deepen their connection to the planet, and to one another. World Premiere. Presented by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.  Me & The Forest is a co-production between Boca del Lupo and ArtstageSAN. Event Summary: Ever imagined speaking to a tree? Me & The Forest invites you into an interactive world of puppetry and immersive audio, where you can connect with nature in new ways. Guided by headphones, reflect, wonder, and explore together. World Premiere. A co-production between Boca del Lupo and ArtstageSAN. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Boca del Lupo and ArtstageSAN. Event Dates and Times: May 29  6:00 PM-7:30 PM May 30  12:00 PM-1:30 PM 3:30 PM-5:00 PM May 31  12:00 PM-1:30 PM 3:30 PM-5:00 PM June 5 6:00 PM-7:30 PM June 6 3:30 PM-5:00 PM 6:00 PM-7:30 PM June 7 12:00 PM-1:30 PM 3:30 PM-5:00 PM June 12 6:00 PM-7:30 PM June 13 3:30 PM-5:00 PM 6:00 PM-7:30 PM June 14 12:00 PM-1:30 PM 3:30 PM-5:00 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes, no intermission (40 min pre-show prep, 50 min show). Audience: Children & Families. Accessibility: Relaxed Format. Ticket Price: $15-$26+ fees. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.childrensfestival.ca/performer/me-the-forest/. Friday, May 29, 2026 – Sunday, June 14, 2026. Ron Basford Park Amphitheatre (At the top of Johnson Street, SE Granville Island) Vancouver, BC. For more info visit www.childrensfestival.ca.

Regarding Antigone

Single Events Why are you just watching me die? A new play where “every line is a call to action” Regarding Antigone is inspired by a true story, and inspired by the classic Greek tragedy of Antigone, and inspired by war photography, and inspired by my weak memory, and inspired by a revolution, and inspired by state propaganda, and inspired by a song she sang, and inspired by cringe diaspora poetry, and-. Event Summary: A critically acclaimed solo show inspired by state propaganda, and by cringe diaspora poetry, and by a revolution, and by-. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre Presents The Sky is the Limit Theatre & Sort Of Production. Event Dates and Times: May 29 @ 7:30 pm May 30 @ 8:55 pm  May 31 @ 3:30 pm. Run Time & Intermission: 40 minutes followed by a 20 minute talkback. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $5-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver. Friday, May 29, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026. Vancity Culture Lab 1895 Venables St. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

Glamily

Single Events Join Peach Cobblah and other local drag talents for a spectacular evening of dress-up at Glamily!  A gender-creative dress-up party for families, Glamily encourages young people to creatively express themselves! Glamily is part drag show, part lip-sync open mic, part dress up party and 100% fun! Dance, celebrate, laugh and play as you get creative and show off your most glamorous and colourful self at a pajama night like no other.  Produced by Zee Zee Theatre Company, in association with Tara Cheyenne Performance and Carousel Theatre for Young People. Presented by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. Event Summary: Join Peach Cobblah and local drag talents for Glamily, a gender-creative dress-up party for families! Part drag show, part lip-sync open mic, part dress-up party and 100% fun. Dance, play, and express your most colourful self. Produced by Zee Zee Theatre Company, in association with Tara Cheyenne Performance and Carousel Theatre for Young People. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Produced by Zee Zee Theatre Company, in association with Tara Cheyenne Performance and Carousel Theatre for Young People. Event Dates and Times: Friday, May 29 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Children & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $15 + fees. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.showpass.com/glamily/. Friday, May 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Performance Works 1218 Cartwright St. Vancouver, BC. For more info visit www.childrensfestival.ca.

The Producers

Single Events Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humour. It is a truly "boffo" hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wows crowds night after night. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive "Springtime for Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men… Event Summary: A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks' laugh-out-loud spectacle. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Theatre in the Country. Event Dates and Times: June 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 20 Dinner & Show 6:30pm Show Only 7:30pm Theatre Only Matinee on June 13 at 1:30pm Talk-Back Thursdays feature a post-show conversation with our Cast & Creative Team. Run Time & Intermission: 2hrs 40min (one intermission). Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $36 - $91. Buy Tickets Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=tic01. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Saturday, June 20, 2026. Theatre in the Country 5708 Glover Road, Langley V3A 4H8. For more info visit theatreinthecountry.com.

