PRODUCTIONS
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 Nassim refused to perform his military service, and as a result, his passport was revoked.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)
Our Grandmother the Inlet: Screening and Discussion
A special screening of Our Grandmother the Inlet, followed by a presentation and discussion with directors Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos and Kayah George.
Our Grandmother the Inlet is a short poetic documentary featuring Kayah George and her grandmother Ta7a, daughter of the late Chief Dan George, who performed the famous lament to Canada on its 100th anniversary. The film is a reciprocal love letter to the Inlet portraying Kayah's connection to the water, which in the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, is considered to be their oldest grandmother and place of creation.
(Museum of Vancouver, Jun. 1, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m)
HAUS OF YOLO
You are invited into the inner sanctum of renowned fashion label HAUS OF YOLO. Become a muse of high fashion as Welt Couture and the Sexy Love Puppets create their latest collection live on stage. Sit front row as chic creations move from sewing machine to circus routine, giving a new name to fast fashion. Will the costumes be completed before the next act goes on? For once, the circus is not the riskiest thing on stage.
(York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Jun. 5 - 15)
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)
The Frank Theatre's Season Launch Speakeasy
The frank theatre's Season Launch Speakeasy
Hosted by Batty Banks
Featuring DJ Nancy Dru, Nick Miami Benz and Tonye Aganaba!
Pay-What-You-Can
Pssst! You’re invited to the oh-so-intimate launch party for the frank theatre’s 2025/2026 season. Slip inside East Van’s best kept “secret” — the factory-turned-arts-hub PL 1422. There, you’ll sip clandestine cocktails, experience illicit drag, dance to deviant DJs, and be the first to hear about our upcoming shows. From Indigenous romance-thrillers to queer teen vampires, our season is sure to titillate and entrance you. In a time when 2SLGBTQ+ existence is criminalized, we’re celebrating the transgressive brilliance of trans and QTBIPOC creators.
(Progress Lab 1422, 1422 William St, Vancouver, Jun. 14, 7:00 p.m)
Neworld Theatre presents Eyes of the Beast
Neworld Theatre, in partnership with the Climate Disaster Project, in association with the SFU School for the Contemporary Arts, and supported by Simon Fraser University, presents the Vancouver premiere of the timely and deeply human work, Eyes of the Beast, on stage June 18 to 21, 2025 at 7:30pm and June 21 & 22 at 2pm at the Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. The groundbreaking documentary-style theatre production adapts the award-winning journalism of the Climate Disaster Project, bringing to life numerous compelling testimonies from Canadian survivors of climate catastrophes. The uniquely structured work is both an artistic experience and a catalyst for urgent change. Following intermission, Act 2 includes a facilitated conversation with an invited elected official. Audiences are encouraged to share their reactions, including the pressing need for civic action, in a supportive, open-hearted environment. Tickets: Indigenous $5; Downtown Eastside Community and General Audience $10; Pay it Forward $50. For more information, visit: neworldtheatre.com
(Goldcorp Centre for the Arts (Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre), Jun. 18 - 22)
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)
