Ah, British comedies. It has been awhile since I'd seen one, not counting low-res episodes of Fawlty Towers that I seek out occasionally in dark but pleasant corners of the internet. The opening night of Eric Chappell's play, False Pretences at the Metro Theatre was a full dose … [Read more...]
Bare at Waterfront Theatre – The Latest from Fighting Chance Productions
The opening night of Bare: A Pop Opera was my first experience at a Fighting Chance Production. I'm not a die-hard fan of musical theatre for its own sake, which may be because my experience of it is pretty much limited to classics like The Producers, Don Giovanni, and Singin' in … [Read more...]
When I was, Qui Je Suis at Pacific Theatre
I'm afraid of sounding over-enthusiastic about every great performance that Emme is kind enough to pass me tickets along to, but I really can't help myself with this one. At the opening night of Les Petites Taquines When I Was, Qui Je Suis at Pacific Theatre, I was enthralled, … [Read more...]
Compassion for Killers at Pacific Theatre
Yesterday was an actual summer day in Vancouver. At around 7 pm, the sky was pale blue and and the sunlight was clear and sparkly. But try as they did, the inviting streets could not sway me from my curiosity about Christopher Cook's Compassion for Killers. Whirlwind Theatre … [Read more...]
Harvey at the Metro Theatre: (Another!) Van Sexy Date Pick
A few nights ago I realized just how long it had been since I'd been to the theatre. I still can't remember the last time I'd set foot in one; suffice it to say, it'd been a long and tiresome drought. So when Emme, being out-of-town, offered me two tickets to an opening night at … [Read more...]