Julius Caesar

Single Events The Roman Republic: A nation divided by civil unrest reunites under the rule of a new leader, the victorious General, Julius Caesar. While citizens rejoice, whispers of dissent echo through the Senate. Having proclaimed himself Dictator for Life and on the verge of being crowned King, some fear Caesar’s rising popularity and unchecked power threatens the very foundation upon which the Republic was built. A conspiracy forms, loyalties fall, and one of history’s most famous betrayals sends a would-be empire into chaos. Far From The Tree Productions is thrilled to present this fast paced and gritty take on Shakespeare’s immortal historical tragedy. Set in a world, not unlike our own, this production aestheticizes a “timeless now” through which the war of politics and the politicization of war become all too familiar. This ancient tale reaches through time from antiquity, to Shakespeare’s day, to our modern era, reflecting upon the cyclical nature of violence, the instability of power, and the corrupting potenti… Event Summary: The end of an era looms large on the horizon as the rise of a new monarch threatens to shake the very foundation of the nation. Loyalty gives way to conspiracy and rival factions vie for power. Violence begets more violence, empires rise and fall, and the cycles reset in this slick, modern take on Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Far From the Tree Productions. Event Dates and Times: June 10, 2026: 2pm- Preview June 10, 2026: 7:30pm June 11, 2026: 7:30pm June 12, 2026: 7:30pm June 13, 2026: 2:00pm June 13, 2026: 7:30pm June 14, 2026: 2:00pm June 14, 2026: 7:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 2.5 hours (one intermission). Audience: Adults. Teens. Seniors. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $35. Buy Tickets Link: https://app.ticketowl.io/o/YtEd7jvJwRzYfbfb/event/ad5dWmQ3h7km_SC-. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Sunday, June 14, 2026. The Nest Festival House, 1398 Cartwright St 3rd Floor, Vancouver, BC V6H 3T5. For more info visit www.farfromthetreeproductions.com.

Sophie's Surprise 29th

Single Events Recommended ages 16+. Event Summary: Circus. Comedy. Chaos. It’s Sophie’s 29th birthday party and you’re invited! Featuring world-class circus performers from Cirque du Soleil, La Clique, The 7 Fingers, and more, death-defying circus and cabaret feats are weaved into a nostalgic 90s soundtrack of old faves. Come and join the party, but remember, don’t tell Sophie! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Presented by The Cultch. Produced by Three Legged Race Productions. Event Dates and Times: Opening Night WED, JUN 10 | 7:30PM Evening Shows TUE–SAT | 7:30PM Matinees SUN | 4:00PM. Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes, including intermission. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $44-84. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/sophies-surprise-29th/. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Sunday, June 28, 2026. York Theatre 639 Commercial Dr. Vancouver, BC V5L 3W3. For more info visit thecultch.com.

Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saves My Life

Single Events Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life isn’t just a show, it’s a cause. A heartfelt passion project that began as a nudge after Keith Alessi’s life took a major turn, and it has been his mission to raise money for causes close to his heart. Through donations, including 100% of all artist fees, the show has raised over $1.3 Million Dollars (CAD) as of May 2026 for various charities including cancer organizations, music programs, community groups and artist funding and development. An uplifting tale of challenge, triumph, and the healing power of the arts and music. With sold out runs across Canada, Off-Broadway in New York City, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland 3 years in a row, be sure to BOOK TODAY as this is one you won’t want to miss!  **Keith is generously supporting Western Gold Theatre’s Creative Accessibility Program & the West End Seniors Network’s delivery of essential services.**. Event Summary: A Fundraiser for Western Gold Theatre and West Ends Seniors’ Network Critically acclaimed and toured internationally, Keith Alessi shares his exceptional true story of leaving the world of corporate boardrooms behind to follow his long-delayed passion—playing the banjo! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Western Gold Theatre. Event Dates and Times: THURS JUNE 11 - 7:30pm FRI JUNE 12 -7:30pm SAT JUNE 13 - 2:00pm & 7:00pm SUN JUNE 14 - 2:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: The show runs approximately 100 minutes including intermission. A Talk-With follows the performance. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Children & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $40. Buy Tickets Link: https://https://westerngoldtheatre.tickit.ca/events/33474-tomatoes-tried-to-kill-me-but-banjos-saved-my-life. Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Sunday, June 14, 2026. PAL STUDIO THEATRE 581 Cardero Street, Vancouver.

