Arts Club Theatre Company
The Arts Club Theatre Company, now in its 46th season, is a not-for-profit charitable organization offering the best in professional live theatre at each of our three venues. Our popular productions range from musicals and contemporary comedies to new works and classics. We also tour provincially on a regular basis, with a three-show mini-season presented at venues around British Columbia. The 2010-2011 Arts Club season features six productions at the historic 650-seat Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage at Granville and W. 12th, five productions on scenic Granville Island at the vibrant 450-seat Granville Island Stage, and three productions in our intimate, 198-seat Revue Stage, across the alley from the Granville Island Stage.
Website:
http://www.artsclub.com/
Current Events
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CALENDAR GIRLS
The revealing true story. When middle-aged Annie Clarke loses her husband to leukemia, her best friend suggests a—ahem—cheeky new way to raise money for research. Jan 26 - Feb 26, 2012 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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INTIMATE APPAREL
A richly textured love story. It’s 1905. New York City. 35-year-old Esther is an independent African-American woman who makes a good living sewing exquisite undergarments and corse Feb 9 - Mar 10, 2012 Granville Island Stage
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Circle Mirror Transformation
A Comedy of Secrets Arts Club Theatre Company On Tour By Annie Baker Director Nicola Cavendish Feb 18 - Mar 13, 2012 Various Locations
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GORDON
A darkly funny homecoming. Following their latest crime spree, Gordon and his sidekick, Carl, take refuge in a rundown house in an abandoned part of town. What unsuspecting Carl th Mar 1 - 24, 2012 Revue Stage, Granville Island
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
A trivial comedy for serious people. What happens when two wealthy playboys each pretends to be named Ernest so that he can behave recklessly without besmirching his reputation? Mar 15 - Apr 15, 2012 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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SCAR TISSUE
The triumph of life over loss. When David’s mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he resolves to unravel a mystery that has haunted him for years. Apr 5 - 28, 2012 Revue Stage, Granville Island
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HENRY AND ALICE: INTO THE WILD
The hilarious sequel to Sexy Laundry. Those crazy kids from the Arts Club’s smash hit Sexy Laundry are back! Apr 19 - May 26, 2012 Granville Island Stage
Past Events
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DO YOU WANT WHAT I HAVE GOT? A CRAIGSLIST CANTATA
Your personal ads, set to music! This premiere from composer Veda Hille and the CBC’s Bill Richardson explores what humanity has to offer and turns it into sidesplitting musical fa Jan 19 - Feb 11, 2012 Revue Stage, Granville Island
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Don Quixote
An Epic Comedy of Love and Delusion Arts Club Theatre Company On Tour Based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes Jan 7 - Feb 7, 2012 Various Locations
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Blood Brothers
Spirit of the West lead singer John Mann will thrill you in this emotionally charged tale of twins separated at birth, written by Shirley Valentine's Willy Russell. Nov 17 - Dec 31, 2011 Granville Island Stage
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White Christmas: The Musical
The musical you've been dreaming of. Your beloved holiday favourite is back! Make your days merry and bright by warming to this unforgettable musical about love and friendship. Dec 2 - 28, 2011 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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Patron Saint of Stanley Park
On a wild and stormy Christmas Eve, a mysterious vagabond rescues two fatherless children and takes them to a fantastical world beneath Stanley Park's Prospect Point. Dec 1 - 24, 2011 Revue Stage, Granville Island
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The Penelopiad
The untold story of the original desperate housewife. From Margaret Atwood, one of Canada’s most acclaimed writers, comes this fresh and witty retelling of The Odyssey myth. Oct 20 - Nov 20, 2011 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
The world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll musical presented by Arts Club Theatre Company On Tour Sep 27 - Nov 4, 2011 Various Locations
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
The world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll musical highlights the talent and passion of this legendary singer. Oct 29 - Nov 4, 2011 Evergreen Cultural Centre
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Circle Mirror Transformation
A comedy of secrets. When Marty gathers four locals for the first ever drama class in a small Vermont town, she has no idea how hula-hooping and wacky games will change their lives Sep 22 - Oct 22, 2011 Granville Island Stage
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Next to Normal
Fresh from a remarkable Broadway run comes one of the most lauded musicals of the new century! This contemporary musical will shake audiences with its groundbreaking themes. Sep 8 - Oct 9, 2011 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline
You’ll Fall to Pieces is a monument to ambition, grace, and talent. This tribute to a dazzling star lost at the peak of her career features classics like "Sweet Dreams" and "Crazy" Jun 16 - Aug 13, 2011 Granville Island Stage
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Mom's The Word: Remixed
The Mother of All Shows They’re back! The shockingly funny Moms reunite to bring highlights from the smash hits Mom’s the Word and Mom’s the Word 2: Unhinged to Granville Island. May 26 - Jul 23, 2011 Revue Stage, Granville Island
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Hairspray
