PRODUCTIONS
Carousel Theatre presents STUART LITTLE at the Waterfront Theatre
As Stuart, the endearing little mouse with a great big heart navigates a world built for humans, the play unfolds with a perfect blend of whimsy and heartwarming moments. This adaptation skillfully captures the original work, highlighting Stuart's courage and resilience in the face of a world not built for such a little mouse.
With a delightful mix of humour, adventure, and poignant moments, STUART LITTLE is one little big adventure you won’t want to miss!
(Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright Street (Granville Island), Vancouver, Apr. 23 - May. 11)
Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical
Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) presents Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, on stage April 25 to May 11, 2025 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. A fast-paced feminist adventure in the Rolodex era, three female coworkers dream up an elaborately zany plan to get even with their terrible boss, giving their workplace a dream makeover in the process.
(Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, Apr. 25 - May. 11)
Upintheair Theatre Presents Dead Drone
Dead Drone is a new dark comedy written by David Mott that questions what it means to love in a dystopian digital age.
Upintheair Theatre presents the world premiere of Dead Drone – a groundbreaking speculative fiction play that delves into a future shaped by environmental collapse, digital obsession, and the struggle for connection. Dead Drone is a striking allegory that examines the impact of patriarchal hierarchies, digital consumerism, and societal control, questioning what it means to love in an age dominated by social media and substance dependence.
(Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver, Apr. 11 - 19)
Lxdy Parts: Babes
LXDY PARTS, a raucous celebration of the hilarious female-identified performers in our community from the deranged minds who brought you the award-winning comedy THE AFTER AFTER PARTY. LXDY PARTS: BABES is the newest instalment in their sold-out sketch show featuring true stories and special guests. Katey Hoffman and Cheyenne Rouleau are not the only babes anymore… Sketches and stories will be inspired by their new ridiculous roles as mothers.
(Vancity Culture Lab, 1895 Venables St, Apr. 16 - 19)
Dance Nation
An army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world.
In Clare Barron’s ferocious exploration of ambition and friendship these young dancers have more than pliés and jetés on their minds. With every step, they catapult towards finding themselves and unleashing their power. The winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Dance Nation is a raucous theatrical experience.
(York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Apr. 23 - May. 11)
Love You Wrong Time
A hilarious, no-holds-barred song cycle featuring two friends looking for love while contending with the fetishization of Asian women.
Using music, true stories, bar games, and stand up, Maddie Bautista and Deanna H. Choi’s inventive, interactive show serves as a battle cry in the wake of mass violence against Asian femmes, creating a space for rage, grief, tenderness and ruthless comedy. It’s a good time, with teeth.
(Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables, May. 1 - 11)
Every Day She Rose
The personal becomes political in this collaboratively created work from Andrea Scott and Nick Green. After the Black Lives Matter protest at the 2016 Toronto Pride Parade, two best friends find their racial and queer politics aren’t as aligned as they first thought, and the playwrights behind them must figure out how to write about the fallout.
Every Day She Rose is a powerful exploration of white supremacy, privilege, and patriarchy in supposed safe spaces.
(Vancity Culture Lab, May. 1 - 11)
ITSAZOO and Pacific Theatre (with support of Neworld Theatre) present Meeting, May 14 to June 7, 2025
ITSAZOO and Pacific Theatre (with support of Neworld Theatre) present a visceral, unflinching examination of group therapy in the world premiere of Meeting, by playwright Katherine Gauthier, taking place May 14 to June 7, 2025 in a real-life meeting room at the Chalmers Heritage Building (1440 W 12th Ave) – home to Pacific Theatre. An exercise in extreme vulnerability and transparency, Meeting invites audiences to join five participants of the support group, ‘Co-Dependents, Love and Sex Addicts Anonymous’ in an immersive, fly-on-the-wall experience, as a shocking revelation from one of the participants forces the group to grapple with the dark corners of stigma, trauma, and trust. AUDIENCE ALERT: This production contains explicit discussions about sex, sexual behaviour, childhood sexual abuse and trauma, and pedophilia. It is recommended for ages 19+. Tickets and information at pacifictheatre.org
(Pacific Theatre, May. 14 - Jun. 7)
Lapin blanc, lapin rouge
For its 50th season, Théâtre la Seizième invites you to travel through time and rediscover some of its emblematic plays through a series of staged readings.
A performer is standing on stage. They have just opened an envelope. They have never read the play inside and have no idea what is about to unfold. The first page of the text contains a list of instructions written by an Iranian playwright named Nassim. Nassim refused to perform his military service, and as a result, his passport was revoked. Unable to leave his country, he wrote this play to travel the world. Tonight, he speaks to you through the voice and body of a daring performer. Unpredictable and unforgettable, Lapin blanc, lapin rouge is a powerful tribute to the power of words.
In French, with English surtitles. May 23 - 24, 7:30pm.
(Studio 16, 1555 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, May. 23 - 24)
Back From the Dead
In the desolate world of the Nowhere, a future North America ravaged by cosmic dust and plagued by mutated creatures, a bewildered group known as 'The No One' led by Vesper scrambles to survive under the rule of self-appointed President Dr. Genius and a delusional cult self-proclaimed The Immune. War breaks out and alliances shift, and The No One must navigate a treacherous journey, encountering Jay and her eccentric survivors, deceitful societies, power struggles, and a quest for the elusive land of the Greenspace
(The Shop Theatre, 8877 Selkirk St, Vancouver, Jun. 11 - 28)
Theatre Under the Stars presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its 2025 season of sweet dreams and
big schemes with musical megahits, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde, on stage June 27- August 16, 2025, at Stanley Park’s majestic Malkin Bowl. From Willy Wonka’s world of pure imagination to the perfectly pink, chic aesthetic of Elle Woods, TUTS 'magical summer season is bursting with fast-paced adventure, lighthearted whimsy, and feel-good delights. A beloved Vancouver tradition since 1940, TUTS’ two-show subscription packs are on sale now through May 15. Single tickets on sale May 22. Presented by REMAX. For tickets and information: tuts.ca or 1-800-514-3849.
(Malkin Bowl, Jun. 27 - Aug. 16)
TOUCHSTONE THEATRE UNVEILS ITS 2024/25 SEASON WITH NEWLY APPOINTED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LOIS ANDERSON AT THE HELM
Today, Touchstone Theatre revealed its 2024/25 season programming, a captivating lineup featuring four works from Canada/Turtle Island that evoke myth and legend across cultural traditions to examine lived experiences of displacement, migration, settlement, home, and identity.
The season announcement comes with the news of Lois Anderson’s recent appointment as Touchstone’s Artistic Director, leading the company as it continues to explore the nature and purpose of theatre that reflects and amplifies stories from Canada/Turtle Island.
(The Cultch, Gateway Mainstage, PuSh Festival, various Vancouver and Richmond venues, 2024/2025 Season)
