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Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical

Single Events Royal City Musical Theatre presents the Broadway musical Mary Poppins. This delightful musical promises to transport theatregoers into a world of whimsy and wonder all while telling a heartwarming and enchanting story about the power of love, imagination, and the importance of cherishing the precious moments of childhood. Event Summary: Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Royal City Musical Theatre. Event Dates and Times: April 25th to May 12th 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours 30 mins. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $27 to $48 (plus s/c). Buy Tickets Link: https://www.masseytheatre.com/event/royal-city-musical-theatre-presents-mary-poppins/. Thursday, April 25, 2024 – Sunday, May 12, 2024. Massey Theatre 735 8th Ave New Westminster, BC V3M 3S9. For more info visit royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.

Body Parts

Single Events Written, choreographed, and performed by Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg Body Parts is the hilarious one-woman show from veteran artist Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg in which she tries to perform her show but gets comically side-tracked by her own body issues. This show within a show is one that never actually starts…or does it? Part stand-up comedy, part Greek tragedy, part contemporary dance, and 100 % relatable, this show leads audiences through Tara’s personal landscape of body dysmorphia and self-loathing with her signature approach to performance: biting humour, insightful social commentary, and intimate honesty. Hilarious and empowering, this revelatory and joyous show invites us to enjoy the amazing things our bodies can do and laugh through the tears together. Audience advisory: contains swear words, suggestive language, and underwear. Suggested age 13+. Event Summary: Enjoy this hilarious and empowering one-woman show! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Written, choreographed, and performed by Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg. Event Dates and Times: April 26 & 27 | 8pm. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes no intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Ticket Price: $29-$39. Buy Tickets Link: https://tickets.surrey.ca/TheatreManager/1/login?event=2582. Friday, April 26, 2024 – Saturday, April 27, 2024. Studio Theatre at Surrey Arts Centre 13750 88 Ave, Surrey. For more info visit www.surrey.ca.

Moonlight & Magnolias

Single Events Metro Theatre is thrilled to announce that the comedic farce "Moonlight and Magnolias" directed by Catherine Morrison and written by Ron Hutchinson is coming to the Metro Theatre from April 26-May 18, 2024. An uproarious comedy that guarantees uproarious laughter and endless entertainment! Picture this: the iconic David O. Selznick, knee-deep into the filming of 'Gone With the Wind' suddenly realizes the script is a disaster and the director he hired is clueless. With just five days to salvage the production before it shuts down, David hastily replaces them and restarts the shoot. Enter a fresh-faced film director, still wrapping up 'The Wizard of Oz' and a renowned screenwriter. The three of them embark on a whirlwind week-long journey to wrangle Margaret Mitchell's mammoth 1,037-page novel into a coherent screenplay. Their solution? Acting out the roles of Scarlett, Rhett Butler, Prissy, and the gang themselves! It's a side-splitting spectacle you won't forget! Join us as we transport you back to the g… Event Summary: Join us as we transport you back to the glitz and glamor of 1939 Hollywood, where you'll bear witness to the birth of a cinematic legend in the Metro's clever rendition of this re-enactment of film history. Ron Hutchinson's brilliantly crafted play, inspired by true events, unfolds as a riotous farce that's not to be missed! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Metro Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Friday, April 26, 2024 - 8 pm - Preview Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 8 pm - Opening Night Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 2 pm Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 8 pm Friday, May 3, 2024 - 8 pm - Audience Talkback Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 8 pm Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 2 pm Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 8 pm Friday, May 10, 2024 - 8 pm Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 8 pm Sunday, May 12, 2024 - 2 pm - Audience Talkback Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 8 pm Friday, May 17, 2024 - 8 pm Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 8 pm. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hrs (20 minute intermission). Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $25-$36. Buy Tickets Link: https://tickets.metrotheatre.com/. Friday, April 26, 2024 – Saturday, May 18, 2024. Metro Theatre 1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC. For more info visit metrotheatre.com.

