“What do you believe in?” “What are you looking forward to?” “Is there a piece of music that touches you every tim…
The Warrior Who Would Rule: Bard on the Beach Unleashes Coriolanus
“I think she’ll be to Rome As is the osprey to the fish, who takes it By sovereignty of nature.” Bard on the Beach is…
The weird and wonderful puppetry of Multiple Organism
The human body is a work of art. Or could it be that it is a prison? It might be a wonderland or a cultural artifact.…
Who is Clark Rockefeller? In True Crime, Torquil Campbell Tries to get the Truth from the Infamous Conman
Clark Rockefeller was a member of elite private clubs, the husband of a successful businesswoman, a father, an art de…
The Spirit of Revolt in Pancho Villa from a Safe Distance, an Opera
“It can’t end like this. Tell them I said something.” Legend has it that these were the last words of Pancho Villa, a…
The Art Club’s Beauty and the Beast is a Dancing Dish Served with Flair
With the revival of one of their most popular musicals, Vancouver’s Arts Club is once again inviting audiences of all…
Bacio Rosso Delights: The Circus has come to Town
A red, velvet Spiegeltent has sprouted up in Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park. For the next few months, you’ll hear l…
The Ones We Leave Behind Traces the Lonely Heart
Loneliness is a slow-moving tragedy. Like acid rain or a calcium deficiency, it erodes us over time. It’s also pervas…
Testosterone – Looks Masculinity Square in the Face and Asks it to Dance
We first meet Kit, the extremely likeable protagonist of the play, one year after he’s received his initial injection…
Cascadia Project Showcases Delightful New Plays on Granville Island
The 2018 Cascadia Project is a festival that showcases new works from local Vancouver artists. Held over two weeks at…
Bard on the Beach’s Macbeth is Fantastic and Furious
“All hail, Macbeth, thou shalt be king hereafter!” With the prophecy of the three “weird sisters” or witches, ringing…
Julio Montero Brings The Joy of Salsa to Vancouver
Julio Montero, a Cuban-born dance instructor of Salsa and Dominican Bachata thinks that “Canada needs Cuba” and that…
