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> When & Where May 15-June 2, school matinees and public performances at various times | Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright Street Inspired by the true story of two male penguins who were gifted an egg at New York’s Central Park Zoo and the beloved children's book about their story, And Tango Makes Three – as well as Deveau’s own parenting experience with his husband and the play’s director Cameron Mackenzie, this playful and imaginative work follows a pair of penguin fathers and their zoo keeper friend as they navigate the delightful chaos of throwing a first birthday party in a visually-spectacular, over-the-top show. Tickets and information at Carousel Theatre When & Where April 13 – 28, evenings at 7:30pm, Sat & Sun at 3pm & Wed at 1pm | Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova Street Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, This Is How We Got Here follows a close-knit family still dealing with the lingering trauma of an unexpected loss. A family must learn how to move forward after their shared grief as they re-learn how to interact with one another through humour, forgiveness, and love. Tickets from $30 at firehallartscentre.ca OR call 604.689.0926
When & Where April 18 – 14, 2024; evenings at 7:30pm, matinees on Sat & Sun at 2pm | York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Experience the love stories of Alberta’s Métis Callihoo women. You used to call me Marie… follows Iskwewo, Napew, and Mistatim in eight intertwined stories of love and resilience as the Métis nation emerges across the plains. Through stories of the fur trade, governance, and organizing in the 1930s and into the present day, the story of Marie Callihoo unfurls through generations and time. Tickets
from $29. Single tickets on sale now through The Cultch’s Box
Office: 604-251-1363 or
thecultch.com/event/you-used-to-call-me-marie
When &
Where April 19 & 20, 2024 at 8pm | Vancouver Playhouse,
600 Hamilton St. Tickets from $70. Purchase online: tickets.dancehouse.ca/TheatreManager/1/online
When & Where April 27 at 7:30pm, April 28, 2pm, May 2 at 7:30pm, May 4 at 7:30pm & May 5 at 2pm | Queen Elizabeth Theatre This passionate story is told through seductive arias and enduring, richly coloured melodies. Rachel Peake returns to Vancouver Opera to direct Carmen alongside conductor Leslie Dala for a five-show engagement. Carmen will be portrayed by Sandra Piques. Alok Kumar and Matthew White will both perform the role of Don José. Tickets
prices from $79. Purchase online at:
vancouveropera.ca/overview/carmen
When & Where April 25 – May 05, 2024; evenings 7.30pm, Sat & Sun matinees at 2pm | Vancity Culture Lab, 1895 Venables St A mix of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and fact-blasting, Fat Joke puts fatphobia under the spotlight. Drawing upon personal experience and research, comedian, actor, and writer Cheyenne Rouleau dissects this often-untalked-about topic with eviscerating wit. Tickets
from $29. Single tickets on sale now through The Cultch’s Box
Office: 604-251-1363 or
thecultch.com/event/fat-joke
When & Where April 26 - May 18; evenings at 8pm, matinees on Sundays at 2pm | Metro Theatre, 1370 MarineDrive SW, Vancouver An uproarious comedy that virtually guarantees laughter and entertainment! The iconic David O. Selznick, knee-deep into the filming of Gone with the Wind, suddenly realizes the script is a complete disaster and the director is clueless. With just five days to salvage the production before it shuts down, David hastily scrambles to replace the director and screenwriter to restart the shoot. Enter a fresh-faced film director, and a renowned screenwriter. The three of them embark on a whirlwind week-long journey to wrangle Margaret Mitchell's mammoth novel into a coherent screenplay. Tickets
Reg aduld $36, Seniors & Students $33, Preview $25. Call the box
office 604-266-7191 OR Purchase online: tickets.metrotheatre.com/TheatreManager/