Learning and Forgetting

Single Events Join young Eva and her brother as they embark on a heartwarming adventure with their beloved Grandpa, whose memories often take flight like butterflies in the wind. Eva and her brother lift Grandpa’s spirits on moving day as he transitions into a new home. Together they learn to find joy in the moment, play in the present, and create new stories together. This joyful theatrical experience for kids explores intergenerational love with warmth, laughter, and puppetry. What makes this show unique is the unexpected element– with each performance, a new senior actor steps into the role of Grandpa, artfully reflecting the complexities of memory loss. Through playful theatrical devices, the audience and cast add fresh details to each performance, unknown to the actor portraying Grandpa. Like the character, the actor is guided through the story by the children. Learning and Forgetting is a truly unique experience for the whole family. Event Summary: Join young Eva and her brother as they embark on a heartwarming adventure with their beloved Grandpa, whose memories often take flight like butterflies in the wind. Eva and her brother lift Grandpa’s spirits on moving day as he transitions into a new home. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Co-Production with Marionetas de las Esquinas and Presentation House Theatre. Event Dates and Times: April 27 & 28, 2024 Saturday, April 27 – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sunday, April 28 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Children & Families. Ticket Price: $24 / $20 / $17. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.phtheatre.org/box-office/. Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Sunday, April 28, 2024. Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G9. For more info visit www.phtheatre.org.

I Know Your Secret

Single Events Some Assembly Theatre Company Presents I KNOW YOUR SECRET The World Premiere of a New Play Written & Directed by Valerie Methot in collaboration with Diverse Metro Vancouver Youth and Artists May 1 - 4 at Roundhouse Performance Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews) I KNOW YOUR SECRET is a psychological thriller theatre production that navigates social influence and the dangers of social media. Fused with humour and original music in a set design with striking visuals, this fast-paced production will spark your attention. Seven characters arrive to the home of Andy after only knowing Andy online. What happens next will have you on the edge of your seat. Written and directed by Valerie Methot with a creative team of diverse youth and artists, I KNOW YOUR SECRET is a product of our time with the deeply entrenched integration of social media. Celebrating its 24th season, Some Assembly’s theatre collaborations between youth and professional artists aim to promote awareness, wellness, dialogue, and positive social ch… Event Summary: I Know Your Secret is a psychological thriller theatre production that navigates social influence and the dangers of social media. Fused with humour and original music in a set design with striking visuals, this fast-paced production will spark your attention. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Some Assembly Theatre Company. Event Dates and Times: May 1 & 2 at 11:00am & 1:00pm for school groups May 3 at 7:30pm May 4 at 7:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 60-75min. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: Free. Buy Tickets Link: https://someassembly.ca/. Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Saturday, May 4, 2024. Roundhouse Performance Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver. For more info visit someassembly.ca.

Love You Wrong Time

Single Events Love You Wrong Time delivers a hilarious, no-holds-barred song cycle featuring two friends looking for love while contending with the fetishization of Asian women. Using music, true stories, bar games, and stand up, Maddie Bautista and Deanna H. Choi’s inventive, interactive show serves as a battle cry in the wake of mass violence against Asian femmes, creating a space for rage, grief, tenderness and ruthless comedy. Event Summary: Love You Wrong Time delivers a hilarious, no-holds-barred song cycle featuring two friends looking for love while contending with the fetishization of Asian women. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Bad Muse Collective and presented presented by Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre in association with Nightwood Theatre. Event Dates and Times: May 2-4 | 8:30pm (doors at 8pm). Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes. Audience: Adults. Ticket Price: $10-30. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/b1c268cf-ccae-4eea-8c2f-d605918bfd18. Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Saturday, May 4, 2024. Tightrope Theatre 2343 Main Street, Vancouver. For more info visit vact.ca.

