Oz
Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaIt is 1899 in Chicago and L. Frank Baum is putting the finishing touches on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but putting dreams on paper is elusive business, and Baum […]
It is 1899 in Chicago and L. Frank Baum is putting the finishing touches on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but putting dreams on paper is elusive business, and Baum […]
Who run the world? Girls! Join The Fictionals at The Improv Centre on Wednesday, March 15 for the annual Ladies Against Humanity special! Some of the funniest women from around […]
This nostalgic, energy-packed improv show will transport you to the good ol’ days of dunkaroos and Bop-Its. So, throw on a neon scrunchie, join our ‘live studio audience’ and help us create the ultimate ’90s Improv Comedy Show!
The concept for this tango immersion week is to delve deeper into the dance, the culture, and the music; to be able to come to a heightened place of understanding and confidence in our individual dance. We will be breaking down the building blocks of tango: the walk, the embrace, the musicality, and the pause, […]
Carousel is thrilled to present the West Coast premiere of the internationally lauded solo play Alphonse. Hailed as “unmissable” (BBC Edinburgh), “a celebration of the imagination” (The Scotsman), and “a modern classic” (Toronto Star), Alphonse is a heartwarming tale of a missing child who meanders along a country road, weaving an intricate web of stories, as everyone is […]
Things are about to get risky! Join us for our hour-long Adults Only late-night show where things will get delightfully dirty! It’s the perfect way to end (or begin…) your Saturday night!
A live stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Lukas Purm featuring international headliners, touring pros and hottest talent from across Canada as seen at JFL, CBC, Netflix, House of Comedy and more!
One of Vancouver’s most important legal events and a valued tradition, The Lawyer Show is a fundraiser for Touchstone Theatre, a cherished cultural institution and registered charity. Featuring a cast of local lawyers, the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propel an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.
Did you leave Mother’s Day to the last minute again this year? Remind the rest of your family why you’re Mom’s favourite by bringing her to the Improv Centre on Granville Island this Mother’s Day. Give her what every mother is hoping for this holiday: afternoon margaritas and comedy! This high energy, improvised laugh-fest is […]
Deep within the darkest forest, a coven of witches has discovered there's more to life than broomsticks and bats. There are profiteroles, lemon tarts, pain au chocolat, and blanc mange! Yes, the witches are baking!
On the Rise, presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC-Granville Island, is a free pop-up music concert in the Public Market Courtyard. Come on out on May 20 for an afternoon of music featuring local singer-songwriter Van Lefan; DJ Chip$ and her creative mix of Chinese-language music; and multilingual musicians Sophie Yung and Iris Lee. […]
Celebrate Ballet BC’s new home! For one weekend only (May 27 + 28), new Granville Island tenant Ballet BC is opening their doors to visitors. Explore and experience the inspiring environment of one of the world’s leading contemporary dance companies. On Saturday May 27, the company invites you to discover a day in the life of […]
Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.
Our audience has spoken! After an incredibly successful International Women’s Day show and a sold out Ladies Against Humanity, you said “MORE!” and you’re gonna get it! Time for femme-forward […]
This Father’s Day, head down to The Improv Centre to celebrate Dads both young, old, and grand in this improvisational comedy special! Dedicated towards backyard ball games, bad puns and power drills, this delightfully tender improv love-letter will be fun for the whole family! And there will be BEER. Because your dad loves BEER. Because […]
Experience an unforgettable evening at “Summer Solstice Celebration with Logan Staats,” where Indigenous art and culture come to life. This captivating event features a diverse mix of ceremony, storytelling, dance, music, fashion, and more. Be moved by headliner Logan Staats’ soulful melodies and amazed by the talent of ILA. Discover the powerful connections that unite […]
Inspired by true events, this rocking jukebox musical takes you to Memphis and into Sun Records Studio on December 4, 1956. Witness the famed jam session that brought together rock […]
Join our hero on a fantastical journey where the audience is the author. Inspired by fantasy fan favourites like The Princess Bride, Labyrinth and Lord of the Rings, our new show Tall Tales: The Quest Is Up to You! will whisk audiences off to a faraway land where laughs and larks abound. What happens along the way? It’s up to […]
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the realms of inter/dependence at the 13th Annual Indian Summer Festival, set to take place from July 6-16th in Vancouver. Prepare to immerse yourself in a distilled, powerful lineup of ten unforgettable events that will challenge the very notion of individual autonomy. Granville Island Events: Opening Party: Inter/dependence […]
Come one, come all to FOOLS AT PLAY, a clown spectacular on Granville Island, presented by Axis Theatre Company and Granville Island. A celebration of nonsense, silliness and complete absurdity, this family-friendly Clown Cabaret marks the final showcase of works created and performed by Axis’ CLOWN TURN CREATION intensive participants.
