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Darkly compelling The Beauty Queen of Leenane hits its full, horrific stride in Act 2

The climactic confrontation in this poisonous mother-daughter tale is impossible to forget.

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors poet and theatre artist Soramaru Takayama at the Powell Street Festival

The Nagano-born, Vancouver-based poet and theatre artist is having an impact on audiences on both sides of the Pacific.

This, Here digs ambitiously into identity and art

Babelle Theatre production, set on the Sunshine Coast, features nuanced acting and compelling conflict between the generations, but still leaves questions.

Wry, fast-paced dialogue drives A Few Good Men at Ensemble Theatre Company

One killer speech encompasses all the play’s themes: the price of honour, the sanctity of duty, and the burden of fathers and father figures.

Artist uncovers False Creek’s lost industrial history with Acoustic Anvil sculpture for Vancouver Biennale

Vancouver Biennale 2018-2019's second installation of the year is by Squamish-based artist Maskull Lasserre, and will be unveiled July 19 in False Creek.

Castalian String Quartet to replace Zorá String Quartet at Vancouver Recital Society opener

The recital will mark London quartet's Vancouver debut.

Things To Do: 6 can't-miss Vancouver arts events this week, July 18 to 24

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Persephone Brewing becomes official beer partner of Rio Theatre in ongoing efforts to save East Van venue

The partnership gives the Sunshine-Coast microbrewery the exclusive rights to sell its beer at the Rio Theatre.

Vancouver TheatreSports League improv masters slyly spoof our fair city in Avocado Toast

They sent up baristas, Science World, lululemon, yoga, and our Hollywood North reputation, with slick transitions care of local bands.

New Granville Island Theatre District to boost performance at three venues

The joint project of Boca del Lupo, Carousel Theatre for Young People, and CMHC Granville Island

Money can't buy you love in Bard on the Beach's wildly original rendition of Timon of Athens

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