Paparazzi: Opera on the Rocks

Single Events Prepare yourself to enjoy one of the most unique theatrical experiences you’ll ever “experience,” when you “experience” acclaimed tenor Luciano Paparazzi for an evening of Operatic Comedy. Yes, finally, opera and comedy TOGETHER as they were never mean to be! Paparazzi will take the audience on a journey through the last century of popular music and “educate” you on why opera is the greatest form of music ever devised. Because in his over inflated opinion, all “pop music” has been influenced and shaped by it. Is it true? Who knows? Paparazzi believes so, and would it really hurt to hear the man out? Worst scenario is that you have some great laughs and listen to excellent music in this production that is good, clean silliness for audiences of all ages. Canadian theatre professional Kieran Martin Murphy (Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, King Arthur in Spamalot) not only morphs into this hilarious spoof of the great Pavarotti, but he also takes on a cavalcade of other musical greats in an effort to prove this… Event Summary: Prepare yourself to enjoy one of the most unique theatrical experiences you’ll ever “experience,” when you “experience” acclaimed tenor Luciano Paparazzi for an evening of Operatic Comedy. Yes, finally, opera and comedy TOGETHER as they were never mean to be! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: First Impressions Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Thu, May 2 - 7:30 pm Fri, May 3 - 7:30 pm - talkback follows Sat, May 4 - 2:00 - shuttle option available Wed, May 8 to Sat May 11 at 7:30 pm Wed, May 15 to Sat May 18 at 7:30 pm. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours with one intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $29-$35. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.firstimpressionstheatre.com. Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Saturday, May 18, 2024. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre 4360 Gallant Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2.

Terms of Endearment

Single Events Terms of Endearment is a beautiful adaptation of a movie classic. Dan Gordon's brilliant re-writing of the 1983 Oscar winning film takes the audience through 23 years of mother-daughter conflict and angst. Event Summary: Challenges in life and love test the resilience of a mother-daughter relationship. This funny and touching story captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, and lovers, both old and new. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Emerald Pig Theatrical Society. Event Dates and Times: May 2, 3, 4, 7:30pm, May 5 1pm at Albion Community Centre May 9, 10 and 11 7:30pm, May 12 at 1pm at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall. Run Time & Intermission: Approx. 2 hrs plus 15 min intermission. Audience: Adults. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $25 for adults, $22 seniors and students. Buy Tickets Link: www.emeraldpig.ca. Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Sunday, May 12, 2024. Albion Community Centre 24165 104 Ave, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall 12460 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows.

The Freedom of the City

Single Events Vital Spark theatre presents The Freedom of the City                                                             by Brian Friel                                                             directed by Joan Bryans                                                            Jericho Arts Centre May 3-19, 2024 Three escapees from a freedom march turned violent seek refuge from the mayhem.  Unbeknownst to them they are branded as terrorists and their position used to everyone's advantage except their own.   Brian Friel’s hard hitting examination of the nature of power is as relevant as we look at Gaza today as it was during the Troubles of Northern Ireland.  The Freedom of the City stars Geneva Perkins as Lily, Liam McCulley as Skinner, and Isaac Andrew as Michael with Patrick Bahrich, Christopher Brown, Daryl Hutchings, Matt Loop. BNan McGrattan, Allyson Riley, Devan Vancise, and  Sam Walsley-Byrne. The Freedom of the City is directed by Joan Bryans, with set design by Todd Parker, lighting design by Jack… Event Summary: Three escapees from a turbulent freedom march are branded as terrorists and their position used to everyone's advantage except their own.Brian Friel’s hard hitting examination of the nature of power is as relevant as we look at Gaza today as it was in the Troubles of Northern Ireland. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Vital Spark theatre. Event Dates and Times: May 2 at 8 pm - Preview, all tickets $15 May 3-19, Thurs- Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm Thurs May 9 talk back. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours, including intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $15-$35. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-freedom-of-the-city-tickets-729682208127?aff=oddtdtcreator. Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Sunday, May 19, 2024. Jericho Arts Centre 1675 Discovery St. Vancouver.

