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Cispersonnages en quête d'auteurice

Single Events A group of professional neurodivergent performers meet to plan a new theatrical production. Their creative ambitions soon hit a wall: every idea they come up with is fraught with taboos and trigger warnings. Can you play a man if you’re a woman? An Italian if you’re not? Entangled in its myriad ethical principles, the troupe becomes aware that it is venturing into a true artistic minefield. With a nod to Pirandello’s classic, Cispersonnages en quête d’auteurice takes on a bold challenge: to spark a brainstorm on the legitimacy of artists appropriating the experiences of others in their work. Against a backdrop of bizarre dialogues and moral dilemmas, this no-holds-barred comedy navigates the grey zone, pushing political correctness to its most absurd limits. Are our ideals of inclusion unshakeable in the face of a reality that is not our own? Event Summary: Against a backdrop of bizarre dialogues and moral dilemmas, this no-holds-barred comedy navigates the grey zone, pushing political correctness to its most absurd limits. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Presented by Théâtre la Seizième and Neworld Theatre - Production: Joe Jack et John (Montreal). Event Dates and Times: From Thurs. Oct. 30 to Sat. Nov. 1 at 7:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 80 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Teens. Seniors. Accessibility: Captions/Surtitles. Ticket Price: 32.50 - 36.50$. Buy Tickets Link: https://seizieme.ca/en/spectacles/cispersonnages-en-quete-dauteurice/. Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Saturday, November 1, 2025. Arts Umbrella. For more info visit seizieme.ca.

Disney’s FROZEN

Single Events Disney’s FROZEN has touched the hearts of children of all ages! Experience the magic of the beloved animated movie and revel in showstopping favourites such as “Let It Go,” “For the First Time in Forever,” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and delight in enchanting new ones. Arendelle has been plunged into an eternal winter by the hidden powers of their new Queen Elsa (Chelsea Rose Winsby). As the storm rages on, Princess Anna (Synthia Yusuf) sets off to find her sister and reverse the cold. Joined by friends along the way, Anna and Elsa must learn to harness the power of true love in order to save the kingdom. Event Summary: Disney’s FROZEN has touched the hearts of children of all ages! Experience the magic of the beloved animated movie and revel in showstopping favourites such as “Let It Go,” “For the First Time in Forever,” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and delight in enchanting new ones. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Arts Club Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Dates: October 30 to January 4, Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 7 PM (& 1 PM on Dec 23), Wednesday: 1 PM & 7 PM, Thursday: 7:30 PM, Friday: 7:30 PM, Saturday: 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM (12 & 6 PM on Dec 6, 13, 20) Sunday: 2 PM (1 PM on Dec 21) (1 PM & 7 PM on Dec 27, 28), SPECIAL PERFORMANCES, Afternoon in Arendelle (Dec 6, 13 & 20, 12 PM) , Sing-Along (Dec 6 & Dec 13, 12 PM; Dec 30, 7 PM) , Sunday Salon (Nov 9, 2 PM) , Talkback Tuesday (Nov 18, 7 PM) , VocalEye on Nov 23, 2 PM & Nov 28, 7:30 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours. Audience: Children & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Audio Described. Relaxed Format. Ticket Price: Tickets from $39 to $161. Buy Tickets Link: https://tinyurl.com/4fd6cm95. Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026. Stanley BFL CANADA Stage 2750 Granville St. Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3. For more info visit artsclub.com.

Myokine

Single Events The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present Anne Plamondon Productions’ Myokine from Thursday, October 30 to Saturday, November 1, 2025. Myokine is inspired by molecules released by the muscles during physical effort, associated with the regeneration of body and mind. The piece explores the connection between movement, hope, urgency and resilience, while revealing how light and shadow respond to, oppose, and nourish each other. In a world sometimes perceived as dark, the choreography draws luminous bursts that can only exist at the heart of darkness. The performers become architects, protectors and messengers of a vital breath, seeking and sharing moments of clarity that pierce the gloom. For Anne Plamondon, these “molecules of hope” embody the body’s and dance’s salvatory role in the face of our era’s upheavals. Movement becomes an outlet, a place to welcome our vulnerabilities and transform them into a shared strength. Driven by a hypnotic score and a passionate Canadian cast, Myokine celebrates the… Event Summary: Driven by a hypnotic score and a passionate Canadian cast, Myokine celebrates the power of dance and the vitality of togetherness. A physical, luminous and profoundly human work, it reminds us that light only finds its full meaning in the midst of shadow — and that the moving body can heal, unite, and restore a sense of purpose. Type of Event: Other Arts Events. Production Company Name: produced by Anne Plamondon Productions; presented by Firehall Arts Centre. Event Dates and Times: October 30 – November 1, 2025 | Firehall Arts Centre| 280 E. Cordova Street Opening Night: October 30 at 7:30pm Performance Times: Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm Post-show Talkback: Thursday, October 30. Run Time & Intermission: 60min. Audience: Seniors. Teens. Adults. Ticket Price: From $25. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.firehallartscentre.ca/event/myokine/. Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Saturday, November 1, 2025. Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova Street).