New Works proudly presents All Over the Map, a free series of outdoor dance and music performances which will take place on Granville Island this summer! In partnership with CMHC […]
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" […]
We look forward to welcoming back Canoe Cultures for their third year of programming on Granville Island. Canoe Cultures is an Indigenous lead organization, dedicated to the art and culture of the canoe, and the artists who create them. They present visual and performing arts as their primary means of transmitting Indigenous culture and communicating […]
Ctrl:N immerses the audience in an interactive co-creation with dancer and choreographer Audrey Gaussiran. Accompanied by a musician and a digital artist, she engages in a dialogue with the spectators who, armed with their phones, are invited to share their original ideas by sending text messages directly projected on a screen. They thus influence the […]
Pushing the limits of performing arts in true Fringe fashion, Vancouver Fringe returns for 2023 with 85+ blistering new acts from Sep 7 – 17. From emerging local artists to trailblazing talent from all across the globe, this year will see more theatre, comedy, dance, drag, spoken word and music descend on our doorstep than […]
Join Arts Umbrella on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM for an Open House and Registration Fair! This event will take place at 1400 Johnston Street, Granville Island and tours will take place at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. Questions? Email Student Services at [email protected] or call 604 681 5268.
Show me the funny! The Fictionals and The Improv Centre invite you to get horrible with Improv Against Humanity on Wednesday, September 13! Some of the funniest performers from around Vancouver are bringing Cards Against Humanity to life in #IAHatTIC. Using the hit party game as inspiration, they will create twisted and hilarious scenes for […]
Let us deliver you to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque. Be prepared for some seriously sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the […]
Place is a solo trilogy of cities, interpreted by Rosanna Terracciano, with choreography by Myriam Allard (Montréal), Juan Carlos Lérida (Barcelona) and Terracciano: CALGARY: a ghost story of love and […]
Go on a Date with Culture and enjoy a variety of live events, demonstrations, and the best of local talent. Makers, Artists & Artisans demonstrate their incredible talents, in unique […]
Ballet BC invites you to an exciting open studio rehearsal as the company prepares for its tour to the Fall for Dance Festivals in New York City and Toronto. Get an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal process at their new studios, followed by a Q & A session with Ballet BC company artists. Open […]
This 90-minute show features 11 dynamic performers from Vancouver, Cuba, and Mexico. Featuring traditional flamenco and Spanish Latin songs performed in a Cuban style with a Flamenco touch.
Expect the unexpected as intriguing and exhilarating dances pop up in unusual spaces across Granville Island. In celebration of New Works 30th Anniversary, Pop Up Dances will feature 30 performances […]
A showcase of some of BC’s most acclaimed Flamenco artists including Flamenco Rosario as part of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival. We are pleased to present the work of Vancouver […]
With this explosive and visceral show, La Otra Orilla (Montreal) wipes the slate clean and returns to its roots, to the foundations of the art of flamenco. RITE is the […]
Ballet BC invites you to participate in an enriching Movement and Expressive Arts Workshop. Discover the power of the moving body and your own relationship to the language of the […]
Hitting the Vancouver Stage for the first time in over five years, Blue i Radio presents Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, an Apache Dance by John Patrick Shanley. This […]
It’s 1975 and the Diamond Disco is all abuzz as it’s time for their annual disco-til-you-drop-a-thon. Everyone is ready to boogie to the max to win that MAJOR cash prize…but could this disco be their last? This WHODUNNIT is full of hilarious hijinks inspired by YOUR suggestions. In fact… YOU might be the one to solve […]
Donald Margulies’ Time Stands Still focuses on Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a […]
Latino Heritage Month celebrates its 4th year on Granville Island! Join us for events and installations all over Granville Island, celebrating the enriching Latino culture and our connection and influence […]