The Lifespan of a Fact

Single Events A comedic showdown between truth and facts set in the world of non-fiction publishing. The story follows Jim Fingal (Tal Shulman), a fresh out of Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata (Ben Immanuel) is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about a high stakes event concerning a teenage boy – an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned by Emily Penrose, the magazine's Editor in Chief (Loretta Walsh) to fact check D’Agata’s article, the two come head-to-head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus fiction. “The Lifespan of a Fact” is not only a story brimming with comedic banter and debate about “truth” but it also offers themes of story being a conduit to connect us in our humanity, and trust in journalism and the media. Starring: Ben Immanuel, Loretta Walsh, Tal Shulman Directed by: Jennifer Clement Content Advisory: Course language, sensitive material, discussion of suicide. Not suitable for children. Event Summary: A comedic showdown between truth and facts set in the world of non-fiction publishing. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Kindred Theatre Society. Event Dates and Times: May 2nd 7:30pm May 3rd 7:30pm May 4th 7:30pm May 5th 2pm May 7th 7:30pm May 8th 7:30pm May 9th 7:30pm May 10th 7:30pm May 11th 7:30pm May 12th 2pm. Run Time & Intermission: 90 mins NO intermission. Audience: Adults. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $25-$45 (10% of all tickets go to charities). Buy Tickets Link: https://www.kindredtheatre.org. Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Sunday, May 12, 2024. Studio 16 1555 West 7th Ave, Vancouver.

Little Pea

Single Events Created and directed by Agnès Limbos from Belgium, Little Pea (French: Petit Pois) is a play and an exhibition in one; this ground-breaking TYA show tells the story of a little green pea who escapes a refugee camp and crosses roads, mountains, and villages to be reunited with their peers in their vegetable garden. To make the content accessible for young children, the storyteller, a camp guard and clown, uses Object Theater to create a playful and whimsical world in which children and adults will be immersed. Event Summary: Little Pea is a play and an exhibition in one; this ground-breaking TYA show tells the story of a little green pea who escapes a refugee camp and crosses roads, mountains, and villages to be reunited with their peers in their vegetable garden. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Co-Presented by Kleine Compagnie and Presentation House Theatre. Event Dates and Times: May 3 & 4, 2024 Friday, May 3 – 4:00 PM Saturday, May 4 – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Children & Families. Ticket Price: $24 / $20 / $17. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.phtheatre.org/box-office/. Friday, May 3, 2024 – Saturday, May 4, 2024. Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G9. For more info visit www.phtheatre.org.

Pi's Phucking Phunny Celebration of Comedy

Single Events Pi Theatre, as part of its Provocateurs Series, is thrilled to present Pi’s Phucking Phunny Celebration of Comedy on Saturday, May 4 from 7:30pm to 12am at Little Mountain Gallery in Gastown. Join Pi Theatre for a much needed night of hilarity with some of the funniest stand-up and improv comedians in the city. The stand-up shows, curated and hosted by local comedian and actor Kwasi Thomas, will feature some of the best and brightest emerging and established comics in Vancouver; and the improv comedy portion of the evening, curated and hosted by Vancouver-based actor, improvisor, musician and playwright Jeff Gladstone, will feature the folks at Tightrope Impro Theatre. 7:30pm – 8:30pm:  spend an hour with the best emerging stand-up comics in Vancouver, including Eden Kaminski, Sahara Bayley, and Sean McDonnell (headliner). 9:00pm – 10:15pm:  catch some of Vancouver’s most established comedians, including Gavin Clarkson, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Ryan Williams (headliner). 10:30pm – 11:45pm:  bust a gut w… Event Summary: Join Pi Theatre for a much needed night of hilarity with some of the funniest stand-up and improv comedians in the city. Type of Event: Other Arts Events. Production Company Name: Pi Theatre. Event Dates and Times: May 4; 7:30pm to 12am. Run Time & Intermission: 4 hours (2 intermissions). Audience: Adults. Ticket Price: $25-$40. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.pitheatre.com/shows/pis-phucking-phunny-celebration-of-comedy. Saturday, May 4, 2024. Little Mountain Gallery 110 Water Street, Vancouver. For more info visit www.pitheatre.com.