Ha-Ha-Halloween

Single Events Event Summary: Come spend a hauntingly hilarious evening as our performers put on some frightfully funny scenes based on choices from YOU, the audience! Dust off those capes and groom your cat ears we are holding a Costume Contest! Spookiest, funniest, most questionable? – you wear it and we let the audience decide! Prizes awarded for the top 3 costumes. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: The Improv Centre. Event Dates and Times: Friday, Oct. 31st at 9:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes long and includes a 15-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $24.5-$36.5. Buy Tickets Link: https://purchase.theimprovcentre.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=1401&_gl=1*1xpz0zq*_ga*MjExODk4MjQyMy4xNzIzMjM1NjIy*_ga_N7JMTY4J1L*czE3NjAwMzg3MjAkbzM3NCRnMSR0MTc2MDA0MDA3NyRqMzEkbDAkaDA. Friday, October 31, 2025. The Improv Centre | 1502 Duranleau Street Vancouver BC V6H 3S4. For more info visit theimprovcentre.ca.

Ha-Ha-Halloween

Single Events Event Summary: Come spend a hauntingly hilarious evening as our performers put on some frightfully funny scenes based on choices from YOU, the audience! Dust off those capes and groom your cat ears we are holding a Costume Contest! Spookiest, funniest, most questionable? – you wear it and we let the audience decide! Prizes awarded for the top 3 costumes. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: The Improv Centre. Event Dates and Times: Friday, October 31st at 9:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes long and include a 15-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Teens. Buy Tickets Link: https://purchase.theimprovcentre.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=1401&_gl=1*1l83rs0*_ga*MjExODk4MjQyMy4xNzIzMjM1NjIy*_ga_N7JMTY4J1L*czE3NTc1MjcwMDQkbzM2NiRnMSR0MTc1NzUyNzA4MSRqNjAkbDAkaDA. Friday, October 31, 2025, 9:30 PM – 11:15 PM. The Improv Centre 1502 Duranleau Street Vancouver BC V6H 3S4. For more info visit theimprovcentre.ca.

The 40th Annual Jessie Richardson Awards

Single Events “The envelope please!” The Jessie Award are back! After a brief hiatus, Vancouver’s most prestigious celebration of professional theatre is back. The 40th Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards will take place this fall on Monday, November 3rd. The event will be returning to its roots at the Granville Island Stage where some of the earliest ceremonies were held, marking four decades of honouring outstanding achievements in the local performing arts community. The last ceremony was held in 2022, and this year’s return promises an unforgettable evening. This year’s ceremony is co-produced by Arturo Del Rio Bello and David C. Jones. The event will reflect on the vibrant 24/25 theatre season with a star-studded lineup of presenters, performers, and rising talent. Attendees can expect a night of heartfelt tributes, joyous celebration, and a few surprises. Event Summary: “The envelope please!” The Jessie Award are back! After a brief hiatus, Vancouver’s most prestigious celebration of professional theatre is back. The 40th Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards will take place this fall on Monday, November 3rd. The event will be returning to its roots at the Granville Island Stage where some of the earliest cerem. Type of Event: Other Arts Events. Production Company Name: Jessie Richardson Awards. Event Dates and Times: Monday November 3rd 7:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: 3 hours. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Children & Families. Accessibility: ASL Interpreter. Ticket Price: from $25 to $55. Buy Tickets Link: https://tickets.artsclub.com/2025-2026/the-jessies/https://. Monday, November 3, 2025. Granville Island Stage 1585 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2. For more info visit www.jessieawards.com.

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

Single Events Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that provide the real magic and heart of this play. When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the duo conjure wildly funny solutions to stay afloat, and sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas. “Complete and utter fun… for all ages.” ★★★★★ CBC “Outrageously funny, magnificently written, beautifully choreographed.” ★★★★★ London Free Press “An ode to the idea that anything is possible.” ★★★★★… Event Summary: Fans of Python, Bean, and Seuss… Grab your teacups! 3x London Impresario Winners, James & Jamesy, bring their wildly popular 'O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy' Tour to stages across BC this holiday season! This spectacular comedy filled with comic physicality, wordplay, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, is ‘Complete and utter fun!” - CBC. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: James & Jamesy. Event Dates and Times: VANCOUVER ISLAND: Duncan: Nov 5, 7.30pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Sidney: Nov 6, 3pm and 7.30pm, Mary Winspear Centre Victoria: Nov 7, 7.30pm and Nov 8, 3pm and 7.30pm, The Royal Theatre Nanaimo: Nov 9, 3pm and 7.30pm, The Port Theatre Courtenay: Nov 10th, 3pm and 7.30pm, Sid Williams Theatre LOWER MAINLAND: Chilliwack: Nov 12, 3pm and 7.30pm, Chilliwack Cultural Centre Mission: Nov 13, 7.30pm, Clarke Theatre Richmond: Nov 14, 7.30pm and Nov 15, 3pm and 7.30pm, Gateway Theatre Burnaby:… Run Time & Intermission: 90 Minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $39.50 - $83. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.ochristmastea.com. Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Various. For more info visit www.ochristmastea.com.

