Coming away from Pacific Theatre's latest show, Mother Teresa is Dead, I felt almost overwhelmed. A guest production by The Bleeding Heart Collective, Mother Teresa is Dead is an intense, powerful drama wrought with emotion. I had just about no knowledge of the storyline before … [Read more...]
Theatre That Makes You Think: Leave of Absence by Lucia Frangione at Pacific Theatre
There are moments in Vancouver where I am seriously bowled over by the talent we have here. Opening Night of Leave of Absence at Pacific Theatre was definitely one such night. Phenomenal, sexy, laugh out loud funny, thought provoking and heart breaking. My date was balling by … [Read more...]
A Van Family Date Pick: Pacific Theatre’s Touring Show of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
For those of you that have been reading here for awhile, you'll know that my love of the theatre was fostered at an early age, thanks to my grandparents and parents, who were huge supporters of the theatre and the arts. As a result, I was absolutely thrilled to take two of my … [Read more...]
A Van Sexy Date Pick: Lend Me a Tenor at the Metro Theatre
It has been a number of years now that I have been attending plays at Vancouver's Metro Theatre, and I must admit to being a bit of a fan of the theatre. For me, entering this theatre always feels like I am being welcomed into the arms of a beloved old friend. This made being … [Read more...]
Wittenberg at the Pacific Theatre in Vancouver
Wittenberg, Pacific Theatre's latest offering, was a surprisingly educational (and entertaining) way to spend Halloween. David Davolos`s play takes us somewhere where Hamlet, Dr. Faustus, Martin Luther roam the same halls, pondering life`s questions, drinking away sorrows, and … [Read more...]