Eunoia

Single Events by Denise Fujiwara Produced by Fujiwara Dance Presented by Firehall Arts Centre Denise Fujiwara’s mesmerizing stage adaptation of Christian Bok’s bestselling book of conceptual poetry Eunoia is a multi-sensory media experience. Combining artistic expressions and elements of dance, video, music, and costuming, the show employs constraints similar to those found in the book it’s based on through inventive movement and ground-breaking performances. Event Summary: Combining artistic expressions and elements of dance, video, music, and costuming, the show employs constraints similar to those found in the book it’s based on through inventive movement and ground-breaking performances. Type of Event: Other Arts Events. Production Company Name: Firehall Arts Centre. Event Dates and Times: Monday: — Tuesday: — Wednesday: 7:30pm Thursday: 7:30pm Friday: 7:30pm Saturday: 7:30pm Sunday: —. Run Time & Intermission: 1 hour. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: Tickets from $30-50, sliding scale in $5 increments. Buy Tickets Link: https://tickets.firehallartscentre.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=1015. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – Saturday, May 11, 2024. 280 E Cordova St. Vancouver, BC. For more info visit www.firehallartscentre.ca.

Zombies, Mannequins, and Talking Heads

Single Events Realwheels Theatre unleashes three bold and original scripts-in-development as part of their play reading series, Zombies, Mannequins, and Talking Heads. Created by playwrights who identify with disability, the scripts include Vascular Necrosis by Jordyn Wood, Faye’s Room by Alex Masse, and Saturday Nights at Axles by Adam Grant Warren. “With the transition to new leadership at Realwheels, we asked ourselves what we wanted this next evolution of the company to be” says Adam Grant Warren, series playwright and Realwheels Theatre’s Co-Artistic Director. “We knew there needed to be more original work from a broader spectrum of lived disability experience; we knew we had to give that work the time and focus it deserves; and we knew we wanted to fully engage our audiences with it. Not just with whatever ‘final product’ but with the actual process. To feed in. To come back and see them change. We think Zombies, Mannequins, and Talking Heads is the perfect place to start making that investment, and we hope folks… Event Summary: Realwheels Theatre unleashes three bold and original scripts-in-development as part of their play reading series, Zombies, Mannequins, and Talking Heads. Created by playwrights who identify with disability, the scripts include Vascular Necrosis by Jordyn Wood, Faye’s Room by Alex Masse, and Saturday Nights at Axles by Adam Grant Warren. Type of Event: Readings and Presentations. Production Company Name: Realwheels Theatre. Event Dates and Times: May 9-11 at various times. Run Time & Intermission: various run times. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $10 per show. Buy Tickets Link: https://realwheels.ca. Thursday, May 9, 2024 – Saturday, May 11, 2024. Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC. For more info visit realwheels.ca.

Hilda's Yard - OOF! Staged Reading

Single Events Western Gold Theatre presents an On Our Feet (OOF!) Staged Reading of Norm Foster's Hilda's Yard.  Set in 1956, Hilda’s Yard is a delightful, heartwarming, and relatable family comedy that proves that there will always be a significant weight to an empty nest. You’re guaranteed a rollicking good time as you marvel at the cast flying by the seat of their pants, books in hand, in a fully staged production complete with sets, costumes, and movement! Event Summary: Western Gold Theatre presents an On Our Feet (OOF!) Staged Reading of Norm Foster's Hilda's Yard. Set in 1956, Hilda’s Yard is a delightful, heartwarming, and relatable family comedy that proves that there will always be a significant weight to an empty nest. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Western Gold Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Friday, May 10 @ 7:30pm Saturday, May 11 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm Sunday, May 12 @ 2:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: 1 hour & 50 minutes | one intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $33. Buy Tickets Link: https://westerngoldtheatre.tickit.ca/events/22575. Friday, May 10, 2024 – Sunday, May 12, 2024. PAL Studio Theatre, 8th floor, 581 Cardero Street, Vancouver. For more info visit westerngoldtheatre.org.

