Arts

Studio 58's Julius Caesar stays cerebral

Because Julius Caesar is all about moral ambiguity, it can be hard to get your bearings with this play.
A message of thanks from Push Festival's executive director Norman Armour

A message of thanks from Push Festival's executive director Norman Armour

By Jessica Werb | February 6, 2012
Armour says he feels "truly blessed" following a serious cardiac arrest during which friends and strangers came to his aid.
After Trio A and Beginning are a pair of unorthodox dance experiments

After Trio A and Beginning are a pair of unorthodox dance experiments

By Janet Smith | February 3, 2012
Who are the bravest two dancers in the city right now?
The Arts Club's production of Calendar Girls gives its script more than its due

The Arts Club's production of Calendar Girls gives its script more than its due

By Colin Thomas | February 2, 2012
The script for Calendar Girls is a waste of time, but director Rachel Ditor and her team give it a handsome mounting in this Arts Club production.
Dances for a Small Stage 25 proves the series' longevity is entirely justified

Dances for a Small Stage 25 proves the series' longevity is entirely justified

By Alexander Varty | February 2, 2012
Things were grim, then Grimm, then grim again. And intermittently goofy.
The 605 Collective unleashes a New Animal

The 605 Collective unleashes a New Animal

By Janet Smith | February 2, 2012
Choreographer Dana Gingras plays on our animal instincts in this edgy new work by local dance troupe, the 605 Collective.
Chelsea Hotel brings Leonard Cohen songs to life

Chelsea Hotel brings Leonard Cohen songs to life

By Colin Thomas | February 2, 2012
Tracey Power’s latest project, The Chelsea Hotel, might be subtitled “A Fantasia on the Love Themes of Leonard Cohen”.
Waiting amid windy rooms and mirror images in Waiting For

Waiting amid windy rooms and mirror images in Waiting For

By Robin Laurence | February 1, 2012
Four artists—Natalie Doonan, Matilda Aslizadeh, Gwenessa Lam, and Natasha McHardy—meditate on various manifestations of the act of waiting while also responding to the history and architecture of Centre A.
Trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth is the real deal

Trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth is the real deal

By Alexander Varty | February 1, 2012
Those looking for something truly new from the world’s latest trumpet sensation may have to wait a while.
PuSh festival releases statement regarding executive director Norman Armour

PuSh festival releases statement regarding executive director Norman Armour

By Jessica Werb | January 30, 2012
PuSh board president Max Wyman asks public to "ignore the rumour mill" regarding Norman Armour's health.
Portrait of an Artist: Tony Woods

Portrait of an Artist: Tony Woods

By Stephen Thomson | January 30, 2012
The Vancouver artist has used photo collages to document the city’s brightly coloured dumpsters.
PuSh executive director Norman Armour is recovering well in hospital

PuSh executive director Norman Armour is recovering well in hospital

By Jessica Werb | January 30, 2012
The PuSh Festival executive director is recovering well following a medical emergency over the weekend.
PuSh Festival head Norman Armour in stable condition after collapse at show

PuSh Festival head Norman Armour in stable condition after collapse at show

By Janet Smith | January 29, 2012
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival executive director Norman Armour suffered a medical emergency.
Japan's Hot Pepper, Air Conditioner, and the Farewell Speech finds a wonked-out physical language for corporate malaise

Japan's Hot Pepper, Air Conditioner, and the Farewell Speech finds a wonked-out physical language for corporate malaise

By Janet Smith | January 28, 2012
In an ode to office alienation, the cubicle crowd talks in circles and performs wonky dances.
Bryan Callen's standup may be too much of a good thing

Bryan Callen's standup may be too much of a good thing

By Guy MacPherson | January 27, 2012
Going too long can’t totally negate the laughs you had along the way, but it can really diminish the overall experience.
Duet for One has its moving moments

Duet for One has its moving moments

By Colin Thomas | January 27, 2012
The next time I need therapy, I’m going to make sure I get it on-stage; it’s always so simple in the theatre.