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– Theatre
Opening
Shirley Valentine » Nicola Cavendish reprises her role as a bored housewife who finds rejuvenation on holiday in Greece.» Frederic Wood Theatre, 6354 Crescent, UBC, Nov. 29-30, 7:30 p.m., $50/15, 604-822-2678.
Panto Wars » Parody of one the great films of all time, with big musical numbers, audience interaction and slapstick.» Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield, N Van, Dec. 3-20, 7 p.m., matinee 2 p.m., $11-21, 604-990-3474.
It's A Wonderful Life » Arts Club remounts the holiday hit about a woeful man and his guardian angel, Clarence Oddbody (Bernard Cuffling), by Philip Grecian, based on the film by Frank Capra, directed by Dean Paul Gibson.»Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston, Nov. 26-Jan. 2, 8 p.m., Tues. 7:30 p.m., matinees Wed. and Sat. 2 p.m., $25-50, 604-687-1644.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels » Hit Broadway musical, written by Jeffrey Lane with music and lyrics by David Yazbek, is based on the film of the same name and concerns two men who con rich ladies; Max Rimmer is the director.»Vancouver Playhouse Theatre, Hamilton at Dunsmuir, opens Nov. 26-Dec. 27, 8 p.m., matinees Sat. Wed. and Thurs. 2 p.m.,
$30-69, 604-873-3311.
This Week
Romeo and Juliet » Exit 22's youthful take puts a modern twist on Shakespeare's classic story of star-crossed lovers.»Capilano Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell, N Van, to Nov. 28, 8 p.m., with matinees, $8-20, 604-990-7810.
Art » The friendship between three men is strained when one of them purchases an expensive white painting; by Yasmina Reza, produced by Fight Like A Girl.» Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport, Port Moody, to Nov. 28, 8 p.m., matinee Sun. 2 p.m., $15/13, 778-217-0435
The Laramie Project » Nicola Cavendish directs the play which chronicles the reaction to the murder of a gay student in Laramie, Wyoming.» Frederic Wood Theatre, 6354 Crescent, UBC, to Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m., $10-20, 604-822-2678.
Souvenirs » Green Thumb presents Michele Riml's play, which explores the sacrifices parents and children make for one another. Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield, N Van, to Nov. 29, 8 p.m., 4 p.m. Sat, and 2 p.m. Sun, $22-28, 604-990-3474
Lives Were Around Me » Battery Opera's site-specific, roving theatre work for audience of three explores notions of history in the centre of Vancouver, hosted by David McIntosh.» Begins at Alibi Room, 157 Alexander, Dec. 1, 8, 15, departs hourly 6-10 p.m., $267.67 (a price reflecting real cost of production), ticketstonight.ca
After Homelessness… » Created and performed by people who know homelessness, the play uses audience-interaction and will result in a report about homeless policy.» Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova, to Nov. 29, and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon, New West, Dec. 1-6; 8 p.m., $10, 604-689-0926
Demon Voice » Six people stumble toward personal freedom and connection in Shawn Macdonald's new play.» Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright, to Nov. 28, touchstone-theatre.com.
After the Quake » Pi Theatre and Rumble Productions present a tale about disrupted reality in the wake of an earthquake, based on the novel by Haruki Murakami, adapted for the stage by Frank Galati.»Studio 16, 1555 W. 7th, to Dec. 5, 8 p.m., 2 p.m., tickets from $15, rumble.org.
Theft » British comedy about two couples who find a burglar is still in their house, by Eric Chappell.» Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine, to Dec. 5, 8 p.m., $15/18, 604-266-7191
The Vertical Hour » David Hare's play addresses opposing views on the invasion of Iraq, while exploring an attraction between a woman an her boyfriend's father.» Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery, to Dec. 6, 8 p.m., $12-16,604 224 8007.
The Winter's Tale » Anita Rochon directs Shakespeare's romance concerning false accusations of adultery.»Studio 58, Langara College, 100 W. 49th, to Dec. 13, 8 p.m., matinees Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m., $11-20.50, 604-684-2787.
White Christmas: The Musical » Arts Club Theatre Company presents the holiday story based on the classic film by Irving Berlin.»Stanley Stage, Granville at W. 12th, to Dec. 27, 8 p.m., Tues. 7 p.m., Wed., Sat., Sun. 2 p.m., $25-84, 604-687-1644.
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe » Four young adventurers pass through a doorway to a land in the grip of an icy queen, in this adaptation of C.S. Lewis's novel; Kerry van der Griend is the director.» Pacific Theatre, 1420 W. 12, to Jan. 2, 8 p.m., matinees Sat. 2 p.m., $17-34, 604-731-5518. – Dance
This Week
Here To Go: The Second Edition » Evening of new contemporary dance features work by the Contingency Plan, Mutable Subject, Proverbial and the Story of Force and Motion. »The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Nov. 26, 8 p.m., 604-251-1363, $20/15, contingencyplan.ca.