Love Letters

Single Events Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, this funny and touching work by A.R. Gurney is a unique and imaginative theatre piece which, in the words of the author, “needs no theatre, no lengthy rehearsal, no special set, no memorization of lines, and no commitment from its two actors beyond the night of performance.” The piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. As the actors read the letters aloud, what is created is an evocative, touching, frequently funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what is implied is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down. "You cannot stage a play more simply than this, and yet it’s about everything in life. First love, loss of opportunities, loss of life, loss of love...It’s a beautiful play, and all you do is speak it." On stage for two performances only at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody. Featuring Mike Arseneault as Andrew and… Event Summary: The Pulitzer-Prize nominated piece by A.R. Gurney is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people. The perfect gift of love in time for Mother's Day. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: IOCO Players Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Saturday, May 11, 2:00 pm matinee Saturday, May 11, 7:00 pm evening performance. Run Time & Intermission: Under 2 hours, one intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $25 plus ticket fee ($27.47 total). Buy Tickets Link: https://www.ticketowl.io/iocoplayerstheatreportmoody. Saturday, May 11, 2024. Inlet Theatre 100 Newport Dr, Port Moody, BC.

Moms & Margaritas

Single Events Event Summary: Come on down to the Improv Centre this Mother’s Day and celebrate the most loving and important woman in our lives. This high energy, improvised laugh-fest is going to be fun for the whole family. Type of Event: Other Arts Events. Production Company Name: The Improv Centre. Event Dates and Times: Special Event on Mother's Day - May 12, 2024 Doors at 1:00pm | Show at 2:00pm No coupons, passes, or vouchers. Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes including a 15-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $23-$28. Buy Tickets Link: https://tickets.theimprovcentre.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent742.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0D9e1jSarPshEXUZB47bA7tspD6pUQcRcZqUzUK81WYh0u732rgKu823A_aem_AeJuGZcVSy8P0T_z4F5sToCn1p1Fssux6aJer5Yqm_EFtCCCRLneLTgHIY-8ajVE7vIx-XouHfDCPzh54CzDhxIJ. Sunday, May 12, 2024. The Improv Centre 1502 Duranleau Street Vancouver BC V6H 3S4. For more info visit theimprovcentre.ca.

IGNITE! Youth Arts Festival 2024

Festivals Celebrating its 23rd Anniversary, IGNITE! Youth Arts Festival 2024 includes the production of two One Act Plays by local emerging playwrights and a Visual Arts exhibition. Each of the main festival nights offer a diverse spread of performances in a variety-show style under a theme; this year IGNITE! is going spatial to celebrate the voices of rising stars! Performances this year will include short plays, monologues, poetry, stand-up comedy, live music, dance, a short film program, and drag performances! In addition, we will have an opening show on May 13th with a showcase by the Frank Theatre’s Telling It Bent cohort, and a live music set. Event Summary: IGNITE! is an eclectic festival that celebrates excellence in emerging arts and that is curated entirely by members of the Youth Panel at The Cultch. It features theatre performers, filmmakers, writers, poets, dancers, musicians, visual artists, multidisciplinary artists and more — all aged 13-30 — as well as participants from The Cultch mentorship. Type of Event: Theatre Festival. Production Company Name: The Cultch's Youth Panel. Event Dates and Times: IGNITE! Odyssey — Monday, May 13th, 2024 at 7:00pm IGNITE! Zero Gravity — Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at 7:00pm IGNITE! Luminosity — Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at 7:00pm IGNITE! Meteor Shower — Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 7:00pm IGNITE! Super Nova — Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at 7:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: Varies per night. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $15, $18, $20 or more. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/ignite-festival-2024/. Monday, May 13, 2024 – Saturday, May 18, 2024. The Cultch Historic Theatre 1895 Venables St, Vancouver, BC. For more info visit ignite-youth-festival.com.

