United Players of Vancouver
The Replacement Wife by Aaron Bushkowsky

When & Where January 23 - February 15, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Jan 24 and Feb 7 at 8pm, Saturdays Jan 31 and Feb 14 and all Sundays at 2pm | Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery Street

Director Johnna Wright Set Design Emiily Dotson Costume Design Starlynn Chen Lighting Design Itai Erdal Sound Design Hannah Patrice Stage Manager Emelia Findlay

Reviewer Elizabeth Paterson

Aaron Bushkowsky’s new play is a tender examination of dying and grief, loving and friendship. Beautifully acted by an excellent cast and keenly directed by Johnna Wright, the play follows Jackie (Miriam Smith), suffering from Stage 4 cancer and her husband of many years, Ben (Bill Dow). Full review


United Players of Vancouver
The Cricket on the Hearth A novella by Charles Dickens

When & Where November 28 - December 21, 2025, Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery Street

Director Sarah Rodgers Script Adaptation Naomi Wright Sarah Rodgers Original Music Christopher King Costume Designer Mara Gottler Lighting Design Kelsey John Tarok Set Design/Props Sheila White Stage Managers Emma Graveson, Emelia Findlay

Reviewer Chris Lockhart

Since the release of the book on December 20, 1845 there have been several adaptations among them a 25-minute NBC radio play, that aired on December 24, 1945. 80 years after that radio air date United Players of Vancouver transports us to Victorian England with an adaptation by Naomi Wright (with Director Sarah Rogers) and impressive period costume by Mara Gottler.   Full review

Theatre Replacement's East Van Panto: West Van Story by Marcus Youssef with Pedro Chamale

When and Where November 19, 2025 – January 11, 2026; evenings at 7pm plus matinees at 2pm Sat & Sun | York Theatre, Commercial Drive

Director Chelsea Haberlin Composer and Musical Director Veda Hille Choreography Amanda Testini Set and Props Designer Shizuka Kai Costume Designer Donnie Tejani Lighting Designer Sophie Tang Sound Designer Brad Danyluk Scenic Illustrator Cindy Mochizuki Head of Wardrobe Sarah Sosick

Reviewer Shakeela Begum

The East Van Panto returns with its familiar mix of laughter, local references, and affectionate humour. This year brings a noticeable shift in tone. West Van Story opens up the tradition by drawing on West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet while keeping the story rooted in the Vancouver of today. Full review