Rahma Haddad and Lynette Harper » Dance Centre's Discover Dance! series presents the B.C.-based Middle Eastern dancers.» Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie, Nov. 26, 12 p.m., $10/7, 604 684 2787.
So You Think You Can Dance Canada Tour » Top 10 finalists Amy, Austin, Cody, Emanuel, Everett, Jayme Rae, Kim, Melanie, Tara-Jean and Vincent showcasing their talents.» GM Place, Nov. 27, 604-280-4444.
The Response » Amber Funk Barton's company performs Workspace, a variety of contemporary dance pieces.» Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake, Burnaby, to Nov. 28, 8 p.m., $25/20, 604-205-3000
MachineNoisy:The Open Spaces Project » New work for six males is a collaboration between MachineNoisy's co-artistic director Daelik, Berlinbased Australian performance artist Paul Gazzola and Calgary-based sound and new media artist Adam Tindale.»Scotiabank Dance Centre, Dec. 3-5, 8 p.m., $26/18, 604-606-6400, thedancecentre.ca. – Opera
This Week
Vancouver Opera » The company performs Norma, Vincenzo Bellini's two-act opera featuring maestro Richard Bonynge, soprano Hasmik Papian, and tenor Richard Margison. »Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 649 Cambie, Nov. 28-Dec. 5, $23.25-184.25 vancouveropera.ca. – Classical
This Week
Schubert Ensemble » Music in the Morning presents leading chamber music ensemble performing works by Saint-Saens and Schumann. Vancouver Academy of Music, 1205 Chestnut, Dec, 1-4, 10:30 a.m., $15-32, 604-873-4698.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra » Great Russian Classics: Evan Mitchell conducts, Christopher Gaze hosts and pianist Kinza Tyrrell is featured in music by Shostakovich, Mussorgsky, and others,»Orpheum, Nov. 26, 2 p.m..
» Silver Screen Classics: Steven Reineke, pops conductor of the New York Philharmonic, conducts, with vocalist Kristine Reese and Billy Tighe performing music from Hollywood movies,» Orpheum, Nov. 27-28, 8 p.m.»$25-$78.50, vancouversymphony.ca,
604-876-3434
Early Music Vancouver » The Sonata Project: The Early Baroque is part of a series highlighting the sonata; for this first concert, violinist Marc Destrube and Alexander Weimann on harpsichord perform early Italian and German violin sonatas.» Unity Church, 5840 Oak, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. (pre-concert intro 7:15 p.m.), $33/30, 604-732-1610, earlymusic. bc.ca.
Trio Accord » The ensemble performs works by Haydn, Dohnanyi and Bach.»West Point Grey United Church, 4595 W. 8th, Nov. 27, 8 p.m., $25/20, vettachambermusic.com
Amahl and the Night Visitors » Opera by Gian-Carlo Menotti about three kings who visit a poor family.» Six Vancouver venues, Nov. 27-Dec. 6, various times, $25/20, operaappassionata.org,
604-321-6674.
Ancient Music from the 20th Century » UBC students play contemporary piano music.» UBC Recital Hall, UBC Music Building, 6361 Memorial, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., free, 604-822-5574
Angela Hewitt and Daniel Muller-Schott » Vancouver Recital Society presents the respective pianist and cellist performing Beethoven's Complete Works for Cello and Piano.» Chan Centre, Nov. 27, 8 p.m., and Vancouver Playhouse, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., $40.75-57.75, 604-280-3311.
Chez Nous -Christmas with Elektra » The choir celebrates the holidays with music ranging from ancient carols to new commissions from Ed Henderson and Tim Corlis, with Ed Henderson, guitar, Jodi Proznick, bass, Bramwell Tovey, piano, and Stephen Smith, piano and organ. »New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave, Burnaby, Nov. 28, 2 p.m., and Ryerson United Church, 2195W 45th, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.; $26/20, 604-739-1255, 604-280-3311.
North Shore Celtic Ensemble » Young fiddlers celebrate 10th anniversary with original and traditional tunes.» Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale, N Van, Nov. 28,7:30 p.m., $6-15, 604-984-4484.
Erato Ensemble » Erato Ensemble performs works by Vancouver composers Jean Coulthard, Jacqueline Leggatt, and Jocelyn Morlock with Victoria composer Sylvia Rickard and a premier by co-director Catherine Laub.» St. Andrew's-Wesley Church, Burrard at Nelson, Nov. 28, 8 p.m., $20/10, 604-986-0724.
