Vancouver: On Stage

Vancouver is alive with a wide array of arts and entertainment. From live theatre and performing arts to unique exhibits and museums, there is something for every arts enthusiast.

The Arts Club Theatre Company
As Vancouver's largest year-round professional theatre company we present up to 12 shows a year in our two distinctive venues. In this, our 40th Anniversary year, come join us for high-kicking musicals, thought-provoking Canadian dramas and classic comedies. Ask about dinner/theatre packages at both our water-front theatre on Granville Island and our historic Stanley Theatre in chic South Granville. For additional information visit www.artsclub.com or email boxoffice@artsclub.com for bookings or info@artsclub.com for general inquiries.

Ballet British Columbia
Ballet BC is a bold, provocative and innovative contemporary ballet company that makes a unique and valuable contribution to the art and development of dance. Under Artistic Director John Alleyne, Ballet BC is committed to commission and perform a balanced contemporary repertoire rooted in classical technique, encompassing the best new ballets and late 20th century classics. For additional information please visit www.balletbc.com or email rfozley@balletbc.com

Bard on the Beach
Vancouver's professional Shakespeare Festival stages three productions in repertory, set in open ended tens on the waterfront of Vanier Park against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky. For this year's line up check out www.bardonthebeach.org.

Vancouver Chamber Choir
The renowned Vancouver Chamber Choir is Vancouver's only professional choral ensemble. Each year conductor Jon Washburn and his 20 singers perform a beautiful balance of music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary eras as part of North America's most extensive choral concert season. For additional information please visit www.vancouverchamberchoir.com or email info@vancouverchamberchoir.com

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia
The Chan Centre presents its eclectic, signature series, "Music at the Chan." Join us in the Chan Centre's acoustically superb concert hall for these and other events. Ticket/Event Information: 604.822.2697 www.chancentre.com

Festival Vancouver
Experience hot fun, music in the city...Summer in Vancouver has come to represent for many music lovers an indulgence of sound pleasures. We're happy to announce one feast you can plan for: this BC Day and every BC Day from now on, Festival Vancouver returns with its showcase of classical, world, choral, opera and world music performances. For additional information visit www.festivalvancouver.bc.ca or email music@festivalvancouver.bc.ca.


Vancouver International Children's Festival
The Children's Festival strives to provide the finest quality performing arts programmes to young people in an environment that encourages critical thinking and a lifelong interest in learning, ideas and cultural exploration, at beautiful Vanier Park. Since 1978, our festival was the first, inspiring children's festivals all over the world. For additional information visit www.childrensfestival.ca or email info@childrensfestival.ca

Vancouver East Cultural Centre
Perched at the top of a hill that slopes down to the heart of the City, the Vancouver East Cultural Centre has always been a gathering place. This once-abandoned church has developed into a national treasure and BC's most diverse performance space, with theatre, dance, music and children's performances almost every night of the week. For additional information visit www.vecc.bc.ca

Vancouver TheatreSports League
Our award winning improv has been making people laugh for over twenty years. Our brand of improvisational comedy relies on quick wit and speed of our improvisers to elicit instant entertainment. Using suggestions from the audience, our performers present cutting edge improv that has everyone laughing in the aisles. For additional information visit www.vtsl.com or email info@vtsl.com.

Tickets Tonight
Centrally located within Tourism Vancouver's downtown TouristInfo Centre, Plaza level, 200 Burrard Street, Tickets Tonight offers day-of, half price tickets to a variety of entertainment options, plus regular advance purchase for many more events.

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