Local singer-songwriter Ava Maria Safari sits down with David Volpov to discuss music, art, and her upcoming album release concert.
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Interview: Singer-songwriter Ava Maria Safai
Interview: SAINT JOAN by Promethean Theatre
Promethean Theatre, a Burnaby-based theatre company is putting on their debut production of SAINT JOAN, written by George Bernard Shaw. The company “finds value in quality, relevant theatre that is accessible for […]
“Nell Gwynn”: A (mostly true) Elizabethan theatre story
It is 1660. The Puritans have run away with their drab grey tails between their legs. Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, French and […]
“The Cherry Orchard” continues at Jericho Arts Centre
William B Davis’ ensemble, The Smoking Gun Collective, who brought the thrilling J.B. Priestley An Inspector Calls last season, has another historical drama for you. This time we go to Russia, 1904, […]
Western Gold Theatre presents “Harvey”
Western Gold Theatre kicks off its 25th Anniversary season with their Studio Series production of the comedy Harvey. A charming story of Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend, an invisible 6-foot […]
“Butcher” is not for the faint of heart
From March 20-31, The Cultch is excited to present Butcher, a play by one of Canada’s most thrilling writers, Nicolas Billon. And what could be more thrilling than an old man showing up […]
Seven Minutes in Heaven: Delightfully Witty and Charmingly Awkward
Yesterday night, Eternal Theatre Collective opened Seven Minutes in Heaven, the charming and hilarious play that follows six young teenagers spending an evening together. This was the Canadian debut of Steven Levenson’s […]
Metro Theatre stages classic “She Stoops to Conquer”
Metro Theatre is one of Vancouver’s oldest community theatres, providing upbeat shows with local artists. While most of their actors are amateurs, that doesn’t stop the shows from having plenty of energy […]
February 12 – 17 on Vancouver stages
This week, Vancouver’s stages are alive with theatre. So when you’re not at home watching figure skating or luge, head out to the theatre because there’s something for everyone. Here are our […]
“No Foreigners” is surreal and resilient
I’ve become a pretty big fan of the Hong Kong Exile in the last seven days. I had the pleasure of seeing their show foxconn frequency (no.3) last week, and was blown away. I […]
“SHIT” at the Firehall Arts Centre
The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to produce and present the Canadian premiere of Australian playwright Patricia Cornelius’ provocative play SHIT from Saturday, January 27 to Saturday, February 10, 2018. Named Australia’s […]
PuSh Festival presents “Inside/Out”
In January, the PuSh festival will once again bring boundary-pushing contemporary performing arts to Vancouver. The 2018 includes an astounding 28 pieces, including 20 main stage shows. Opening on January 17th, Inside/Out will […]
A little bit odd, and surprisingly fun: Metro Theatre’s “Cinderella”
Last Friday, I ventured to the Metro Theatre to watch a very different approach to the classic tale of Cinderella. The Metro Theatre’s 33rd Annual Panto was full of laughs, guys in […]
Snow White & the Seven Dwarves is Fantastically Fun!
Photo By Emily Cooper The Cultch has just opened their 5th annual East Van Panto, this time bringing the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to the stage with a […]
“How Star Wars Saved My Life” takes a real journey of hope to the stage
Some Assembly Theatre Company presents the original one-person play, How Star Wars Saved My Life, written and performed by Dr. Nicholas Harrison. Based on his own true story, Harrison shares his experience […]
