Grabbing The Hammer Lane: A Trucker Narrative Image credit: Micheal Derek Gatlin Among the numerous performance venues on Granville Island, The NEST is a cozy one. Tucked away on the third floor, the modest square footage puts very little separation
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Fringe 2025 Reviews
Theatre Under The Stars Returns With An Edible Dream: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, So Don’t Dally. Go Watch It!
The opening night of Peter Jorgensen’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on July 2nd, 2025 at Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) was our first time attending TUTS, and we are still buzzing from the experience. The entire atmosphere in Stanley
Read more“Much Ado About Nothing” At Bard on the Beach is a Summer Treat
Opening night of “Much Ado About Nothing” at Vancouver’s cherished Bard on the Beach was a charming and laugh-out-loud adventure that delivered for the duration of its lengthy 3-hour runtime. As the sun slowly dipped behind the mountains, the open
Read moreNeworld Theatre’s “Eyes of the Beast” Adapts “The Climate Disaster Project” for Community Dialogue
Photo credit: Chelsey Stuyt “Eyes of the Beast” is an immersive production that adapts the stories of various survivors of climate disasters to foster community dialogue. A collaborative endeavor, this project brings the award-winning journalism of The Climate Disaster Project
Read moreSmooth, Layered, Original: Maribou State Kick Off The “Hallucinating Love” Tour
To describe the musical genre that Maribou State operate in is a challenge in the best possible way. Bluesy electronic. Soulful ambient. Full-on dance music. With hints of UK Garage. You can take your pick. The duo itself has referred
Read moreAnosh Irani’s “Behind the Moon” Spotlights Immigrant Issues with Dramatic Flair
“Behind the Moon”, written by Anosh Irani, uplifts untold narratives of immigrant dreams. As the title suggests, the underbelly of Canada’s migrant labor exploitation often remains hidden behind a glamorous facade. Presented by Touchstone Theatre, the production is playing in
Read moreAbi Padilla’s “Grandma. Gangsta. Guerilla.” Offers a Well-Knit Story, Brimming with Action-Packed Levity
A production by Ruby Slippers Theater, in association with Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Presentation House Theatre, and Blackout Art Society, “Grandma. Gangsta. Guerilla.” features an all-Asian cast of talented artists. Playwright Abigail Padilla manages to blend these titular roles
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