Tracy Turnblad won’t let Amber Von Tussle squash her dream of dancing on a TV variety show. Can a girl with big ideas change the world...and win the heart of dreamy Link Larkin? May 12 - Jul 10, 2011 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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The Graduate
Mrs. Robinson, Are You Trying to Seduce Me? Benjamin Braddock is a little worried about his future. Then he meets Elaine. The only problem? She’s Mrs. Robinson’s daughter! Apr 14 - May 14, 2011 Granville Island Stage
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Another Home Invasion
Life After Independence An amazing one-woman performance drives Tarragon Theatre’s courageous story of confronting life’s challenges with humour and dignity. Mar 31 - Apr 23, 2011 Revue Stage, Granville Island
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The Philanderer
Leonard will do anything to avoid commitment—even get married! Shaw’s classic drawing room satire is a hilarious examination of the quest to escape "happily ever after". Mar 17 - Apr 17, 2011 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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The Sea Horse
A Salty Love Story Arts Club Theatre Company On Tour Feb 19 - Mar 14, 2011 Various Locations
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Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
A late-night invitation for drinks at George and Martha’s descends into a boozy game of cat and mouse in this raw portrait of a marriage mired in regret and bitterness. Feb 10 - Mar 12, 2011 Granville Island Stage
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The Sea Horse
Two forces of nature, named -- Gertie , a hard-bitten bar owner and Harry, a daydreaming seaman -- attract and repel each other in this stormy romance filled with humour and drama. Mar 8 - 12, 2011 Evergreen Cultural Centre
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August: Osage County
Regarded as the first great classic of the 21st century, this is the account of a dysfunctional family in the midst of a spectacularly entertaining meltdown. Jan 27 - Feb 27, 2011 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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Becky's New Car
Finding the On-Ramp to Happiness (Arts Club Theatre Company On Tour) Jan 14 - Feb 7, 2011 Various Locations
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Floating
A Welsh island makes a break from Britain, taking the bewildered residents on a journey that reaches as far as the Arctic Circle—but will they ever get home again? Jan 20 - Feb 5, 2011 Revue Stage, Granville Island
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Becky’s New Car
A comic and poignant joyride of a play about Becky’s ordinary life taking a u-turn as she finds the on-ramp to happiness. Feb 1 - 5, 2011 Evergreen Cultural Centre
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It's A Wonderful Life
The Holiday Favourite Returns. George Bailey’s guardian angel swoops in to remind him what makes life truly wonderful. By Philip Grecian. Tickets from $29! Nov 18 - Jan 2, 2011 Granville Island Stage
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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical
The Musical You’ve Been Dreaming Of. Make your days merry and bright by warming to this unforgettable musical. By David Ives and Paul Blake. Tickets from $29! Dec 4 - Jan 2, 2011 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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The Patron Saint of Stanley Park
A Magical Holiday Fable. A scruffy vagabond, helps a struggling family to see that Christmas can illuminate the strength of the human spirit. By Hiro Kanagawa. Tickets from $25! Nov 25 - Dec 26, 2010 Revue Stage, Granville Island
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The 39 Steps
Hitchcock Meets Hilarious! A seductive mystery woman, an accusation of murder, a missing finger, and a dash to foil foreign spies! Adapted by Patrick Barlow. Tickets from $29! Oct 21 - Nov 21, 2010 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
You’ll fall to pieces Oct 8 - Nov 10, 2010 Various Locations
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Don Quixote
In association with Axis Theatre.Comedy of Love and Delusion. This tale re-imagined with masks, magic, and mayhem. By Miguel de Cervantes, adapted by Colin Heath & Peter Anderson. Sep 23 - Oct 23, 2010 Granville Island Stage
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Tear the Curtain!
In association with Electric Company Theatre. This stylish thriller is inspired by the “reel” history of The Stanley Theatre. By Jonathon Young & Kevin Kerr. Tickets from $29! Sep 9 - Oct 10, 2010 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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Glengarry Glen Ross
Do you want to buy some land? Jul 22 - Aug 22, 2010 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The H-i-l-a-r-i-o-u-s Musical Comedy Jun 17 - Jul 31, 2010 Granville Island Stage
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
By Alan Janes and Rob Bettinson The World’s Most Successful Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical. May 13 - Jul 11, 2010 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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Becky's New Car
By Steven Dietz Finding the On-Ramp to Happiness. May 6 - Jun 5, 2010 Granville Island Stage
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Billy Bishop Goes To War
The Boy Who Became a Hero Mar 25 - Apr 17, 2010 Granville Island Stage
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Paradise Garden
A modern romance against all odds. Mar 11 - Apr 11, 2010 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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Salt-Water Moon
Love on The Rock. Mar 1 - 29, 2010 Various Locations
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Mrs. Dexter and her Daily
Friendship, Maid to Order. Jan 7 - Feb 7, 2010 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
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Mom's the Word: Remixed
The mother of all shows. An Arts Club On Tour production. Jan 8 - Feb 6, 2010 Various Locations
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
The musical you've been dreaming of! Nov 12 - Dec 27, 2009 Evergreen Cultural Centre
