VanArts Production presents Six at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive for a short run from Wednesday, July 8th to Saturday, July 11th. Six features six undergraduates who spend a summer in the isolated wilderness. They are there to study their surrounding ecosystem under the tutelage of two graduate teaching assistants. They will learn of the five global mass extinctions that life on Earth has suffered in its history to date and the sixth that may be upon them. They get to know each other and themselves. Unrequited love is also in the air along with the mosquitoes. The show runs nightly at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door.
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The Play ‘Six’ At The Havana Theatre July 8 – 11
3 Jul
PROOF At Havana Theatre February 18 – 28
16 Feb
Flickering Light Productions presents PROOF at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive, from February 18th to February 28th. PROOF is the story of a young woman named Catherine. She is the daughter of Robert, a brilliant mathematician who misplaces both his brilliance and his sanity in his later years. Catherine, who is a budding mathematician herself, lives in her father’s shadow. Catherine gives up her schooling and her most creatively productive years in order to take care of her father. After her father’s death, a former student of her father’s comes to examine his papers, hoping to find valuable material in his notebooks. Catherine instantly distrusts his motives. Her sister Claire, questioning Catherine’s mental health, wants to move her from Chicago to New York.
This play by David Auburn is a compelling human drama. He reveals how fragile our hold on reality is while at the same time reminding us that finding trust and love is even more difficult than discovering truth. PROOF begins Wednesday, February 18th at Havana Theatre and runs until February 28th. Tickets are available in advance from Eventbrite from $19. Please note this play contains strong language and is not recommended for children.
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Vancouver Fringe Festival At Havana Theatre Until September 14th
8 Sep
The theatre in Havana Restaurant, 1212 Commercial Drive, is one of the venues hosting the Vancouver Fringe Festival which is on now until September 14th. You will find a variety of productions on deck at Havana for this year’s festival including:
Government Ship 357 : An Improvised Space Adventure!
Presented by Seismic Shift Productions
Seismic Shift Productions and Instant Theatre Present an epic improvised sci-fi adventure where a rag-tag band of space explorers bravely explore new worlds, meet fantastic creatures and create a hilarious original story every single night. Romance! Adventure! Maybe even music?
Wed. Sept. 10 9:30 – 10:30
Fri. Sept. 12 8:15 – 9:15
Sat. Sept. 13 2:45 – 3:45
Sun. Sept. 14 4:30 – 5:30
Caws and Effect presented by Mind of a Snail Puppet Co.
The crows are re-dreaming the world. Is the future all it’s cracked up to be? Mind of a Snail’s new large scale shadow theatre production is an exploration of survival and extinction from a bird’s eye view. Funny, beautiful and unique, with handmade layered projections, puppetry, masks, and original music.
Fri. Sept. 12 10:00 – 11:00
Sat. Sept. 13 4:30 – 5:30
Sun. Sept. 14 2:45 – 3:45
Show: Orange is the New Blank presented by Virginia Jack Comedy
Wed. Sept. 10 6:15 – 7:00
Fri. Sept. 12 6:45 – 7:30
Sat. Sept. 13 1:15 – 2:00
Best Picture presented by RibbitRePublic
Fringe legends Tara Travis (“The Unfortunate Ruth,” “Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII”) and Jon Paterson (“Hockey Night at the Puck and Pickle Pub”) join Fringe cult star Kurt Fitzpatrick (“The Last Straight Man In Theatre”) to play a cast of thousands in this epic tour de force in which every Best Picture Oscar winner is performed in 60 minutes. Can it be done?
Tue. Sept. 09 6:00 – 7:00
Thu. Sept. 11 7:45 – 8:45
Sat. Sept. 13 8:00 – 9:00
My Stroke of Luck presented by One Crazy Frenchman Productions
On July 1, 2013 Jacques had a stroke. My Stroke of Luck details the heart wrenching yet somehow hilarious journey to recovery. Filled with advice on how to avoid getting “hit by a bus” this tale informs and inspires. The steps one has to overcome are ridiculously small and yet gigantic all at the same time. One has to stay positive despite enormous difficulties and find the joy in rediscovering how to do very basic things again.
Tue. Sept. 09 9:30 – 10:30
Thu. Sept. 11 6:00 – 7:00
Sat. Sept. 13 6:15 – 7:15
Sun. Sept. 14 1:00 – 2:00
Untitled Sam Mullins Project
A story of fathers and sons, love and death, America and baseball. Acclaimed humourist Sam S Mullins unravels the series of events that started with a heart to heart conversation with his father and ended with the death of a Texan firefighter.
Tue. Sept. 09 7:45 – 8:45
Wed. Sept. 10 7:45 – 8:45
Thu. Sept. 11 9:30 – 10:30
Sat. Sept. 13 9:45 – 10:45
To purchase tickets for these shows, visit Vancouver Fringe Festival or for general information on what’s playing around town during the Festival visit What’s On.
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The Last 5 Years Opening June 19th At The Havana Theatre
16 Jun
Flickering Light Productions presents The Last Five Years at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive, from June 19th to June 28th. This is a musical by Jason Robert Brown and was produced as an off-Broadway show in 2002. The Last Five Years examines the five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. The show uses a unique storytelling approach where Jamie travels chronologically in time, from the beginning of the relationship to the end, while Cathy travels backwards in time, from the end of the relationship to the beginning. Because Jamie and Cathy travel in opposing time lines, the only direct contact between the two occurs during their engagement/wedding song in “The Next Ten Minutes.” The songs are said to be melodic, engaging and full of wit. As well they present an intensely personal examination of the struggles of building a career and balancing it with a love life. The Last Five Years runs at the Havana Theatre June 19, 20, 21 and 26, 27 and 28th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available in advance from Eventbrite for $20 or $22 at the door.
