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 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)
Soldiers of Tomorrow
Playwright and performer Itai Erdal writes of the day many years ago when his eight-year-old Israeli nephew came home from school with an empty box to be filled with goods for soldiers on the front lines. Inside the box the boy’s teacher had written: ‘To the soldiers of today from the soldiers of tomorrow.’ That ‘tomorrow’ has come. A former Israeli soldier, Erdal shares some of his actions during his time in the army, giving frank and deeply personal insight to the occupation of Palestine.
(Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St. Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6, May. 6-10)
Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish
Presented by Anvil Theatre, this Axis Theatre production shares a Kwantlen First Nations story from the village of Squa’lets about Th’owxiya, a hungry spirit inhabiting a feast dish. When a clever Mouse (Kw’at’el) is caught stealing, he must find two children to appease her or face the consequences. Featuring traditional Coast Salish and Sto:lo music, masks, and imagery, the performance introduces Raven, Bear, and Sasquatch. Suitable for all ages.
(Anvil Theatre, May 9)
Salt-Water Moon
Two Lovers, One Night, A Sea of Memories. It’s a moon-filled night in Coley’s Point in 1926. Eighteen-year-old Jacob returns from Toronto to a small Newfoundland outport, hoping to win back Mary, his former sweetheart. This multi-award-winning play by David French is both a love story and a meditation on the fragile moments that define a life. Two senior Newfoundland actors bring the story to life in an evocative production.
(PAL Studio Theatre, 8th Floor, 581 Cardero Street, Vancouver BC, May 21–June 7)
Sophie's Surprise 29th
The Cultch presents Sophie’s Surprise 29th, a circus-comedy production staged as a chaotic house party featuring world-class performers from Cirque du Soleil, La Clique, and The 7 Fingers. Set to a nostalgic 90s soundtrack, the show blends acrobatics, cabaret, and immersive theatre into a birthday celebration experience. Audiences are invited into a high-energy environment filled with humour, risk, and spectacle.
(York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, June 10–28, 2026)
Theatre Under the Stars presents Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its 2026 season bursting with soul and laughter, featuring Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, on stage July 3–August 22, 2026, at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl. From the joyful spirit of Sister Mary Clarence and her lively choir to the vibrant underwater world of Ariel, the season celebrates friendship, belonging, and finding your voice. A Vancouver tradition since 1940, TUTS subscription packs are on sale now through May 7, with early bird single tickets from $35 available May 19–June 20, 2026. For tickets and information: tuts.ca or 1-800-514-3849.
(Malkin Bowl, July 3—Aug. 22)
Broadway in Victoria presents KINKY BOOTS
Get ready to kick up your heels, Victoria! Broadway in Victoria presents the Victoria premiere of KINKY BOOTS — the hilarious, high-octane, high-heeled musical sensation that took Broadway, London's West End, and the Grammy, Tony, and Olivier Awards by storm, on stage July 7–12, 2026 at the Royal Theatre. Featuring a fabulously foot-forward score by pop legend Cyndi Lauper, KINKY BOOTS tells the extraordinary true story of Charlie Price, an unlikely dreamer who joins forces with the fabulous and fearless Lola to save his family's failing shoe factory. What follows is a joyous, show-stopping celebration of reinvention, acceptance, and the transformative power of a great pair of boots. Because when you change your mind, you change the world — and when you change your shoes, anything is possible. Tickets and information, visit: broadwayinvictoria.com
(Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St, Victoria, Jul. 7–12)
