Theatre
Aliens and zombies on the streets of Vancouver
October 26, 2015Director Andy Thompson talks about the Virtual Stage’s latest interactive theatre experience The Virtual Stage’s Alien Contagion: Rise of the Zombie Syndrome, directed by Andy Thompson, is a not your average theatrical production. It’s an interactive show that actually takes place on the streets of Vancouver. Instead of merely watching characters being chased by a horde of zombies, you get to be the bait. This is the fourth year for the zombie-themed series, and having attended last year, I was eager to compare this new installment. Participants are assembled into a ‘expert’ team in a high-stakes mission, and the…
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Massey Theatre celebrates 65th anniversary
October 19, 2015As part of their 65th anniversary celebrations, Massey Theatre presented an innovative new-age gala to encourage diversity and collaboration in the community theatre arts. Walking to the Massey Theatre, I realized I had no idea exactly what kind of event…
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Are We Cool Now? is a musical journey
October 9, 2015Billed as an “indie rock road trip,” this love story, performed at the Cultch, was set entirely to the heartfelt songs of Dan Mangan. The space was filled with powerful renditions and strong vocals, and the simple, versatile set was…
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The Best Laid Plans doesn’t live up to expectations
September 25, 2015With the federal election campaign in full swing, this musical couldn’t be timelier. I had high hopes that this show, based on Terry Fallis’ novel, would poke fun at our democratic institutions and political parties all through engaging song and…
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And the Fringe goes on – more Fringe Festival reviews
September 25, 2015Starstuff: Per Aspera Ad Astra Starstuff: Per Aspera Ad Astra is a beautifully crafted piece of performance. True to its name, the performance is about the hardships and difficulties of trying to reach the stars. On the surface, Thomas Malinsky…
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Vincent River is an intense story of grief
September 18, 2015Osimous Theatre, directed by Bob Frazer, creates theatre that plays with the traditional conventions of the form. For example, for their latest production, Vincent River, a different pair of actors takes the stage each night having never rehearsed together. The…
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Fringe Festival features SFU stars
September 11, 2015Every year the Vancouver Fringe Festival gives artists the opportunity to showcase their art in some of the zaniest and most interesting venues throughout Vancouver. Many SFU students and alumni join in on the action, showcasing their incredible talents in…
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Teenage dreams and orphan adventures at Theatre Under the Stars
July 24, 2015Hairspray The sixties are brought to life in all their colourful, flamboyant glory in Hairspray. Peppy songs, bouncy dresses, and a feel-good story make this a classic musical everyone can enjoy. When Tracy Turnblad (Erin E. Walker) auditions for the…
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Frost/Nixon is a battle of wits
July 20, 2015Before adapting it to film in 2008, Peter Morgan wrote Frost/Nixon as a play in 2006. It is based on the 1977 interviews between David Frost and Nixon that were broadcast on national television to the largest TV audience ever…
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Swordplay shines in Shakespeare’s Rebel
July 17, 2015In 2013, Bard on the Beach held its first ever book launch event for Shakespeare’s Rebel, by Christopher Gaze’s longtime friend C.C. Humphreys. Now, this world premiere adaptation of the novel brings to life the raucous, exciting world Shakespeare lived…
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