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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
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
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
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 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
When and Where March 21 & 22, 2025 at 8pm | Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver Artistic Director & Choreography Alexis Fletcher (Everything and Nothing), Fernando Hernando Magadan (STATERA) Lighting Design Victoria Hunter Bell, Scenic Desig: Sylvain Senez Score (STATERA) Ben Waters, Poetry Marisa Gold Dancers Ariana Barr, Juan Duarte, Alexis Fletcher, Marisa Gold, Will Jessup, Sophia Makarenko, Brenna Metzmeier, Justin Rapaport Reviewer Shakeela Begum In Everything and Nothing, choreographed by Alexis Fletcher, abstract narratives intertwined with evocative poetry, creating an ethereal atmosphere that invited introspection and self-discovery. The dancers moved with poetic grace, their bodies speaking in silent verses that captured both vulnerability and strength. It felt as though they were not simply performing, but channeling something ancient and universal. Full review
When & Where February 21 at 8pm & February 22 at 2pm & 8pm | Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver Choreography Raphael Palacios Performers Yndira Perea Cuesta, Juan Jose Luna Coha, Diego de los Rios Naranjo, Camilio Micolta, Liliana Hinestroza, Sandra Murilio, Piter-Alexander Moreno, Estayler Fuenters, Maria Palacios and Feliciano Salas. Reviewer Michael Pink Sankofa Danzafro, the dynamic African dance company from Columbia, performed City of Others ( La Ciudad de Los Otros) at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre to an enthusiastic audience. The performance was crafted by company artistic director and choreographer , Raphael Palacios, who also arranged the costumes. The lighting and electronic fused set design was fashioned by Alvaro Tobon. Full review |
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