Gertrude and Alice

Single Events Gertrude Stein and Alice B Toklas visit PAL Studio Theatre to recount their forty-year relationship; their famous Paris salons where who’s who of artists gathered; and Alice’s overwhelming, consuming devotion to Gertrude’s genius. They survived in Paris in WW2. Now they want to find out how their lives are – or are not – remembered. Nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Award (2018). **Friday, November 14, playwright Anna Chatterton joins the Optional Act 2 Artist Salon after the show. Not to be missed! Event Summary: Western Gold Theatre, in partnership with Touchstone Theatre and in association with United Players of Vancouver, presents Gertrude and Alice by Anna Chatterton, Evalyn Parry and Karin Randoja, directed by Lois Anderson and starring Tanja Dixon-Warren and Kelsi James. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Western Gold Theatre. Event Dates and Times: November 6-23, 2025 Evenings Wed-Sat @ 7:30pm Matinees: Thurs, Sat, Sun (starting Nov 8) @ 2:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: 75 minutes with no intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $30-$40. Buy Tickets Link: https://westerngoldtheatre.tickit.ca/events/27523. Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Sunday, November 23, 2025. PAL Studio Theatre 581 Cardero Street, Vancouver. For more info visit westerngoldtheatre.org.

The Best Restaurant In The World. Ever

Single Events Curious Cats Theatre Collective presents The Best Restaurant In The World. Ever by Rick Dobran and directed by Karen Hamm. Playing November 6-16, 2025 at the Jericho Arts Centre. As the Chef and Owner of the best restaurant in the world, ever, Joe should be on top of his game. Instead, he lives a haunted and troubled life. A fateful string of events leads Joe, his staff, and clientele, into an evening filled with love, loss, and an unforgettable dining experience. A touching dramedy that will encourage you to take a different look at the world around you. Event Summary: As the Chef and Owner of the best restaurant in the world, ever, Joe should be on top of his game. Instead, he lives a haunted and troubled life. A fateful string of events leads Joe, his staff, and clientele, into an evening filled with love, loss, and an unforgettable dining experience. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Curious Cats Theatre Collective. Event Dates and Times: Thursday Nov 6th 7:30pm (Preview) Friday Nov 7th 7:30pm (Opening) Saturday Nov 8th 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday Nov 9th 2:00pm Wednesday Nov 12th 7:30pm Thursday Nov 13th 7:30pm Friday Nov 14th 7:30pm Saturday Nov 15th 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday Nov 16th 2:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours including intermission. Audience: Adults. Teens. Ticket Price: $20-35. Buy Tickets Link: https://app.ticketowl.io/aHq2oE5lPIbd-9cb://. Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025. Jericho Arts Centre 1675 Discovery Street Vancouver, BC. V6R 4K5. For more info visit www.curiouscats.ca.

Anne

Single Events Aging siblings Matthew and Marilla require help to deal with the many challenges of operating a farm. They turn to an orphanage to provide them with a boy who can assist. Instead, much to their surprise, they are sent the irrepressible, fiery red-head, Anne Shirley – that is, Anne with an ‘e’. At first, the precocious Anne has difficulty assimilating into rural life, often clashing with her classmates, members of the community and even the stoic Marilla. Over time, Anne begins to find her place, and those around her start to recognize her for who she truly is, and the people of Avonlea are forever transformed. This inspiring and heartwarming Canadian classic celebrates community, family, and discovering one’s place in the world. Event Summary: Matthew & Marilla request a boy from an orphanage to assist with farm chores. Instead, when they get the irrepressible Anne Shirley, the lives of those living in the small community of Avonlea are forever transformed. This inspiring and heartwarming Canadian classic celebrates community, family, and discovering one’s place in the world. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Gallery 7 Theatre & Performing Arts. Event Dates and Times: November 7 & 8, 12 – 15, 19 – 22, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Matinees: Nov. 8, 15, 16, 22 & 23 @ 2:00 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 120 minutes, plus one twenty-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $16-$36. Buy Tickets Link: https://gallery7theatre.com/shows-training/anne/performances. Friday, November 7, 2025 – Sunday, November 23, 2025. Abbotsford Arts Centre 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. For more info visit gallery7theatre.com.

The Effect

Single Events Is it Love or just chemical? A dark and timely thriller from the Emmy-winning writer of Succession, exploring passion, power, and pharmaceutical control. Rumble and ITSAZOO Productions unite for a thrilling production of Lucy Prebble’s The Effect, from November 7 to 22, 2025, at Progress Lab (1422 William Street) in Vancouver. This provocative, intimate thriller drops audiences inside a clinical trial where two volunteers test a dopamine-regulating drug under observation; as doses rise and attraction intensifies, the line between authentic feeling and chemical manipulation blurs. Tickets from $25 are available at rumble.org. Event Summary: This provocative, intimate thriller drops audiences inside a clinical trial where two volunteers test a dopamine-regulating drug under observation; as doses rise and attraction intensifies, the line between authentic feeling and chemical manipulation blurs. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Rumble Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Preview: Friday, November 7 at 7:30 pm Opening Night: Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 pm Affordable Evening: Monday, November 10 at 7:30 pm Affordable Evening:Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30 pm Evening: Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 pm Evening: Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 pm Evening: Friday, November 14 @ 7:30 pm Affordable Matinee: Saturday, November 15 @ 2 pm Evening: Saturday, November 15 @ 7:30 pm – $30 & $40 tickets. WEEK 2 Affordable Evening: Monday, November 17 at 7:30 pm Affordable Evening:… Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours. Audience: Adults. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: from $25. Buy Tickets Link: https://rumble-theatre.tickit.ca/events/31398. Friday, November 7, 2025 – Saturday, November 22, 2025. Progress Lab, 1422 William Street, Vancouver BC V5L 2P7. For more info visit rumble.org.

