Vanda, a young actress (Lindsey Angell), wants to land the lead in the new play Venus in Fur. During her sexually charged audition for Thomas (Vincent Gale), the play’s demanding writer-director, » Read More
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September 10, 2013
I’m back with my Five Fave Fringe Shows So Far series. This year’s festival has 89 artists, over 600 performances, and 11 days to take it all in. This is » Read More
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September 3, 2013
Inspired by both a performance studies thesis and by her own constant and innate desire to get a little closer, Coco Roberge offers Come Cuddle Me, part of the Vancouver Fringe » Read More
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August 30, 2013
New comedic talent bursts onto the Vancouver Fringe Festival stage this season as BEARS! In The City! presents Sorry ‘Bout That., a light-hearted romp chronicling the adventures of an urban bear. » Read More
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August 28, 2013
In Radio :30, a veteran “voice guy” named Ron (played by Toronto writer/performer and Second City alum Chris Earle) records a 30-second radio ad with the help of his faithful » Read More
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August 26, 2013
Last week, I was invited to the media launch of View the Vibe’s Vancouver kick-off at Dockside Brewery’s welcoming patio. Delectable kusshi oysters were shucked by Chef de Partie Victor » Read More
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August 22, 2013
Sometimes comedic inspiration comes from dark places. Mary-Jo Dionne, writer and performer of Glowing: A Reproduction Production – part of the 2013 Vancouver Fringe Festival line-up – experienced her last » Read More
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August 20, 2013
Spoiled Child Saves the Polar Bears is a new Canadian myth for the 21st century. When c-list celebrity Spoiled Child needs a career boost, she cynically jumps on the bandwagon » Read More
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August 15, 2013
Have you ever had an accidental orgasm in the shoe department? Or wondered when Uggs and flipflops became acceptable dinner attire? In a world full of options, why do we » Read More
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August 12, 2013
As September approaches, our city starts to gear up for new theatre seasons and festivals. The Vancouver Fringe Festival is nearly here, with over 600 performances by 89 artists over » Read More
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August 9, 2013
Tara (most recently known for her work with Monster Theatre) talks to dead people. A long-time investigator into the world of psychic phenomenon, Tara has witnessed a variety of other-worldly » Read More
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August 6, 2013
“A darkly hypnotic occasionally hilarious mini-masterpiece of slam storytelling” by Steve Larkin, N.O.N.C.E. (or Not On Normal Courtyard Exercise) is a critically acclaimed piece of dramatic storytelling based on real » Read More
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May 31, 2013
Following the success of 2011’s In Tune Conference, this event will return to Granville Island with a full lineup of events that both explore and celebrate the creation of original » Read More
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May 1, 2013
Edible Canada at The Market commands a prime spot on Granville Island close to the Public Market where over 12 million visitors peruse the food hall on a yearly basis. » Read More