A Case for the Existence of God

Single Events Two young fathers — a mortgage broker, and a plant worker desperate to buy a piece of land — meet to discuss a loan in an unassuming cubicle. As Keith and Ryan grapple with the realities of adulthood, a shared quest for meaning and belonging transcends the systems that fence them in. ADVISORY DETAIL: Strong language. Event Summary: Two young fathers — a mortgage broker, and a plant worker desperate to buy a piece of land — meet to discuss a loan in an unassuming cubicle. As Keith and Ryan grapple with the realities of adulthood, a shared quest for meaning and belonging transcends the systems that fence them in. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Pacific Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Thursday May 16 7:30 pm - Pay what you can Friday May 17 8:00 pm - Opening Saturday May 18 2:00 pm - Theatre Club Wednesday May 22 7:30 pm - Wine Wednesday Thursday May 23 at 7:30 pm - 2 for 1 night Friday May 24 at 8:00 pm - Artist Talkback Saturday May 25th 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sunday May 26th 2:00 pm  Wednesday May 29th 7:30 pm  Thursday May 30th 7:30 pm  Friday May 31st 8:00 pm  Saturday June 1st 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Wednesday June 5th 7:30 pm  Thursday June 6th 7:30 pm  Friday June 7th 8:00 pm… Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $15-$40. Buy Tickets Link: https://tickets.pacifictheatre.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=490&_ga=2.99880603.44272286.1711573127-536545783.1699485437. Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Sunday, June 9, 2024. 1440 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC. For more info visit pacifictheatre.org.

Camp What’s-It-Called

Single Events Event Summary: Starry nights, food fights, and cabin competitions – just a few of the staples of a great week at camp! Will our campers have the greatest summer of their teenage lives, or will their mischief lead to mayhem? YOU decide! Type of Event: Other Arts Events. Production Company Name: The Improv Centre. Event Dates and Times: Starting May 16! Fridays & Saturdays Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm 14A – Some sexual content and mature themes. Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes including a 15-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $23-$28. Buy Tickets Link: https://tickets.theimprovcentre.ca/TheatreManager/1/login?line=1&month=0&year=0&event=735&venue=0&genre=0&presale_coupons=None. Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Saturday, June 8, 2024. 1502 Duranleau Street, Vancouver BC V6H 3S4. For more info visit theimprovcentre.ca.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Single Events Teenager Christopher excels at math but struggles to interpret the nuances of everyday life. Late at night, he discovers his neighbour’s dog, Wellington, stabbed to death with a garden fork. Determined to solve the mystery of who murdered the pet, Christopher embarks on an epic adventure where his world as he knows it will never be the same. A story of family, discovering potential and embracing limitations, this highly theatrical play won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play. A play by Simon Stephens Based on the novel by Mark Haddon. Event Summary: A story of family, adolescence, and discovering true potential emerges in this highly theatrical Tony-award winning play. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Gallery 7 Theatre and Performing Arts Society. Event Dates and Times: May 17 & 18, 22 – 25, 2024 @ 7:30 PM Matinees: May 18 & 25 @ 2:00 PM Student Matinee: May 21, 2024 @ 10:30 AM. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours plus one 20 minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $15 - $35. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.gallery7theatre.com/shows-training/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time/performances. Friday, May 17, 2024 – Saturday, May 25, 2024. Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. For more info visit www.gallery7theatre.com.