Faye's Room

Single Events Glitch Theatre, formerly known as Realwheels Theatre, is thrilled to share its evolution with audiences and the national theatre community. Embracing a name that captures the moment of transformation, Glitch Theatre is committed to creating works that challenge expectation, spark innovation, and invite new perspectives. “Glitch isn’t a flaw – it’s the spark of what’s next,” says the theatre company’s artistic team, which includes Shawn Macdonald as Managing Co-Artistic Director, Adam Grant Warren as Co-Artistic Director, and Jordyn Wood as Company Producer. “For us, the Glitch is where artistry meets accessibility. It’s where D/disability-identified artists take the things that make the world work against them – against us – and turn those things into engines of creativity, innovation, and ingenious life. As a digital metaphor, 'glitch' critiques rigid societal norms around ability and embodiment, signalingthat our company doesn’t simply operate within existing systems—it questions, rewires, and remixes the… Event Summary: The first work to be produced and presented by newly named Glitch Theatre, Faye’s Room is a moving exploration of neurodivergent solidarity, intergenerational bonds, and internalized ableism. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Glitch Theatre. Event Dates and Times: November 8-23, 2025 Preview: Friday, November 7 at 7:30pm Opening Night: Saturday, November 8 at 7:30pm Performance Times: Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30pm (excluding November 11) Matinees: Saturday & Sunday at 2:00pm VocalEye Described Performance: Saturday, November 22 at 2:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: 90min. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: From $25. Buy Tickets Link: www.realwheels.ca. Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Sunday, November 23, 2025. Vancity Culture Lab (1895 Venables Street in Vancouver).

Between Breaths

Single Events The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to present the Western Canadian premiere of Between Breaths from Wednesday, November 12 to Sunday, November 23, 2025. Inspired by a true story, Between Breaths is a profound play that sails through the extraordinary life of Dr. Jon Lien– known to many as “The Whale Man” – who devoted his career to saving whales trapped in fishing nets off the coast of Newfoundland. Over the years, he rescued more than 500 whales, bridging the divide between science and the local fishing community with empathy and respect. But as the play traces Dr. Lien’s legacy, it also reveals his most personal struggle: a battle with dementia that slowly threatened the very core of his identity. Set to a hauntingly beautiful live score by celebrated Newfoundland indie folk trio The Once, Between Breaths is a powerful meditation on memory, loss, and the deep connections that endure even as everything else fades. It is a play about hope, endings, and the human spirit’s quiet resistance against disintegrati… Event Summary: Inspired by a true story, Between Breaths is a profound play that sails through Dr. Jon Lien’s life’s work saving whales trapped in fishing nets. Over his career, “The Whale Man” rescued over 500 whales and earned the respect of the island’s fishermen, but Dr. Jon’s biggest fight came late in life as dementia threatened his body and mind. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Artistic Fraud. Event Dates and Times: November 12-23, 2025  Opening Night: Thursday, November 13 at 7:30pm Preview Performance: Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30pm Performance Times: Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30pm | Saturday & Sunday at 3:00pm | PWYC Wednesday at 1:00pm Matinees: November 15 & 16 at 3:00pm | November 19 at 1:00pm |November 22 & 23 at 3:00pm Post Show Talkback: November 20. Run Time & Intermission: 70min. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: From $30. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.firehallartscentre.ca/event/between-breaths/. Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Sunday, November 23, 2025. Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova Street in Vancouver). For more info visit www.firehallartscentre.ca.

Gunmetal Blues

Single Events What do you get when you cross a lounge singer called Buddy Toupee, a private investigator named Sam Galahad, a half dozen blondes, and a murder??? Before you answer, add a smoky lounge on the airport strip called the Red Eye Lounge, a mysterious mansion on a hill, the mob, and a police detective that wants Sam, our private dick to “leave it alone.” See if you can figure it out. Ooooh, and don’t forget to make it a musical. The answer to all these questions is a “noir musical mystery” called Gunmetal Blues, written by Scott Wentworth (Book), Craig Bohmler, and Marion Adler (Music and Lyrics), and it’s running November 13 – 30 at First Impressions Theatre on the waterfront in Deep Cove. Gunmetal Blues, directed by Artistic Director Claude Giroux, and featuring a large cast of three (more on that later), feels like a musical Raymond Chandler novel, dialing up the feel of noir, its campy dialogue, and hardnosed characters, while at the same time going full satire in a mashup that is both nostalgic and new, and… Event Summary: Gunmetal Blues is a mystery wrapped in a comedy tucked into a musical. There’s something for everyone here, and between the music, mystery, and nostalgia, Gunmetal Blues is a thoroughly enjoyable production, presented with the high level of quality, energy and panache that First Impressions Theatre is known and respected for. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: First Impressions Theatre. Event Dates and Times: 7:30 pm Nov 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 28 2:00 pm Nov 15, 22, 29. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours including 15 minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $35 adults, $29 seniors. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.firstimpressionstheatre.com. Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Saturday, November 29, 2025. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre 4360 Gallant Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2.

