York Theatre to January 4, 2026
What’s so good about it? Everything. But off the top it’s a chance to see the ever-young Dawn Petten as both baggy-pants Spartacus and Boberta Rainy, a villainous, androgynous, megadeveloper.
Dawn Petten as Boberta Rainy and Spartacus in East Side Panto: West Van Story. Credit: Emily Cooper Photography
Firehall Arts Centre to November 23, 2025
While there are loads of heart-stopping films and videos of whale rescues, how does a small theatre company tell Jon Lien’s tale on a small stage? Ingenuity. Creativity. And lots and lots of heart.
Steve O’Connell as Jon Lien in Between Breaths. Credit: Ritchie Perez
Stanley BFL Canada Stage to January 4, 2026
The show is beautiful and it will probably be at the top of every little girl’s Christmas wish list. Grownups can go online and read a synopsis so they’re not completely confused. Alternately, they can just “Let It Go”, sit back and enjoy how pretty it all is.
Jericho Arts Centre to November 16, 2025
Playwright Rick Dobran is one multi-talented guy: former server and restaurant manager, stage and film actor, tattoo artist and playwright. The collages that hang in the Jericho Arts Centre lobby are his creations, too. There’s probably lots more; I have the feeling this guy packs a lot of living in.
Rick Dobran as Joe and Mersiha Musovic as Lily in The Best Restaurant in the World. Ever. Credit: Andrew Fraser
Progress Lab (1422 William) to November 22, 2025
This might be the strangest love story you’ve ever seen – if it is a love story.
Andy Kalirai as Tristan, Paige Louter as Connie in The Effect. Credit: Chelsey Stuyt