Curtain Call – Murder Mystery Night

Single Events Play a Role, or be an Investigator... unravel the mystery and catch the culprit before the night is over! You are invited to an after-party following the play, “The Tragedy of Umber, llama farmer”. Be sure to RSVP, it promises to be a party to die for. Following the closing night of “The Tragedy of Umber, llama farmer” playwright and lead actor, Rhys Mellenmore, is expected to make an exciting announcement regarding their next project at the after-show party with cast and crew. Whispers abound that Rhys will finally release the fabled documentary that followed them throughout the production of “Frail are the Constellations” a play that was mired in controversy and scandal. It’s the play that never started its run amid rumours of adultery, deceit, and was responsible for ending at least two careers. A play that’s never been performed since, but could lead to murder… So come and raise a glass with friends, family, and… foes! Ages: 19+. Event Summary: Play a Role, or be an Investigator... unravel the mystery and catch the culprit before the night is over! You are invited to an after-party following the play, “The Tragedy of Umber, llama farmer”. Be sure to RSVP, it promises to be a party to die for. Come and raise a glass with friends, family, and… foes! Type of Event: Other Arts Events. Production Company Name: Presentation House Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Monday, June 15, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hrs and 30 min. Audience: Adults. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $35. Buy Tickets Link: https://phtheatre.vbotickets.com/event/curtain_call_-_murder_mystery_night/193811. Monday, June 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G9. For more info visit www.phtheatre.org.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

Single Events Join us for this heartwarming story where hope endures, courage rises, and kindness triumphs over all. Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II New Book by Douglas Carter Beane Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II Orchestrations by Danny Troob, Music Adaptation & Arrangements by David Chase, Additional Lyrics By Douglas Carter Beane, David Chase and Bruce Pomahac For accessible seating please call the box office at 604-501-5580. Event Summary: This beloved classic sparkles to life on stage this summer for audiences of all ages. With a touch of fairy-tale magic, a dash of humour, and plenty of charm, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella promises an evening where dreams really do come true. Don’t miss this magical production presented by Fraser Valley Musical Theatre. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Fraser Valley Musical Theatre. Event Dates and Times: June 26 @ 7:30PM (Opening Night Gala) June 27 @ 2:30PM (Matinee) June 28 @ 2:30PM (Matinee) July 2 @ 7:30PM (Understudy Run) July 3 @ 7:30PM July 4 @ 2:30PM July 4 @ 7:30PM July 5 @ 2:30PM. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hrs 30 min (one intermission). Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $29-$38. Buy Tickets Link: https://purchase.surrey.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=5201. Friday, June 26, 2026 – Sunday, July 5, 2026. Main Stage at the Surrey Arts Centre 13750 88 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3L1. For more info visit www.fvmt.org.

Be More Chill

Single Events Come see Be More Chill: The Musical at the Firehall Arts Centre this summer! “More than survive.” That’s all Jeremy Heere wants out of high school. But looking up from the bottom of the social ladder, there’s little hope for the uncool Jeremy. But what if there was an easy way to change all that? Enter the SQUIP, a Japanese nanocomputer in the form of an easy-to-swallow pill. The SQUIP will implant itself in your brain and tell you what to wear, what to say, and how to act to achieve ultimate coolness. Seems like an easy choice, right? But when things with the SQUIP take an unexpected, darker turn, is Jeremy willing to lose his best friend, his crush, his classmates, and the whole world, all in an effort to be more chill? Set to a hot pop-rock score by Joe Iconis, Be More Chill is a hilarious sci-fi tale of high school and one boy’s quest to fit in. Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis Book by Joe Tracz Based on the Novel by Ned Vizzini The world premiere production of Be More Chill was commissioned and original… Event Summary: Be More Chill: The Musical is a high-energy, sci-fi coming-of-age comedy with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the novel by Ned Vizzini. Packed with an electrifying pop-rock score, sharp humour, and surprising heart, this cult-favourite musical explores what it really means to fit in. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: xoxo film & TV theatre co. Event Dates and Times: Wednesday July 15th – 7:30PM, Thursday July 16th – 7:30PM, Friday July 17th – 7:30PM, Saturday July 18th – 3PM, 7:30PM. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hrs 30 min (one intermission). Audience: Adults. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $35-$55. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.firehallartscentre.ca/event/be-more-chill-rental/. Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – Saturday, July 18, 2026. Firehall Arts Centre, 280 East Cordova Street, Vancouver. For more info visit linktr.ee.