The Mush Hole

Single Events The Cultch & Urban Ink present: The Mush Hole A theatrical dance performance about Canada’s first Indian residential school, The Mohawk Institute, a.k.a. The Mush Hole. From 1828 to 1970, State and Church systems worked to sever Indigenous children from their families, culture, and language. Through the eyes of two generations of Survivors, The Mush Hole evokes the raw, unflinching realities of this legacy. Featuring a powerhouse cast, the performance fuses visceral movement, haunting cinematic imagery, and a stirring original score to summon the experiences still held within the school’s bricks and mortar. Inspired by Survivors’ testimonials, The Mush Hole is not only a reckoning, it’s a radiant story of resistance, remembrance, and the courage to find light in even the darkest places. “The Mush Hole is a story about hope and finding light in dark places, as much as it speaks to intergenerational trauma, it screams resilience. Every single element represented on stage comes from survivors sharing their… Event Summary: A heart-opening dance theatre performance that lays bare the lived truths of Canada’s first Indian Residential School, The Mohawk Institute, also known as The Mush Hole. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Presented by The Cultch & Urban Ink; toured by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre. Event Dates and Times: EVENING PERFORMANCES, 7:30 PM Fri, Nov. 14 — Opening Sat, Nov. 15 MATINEE PERFORMANCES, 2:00 PM Sat, Nov. 15 Sun, Nov. 16. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Teens. Children & Families. Seniors. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $35-64; group discounts available; complimentary tickets available for Indigenous patrons. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/the-mush-hole/. Friday, November 14, 2025 – Sunday, November 16, 2025. Historic Theatre, The Cultch 1895 Venables St. Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6. For more info visit thecultch.com.

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

Single Events Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding – Vancouver’s Smash-Hit Interactive Dinner Theatre Experience! 🇮🇹 Directed by: Jeff Laurin  Stage Manager / Assistant Director: Chellé Tanner Featuring a dynamic cast of 22 actors!  Get ready to say "I do" to the wildest, funniest, most unforgettable wedding you’ve ever been invited to! Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding isn’t just a show it’s a full-on, laugh-out-loud, eat-your-heart-out interactive theatre event where YOU are part of the family. Be a guest at the wedding of the year, filled with hilarious twists, family feuds, heartfelt moments, and more than a little vino. What to Expect: A fully immersive “wedding” experience from ceremony to reception , 22 outrageous, loveable, and wildly unpredictable characters , A traditional Italian-Canadian buffet dinner is included in the ticket purchase  , Dancing, drinks( available to be purchased), and drama. , A venue that oozes vintage charm and classic Italian flair , New Venue – Famee Furlane of Vancouver, We’re thrilled to… Event Summary: Join the outrageous Italian-Canadian wedding where you’re part of the family! ‘Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding’ is a hilarious dinner theatre experience filled with love, laughter, drama, and dancing. Eat, drink, and celebrate in true over-the-top style. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Hammer Up Productions. Event Dates and Times: Oct 17-18 & Nov 14-15. Run Time & Intermission: 3-3.5 hours. Audience: Adults. Teens. Seniors. Accessibility: Relaxed Format. Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $95-$110 + service charges. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tonyntinaswedding/1693835?fbclid=IwY2xjawLAMn5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHl2uk5KY_DItWdspKXgqGDgHpDE7RsRFREKX-jmS5zR_-if1o8zDBdalliyk_aem_2Rue1-NUyJlj3_oNV2X5DA. Friday, November 14, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025. Famee Furlane 2605 East Pender Street Vancouver. For more info visit www.instagram.com.