Sounds of Christmas » Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir, with guests Collingwood Secondary School Youth Choir, presents holiday songs. First Baptist Church, 969 Burrard, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.; White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140th St. Surrey, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., vwmc.ca;Massey Theatre, 735 8th Ave., New West, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m., 604 521-5050; Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 W. 33rd, Dec. 19, 8 p.m., 8 p.m., $18-25, 604-878-1190.
Bluebeard's Castle » Opera Pro Cantanti presents Bartok's opera about the forces of light and darkness.» Cambrian Hall, 215 E. 17th, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., pwyc, 604-646-0406
Voices of Hope Voix D'Espoir Concert » National World AIDS Day Concert features Vancouver Men's Chorus, Linda Lee Thomas, North Shore Celtic Ensemble, pianist/singer Perry Dickison, and the Gospel Giants. CBC's Bill Richardson hosts. Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., by suggested donation $20 at the door, drpeter.org.
Renee Fleming » Opera star performs music by Strauss, Messiaen and Massenet.»Orpheum, Dec. 1, 8 p.m., $33.75 -163.75, 604-280-3311, vanrecital.com.
Chamber Music Night » Trinity Western University's Music Department presents an evening of chamber music ranging from Beethoven to the Beatles.» Trinity Western University, Music Building, 7600 Glover, Langley, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., by donation, 604-513-2173. – Literary events
This Week
Sonja Greckol » Toronto poet reads from Gravity Matters and Gibsonsbased novelist Rebecca Hendry reads from Grace River.» UBC Bookstore/Library, Robson Square, 800 Robson, Nov. 26, 7 p.m., free, robsonreadingseries.ubc.ca.
Jean Barman » Historian reads from British Columbia: Spirit of the People.»Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC Point Grey, Nov. 26, 2 p.m., free, robsonreadingseries. ubc.ca.
Charles Demers » Launch of two new books, The Prescription Errors and Vancouver Special.»Cafe Rhizome, 317 E. Broadway, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Graeme Gibson and Margaret Atwood » Romantic partners read from respective books» Bedside Book of Beasts, and The Year of the Flood.» Capilano Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell, North Van, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., $18/$15, 604-990-7810
Roo Borson and A. Rawlings » Canadian poets read from their work and discuss their poetics.» Graham House at Green College, 6201 Cecil Green Park, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., free, – Special Events
This Week
The Arts Club Honours » Arts Club's annual fundraising gala features cocktail reception, entertainment, dinner, and auctions during an evening honouring stars Jackson Davies, Dean Regan, and Sibel Thrasher.»Villa Amato Ballroom, 88 E. 1st, Nov. 30, 6 p.m., $200, 604687-1644.
Bubblegum Ballet » Improvised ballet on top of freshly chewed gum by several dancers, presented by Sweater Vest.» Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial, Nov. 28, 9 p.m., $8/5, 604-215-9230
Garibaldi Art Club Show » Garibaldi Art Club celebrates its 50 anniversary with a gala reception (Nov. 26, 7 p.m.), and show (Nov. 26-29).» The Act, 11944 Haney Place, Nov. 26-29, 604-467-4972.
Power 2 » Solo and ensemble performance pieces, drumming and dance numbers featuring youth and professional artists explore youth issues, presented by Miscellaneous Productions.» Moberly Arts Centre, 7646 Prince Albert, Nov. 27-28, 8 p.m., $5-15, at the door. Tibetan Sacred Art Tour » Tibetan monks create a sand mandala in the sanctuary.» St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson, Nov. 30-Dec. 3, $5-20 (proceeds to Gaden Jangtse monastery in India), 604-683-4574. – Comedy/Cabaret
This Week
Stuart McLean The Vinyl Cafe » The CBC radio host presents his Christmas show, with Jill Barber and Matt Andersen.» Centre for Performing Arts, 777 Homer, Nov. 28, 8 p.m., Nov. 29, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., 604-280-4444
Urban Improv Benefit » Vancouver comedy troupe hosts, with guests Graham Clark, Erica Sigurdson, Paul Bae, Charlie Demers and many others. »Chivana, 2340 W. 4th, Nov. 30, 8 p.m., $7, 604 733-0330
TheatreSports » Bacheloretta:» Thurs,-Sat. 7:30 p.m., to Dec. 30 »Classic TheatreSports:» Fri.-Sat. 9:30 p.m.
» Late Night Mixer:» Fri.-Sat., 11:15 p.m.
» Stretch: Curiously refreshing improv: Wed., 7:30 p.m.
» Ignition Series:» Wed., 9:15 p.m. New Revue Stage, Granville Island, $7-16.50, 604-738-7013 and 604-280-4444.
