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Vancouver, BC
V6H 3R7 Canada
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Granville Island Theatre District Event Services Manager, Jarred Meek, at [email protected]
The Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island is located next door to the Kids Market. An intimate, air-conditioned, 224-seat performance venue, the Waterfront Theatre is one of the urban jewels of the Vancouver arts community. Since its transformation from the old Tyee Machinery Building over 30 years ago, the Waterfront Theatre has hosted a myriad of productions.

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It’s Okay to be Different

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of more than 71 books for children. His books are available in over forty countries throughout the world. With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, he explores important and timely subjects. It’s Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence. Mermaid’s new show […]

Kids StuffPerforming Arts

asses.masses

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

asses.masses is a custom-made video game about labour, technophobia and sharing the load of revolution, designed to be played from beginning to end in a live theatre. This is gaming […]

FestivalsPerforming Arts

Snow White

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A “Once Upon a Time” tale re-imagined for twice as much fun! Not your traditional Snow White, this clever twist on the beloved fairy tale is a two-actor take that’s irresistibly playful and […]

Kids StuffPerforming Arts

Vancouver Writers Festival

Performance Works Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +4 more

Celebrate the 36th year of the Vancouver Writers Fest! Over 115 authors appearing in-person at over 80 events across Granville Island. Events for students, youth, families, and adults, including events curated by Guest Curator Elamin Adbelmahmoud, featuring topics ranging from Blackness as a portal, and witchy novels, to the precariousness of our modern state and […]

Educational EventsFestivalsLearningWorkshops, Talks & Forums

Amor Renatus (Rebirth of Love)

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Introducing AMOR RENATUS (Rebirth of Love), new album release concert tour from the acclaimed cellist and composer, Ian Maksin, who has been known for his unique way of pushing the boundaries of cello and contemporary music. This concert features a collection of original instrumental compositions for cello, powerfully augmented into virtual orchestra through the use […]

Live Music

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival: RITE: La Otra Orilla (Montreal)

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 perfect balance of body, voice, guitar, and percussion—four artists at the height of their craft in complete harmony: Myriam Allard, Hedi Graja, Caroline Planté and […]

FestivalsLive MusicPerforming Arts

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival: Place: Rosanna Terracciano

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 hate; NAPOLI: a folk dance of language and seed; and SEVILLA: a lullaby to another life.

FestivalsLive MusicPerforming Arts

Vancouver International Fringe Festival

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +7 more

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 […]

FestivalsPerforming Arts

The Lawyer Show: Mama Mia

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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.

Performing Arts

Anubhava: A Carnatic Flute-Fusion Experience

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Celebrate the mesmerizing sounds of Carnatic music with an evening of intercultural collaboration at the Waterfront Theatre. The concert will take place on May 5, 2023, and feature the renowned Carnatic flautist Raman Kalyan, along with The Offering, multi-talented ensemble led by Curtis Andrews and featuring Shruti Ramani, Jared Burrows and Robin Layne.

Live Music

Turkish-Canadian Society Turkish Choir Earthquake Relief Concert

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Turkish-Canadian Society (TCS) is proud to present the annual concert of the Turkish Choir Ensemble Vancouver, celebrating 100 years of the Turkish Republic. Our concert will consist of Turkish Folk Music and Turkish Classical Music. We have revised the program after the massive earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on February 6th. A portion of […]

Live Music
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