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August 2019
Classic TheatreSports
Classic TheatreSports is the foundation format of all improv comedy. Improvisers are the daredevils of the theatre world – writing the script, directing themselves and acting in character all in the moment, nothing is pre-determined. They are ‘play-making’ on the spot much like a jazz musician riffs on a musical theme. Classic TheatreSports consists two ‘teams’ of improvisers competing against one another in rapid ‘Short Form Games’ (scenes) based on audience suggestions to move the action forward. The scenes are…
Find out more »Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Bard on the Beach celebrates its 30th season with a lineup that includes a salute to an all-time favourite Bard production, the stage adaptation of an Oscar-winning romantic comedy, a cross-cultural story set in India, and a powerful, rarely-staged political drama. “We are celebrating this milestone year by sharing the brilliant words of Shakespeare through dynamic productions that showcase the world-class talents of our directors, cast and design teams, working with innovative concepts that will have impact and relevance for…
Find out more »The Zoo Story
The Rusted Cage Theatre Lab presents Edward Albee's renowned classic story of human disconnection and class division. On a sunny Sunday in the park, we observe the meeting of Peter and Jerry. Two caged souls who are victims of their own piercing loneliness.
Find out more »Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies
Audiences will bathe in the warmth of a Greek island and witness a fight for what’s right this summer, when Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl. “Last year, more than 40,000 musical theatre fans came through our gates and we hope to welcome even more in 2019 with two fabulous productions that will leave audiences buoyant with cheer,” says TUTS Board President Naveen Kapahi. “This summer is all about inspiration, with…
Find out more »Deep Into Darkness
Deep Into Darkness stands to be one of the summer’s most elaborate entertainment experiences. In a break from traditional theatre shows, audiences are invited to roam and follow characters through different worlds as all 3 floors, 20 rooms, and 30,000 square feet of The Cultch will be transformed into a 19th-century Victorian world inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. The ambitious effort to bring large-scale immersive theatre to Vancouver – in the vein of New York’s “Sleep No More” – is…
Find out more »Pop-Up Comedy Jam featuring Andrea Jin
Pop-Up Comedy Jam takes over Cafe Deux Soleils with the Improv and Stand-Up Mashup! The special guest this week is Andrea Jin, plus there will be classic improv games, long form laughs, and more. Andrea Jin is one of the fastest rising comics in the Vancouver comedy scene. Born in Shanghai, China, she moved to Canada at 9 years old, where she taught herself English through watching sitcoms and stand-up comedians. Andrea’s comedy speaks to her experiences as a young…
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