Theatre

Latinx theatre artist’s debut script unfolds across three worlds: Toronto, Antigua Guatemala, and a realm in which the immigration system functions like a game show

Adrian Glynn McMorran’s moving theatre-concert pays tribute to his Ukraine-born grandparents, complete with a choir and traditional instruments

Offerings range from storytelling event The Family Flame to dance parties, documentary screenings, drag performances, and more

The starkly moving show by the Czech Republic’s Archa Centre of Documentary Theatre recounts true stories of lives upended by the conflict

Production by Tracey Power transports audiences back to the time of coffeehouse open mics that nurtured musicians like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen

Théâtre Gauche production probes into linguistic insecurities and the stigma of being a “bad francophone”

Romantic comedy set in 1960s New York City follows newlyweds navigating marriage, compromise, and the beautiful mess of learning how to live

Presented with the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and Presentation House Theatre, Faly Mevamanana’s play centres on a cultural obsession with competition

Skilled Canadian ventriloquist has competed on America’s Got Talent and headlined with Disney Cruise Line for more than two decades

Ruby Slippers Theatre presentation features new works by Irene (Fan) Yi, Abi Padilla, Marcia Johnson, Alexandra Lainfiesta, and Sewit Eden Haile

Amir Hosseini directs the Blackout Art Society production about four Iranian adults preparing for an English proficiency exam

Playwright Mieko Ouchi’s story of one woman’s self-discovery in the Nevada Desert is rooted in her mother’s true story

Provocatively reimagined endings to opera and Shakespeare were among the random scenes that stuck with us from the year onstage

Whether you’re into show tunes or funk, improv comedy or acrobatics, you’re sure to find your own way of welcoming 2026 with the help of Vancouver’s arts companies and venues

James & Jamesy’s family-friendly show sails through a series of slapstick and sometimes surreal journeys

Set to a soundtrack of Broadway showtunes and Christmas songs, production features a standout performance from Victor Hunter as grand dame

When a Prime Minister’s assistant’s romantic hotel rendez-vous is interrupted, a host of hilariously chaotic misunderstandings ensue

Annual holiday variety show hosted by founder Ron Reed wraps up the company’s programming for the foreseeable future

Energized title-role performance by Azaleah Korn leads an ensemble with a gift for the physical comedy and classic song-and-dance numbers of this beloved musical

Christmas With the Marches welcomes viewers into the famous sisters’ home for the holidays, while A Christmas Carol animates the Victorian setting with coloured lights and projections

And did we mention the live dogs playing Sandy?

Portrayals of the classic novel’s famously lively siblings shine brightest when all four are together onstage, capturing love for one another in quiet gestures

Colleen Wheeler and Moya O’Connell have gathered a crack team of actors for micro-sized Shakespearean shows at the City Centre Artist Lodge—and this is only the beginning

With audiences supplying the laugh track, the days of “Must-See TV” return in a different form every night, with heartfelt moments arising among hilarious period-correct details

Theatre Replacement’s nearly sold-out holiday tradition continues at The Cultch’s York Theatre to January 11

Director Barbara Tomasic talks about the Arts Club Theatre Company’s new production of the Louisa May Alcott classic, which still inspires heartfelt reflection on sibling bonds and the challenges of finding a place in the world

Dawn Petten’s megadeveloper slays in a show with pumped-up song-and-dance numbers, subversive satire, and standout performances

Amid the laughter and DIY signs, Pony Cam show at The Cultch captures a world where we can’t step off the ever-racing treadmill

The local arts and culture scene has bright gifts in store this season, from music by candlelight to wintry ballets

At Studio 16, artist weaves mime and clown components in vignettes that explore a person’s search for the meaning of life