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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.

I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce

Single Events Lenny Bruce wasn’t just a comedian; he was a trailblazer for free speech, using humour to confront the boundaries of language, race, religion and sexuality. I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce is a captivating portrayal that brings the notorious funny man to life with all the electrifying, insightful and comedic brilliance as the one and only Lenny Bruce himself. Directed by Joe Mantegna, critically acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo wrote and performs in this one-man theatrical performance that chronicles the life and influential legacy of Lenny Bruce, a Jewish comedy legend whose fight for freedom of speech is perhaps timelier now than ever before.  CONTENT WARNING: This show contains nudity, mature content, and explicit language. Event Summary: A one-man show exploring the life and battles of one of the most groundbreaking and impactful comedians of all time, Lenny Bruce. Created and performed by Ronnie Marmo and directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantegna, this show threads Bruce’s original comedic bits with insights from his writings. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Chutzpah! Festival. Event Dates and Times: November 18 at 7:30pm. Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $40 students/senior | $54 regular | $72 VIP seats. Buy Tickets Link: https://chutzpahfestival.online.red61.ca/event/480:81/480:142/. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre 950 West 41st Ave Vancouver. For more info visit chutzpahfestival.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).

Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Single Events Mr. Burns, a post-electric play    by Anne Washburn Score by Michael Friedman Lyrics by Anne Washburn Directed by Larisse Campbell (MFA Candidate)  November 19–December 6, 2025 Frederic Wood Theatre In the near future, after the collapse of society as we know it, survivors gather around a campfire, trying to recall the Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” seeking solace and entertainment. As time passes, that half-remembered episode, plus other fragments of pop culture, becomes the unlikely foundation for new forms of performance and a means of preserving the memory of a world long gone. Blending dark comedy, music, and theatrical experimentation, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play is a uniquely imaginative exploration of pop culture, storytelling, and what endures. Event Summary: After the collapse of civilization, survivors gather around a campfire to recall a Simpsons episode. Over time, the story transforms into myth. Blending dark comedy, music, and theatrical experimentation, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play is a uniquely imaginative exploration of pop culture, storytelling, and what endures. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: UBC Theatre & Film. Event Dates and Times: Preview: Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 pm  Opening Night: Thursday, November 20, 7:30 pm  Alumni Night: Friday, November 21, 7:30 pm Talkback: Wednesday, November 26, 7:30 pm  Performances: Wednesday, November 19–Saturday, December 6, 7:30 pm  No performances on Sundays, Mondays, or Tuesdays. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours and 30 minutes plus an intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $11-27. Buy Tickets Link: https://theatrefilm.ubc.ca/events/event/mr-burns-a-post-electric-play/. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Frederic Wood Theatre, 6354 Crescent Road, Vancouver. For more info visit theatrefilm.ubc.ca.

‘Tis the Sitcom

Single Events Event Summary: Cue the holiday laughs! A close-knit bunch of pals take on big city life, festive mishaps, and seasonal surprises – all improvised in classic sitcom style. With commercial breaks, TV-worthy moments, and plenty of laughs, each show builds a brand-new holiday special live on stage – never the same twice! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: The Improv Centre. Event Dates and Times: Nov. 20th – Dec. 30th with special performances Dec. 18th, 21st, 23rd and 24th! Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes long and include a 15-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $26.5-$38.5. Buy Tickets Link: https://purchase.theimprovcentre.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=1801. Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The Improv Centre | 1502 Duranleau Street Vancouver BC V6H 3S4. For more info visit theimprovcentre.ca.

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.

Studio 58 Presents: Romeo and Juliet

Single Events Studio 58, the professional theatre training program at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College, presents Romeo and Juliet.   “My bounty is as boundless as the sea,   My love as deep: the more I give to thee   The more I have, for both are infinite.”   In Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy, two ill-fated lovers contend against their rival families. With a modern staging complete with dramatic twists and devastating turns, Romeo and Juliet remains an unforgettable love story.    CREATIVE TEAM   Playwright – Shakespeare | Director – Stephen Drover* | Stage Manager – Lou Marshall | Scenographer – David Roberts | Head of Props and Paint – Omanie Elias | Costume Design – Melicia Zaini | Assistant Costume Design – Amber Smith | Lighting Design – John Webber | Sound Design –mary jane/mj coomber | Intimacy Direction – Lisa Goebel* | Fight Direction – Mike Kovac* | Voice and Text Coach – Brad Gibson  *The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the… Event Summary: In Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy, two ill-fated lovers contend against their rival families. With a modern staging complete with dramatic twists and devastating turns, Romeo and Juliet remains an unforgettable love story. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Studio 58. Event Dates and Times: November 20 & 21: Previews November 25: Talkback Tuesday November 26: Relaxed Performance. Run Time & Intermission: Approximately 2 hours, including a 15-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Relaxed Format. Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $10-$20. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1052112/romeo-and-juliet-vancouver-studio-58. Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025. Studio 58 at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College 100 West 49th ave Room A058 (theatre) Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6. For more info visit langara.ca.

