Follow the story of nine-year-old Fiona who comes out as a boy and wants to be called Fin. He has always had a feeling – knowing something was different but not knowing what it was exactly or how to say it. As Fin cuts his hair short and changes his name, his family works to […]
Pulitzer prize winner, Donald Margulies weaves a story that is funny, relevant, and emotionally gripping. Jessie nominated Jennifer Fahrni returns to the stage as Ruth Steiner, a teacher and respected short story writer living in Greenwich Village, New York. Her student and protégée is Lisa Morrison is portrayed by up and coming talent Avery Crane. […]
Elena Gabrielle has always been told she's dirrty, not literally, more figuratively and after many of her hilarious dating stories went viral, she is back with a new show talking all things... well dirrty. Expect more hilarious and weird true dating stories, live music, and of course her famous sparkly shoes.
Come on down to the Improv Centre this Mother’s Day and celebrate the most loving and important woman in our lives. This high energy, improvised laugh-fest is going to be fun for the whole family.
Moira takes pride in standing up for what she believes in. But after spearheading a protest at school that results in the spring dance being cancelled, she receives cruel messages online and at school. Luckily, her best friends Simon and Connor have her back – until Simon reveals his romantic feelings towards Moira, which she […]
This spring, the Youth Singers of Calgary will tour western Canada with a completely immersive, happiness-generating, musical experience. It is about embracing singing & dance to find joy & celebrate all that we have. It is about exploring the things that make us smile. It is about singing and dancing like everyone is watching! Youth […]
Come celebrate dating, relationships, and everything in between in a spicy night fill of laughs, lust, and love! Whether it’s a first date, anniversary, or just another Wednesday, head to The Improv Centre for a hilarious twist on your next date night.
Come celebrate dating, relationships, and everything in between in a spicy night fill of laughs, lust, and love! Whether it’s a first date, anniversary, or just another Wednesday, head to The Improv Centre for a hilarious twist on your next date night.
Join in on the fun, at our family-friendly special feature where the kids call the shots! Sit back and relax while the kiddos give suggestions, get up on stage, and chime in to help tell wild and whacky stories in this adventure romp.
Come and join our Flash Mobs this June. Dance the elements we are all made of: the air we breathe, the fire our passions light inside us, the earth we eat from, the water we come from and the life opportunities suspended in the ether, waiting for us! Free, open to all, no previous dance […]
Ignite your child’s playful joy at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival! Enjoy spectacular shows from around the world for kids and families of all ages from May 31 to June 12. The 2022 Festival will offer a mix of In-person on Granville Island and Online performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots […]
MARJORIE PRIME Five seconds into the future. It's the age of artificial intelligence, and eighty-five-year-old Marjorie - a jumble of disparate, fading memories - has a handsome new companion who's programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What will we remember, and what will we forget, given the chance? In this […]
Every day is Culture Day on Granville Island! As a premier destination for arts and cultural activities year round, Granville Island looks forward to hosting a number of Culture Days activities this fall. The kick-off day September 24 will feature All Over the Map - a presentation of free dance performances, Vancity Roots and Culture, […]
In nîkwatin sîpiy, Grandmother Moon tells the story of two eleven-year-olds, born under the same blood moon, but in different parts of the world. This new play follows their stories as they meet in a forest, and that of their descendants who meet in the present day in what is known as Manitoba. A broken […]
This October, we gathered on Granville Island for the 35th Anniversary Festival. We were overwhelmed by the response to our first fully in-person Festival after three years. The warmth of the audiences and the powerful conversations that took place on our stages were captured on camera so that we could share the magic of this […]
It's 1896 and four women begin their studies at Girton, the first college to allow women at Cambridge University. However, unlike their male peers, no matter how hard they study, the Girton girls are denied degrees upon graduation. They leave as “Blue Stockings” — educated and intellectual, but both unqualified for the workforce and unmarriageable […]
The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival will be holding two events on Granville Island: Flamenco for Children at 11am and a professional performance at 2pm. Both events take place in the Picnic Pavilion, located behind the Kids Market. For more information, visit www.vancouverflamencofestival.org.
Experience the vibrant flamenco arts outdoors on Granville Island. Flamenco Rosario presents Jhoely Triana with Peter Mole (guitar) and Maria Avila (cante) in a series of short pop-up performances of live flamenco dance and music. There will be three 20 minute performances popping up between noon and 2pm. As an extra treat, Jhoely will briefly […]
The one-hour production welcomes audiences of all ages with live traditional flamenco music dance storylines puppetry and magic. The Karen Flamenco Dance Company will perform traditional flamenco group dances accompanied by live flamenco guitar and singer. This young and innovative dance company will also perform classical and modern pieces along compositions from Bizet Tchaikovsky Mozart […]
AudioPLAY is Carousel Theatre for Young People’s 2020/2021 season of screen-free audio theatre designed to engage and excite – listen in! 'Tis the season to connect with family and friends, even if we have to do it a little bit differently this year. Let's chop, marinate, sauté, dance, sing, create music, and eat a wonderful […]
For the fourth consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, by bringing a series of interactive events that include a combination of artists performances, art exhibitions, online workshops, forums, Video mapping and events to commemorate the rich and fascinating Latin American heritage and its influence in BC and Canada. Latin American […]
Spend Christmas with our Favourite Moms! This festive season, the moms are back in the creative kitchen! Enjoy a theatrical feast flavoured with big Santa belly laughs, stuffed with dysfunction, and topped with a soupçon of sarcasm—all served on a platter of naked truth. Using their special recipe of raw humour and humanity, the moms prove […]
Improv Against Humanity is coming to The Improv Centre for the very first time for our terrific 10th Anniversary Special! Who will be crowned the Most Horrible Person in Vancouver during our birthday bash? Find out live on Thursday, November 10 with #IAHatTIC. Using the hit party game as inspiration, the comedians will create twisted […]
This play follows Edward and Sara as they navigate the journey of welcoming their first child into life while shepherding Edward’s declining parents out of it. Their relationship frays as they maneuver the endless challenges of a disease that is God-like in its mysterious ways. Caught between the worlds of assembling IKEA baby cribs and […]
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is one of Vancouver’s signature events. Produced each January, the Festival expands the horizons of Vancouver artists and audiences with work that is visionary, genre-bending, multi-disciplined, startling and original. The Festival showcases acclaimed international, Canadian and local artists and mixes them together with an alchemy that inspires audiences, rejuvenates […]
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
