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exterior of the play's venue, Performance Works
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SFU alum debuts Naked City

Peak Web September 7, 2024

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer What makes urban landscapes so unique in every city and dwelling around the world and in Vancouver? This is one of many questions that director and producer Pamela Subia prods at in her play, Naked City. The Peak had the pleasure of chatting with Subia about her play, and how it was influenced by her experiences adjusting to a new city. An SFU alumni who graduated with a degree in engineering, Subia “always wanted to be an artist but didn’t have time.” After finishing school in 2022 and finding a full-time job, Subia was finally…

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Parifam
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Upcoming plays

Peak Web March 25, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Parifam When: Apr. 4–14, showtimes at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Where: Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St, Vancouver Tickets: $29 The Cultch and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre present the production of this Persian thriller. Main…

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A photo of two characters from Matilda, Mr and Mrs Wormsworth standing on stage in front of an illustrated landscape backdrop. Mrs wormsworth has exaggerated makeup like red cheeks and pale foundation, and fluffy blonde hair. Her arms are crossed and she’s wearing a blue formal dress, staring at Mr. Wormsworth. Mr. Womswoth wears a purple checkered suit, has puffy brown hair and mustache, and has a mischievous look on his face, holding a vintage phone out in one hand.
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Theatre Under the Stars: much to love and room to improve

Peak Web July 25, 2023

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Since 1940, Theatre Under the Stars has put on family-friendly plays in Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl, an outdoor venue equipped with comfortable seating, a commissary kitchen, bar, and emergency ponchos. This season, which…

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CENTRE STAGE: In Review: Bigmouth, Little One, 887

EIC February 20, 2016

BigMouth Feb 11–21; York Theatre Spurred by his interest in the power of words to change the course of history, Valentijn Dhaenens set out to read at least one speech per day, and ended up reading over 1000 in a…

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