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.

A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol

Single Events Praised by the CBC as “pure magic” and the Globe and Mail as “ingenious,” the WONDERHEADS are lighting up BC stages this winter with A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol, their remarkable reimagining of the Charles Dickens classic.  A feast for the eyes, ears, and heart - with a generous kick to the funny bone - this astonishing production brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s magical Christmas eve journey to life with giant masks, whimsical puppets, and wondrous theatrical invention. A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol has become a festive tradition for thousands of theatregoers every winter - prepare to laugh, cry, and be utterly enchanted this holiday season! For a sneak peak of what's in store, watch the trailer HERE Recommended for ages 7+. Event Summary: Praised by the CBC as “pure magic” and the Globe and Mail as “ingenious,” the WONDERHEADS are lighting up BC stages this winter with 'A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol,' their remarkable reimagining of the Charles Dickens classic. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: WONDERHEADS Theatre. Event Dates and Times: VANCOUVER Presented by The Arts Club Theatre November 26–December 14, 2025 Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre VICTORIA, McPherson Playhouse Friday Dec. 19 @ 7:30PM Saturday Dec. 20 @ 3:30PM and 7:30PM Sunday Dec. 21 @ 1:00PM NANAIMO, Port Theatre Tuesday Dec. 23 @ 7:30PM Wednesday Dec. 24 @ 12:00PM. Run Time & Intermission: 75 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: $32-$92. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.wonderheads.com/awonderheadschristmascarol/. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Various. For more info visit www.wonderheads.com.

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.

Peter and the Starcatcher

Single Events Between Shifts Theatre, MTI International, and the Squamish Youth Council are proud to present Peter and the Starcatcher.  Discover how a nameless orphan became the boy who wouldn’t grow up in this wildly imaginative production filled with clever storytelling, unforgettable characters, and a touch of starstuff. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud journey will sweep you away with swashbuckling pirates, heroic friendships, and the boundless power of imagination. Event Summary: Embark on a magical, madcap adventure with Peter and the Starcatcher—the thrilling, Tony Award-winning prequel to Peter Pan that’s packed with heart, humour, and high-seas hijinks! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Between Shifts Theatre Society. Event Dates and Times: Friday, Nov 28th 7pm Saturday, Nov 29, 2pm Matinee Saturday, Nov 29th, 7pm Sunday, Nov 30th, 2pm Matinee Wed, Dec 3rd, 7pm Pay-What-You-Can Thurs, Dec 4th, 7pm Fri, Dec 5th, 7pm Sat, Dec 6th, 2pm Matinee Sat, Dec 6th 7pm. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hrs 20 min (one intermission). Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $25. Buy Tickets Link: https://betweenshifts.tickit.ca/events/30675. Friday, November 28, 2025 – Saturday, December 6, 2025. Eagle Eye Theatre 38430 Buckley Ave, Squamish, BC V8B 0R8. For more info visit www.betweenshiftstheatre.com.

The Snow Queen Panto

Single Events Event Summary: by Rebekah MacEwan This Panto is based on the Hans Cristian Anderson tale, except ours is about a boy, a girl, a cursed queen, Mama Milla, a summer fairy, a hobgoblin, laughs, singing, dancing, and a lot of other shenanigans. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: White Rock Players' Club. Event Dates and Times: Dec 3-28, 2025 7:30        3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 2:30        7, 14, 20, 21, 26, 28. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hrs 15 mins + 15 min intermission. Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: $25-34. Buy Tickets Link: https://whiterockplayers.vbotickets.com/event/The_Snow_Queen_Panto/170117. Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – Sunday, December 28, 2025. White Rock Players' Club 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock, BC. For more info visit whiterockplayers.vbotickets.com.

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.

