The Cultch & Circa (Australia)
WOLF created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble

When & Where October 1 - 18, 2025 evenings at 7:30pm, Sat & Sun matinees at 2pm | York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

Direction and Stage Design Yaron Lifschitz Sound Design Ori Lichtik Lighting Design Alex Berlage Costume Design Libby McDonnell Resident Director Nathan Boyle Production Manager Peter Rhoade

Performers: Jon Bonaventura, Holly-Rose Boyer, Nathan Boyle, Chelsea Hall, Samuel Letch, Laya Mauelshagen, Oscar Morris, Daniel O’Brien, Luke Pearce, Joshua Strachan, and Christina Zauner

Reviewer John Anthony Jane

Circa is back with a brand new show! Wolf, Yaron Lifschitz’s creation combines innovative choreography, precise acrobatics, martial arts and some signature moments of fun. Wolf has at its core a central theme of the wild spirit of the indomitable wolf. Full review





being Performer and Choreographer: Noam Gagnon

When and Where June 12, 2025 at 7pm & June 13, 2025 at 9pm | Firehall Arts Centre

Lighting James Proudfoot Music Faye Mallett, Lindsay Cuff, Braden Jones, Jesse Griffith, Stefan Smulovitz

Reviewer Nancie Ottem

The world of dance and those who work within it offer works that help us to interpret our world and the emotions and experiences that are part of the journey of life. Noam Gagnon has worked in the field of dance for many years, touring internationally and receiving many awards for his performances. Full review

 

 


Broadway Across Canada
Riverdance

When & Where June 10 - 15, 2025, Evening shows at 7.30pm & matinees Sat & Sun at 2pm | Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Hamilton Street, Vancouver Director John McColgan Producer Moya Doherty. Composer Bill Whelan. Tickets from $47. Purchase online at www.ticketmaster.ca/riverdance

Reviewer Darren Cordeiro

30 years of Riverdance is a fact and one that hits home, literally. One of my fondest childhood memories is of my late mother taking my siblings and me to see Lord of the Dance and Riverdance at GM Place, now Rogers Arena. Growing up in Chilliwack in the ’80s and ’90s, we didn’t have access to performances of this calibre locally. Seeing a show in the “Big City” was always a special occasion – a way to expand our young minds through exposure to art and culture. As a single parent herself, my mother made sure we had those experiences. Full review

 


Joshua Beamish/MoveTheCompany

20th Anniversary Gala

When and Where May 29th and May 30th,2025; 7:30pm | Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

Reviewer Nancie Ottem

Bold, innovative and compassionate choreography was on display on opening night of Joshua Beamish’s 20th Anniversary Gala at the Vancouver Playhouse. On display, too, were humour and strength. The dancers exuded strength in their command of the intricate and often fast paced choreography. Their physical strength and professionalism is undeniable when one looks at the roster of talent the 20th Anniversary Gala brings to the stage. Full review

 


Dance Nation (presented as part of Warrior Festiva)

When & Where April 23 - May 11, 2025 | York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive

Creator Clare Barron Director Mindy Parfitt Choreography Amber Barton Set Design Amir Ofek Costume Design Jessica Oostergo Sound Design Kate De Lorme Lighting Design Itai Erda
Performers Eileen Barrett , Jennifer Copping , Tess Degenstein, Liza Huget, Rami Kahlon , Nyiri Karakas , Nathan Kay , Amanda Sum, And Todd Thomson

Reviewer Shirley Siega

It tackled so many real and difficult issues such as: body image, insecurity, shame, male dominance, sexual abuse, and cancer. Further to that, challenges many of us face with being people pleasers and not taking care of ourselves were also raised - again so resonating. Full review