PRODUCTIONS
Touchstone Theatre Unveils 50th Anniversary 2025/2026 Season
Today, Touchstone Theatre revealed its 2025/26 season – a dynamic slate of four works by Canadian/Turtle Island creators, headlined by the acclaimed revival of Frances Končan’s Women of the Fur Trade, a hilarious historical satire that upends colonial, male-centric histories by spotlighting the women who lived through the era of Louis Riel. The season continues with Gertrude & Alice by Evalyn Parry and Anna Chatterton with Karin Randoja, the 2018 Governor General award-nominated portrait of literary icons and life partners Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. 2021 by Cole Lewis, Patrick Blenkarn, and Sam Ferguson follows with an immersive blend of theatre, video games, and AI, placing the audience at the heart of a deeply human story about memory and loss. Closing the season is Danceboy by Munish Sharma, a dance-filled solo performance that dives into questions on masculinity, culture, and love.
(Various Vancouver venues, 2025/2026 Season)
Carousel Theatre presents WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Carousel Theatre for Young People presents the Presentation House Theatre production of WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, based on Maurice Sendak’s beloved storybook. The wild rumpus returns in this highly interactive, guided play experience where audiences help Max transform his bedroom and journey to the land of the Wild Things. A celebrated children’s theatre classic with over 1,000 performances across North America, this production invites young audiences to “let their wild things out.” Recommended for ages 3 to 7 and their favourite grown-ups.
(Performance Works on Granville Island, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, Mar. 10—22)
People, Places & Things
A struggling actress’s life spins out of control, landing her in rehab, in this irreverent and darkly funny play. Emma was having the time of her life—now she’s in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem. But the problem isn’t with Emma; it’s with everything else. When intoxication feels like the only way to survive the modern world, how can she ever sober up?
(Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6, Mar. 10–22)
The North American Premiere of HARM by Phoebe Eclair-Powell
Audiences are invited into an unsettling world with Harm by acclaimed British playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell. This suspenseful comedy stars Kelli Ogmundson (TV’s Animal Control, Family Law, Cavendish) and is directed by Jennifer Copping. Harm follows an unhappy estate agent whose life takes a startling turn after she sells a home to Alice, a charismatic social media influencer — a thrilling, twisted tale about the corrosive effects of social media and isolation.
(Studio 16, 1555 West 7th Avenue, Mar. 20—29)
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company presents The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
How long does it take to learn to love? This heartwarming and poetic all-ages show follows the journey of Edward Tulane, a vain porcelain rabbit who discovers the true meaning of love through loss, hardship, and transformation. Adapted by Dwayne Hartford from the beloved book by Kate DiCamillo, this visually rich and emotionally resonant play invites audiences of all ages to reflect on connection, resilience, and the vulnerability that makes love possible. Performances take place at Surrey Civic Theatres (13750 88 Ave, Surrey, BC), Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam, BC), and Anvil Theatre (777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC), running March 13–15, 20–22, and 27–29. Presented by The Royal Canadian Theatre Company. For tickets and information: rctheatreco.com
(Surrey Civic Theatres, Evergreen Cultural Centre & Anvil Theatre, Mar. 13–15, 20–22 & 27–29)
The Horse of Jenin
Built from the debris of a major invasion, the Horse of Jenin sculpture became a constant presence in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine, standing for 20 years in the city centre as a symbol of freedom, hope, and resistance. Now, Alaa is left wondering: what happened to the horse? Combining storytelling, mask, and stand-up comedy, The Horse of Jeninexplores the everyday life of a boy growing up in Jenin who, like every child in the world, just wants to play and have fun.
(Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St., Mar. 25–29)
Studio 58 Presents: Something Rotten!
Studio 58, the professional theatre training program at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College, presents the hilarious musical Something Rotten! “When life gives you eggs, make an omelette." Something’s rotten in the state of England, where brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom run an unsuccessful theatre troupe. The pair are constantly outdone by the arrogant Shakespeare, who revels in his fame and fortune. Desperate to find some success of his own, Nick visits a soothsayer who suggests writing the world’s first musical. Side-splitting from start to finish, Something Rotten! is jam-packed with catchy songs and ridiculous antics!
(Studio 58 at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College, 100 West 49th ave, Vancouver, Mar. 26-Apr. 19)
Qingming Festival at the Museum
Falling on April 5 this year, Qingming Festival (清明節), also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a time to honour ancestors through grave visits and ritual offerings. Join the museum ahead of the festival for special storytelling performances about the familial connections of this holiday by Five Blessings Collective, followed by a short presentation on the cultural significance of Qingming by the Wong’s Benevolent Association of Canada. Five Blessings Collective’s second episode in their A Year of Blessings audio play series about Chinese holidays, Little Shrimp, focuses on the Qingming Festival. Little Shrimp is a story about a brave little shrimp with a big heart who takes us on a musical adventure through the underwater (and underworld) to connect with friends, family, and ancestors on Qingming, the tomb-sweeping holiday.
(Chinese Canadian Museum, 51 E. Pender St., Vancouver, Mar. 29)
On Native Land
On Native Land is a new musical intertwining the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, Chief, and rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love. Corey Payette’s contemporary score has a driving force rooted in the drum, grounding the music in Indigenous tradition while soaring melodies echo groundbreaking Broadway scores like Company and Dear Evan Hansen. His compositions create a soundscape that is both timeless and boldly innovative.
(York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Apr. 8—19)
Fat Joke
A fusion of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and unapologetic fact-blasting, Fat Joke thrusts fatphobia into the spotlight. Cheyenne Rouleau surgically dissects this seldom-discussed subject with razor-sharp wit, leaving the audience confronting their assumptions. Brace yourself for a social commentary that challenges conventions, sparks crucial conversations, and keeps you laughing throughout.
(Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, Apr. 16—18)
End of Greatness
End of Greatness is a new multidisciplinary performance by friends and longtime collaborators Veda Hille and Maiko Yamamoto. Through songs and stories about nature, family, and cosmological ideas, the audience is swept up on a wild hunt from the forest floor to the edges of the known universe. What are the systems taking us down and keeping us alive? Is cake at the centre of it all? This performance explores the very end of everything, and the beginning of something new.
(The Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St., Apr. 16—19)
Carousel Theatre presents THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS
Persistent and powerful, Elizabeth is a princess with a lot on her plate, but when a dragon storms her castle and flies away with her “beloved” Prince Ronald, things go from bad to worse. How does a princess rescue a prince if princes are supposed to do the rescuing, and who decided that anyway? Based on the renowned classic by Robert Munsch, The Paper Bag Princess follows Elizabeth and a cast of zany new characters on a wild, playful, and puppet-filled adventure to discover that only you can determine your own path.
(Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright Street, Apr. 22–May 10)
The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
Step into a magical world that blends fairy tales, music, and shoes in a playful, interactive adventure! Join the Old Woman as she travels around in her oversized boot, discovering hidden stories within each pair of shoes she encounters. This theatrical experience invites children to become part of the story, exploring their imagination and seeing how even the smallest soles can leave a big impression.
(Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, Apr. 24—May 3)