When & Where May 2 – 12, 2024 | Various locations in Vancouver This year’s Festival will showcase a total of 48 features and mid-lengths, 34 short films, as well as Industry events and multiple opportunities for filmmakers, audiences and industry professionals to connect. Screenings will take place at The Vancouver Playhouse (Opening), The Cinematheque, VIFF Centre and SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, with industry events held at SFU’s World Art Centre and The Post at 750 Tickets
General Admission $16, Students (with valid ID), Seniors (65+) $14,
Accessible $14. Purchase online: www.doxafestival.ca/tickets When & Where May 2 12, 2024; evenings 7.30pm, Sat & Sun matinees at 2pm | Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver
Tickets
from $29. Single tickets on sale now through The Cultch’s Box
Office: 604-251-1363 or thecultch.com/event/homecoming
Two young fathers - a mortgage broker, and a plant worker desperate to buy a piece of land - meet to discuss a loan in an unassuming cubicle. As Keith and Ryan grapple with the realities of adulthood, a shared quest for meaning and belonging transcends the systems that fence them in. Tickets
$15-$40 available online at www.pacifictheatre.org or by phone at 604.731.5518 ONGOING
When & Where April 11 to May 2, 2024; evenings Tue – Thu at 7:30pm, Fri & Sat at 8pm, matinees on Wed at 1:30pm and Sat & Sun at 2pm | Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver In Sexy Laundry, Alice and Henry are coming to grips with their lacklustre sex life. Time, kids, and stress—not to mention gravity—have taken their toll. In an effort to rekindle the magic in their 25-year marriage, they go on a naughty hotel retreat, equipped with a copy of Sex for Dummies. But they soon find that when the clothes come off, so do the gloves. Tickets
from $29. More info at artsclub.com
When & Where April 11 to 20, 2024; evenings at 7.30pm and matinees on Wed, Sat & Sun at 1pm | Gateway Theatre’s Mainstage, 6500 Gilbert Rd, Richmond Ludwig’s comedy is a fresh and lively take on the legendary tale of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. From the master of mayhem Ken Ludwig comes a fast-paced, pulse-pounding comedy like no other. Directed by Barbara Tomasic, this production promises a rollercoaster of laughter, suspense and wit. Tickets Adult prices are at $35, $46 & $55 depending in section. Purchase online: Tickets - Gateway Theatre
When & Where April 4 – 14, 2024; evenings at 7:30pm, matinees on Sat & Sun at 2pm | The Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables Street Detached from family and friends, Parifam Mana draws and paints in her private studio in Montréal—a place where memory and inspiration are in a continuous battle. Parifam‘s world is turned upside down when her childhood friend Ramak re-enters her life. Parifam and Ramak grapple with the hidden truths that linger in their past—soon to be revealed in an exhibition on Persian culture at a museum they built together. Tickets according to section: $49, $44, $39, & $29. Indigenous Pricing: Self-identifying Indigenous patrons can get tickets (sections A / A+) for just $20! Use promo code: 2324Indigenous. Box Office Phone: 604-251-1363 or purchase online: Parifam-thecultch.com
When & Where March 21 - April 21, 2024, evenings Tue – Thu at 7:30pm, Fri & Sat at 8pm, matinees on Wed at 1:30pm and Sat & Sun at 2pm | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver. It’s 1833, and at London’s Theatre Royal, Ira Aldridge is making history by becoming the first Black actor to tread the boards as Shakespeare’s Othello. As the public and parliament debate the abolition of slavery, how will audiences react to the revolution already taking place on the stage? Step into the tempestuous Covent Garden rehearsal hall in this thought-provoking and captivating play within a play about the little-known but true story of the groundbreaking performer. Tickets from $29. More info at artsclub.com
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Carousel
Theatre for Young People, Vancouver International Children’s Festival,
and Zee Zee Theatre
The
Firehall Arts Centre
The
Cultch 
Dorrance
Dance (US) In partnership with Vancouver Tap Dance Society
The
Cultch in association with Neworld Theatre
Metro
Theatre
23rd
Annual DOXA Documentary Film Festival
The
Cultch & Urban Ink 
The
Arts Club Theatre Company
Gateway
Theatre 
Vancouver
Asian Canadian Theatre and Medusa Theatre 
The
Arts Club Theatre Company