Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company
British Columbia's premiere professional theatre company.
Website:
http://www.vancouverplayhouse.com
Current Events
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Catalyst Theatre's Hunchback
This darkly romantic musical is a surprising new take on Victor Hugo's famous story from the multi award-winning team at Catalyst Theatre. Co-presented with The Cultch. Feb 18 - Mar 10, 2012 Vancouver Playhouse
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The Cat Came Back
Fred Penner and Jay Brazeau star in this brand new, fanciful tale, inspired by the song, where we meet a merry band of musicians, their grumpy neighbour, and his mysterious cat. Mar 31 - 31, 2012 Vancouver Playhouse
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God of Carnage
When two boys get into a fight, their parents meet to discuss the incident in a civilized manner. But a rational debate soon degenerates into an evening of tantrums and tears. Apr 14 - May 5, 2012 Vancouver Playhouse
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The Exquisite Hour
Sweet like lemonade but cut with a kick of bourbon, Zachary's life is turned upside-down after meeting the mysterious and alluring Helen, leading him to question the value of time. Apr 23 - May 5, 2012 Vancouver Playhouse
Past Events
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Red
A moving and compelling account of Mark Rothko, one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, whose struggle to accept his growing riches and praise became his ultimate undoing. Jan 14 - Feb 4, 2012 Vancouver Playhouse
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Gunmetal Blues
A world-weary private eye solves the mystery of a missing blonde while a lounge singer narrates and comments through song in this musical parody of the hard-boiled detective story. Jan 23 - Feb 4, 2012 Vancouver Playhouse
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La Cage aux Folles
A tuneful and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together and stay true to themselves! This riotously funny hit will have audiences in stitches every night! Nov 26 - Dec 24, 2011 Vancouver Playhouse
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Tosca Cafe
An original fusion of movement and theatre. Set to some of the best music ever made from Hendrix to Puccini, this imaginative work is gorgeously choreographed and achingly moving. Oct 8 - 29, 2011 Vancouver Playhouse
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MacHomer
Rick Miller melds Shakespeare’s Macbeth and TV’s The Simpsons into a one-man vocal spectacular featuring 50 Simpsons characters. You’ll never see Macbeth again in the same light. May 14 - 15, 2011 Vancouver Playhouse
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The Trespassers by Morris Panych
From one of Canada's most original playwrights comes a poignant, thought-provoking and sardonic drama. Mar 26 - Apr 16, 2011 Vancouver Playhouse
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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
Willy Loman is the American everyman: the dreamer chasing unsuccessfully after greatness. He's a tragedy on a small scale, made great by his embodiment of our fears and failures. Feb 12 - Mar 5, 2011 Vancouver Playhouse
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This by Melissa James Gibson
A crisp, smart, urban comedy about modern relationships in crisis. This captures the uncertain steps of a circle of friends backing their way into middle age. Jan 8 - 29, 2011 Vancouver Playhouse
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Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter
An impressive array of theatrical styles, technical effects and Noël Coward songs create a breathtaking, delightfully funny and tear-inducing show that is fun for the whole family. Nov 27 - Dec 23, 2010 Vancouver Playhouse
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The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks is a simple but beautiful story about the quintessential celebration of love in all its gorgeous simplicity and heartbreaking complexity. Tickets start at $32! Oct 2 - 30, 2010 Vancouver Playhouse
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Dangerous Corner
By J.B. Priestley A Classical act of deception. May 1 - 22, 2010 Vancouver Playhouse
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The Love List
Starring Norm Foster & Peter Anderson Mar 6 - Apr 10, 2010 Vancouver Playhouse
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Delusion
A new solo work by Laurie Anderson Feb 16 - 21, 2010 Vancouver Playhouse
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Beyond Eden
World premiere starring John Mann and Tom Jackson. Jan 16 - Feb 6, 2010 Vancouver Playhouse
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The ultimate con is on and it’s been set to music! Nov 21 - Dec 28, 2009 Vancouver Playhouse