East Van Panto: West Van Story

Single Events East Van’s wackiest, joyfully subversive, and family-friendly tradition returns for its thirteenth year! The Cultch is excited to present Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: West Van Story at the York Theatre from Wednesday, November 19, 2025 to Sunday, January 4, 2026. When a freak atmospheric tsunami strands West Van influencer Holly and her curling crew, The Hurry Hards, deep in the wilds of East Van, she’s ready for disaster – but not the romantic kind. Enter Joes: charming, striking, and a proud member of The East Van Pets… their sworn enemies! As Holly battles the expectations of her West Van mega-developer motherfather, Boberta Rainy, she finds herself caught between two cities, two families, and one seriously unexpected crush. Will she follow her heart – and Joes – into a new world of dance battles, civic resistance, and love? Or will Boberta’s towers and renovictions squash everything in their path? "We feel beyond lucky to keep making these joyful, wildly inventive shows,” says Theatre Replacem… Event Summary: A West Van crew. An East Van gang. One wild holiday romance in the middle of a dance battle and a housing crisis. It’s East Van Panto: West Van Story – where love gets weird and the rent’s still too darn high! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Theatre Replacement. Event Dates and Times: November 19, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Opening Night: Friday, November 21 at 7:00pm Preview Performances: November 19 & 20 at 7:00pm Performance Times: Wednesday-Saturday at 7:00pm Tuesdays (December 2, 9, 23, & 30) at 7:00pm Sundays (November 30, December 7, 14, & 21) at 7:00pm Matinees: November 23 & 29-30 at 2:00pm December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-24, 26-28, & 30-31 at 2:00pm January 2-4 at 2:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: 120min with 15min intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: From $59. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/east-van-panto/. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026. York Theatre (639 Commercial Drive).

Burnout Paradise

Single Events Event Summary: Four performers mount treadmills, tackling an escalating series of everyday tasks—cooking pasta, brushing teeth, quoting Shakespeare, even filling out a grant application—all while running in place. The result is both a hilariously unpredictable night of fun and an unravelling realisation that the chaos of modern life was not designed for us. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Presented by The Cultch; Created by Pony Cam; Produced by Parrot Ox. Event Dates and Times: EVENING PERFORMANCES, 7:30 PM Thurs, Nov. 20 — Opening Fri, Nov. 21 Sat, Nov. 22 Wed, Nov. 26 Thurs, Nov. 27 Fri, Nov. 28 Sat, Nov. 29 Wed, Dec. 3 Thurs, Dec. 4 Fri, Dec. 5 Sat, Dec. 6 MATINEE PERFORMANCES, 2:00 PM Sat, Nov. 22 Sat, Nov. 29 Sat, Dec. 6 MATINEE PERFORMANCES, 4:00 PM Sun, Nov. 23 Sun, Nov. 30 Sun, Dec. 7. Run Time & Intermission: Approximately 1 hr 5 mins, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $35-64; group discounts available; complimentary tickets available for Indigenous patrons. Buy Tickets Link: https://thecultch.com/event/burnout-paradise/. Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025. Histroic Theatre, The Cultch 1895 Venables St. Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6. For more info visit thecultch.com.

The Routine

Single Events Death of a Salesman meets Mr. Bean... A lonely office worker squeezes through a portal in their bathroom mirror and goes on a quest for the meaning of life in this surreal physical comedy. The mundane becomes extraordinary as each vignette and dance takes you deeper into a whimsical world of illusion. The Routine will leave you in stitches and remind you of the magic within. ★★★★★ “Secunda doesn’t just put on a show, they pull you into a world where routines are poetry and the mundane is pure magic.” — The LIST UK ★★★★★ “To watch Joylyn Secunda in action is to breathe the same air as an utter master.” — Edmonton Journal "The Routine is a masterclass in mime and physical theatre, where Joylyn effortlessly embodies a modern-day, non-binary blend of Pee-wee Herman and Mr. Bean. With astonishing precision and creativity, Joylyn crafts a vivid, immersive world that pulls you into their unique clown universe. Their performance is a captivating rollercoaster of hilarity and depth, leaving audiences both… Event Summary: A lonely office worker squeezes through a portal in their bathroom mirror and goes on a quest for the meaning of life in this surreal physical comedy. The mundane becomes extraordinary as each vignette and dance takes you deeper into a whimsical world of illusion. The Routine will leave you in stitches and remind you of the magic within. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Joylyn Secunda. Event Dates and Times: DATES: Saturday, November 22 Sunday, November 23 TIME: Doors open at 7:00pm, Show starts at 7:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 1 hour, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $20-25. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/joylynsecunda/1919796. Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Sunday, November 23, 2025. Studio 16, 1555 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1S2. For more info visit joylynsecunda.ca.

Baking Time

Single Events It’s Baking Time! The smell of freshly baked bread drifts through the audience as master bakers Bun and Bap try to contain a sticky situation—they’ve over-yeasted a lively batch of dough and it’s GROWING. When Yeasty Beasty rises up and begins to chase newly baked baby Loafy through forests, oceans, and floury snowstorms, Bap and Bun spring to action. But what are they to do? It’s a recipe for pure joy! Expect baking antics, lively music, and lots of opportunities for the audience to safely join in on the fun. For ages 3-7 and their favourite grown-ups! Event Summary: It’s Baking Time! The smell of freshly baked bread drifts through the audience as master bakers Bun and Bap try to contain a sticky situation—they’ve over-yeasted a lively batch of dough and it’s GROWING. It’s a recipe for pure joy! Expect baking antics, music, and lots of opportunities to safely join in on the fun. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Co-Production with Oily Cart Theatre and Presentation House Theatre. Event Dates and Times: November 28 – December 7, 2025, Fridays, Nov 28 & Dec 5 – 4:00 PM Saturdays, Nov 29 & Dec 6 – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sundays, Nov 30 & Dec 7 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 60 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Children & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $15 / $25 / $35. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.phtheatre.org/box-office/. Friday, November 28, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025. Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G9. For more info visit www.phtheatre.org.

