Gateway Theatre, with Ruby Slippers Theatre, present the Metro Vancouver professional premiere of the English-language version of Michel Tremblay’s iconic play, Les Belles-soeurs.
Les Belles-soeurs
When: September 27 to October 6, 2018
Where: Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond)
Tickets: From $29 online or call the box office at (604) 270-1812
Melissa Oei, France Perras, Agnes Tong. Photo by David Cooper
In 1960s Montreal, housewife Germaine Lauzon has collected one million Gold Star stamps, but she needs a little help to assemble her treasure before they can be traded in for household goods. As Germaine’s friends and neighbours gather for a stamp-sticking party, the gloves come off, and the truth comes out!
The perfidy of men, the joy of bingo, and of course, the church – no topic proves taboo for the assembled women who dish with abandon. But as conversations heat up, another cardinal sin is taking place that will tear the neighbourhood apart. Raucous, reckless, and hysterically funny, this windfall of humour, dreams, and heart is sure to pay off!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the Canadian classic Les Belles-soeurs. And Gateway is delighted to have
Special performances include a tea matinée on Tuesday, October 2nd, a post-show talkback on Thursday, October 4th, and more.
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away to opening night on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 8:00pm. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 10:00am on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Follow Gateway Theatre on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information about this performance and others this season.
Update The winner is Raihan!
There will be another HMCS Discovery Open House on September 29th as Deadman’s Island in Coal Harbour opens to the public for a day of guided tours, boat rides and more. This is a rare opportunity to explore this historic property and learn more about the local Navy presence in Vancouver.
HMCS Discovery Open House
Where: HMCS DISCOVERY (1200 Stanley Park Drive)
When: Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets: FREE! Simply register online in advance here »
HMCS Discovery will have many events taking place at Deadman’s Island throughout the day, including boat rides, specific information about the trades of the Naval Reserve, and the recruiting bus.
The event will also feature the Canadian Army Reserve and the extended Naval family:
- Royal Canadian Sea Cadets
- Navy League Cadets
- Vancouver Naval Museum
HMCS Discovery will have many events taking place at Deadman’s Island throughout the day, including boat rides, specific information about the trades of the Naval Reserve, and the recruiting bus. RSVP today »
Follow the HMCS Discovery on Facebook and Twitter for more info.
ZenSeekers writer and photographer, Abby Cooper shares her thoughts on why she feels more connected to our Canadian culture after visiting the Ktunaxa Nation’s Speaking Earth in St. Eugene, BC.
What makes a great Canadian? While the answer is subject to perspective, I think most Canadians will agree that understanding who and what shaped our country before eastern influence all the way to present day is a pretty big part of being a Canadian. What if I told you that sleeping in a teepee would make you a better Canadian? Curious? Read on… Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
The annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival returns Saturday, October 6, 2018 celebrating the harvest and history of the cranberry in the region.
Fort Langley Cranberry Festival
Where: Fort Langley Village (free) & Fort Langley Historic Site (free for the day)
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
RSVP on Facebook for info »
Join over 60,000 other people from all over the region for this community celebration. The Cranberry Festival market in the village will have over 70 vendors along with a pancake breakfast at 8:00am to kick off the festivities for the day. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
