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Win Tickets to The Gay Heritage Project

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Cultch is pleased to present The Gay Heritage Project from Wednesday, March 2 to Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Historic Theatre. The Gay Heritage Project When: March 2 at 8:00pm (opening) March 3-5, 8-12, & 15-19 at 8:00pm March 5, 6, 13, & 19 at 2:00pm Enjoy a lively post-show Q&A on March […]

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The Game’s Afoot: Stories from Sherlock Holmes

Comments 12 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tales for the Telling, Stories for Adults, is delighted to present Kathie Kompass and Mary Wiggin, who will be touring BC with their show which played to rave reviews at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa: “The Game’s Afoot: Stories from Sherlock Holmes“. The Game’s Afoot: Stories from Sherlock Holmes Tales for the Telling, Stories […]

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Pride and Prejudice at The Arts Club

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I finished my workday yesterday by doing a quick search online for commentary about the play I was about to see at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville St). The most intriguing post was from cast member Scott Bellis: It’s opening night for #PrideAndPrejudice @theArtsClub. It’s a beautiful adaptation and we have a great […]

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Win a Phantom of the Opera Date Night

Comments 129 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Bach Choir, currently celebrating its 85th anniversary season, presents Downing’s Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum this February. Where: The Orpheum (601 Smithe St, Vancouver) When: Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 8:00pm Tickets: Starting at $29, available online now This version of Phantom of the Opera is not the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, […]

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Pre-Sale Code for Mamma Mia! in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver March 29th to April 3rd, 2016. Pre-Sale Code for Mamma Mia! in Vancouver Mamma Mia! is one of the most successful musicals of all time, the eighth longest running show in Broadway history and one […]

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Review of Dirty Dancing on Stage in Vancouver

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It has been the soundtrack to sleepovers, road trips, and pool parties for almost thirty years. With that kind of pressure, and a lot of anticipation, Dirty Dancing premiered on stage in Vancouver and left even the biggest super-fans extremely happy. Dirty Dancing on Stage in Vancouver Opening at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre earlier this […]

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Win a Vancouver Theatre Date Night to See The Rivals

Comments 75 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Blackbird Theatre presents the 10th anniversary performance of The Rivals with an all-star cast of Vancouver talent. On now until January 23rd at The Cultch, this is a wickedly witty, joyfully irreverent production. Martin Happer, Emma Slipp and Scott Bellis. Photo credit: Tim Matheson Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals is directed by Jessie-Award winning Johnna […]

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Review of Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Presented by Ballet BC

by Michelle Kim

Though I’ve seen The Nutcracker every year for quite a few years now (and twice this month) it was only after watching Alberta Ballet’s rendition on Tuesday night (presented by BC Ballet), that I think I fully understood the ballet. There was a clarity and crispness to the dancers’ moves in how they communicated the […]

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Goh Ballet Nutcracker Review

by Michelle Kim

Attending Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker is like going to a massive, unforgettable Christmas party; there are children running around, adults dressed up in their finest, snacks and drinks for all, and a hugely amusing performance put on (mainly) by the kids. This is the seventh year that Goh Ballet, known for its distinguished pre-professional program, […]

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Win Tickets to Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Comments 73 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Returning for its 7th holiday season, prestigious local dance organization Goh Ballet presents The Nutcracker at The Centre. Since premiering in 2009, the production of this masterpiece has given tens of thousands of audience members the opportunity to be swept away by this world-famous Christmas story. Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker Where: The Centre (777 Homer […]

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