Tony n' Tina's Wedding ( Dinner Theatre Show!)

Single Events Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding – Vancouver’s Smash-Hit Interactive Dinner Theatre Experience! Directed by: Jeff Laurin  Stage Manager / Assistant Director: Chellé Tanner Featuring a dynamic cast of 22 actors! Upcoming Shows: December 5 - 6 & 13 New Venue: Famee Furlane of Vancouver - 2605 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 2B6 Get ready to say "I do" to the wildest, funniest, most unforgettable wedding you’ve ever been invited to! Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding isn’t just a show it’s a full-on, laugh-out-loud, eat-your-heart-out interactive theatre event where YOU are part of the family. Be a guest at the wedding of the year, filled with hilarious twists, family feuds, heartfelt moments, and more than a little vino. What to Expect: A fully immersive “wedding” experience from ceremony to reception , 22 outrageous, loveable, and wildly unpredictable characters , A traditional Italian-Canadian buffet dinner is included in the ticket purchase  , Dancing, drinks( available to be purchased), and drama. , A venue that… Event Summary: “Join the outrageous Italian-Canadian wedding where you’re part of the family! ‘Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding’ is a hilarious dinner theatre experience filled with love, laughter, drama, and dancing and a Buffet meal. December 5-6 & 13 —eat, drink, and celebrate in true over-the-top style". Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Hammer Up Productions. Event Dates and Times: December 5 - 6 & 13 630pm-1030pm. Run Time & Intermission: 3 to 3.5 hours. Audience: Adults. Teens. Seniors. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $95-$110 + service charges. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tony-n-tinas-wedding-tickets-1419559644109?aff=oddtdtcreator. Friday, December 5, 2025 – Saturday, December 13, 2025. Famee Furlane 2605 East Pender Street Vancouver. For more info visit www.instagram.com.

Annie

Single Events With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin D. Roosevelt! Join Annie this holiday season as she finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. This classic musical will tug at your heartstrings and have you hugging your family and friends close this Christmas. Event Summary: Join Annie this holiday season as she finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. This classic musical will tug at your heartstrings and have you hugging your family and friends close this Christmas. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Gateway Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Thurs. Dec 11 – 7:30PM (Pay-What-You-Will Preview) Fri. Dec 12 – 7:30PM (Opening Night) Sat. Dec 13 – 1:00PM & 7:30PM Sun. Dec 14 – 1:00PM Tues. Dec 16 – 7:30PM (2 for 1 Ticket Special! Use promo code ANNIEBOGO)* Wed. Dec 17 – 1:00PM (Post-Show Talkback) Thurs. Dec 18 – 7:30PM Fri. Dec 19 – 7:30PM Sat. Dec 20 – 1:00PM (Relaxed Performance) Sat. Dec 20 – 7:30PM Sun. Dec 21 – 1:00PM Fri. Dec 26 – 1:00PM Sat. Dec 27 – 1:00PM Sat. Dec 27 – 7:30PM Sun. Dec 28 – 1:00PM (VocalEye Live Audio Descripti… Run Time & Intermission: 2 hrs and 10 min plus 20 min intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Audio Described. Relaxed Format. Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $43-$73. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/tickets/?eid=annie. Thursday, December 11, 2025 – Saturday, January 3, 2026. Gateway Theatre 6500 Gilbert Rd. Richmond, BC V7C 3V4. For more info visit www.gatewaytheatre.com.

Miracle on 34th Street

Single Events A gentle, warm-hearted department store Santa Claus, who goes by the name of Chris Kringle, starts to turn heads with his generosity, kindness and wisdom. He confounds everyone when he makes the startling claim that he is, indeed, the real Santa Claus. Facing doubt, cynicism and outright hatred at every turn, things come to a head when he must prove his identity in a court of law. Can he change everyone’s mind and win back their hearts, including the highly skeptical young Susan Walker? This cherished Christmas classic is sure to restore your faith in the miraculous and bring cheer to your holidays. Event Summary: Santa Claus has come to town. But does anyone recognize him amidst the commercialism and chaos of the season? A story of faith and believing in the unbelievable, this family favourite is bound to bring Christmas cheer to your holidays. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Gallery 7 Theatre & Performing Arts. Event Dates and Times: December 12 & 13, 16 – 20, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Matinees: Dec. 13, 20 & 21 @ 2:00 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 120 minutes, plus one twenty-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $16-$36. Buy Tickets Link: https://gallery7theatre.com/shows-training/miracle-on-34th-street/performances. Friday, December 12, 2025 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. For more info visit gallery7theatre.com.

