PRODUCTIONS
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)
The Queen in Me
re:Naissance presents The Queen In Me in Vancouver for its final performances — and hometown debut — Sept. 12–13 at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, created & performed by Teiya Kasahara. Combining comedy, drama, & opera through the lens of The Magic Flute’s iconic Queen of the Night, the show reclaims space for the multitudes of women, trans, & non-binary individuals excluded from the stage, daring to imagine bold new possibilities for the future of the art form and beyond. Tickets on sale now!
(SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, September 12–13, 2025)
Join the hilarious Farndale ladies for a performance full of mishaps, missed lines, and delightful absurdity! Follow the Farndale Avenue Ladies’ Dramatic Society as they ambitiously stage a science fiction thriller about Martians visiting their small English village. Humorous mishaps—including malfunctioning special effects and the cast’s diverse acting abilities—make this production both special and hilarious. The play is celebrated for its sharp satire and joyful chaos. Performances take place at two Lower Mainland venues: Surrey Civic Theatre (13750 88 Ave, Surrey, BC) and Anvil Theatre (777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC), running September 26–28 and October 3–5, 2025. Presented by The Royal Canadian Theatre Company.
For tickets and information: rctheatreco.com
(Surrey Civic Theatre & Anvil Theatre, Sept. 26–28 & Oct. 3–5)
Pacific Theatre Announces Fall 2025 Season
Pacific Theatre (PT) announces its scaled-down 2025 season of engaging interdisciplinary offerings, on stage at the company’s beloved alley-style theatre at the Chalmers Heritage Building from September to December 2025. The anticipated season includes The Comedy Weekend with award-winning duo Charlie Demers & Jacob Samuel; the Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane, from directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie; the remount of PT’s critically acclaimed 2021 production of Will Eno’s Wakey, Wakey; a rare solo concert experience LARKK from Danielle McTaggart – renowned as the dynamic lead vocalist of the Juno Award-winning band Dear Rouge; and the cherished annual holiday variety program, Christmas Presence. This will be the last chance for audiences to experience PT’s thought-provoking work before temporarily pausing programming in January 2026. For tickets and further information, visit pacifictheatre.org
(Pacific Theatre, 1440 W 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC, September – December 2025)
Holiday comedy rumble: Every Elf for themself
It’s candy cane chaos and mistletoe mayhem in this fast-paced improv comedy showdown. When Santa takes a well-earned year off in Palm Springs, the North Pole’s top elves battle it out in a festive competition to become HEAD JOYMAKER—and only the audience gets to decide who drives the sleigh.
(The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 8:00 PM)
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company presents The Little Mermaid
Traditional British Panto at its rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast for a holiday treat full of toe-tapping music, corny jokes, and outrageous audience participation. Come sing along, cheer the heroes, and boo the villains in this hilariously funny show featuring colourful costumes and dazzling sets. Performances take place at Surrey Civic Theatres (13750 88 Ave, Surrey, BC) and Massey Theatre (735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC), running December 19–21, 26–28, and January 2–4. Presented by The Royal Canadian Theatre Company. For tickets and information: rctheatreco.com
(Surrey Civic Theatres & Massey Theatre, Dec. 19–21, 26–28 & Jan. 2–4)
Pizzazz
What makes love worth fighting for? At a River Shannon boat rental, two strangers enact a troubled marriage, drawing others into their performance as the play unfolds with unexpected twists that challenge perception and reality. Intimate, thought-provoking, and layered with emotional complexity, this production invites audiences to question what’s real—and what’s performed. Taking place at RCTC Studio (10660 City Pkwy, Surrey, BC), the show runs February 13, 14 & 15. Presented by The Royal Canadian Theatre Company. For tickets and information: rctheatreco.com
(RCTC Studio, Feb. 13–15)
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)
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)