A Very Merry Motown

Single Events The Firehall Arts Centre is delighted to have Krystle Dos Santos return to its East Van stage this holiday season with A Very Merry Motown from Wednesday, December 17 to Sunday, December 28, 2025. Join award-winning Krystle Dos Santos and friends for a soulful celebration of the season with their special rendition of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas – Motown Style! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of stories and songs that capture the warmth, joy, and rhythm of the holidays. Sing along, groove in your seat, and share in the festive spirit of joy, hope, and togetherness with family and friends. Event Summary: Join award-winning Krystle Dos Santos and friends for a soulful celebration of the season with their special rendition of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas – Motown Style! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of stories and songs that capture the warmth, joy, and rhythm of the holidays. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Firehall Arts Centre. Event Dates and Times: December 17-28, 2025 | Firehall Arts Centre| 280 E. Cordova Street Opening Night: Thursday, December 18 at 7:00pm Preview: Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00pm Performance Times: December 17-21, 23, & 27 at 7:00pm | December 20-21, 24, & 27-28 at 2:00pm. Run Time & Intermission: 120min (one intermission). Audience: Adults. Children & Families. Seniors. Teens. Ticket Price: Single tickets from $30; Family pack $99. Buy Tickets Link: https://www.firehallartscentre.ca/event/a-very-merry-motown/. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – Sunday, December 28, 2025. Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova Street). For more info visit www.firehallartscentre.ca.

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.

NYE at TIC

Single Events Event Summary: What better way to bid 2025 a fond farewell than with laughter? With scenes based on the best and brightest moments of the past year – as well as your excitement and aspirations for 2026 – this show will send audiences howling into the New Year! Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: The Improv Centre. Event Dates and Times: Wednesday, December 31st 7:00pm (14A), 9:00pm (14A), & 11:00pm (19+). Run Time & Intermission: 90 minutes long and include a 15-minute intermission. Audience: Adults. Teens. Seniors. Ticket Price: From $65. Buy Tickets Link: https://purchase.theimprovcentre.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=2001&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates&_gl=1*1iyur00*_ga*MjExODk4MjQyMy4xNzIzMjM1NjIy*_ga_N7JMTY4J1L*czE3NjIzNjY0NDEkbzE2JGcxJHQxNzYyMzY2NjM3JGo2MCRsMCRoMA.. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026. The Improv Centre 1502 Duranleau Street Vancouver BC V6H 3S4. For more info visit theimprovcentre.ca.

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

Festivals For two and a half weeks across Vancouver, PuSh Festival invites audiences to discover creative theatrical works by local and Canadian artists alongside international collaborators and Indigenous creators. For more than two decades, PuSh has been the city’s midwinter anchor—a place where live art is celebrated, where risk is rewarded, and where Vancouver audiences engage with bold, audacious performances. The 2026 PuSh Festival will continue to defy the bounds of disciplines, bringing together theatre, dance, multimedia performance, music, installation, and film. Rooted in PuSh’s artistic vision to animate culture and accelerate social change through performance, the Festival will present works that ask big questions, unsettle expectations, and create space for emotional resonance. Event Summary: For more than two decades, PuSh has been the city’s midwinter anchor—a place where live art is celebrated, where risk is rewarded, and where Vancouver audiences engage with bold, audacious performances. Type of Event: Festival. Production Company Name: PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Event Dates and Times: January 22 to February 8, 2026 Various Times. Run Time & Intermission: 2 hours. Audience: Adults. Accessibility: Audio Described. ASL Interpreter. Wheelchair Accessible. Ticket Price: Tickets from 39 to 59. Buy Tickets Link: https://pushfestival.ca/passes/. Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Sunday, February 8, 2026. Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6. For more info visit pushfestival.ca.

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.

Parler mal

Single Events What is “good” French? Parisian French, Montrealer French, Brusselian French? Is there one correct way of expressing oneself, one accent that is above the rest? Long silent for fear of being judged, Bianca Richard and Gabriel Robichaud chose to face their linguistic insecurity and ultimately free themselves from it. As an act of resistance, the two Acadians from southeastern New Brunswick sift through the stigma of their reputation of being “bad francophones”. Through a series of delightfully offbeat and skillfully documented scenes, Parler mal exposes with humour, yet painfully at times, the biases we have about language. In examining what language means to the construction of our identities and imaginations, this tribute to setting speech free echoes beyond borders to welcome the diversity of our ways of expression through language. Event Summary: What is “good” French? Through a series of delightfully offbeat and skillfully documented scenes, Parler mal exposes with humour, yet painfully at times, the biases we have about language. Type of Event: Theatre Production. Production Company Name: Presented by Théâtre la Seizième and Alliance Française Vancouver - Production: Théâtre Gauche (Moncton). Event Dates and Times: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30 pm. Run Time & Intermission: 70 minutes, no intermission. Audience: Adults. Teens. Seniors. Accessibility: Captions/Surtitles. Ticket Price: 32.50 - 39.50$. Buy Tickets Link: https://seizieme.ca/en/spectacles/parler-mal/. Friday, February 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Alliance Française Vancouver 6161 Cambie St. Vancouver, BC V5Z 3B2. For more info visit seizieme.ca.