Movie Singalong: Mary Poppins

Single Events Step in time with PHT’s Movie Singalong! Join us for a practically perfect screening of Mary Poppins, the 1964 classic Disney musical starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Set in Edwardian London, follow along as the titular magical nanny leads the Banks children through fantastical adventures with her friend, Bert, a cockney jack-of-all-trades. Featuring unforgettable tunes such as “A Spoonful of Sugar” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” and more! Dust off that chimney sweep outfit or come prepared with an umbrella and carpet bag for our pre-movie costume contest! Winner will receive a prize. Costumes are not mandatory, but highly encouraged! Admission includes a complimentary small bag of popcorn. Event Summary: Step in time with PHT’s Movie Singalong! Join us for a practically perfect screening of Mary Poppins, the 1964 classic Disney musical starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Set in Edwardian London, follow along as the titular magical nanny leads the Banks children through fantastical adventures with her friend, Bert! Type of Event: Other Arts Events. Production Company Name: Presentation House Theatre. Event Dates and Times: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Showings. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hrs and 19 min. Audience: Children & Families. Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $20 / $30 / $40 / $50. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.phtheatre.org/box-office/. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G9. For more info visit www.phtheatre.org.

Bright: A Holiday Singalong Concert

Single Events Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Bright: A Holiday Singalong Concert from Presentation House Theatre! Gather around for a festive singalong of holiday favourites! Bring your family, friends, and loved ones all together for an unforgettable time of music and merriment. We’ll bring the song lyrics, you bring your voices, and together we’ll make some holiday cheer. A casual and warm embrace of the songs of the season. Festive fun for all ages! Event Summary: Gather around for a festive singalong of holiday favourites! Bring your family, friends, and loved ones all together for an unforgettable time of music and merriment. We’ll bring the song lyrics, you bring your voices, and together we’ll make some holiday cheer. A casual and warm embrace of the songs of the season. Festive fun for all ages! Type of Event: Other Arts Events. Production Company Name: Presentation House Theatre. Event Dates and Times: December 19 – 21, 2025, Friday, Dec 19 – 7:30 PM Saturday, Dec 20 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday, Dec 21 – 2:00 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Children & Families. Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $15 / $25 / $35. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.phtheatre.org/box-office/. Friday, December 19, 2025 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G9. For more info visit www.phtheatre.org.

The Little Mermaid

Single Events The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is excited to return this year with another original pantomime, The Little Mermaid, touring Surrey and New Westminster. They promise a show filled with groan-worthy puns, Pie-in-the-face slapstick action and incredible choreography by this energetic cast. This production will tour at the Surrey Arts Centre (December 19-21 & 26-28) and the Massey Theatre in New Westminster (January 2-4). The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is excited to have Illya Muji, New Westminster, returning to choreograph. They are excited for her continued creativity and collaboration that she brought to Knotted. They’re also happy to welcome back Surrey local, Argel Monte de Ramos, who will be writing the beautiful duet between Ariel and Eric. Throughout the production, there will be parodies of your favourite tunes including Bad to the Bone and Splish Splash. RCTC is excited to have grown their cast to a total of 36 people this year, with many new faces to bring smiles, singing, and a range of specia… Event Summary: Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast! Come and sing along with toe-tapping music, groan at corny jokes, cheer the good guys and boo the bad in another hilariously funny show with sparkling sets and colourful costumes. A perfect holiday treat for the whole family! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: The Royal Canadian Theatre Company. Event Dates and Times: Surrey Civics Theatre December 19 - 7:30pm December 20 - 2:00pm & 7:30pm December 21 - 2:00pm December 26 - 7:30pm December 27 - 2:00pm & 6:30pm* ​December 28 - 2:00pm Massey Theatre, New Westminster January 2 - 7:30pm January 3 - 2:00pm & 6:30pm* January 4 - 2:00pm *Relaxed Performance. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: ASL Interpreter. Relaxed Format. Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $23.25-38.25. Buy Tickets Link: https://rctheatreco.com/buy-tickets/play-archive/the_little_mermaid/. Friday, December 19, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026. Surrey Civics Theatre - 13750 88 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3L1 Massey Theatre - 735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 2R2. For more info visit rctheatreco.com.

Glory

Single Events A hockey play that swings! It’s 1933 and four friends decide to show the nation that hockey isn’t just for men. With the Great Depression at its height, political tensions in Europe taking hold and the prospect of another world war on the horizon, can these dedicated women overcome stereotypes, skepticism and heartache as they battle their way to glory, one game at a time? Can they demonstrate to the nation that everyone belongs on home ice? Based on the true story of Canada’s own Preston Rivulettes, this highly entertaining and inspiring play incorporates jazz age music and swing dance to create a theatre experience that celebrate the ties that bind us together as a nation, and the value of dedicated purpose and personal self worth. Event Summary: It’s 1933 and four friends decide to show the nation that hockey isn’t just for men. Based on the true story of Canada’s own Preston Rivulettes, this highly entertaining and inspiring story incorporates jazz age music and swing dance to create a theatre experience that proves everyone belongs on home ice. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Gallery 7 Theatre & Performing Arts. Event Dates and Times: January 23 & 24, 28 – 31, February 4 – 7, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Matinees: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 1, 7 & 8 @ 2:00 PM. Run Time & Intermission: 120 minutes, plus one twenty-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $16-$36. Buy Tickets Link: https://gallery7theatre.com/shows-training/glory/performances. Friday, January 23, 2026 – Sunday, February 8, 2026. Abbotsford Arts Centre 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. For more info visit gallery7theatre.com.