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After … Conversations After Sex at Havana Theatre Until April 5th
26 Mar
Come join four people in their 20s and 30s, each at different stages in their lives, discuss life after sex. The discussions are part of play called ‘After’ now playing at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive, until April 5th. The play marks the world premiere of this originally-written work by Martha Herrera-Lasso. Her characters get themselves caught up in complicated, and sometimes, emotional and confusing conversations after sex. And really haven’t we all been there at some point with miscommunication and things taken out of context? In this day and age, with ever changing norms and increasing expectations, the play promises an exploration into love in the modern day. After is now on at the Havana Theatre until Saturday, April 5th. Tickets are available for $20 through Brown Paper Tickets.
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Clue: The Musical At Havana Theatre February 20th – March 8th
17 Feb
Ghost Light Projects presents Clue: The Musical at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive. All your favourite characters will be brought to life from this classic board game. On stage starting February 20th you will find Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock and Mr. Green. Expect to find a funny twisted tale of crime and passion to music. Each night you will see the demise of the victim, Mr. Boddy, but the question is in which room was the crime committed and with what weapon? The Detective played by Meggie McKinnon will help you uncover who the real killer is. Best of all, this magical experience has 216 possible endings. Which one will you be there for?
Will it be Colonel Mustard in the Billiard Room with the Candlestick? OR
Will it be Professor Plum in the Dining Room with the Rope? OR
Will it be Miss Scarlet in the Library with the Revolver? OR
Will it be Mrs. Peacock in the Kitchen with the Knife? OR
Will it be Mr. Green in the Conservatory with the Lead Pipe? OR ….
Find out for yourself and see Clue: The Musical which starts Thursday, February 20th with performances running Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm with special Saturday matinees at 2:00 pm until Saturday, March 8th. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Seating is by general admission. Tickets are available from $20 – $40 at Brown Paper Tickets.
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Reasons To Be Pretty On Now At Havana Theatre Until Feb. 1st
21 Jan
The play by Neil Labute titled the “Reasons To Be Pretty” is now on at the Havana Theatre until February 1st. This is a love story about the impossibility of love. You will be introduced to Greg who adores his girlfriend, Steph. Greg also thinks Steph has a few physical imperfections which he casually mentions. As you might imagine, all hell breaks loose after that. Reasons To Be Pretty is a hopeless romantic drama about the hopelessness of romance. The play runs until February 1st with pay what you can shows on January 21st and 28th, tickets on January 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th are $15, and shows on January 24th, 25th, 31st and Feb. 1st are $20. Tickets are available online at Brown Paper Tickets. Show is at 8:00 pm each evening.
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Children’s Hour Coming To Havana Theatre Sept. 19 – 28th
17 Sep
Ghost Light Projects presents a provocative drama beginning this Thursday, September 19th at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive. Children’s Hour, originally written in 1934, was banned in five cities for its themes but found a home on Broadway. Even though the topic of homosexuality was not permitted on Broadway at the time, audiences flocked to the show. The play examines the relationship between truth, power, and sexuality in a way that transcends the setting of the play. With school yard bullying, class privilege, and accusations of same sex desire providing the basis of this piece.
The journey of the Children’s Hour begins with a boarding school for girls run by Martha and Karen who have worked tirelessly and sacrificed to make their dream into a reality. Their vision is of an environment that fosters young women’s scholastic and personal development, readying them to enter a complex and changing world. However, a series of events leads one of the children to tell a vicious lie about the head mistresses. This act affected each of the characters in ways that will forever change them.
Directed by Randie Parliament and Greg Bishop, the production features a great line up of Vancouver talent. Tickets range from $15 to $35 and can be purchased online through Brown Paper Tickets or by phone at 1-800-838-3006. Shows take place in the evenings at 8:00 p.m. with matinees on Saturday, September 21st and 28th at 2:00 p.m.
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Improv Comedy Workshop, Saturday, September 7th
26 Aug
So have you ever wanted to learn a little improv? Practice thinking on your feet? Well on Saturday, September 7th, you have that chance. Instant Theatre Company is holding a one day class in which you have the opportunity to learn the improvisational skills of play, spontaneity, character and story. The workshop will be held at the Instant Shop, 650 East Broadway from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at a cost of $59.00 or early bird registration is $39.00. Instant Theatre Company has been offering workshops, doing shows and custom events since 1994 and are regulars at Havana Theatre’s Comedy Nights. Note, no improv experience necessary for this class. If you can’t make the class on September 7th, there is another on September 14th.
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Top 10 Things To Do In East Van This Weekend
26 Jul
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend in East Vancouver?
Here’s our Top 10 List:
2. Don’t Forget Your Pants, Havana Theatre, Fri & Sat. 8:00 p.m.
3. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Italian Cultural Centre, Sat. 7:30 p.m.
4. A Balancing Act, Havana Theatre, Sun. 3:00 p.m.
5. Fera, Falconetti’s, Fri. 8:00 p.m. (no cover)
6. Trout Lake Farmers Market, Sat. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with yoga at 10:00 a.m.
7. Fraser River District Farmers Market, Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
with yoga at 11:00 a.m. (Level 1) and 12:15 p.m. (Level 2)
8. Kitty Nights Burlesque, Biltmore Hotel, Sun. 8:00 p.m.
9. Playland, PNE, Sat & Sun, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
9. Free Flick Friday “Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightening
Thief” at Fraser River District, Fri. 4:00 p.m.
10. Late Night Movie, Rio Theatre “Party Monster”, Fri. 11:00 p.m.
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