rEvolver Festival

Festivals Vancouver's interdisciplinary rEvolver Festival returns this spring for its 12th annual festival celebrating unconventional live performance featuring an eclectic lineup of genre-busting shows that mash up cabaret, comedy, dance, multimedia, opera, and theatre. Artists from across Canada will gather for mainstage productions, touring shows, staging readings, workshops, community events, and more. Event Summary: The Changing Stage: rEvolver Festival is the latest ongoing evolution in Upintheair Theatre’s history of festival production and presentation. Type of Event: Theatre Festival. Production Company Name: Upintheair Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Various. Run Time & Intermission: n/a. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $18-33. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/revolver-2024/. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Sunday, June 2, 2024. The Cultch 1895 Venables St, Vancouver. For more info visit upintheairtheatre.com.

Paddle Song

Single Events by Dinah Christie & Tom Hill Produced & Presented by Firehall Arts Centre Image: Cheri Maracle as E. Pauline Johnson in Paddle Song. Event Summary: Paddle Song reflects the proud legacy of trailblazing Mohawk poet Pauline Johnson in an energetic and humorous one-woman musical. Follow the enigmatic heroine of a performer who embraced her heritage as the daughter of a respected Six Nations Mohawk Chief and an English mother in the late 1800s. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Firehall Arts Centre. Event Dates and Times: Monday: — Tuesday: 7:30pm Wednesday: 1:00pm & 7:30pm Thursday: 7:30pm Friday: 7:30pm Saturday: 3:00pm & 7:30pm Sunday: 3:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: TBD. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: Tickets from $30-50, sliding scale in $5 increment. Buy Tickets Link: https://tickets.firehallartscentre.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=1016. Friday, May 24, 2024 – Sunday, June 2, 2024. 280 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC. For more info visit www.firehallartscentre.ca.

Michel(le)

Single Events Production Théâtre la Seizième Ideation, text and performance Joey Lespérance Direction Esther Duquette Set design & props Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle Costume design Linda Brunelle, Sound design Pierre-Luc Clément Lighting design Sophie Tang Movement Noam Gagnon Makeup Florence Cornet Dramaturgy Esther Duquette, Craig Holzschuh Surtitles translation Leanna Brodie External advisors Dave Deveau, Joëlle Perras, Jaylene Tyme Stage management Dominique Cuerrier Technical direction Pierre Tripard Production direction Clémence Doray, Jessie Dumais, Mélina Mariotte Support for creation Centre de service of Théâtre aux Écuries With the support of Y.P Heung Foundation. Event Summary: As youngsters, Joey and Michel love putting on shows, performing for family and friends. To break free and survive, the two brothers each find their own way. One becomes an actor in Vancouver, the other shines on the Montreal drag scene before becoming the woman she always felt she was. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Théâtre la Seizième. Event Dates and Times: May 29 — June 08 2024 7:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 1 hour and 20 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $31-35. Buy Tickets Link: https://seizieme.tuxedobillet.com/seizieme/michelle?_ga=2.60231149.1184893732.1707265081-2016803122.1707265081. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – Saturday, June 8, 2024. Studio 16 1555 W 7th Avenue, Vancouver. For more info visit seizieme.ca.

Chapter Two

Single Events Our season closes with Chapter Two, a comedy-drama from Neil Simon. This semi-autobiographical play delves into the complexities of past loves coming to haunt the present.  Director: Susanne de Pencier Producer: Charles Buettner. Event Summary: Our season closes with Chapter Two, a comedy-drama from Neil Simon. This semi-autobiographical play delves into the complexities of past loves coming to haunt the present. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: White Rock Players' Club. Event Dates and Times: Jun 13-30, 2024 $20  Preview Jun 13 | 8pm Thur - Sat Evenings | 8pm Sunday Matinee | 2:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours 30 mins (one intermission). Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $20-$28. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.whiterockplayers.ca/chapter2tix. Thursday, June 13, 2024 – Sunday, June 30, 2024. Oceana PARC Playhouse 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock. For more info visit www.whiterockplayers.ca.