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Are you interested in the art of improvisation? Come learn with us! You'll be taught the basics of improv in this two-hour workshop that's geared toward beginners. Come enjoy a fun, friendly and supportive environment to learn the magic of "Yes, And!"Registration is open 1 week before, Saturday at 6pm. Ages 18+

A two hour improv workshop for beginners!

Improv for Beginners

The Improv Centre

Be transported to London’s Theatre Royal through the compelling and passionate story of Ira Aldridge in Red Velvet, written by Lolita Chakrabarti, playing March 21 to April 21 at the Arts Club Theatre Company’s Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage! It’s 1833, and at London’s Theatre Royal, Ira Aldridge (Quincy Armorer) is making history by becoming the first Black actor to tread the boards as Shakespeare’s Othello. As the public and parliament debate the abolition of slavery, how will audiences react to the revolution already taking place on the stage? Step into the tempestuous Covent Garden rehearsal hall in this thought-provoking and captivating play within a play about the little-known but true story of the groundbreaking performer. In an era where discussions around inclusion continue to gain prominence, Ira Aldridge's story resonates more than ever. His unwavering commitment to breaking racial barriers serves as a reminder of the transformative power of representation in the arts. The play becomes a mirror reflecting the ongoing conversations around diversity. Aldridge's legacy encourages us to strive for a world where talent is celebrated irrespective of race, and the stage becomes a true reflection of the diversity that defines human experience. CAST Lindsey Angell (Ellen Tree), Sebastien Archibald (Charles Kean), Quincy Armorer (Ira Aldridge), Tess Degenstein (Halina Wozniak/Betty Lovell/Margaret Aldridge), Anthony F. Ingram (Terrence/Bernard Warde), Nathan Kay (Casimir/Henry Forester), John Emmet Tracy (Pierre Laporte), Kyla Ward (Connie) CREATIVE TEAM Omari Newton (Director), Amir Ofek (Set Designer), CS Fergusson-Vaux (Costume Designer), Jonathan Kim (Lighting Designer), Owen Belton (Sound Designer), Jonathan Hawley Purvis (Fight Director), Sam Jeffery (Intimacy Director), Lisa Goebel (Movement Consultant), Adam Henderson (Dialect Coach), Pamela Jakobs (Stage Manager), Jenny Kim (Assistant Stage Manager) SHOWTIMES + SPECIAL PERFORMANCESEvenings: Tue–Thu, 7:30 PM; Fri &amp; Sat, 8 PMMatinees: Wed, 1:30 PM; Sat &amp; Sun, 2 PM Talkback Tuesday: Tue, April 9, 7:30 PM VocalEye Performances: Sun April 14, 2 PM; Fri, April 19, 8 PM

Red Velvet presented by the Arts Club Theatre Company 

Red Velvet at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage from March 21 to April

Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

Gateway Theatre presents Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, an uproarious comedy with a fresh and lively take on the legendary tale of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. From the award-winning master of mayhem Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) comes a fast-paced, pulse-pounding comedy like no other. Directed by Barbara Tomasic, this production promises a rollercoaster of laughter, suspense, and wit on Gateway Theatre’s Mainstage from April 11 to 20.  In this retelling of the Victorian whodunit, Sherlock Holmes (Genevieve Fleming) and Dr. Watson (Gerry Mackay) embark on a riveting adventure to solve the baffling mystery surrounding Sir Charles Baskerville's death. The audience will find themselves on the edge of their seats, eagerly guessing at every twist and turn. Joining Fleming and Mackay, Andrew Cownden, Mack Gordon, and Melissa Oei take on nearly 40 different characters, darting on and off the stage in this delightfully complex plot. Watch the intrepid investigators try to decipher a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit, all while giving the audience a performance filled with laughs as they follow along this murderously funny adventure.Ticket prices start at $35 and can be purchased online or by contacting the Box Office at 604.270.1812. Performances are from April 11 to 20 with Opening Night on Friday, April 12. Gateway Theatre aims to make theatre accessible to all so it is proud to offer special performances including a Pay-What-You-Will Preview on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30pm, an Open Experience performance on April 20 at 1:00pm and a VocalEye Live Audio Description performance on April 20 at 7:30pm. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery comes to Gateway Theatre

Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at Gateway Theatre from April 11 to 20

Gateway Theatre  

Delight in the revival of an Arts Club favourite with the contemporary Canadian comedy Sexy Laundry, by acclaimed playwright Michele Riml. Sexy Laundry is playing at the Granville Island Stage from April 11 to May 12. In Sexy Laundry, Alice (Lossen Chambers) and Henry (Cavan Cunningham) are coming to grips with their lacklustre sex life. Time, kids, and stress—not to mention gravity—have taken their toll. In an effort to rekindle the magic in their 25-year marriage, they go on a naughty hotel retreat, equipped with a copy of Sex for Dummies. But they soon find that when the clothes come off, so do the gloves. Don’t miss your chance to see Vancouver playwright Michele Riml's international hit play that has been translated into 15 languages. Sexy Laundry first premiered at the Arts Club 20 years ago. Since then, it has gone on to national and international success, boasting 15 language translations and performances from Vancouver to Charlottetown to Germany to Mexico and more.  CREATIVE TEAM Diana Donnelly (Director), Amir Ofek (Set Designer), Alaia Hamer (Costume Designer), Kyla Gardiner (Lighting Designer), Nancy Tam (Sound Designer), Lisa Goebel (Intimacy Director), Sam Jeffery (Fight Director), Ronaye Haynes (Stage Manager), Jessica Bournival (Assistant Stage Manager) SHOWTIMES + SPECIAL PERFORMANCESEvenings: Tue–Thu, 7:30 PM; Fri &amp; Sat, 8 PMMatinees: Wed, 1:30 PM; Sat &amp; Sun, 2 PM Talkback Tuesday: Tue, April 30, 7:30 PM VocalEye Performances: Tue, May 7, 2:30 PM; Fri, May 10, 8 PM

Arts Club Theatre presents the contemporary Canadian comedy Sexy Laundry April 11 to May 12

Arts Club Theatre Company presents Sexy Laundry at the Granville Island Stage April 11 to May 12

Granville Island Stage 

Fridays &amp; SaturdaysPG – Some material may not be suitable for all audiences.Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more. Two shows on Fridays and Saturdays means you’ll get your weekend comedy fix!

Theatresports™: Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges!

Theatresports™

TuesdaysDoors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.Tired of going with the flow? Do you want to have some choice in this crazy world? You got it! Come join us for a night where our audience gets to pick the who, what, and where of our scenes by drawing cards, shouting suggestions and writing inspirations! It’s all up to you - Happy Choose-Day!Choose your price – tickets start at just $10!

Choose-Day

WednesdaysDoors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm 14A – Some sexual content and mature themes.Whether it’s a first date, anniversary, or just another Wednesday, visit The Improv Centre for a hilarious twist on your next date night. Come celebrate dating, relationships, and everything between in a night full of laughs about love!

Hop on to your perfect date night at The Improv Centre!

Date Night

ThursdaysDoors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.Grab your headphones and turn up to Turn It Up, a new comedy show you won’t find on the airwaves! Join us for improv games inspired by the radio stations and podcasts you can’t stop listening to, along with hilarious commercial breaks and parody segments all made up on the spot!

Grab your headphones and turn up to Turn It Up, a new comedy show you won’t find on the airwaves!

 Turn It Up!

Starting April 19th!Fridays &amp; SaturdaysDoors at 8:30pm | Show at 9:30pm 14A – Some sexual content and mature themesCome join us for a twisted take on the classic format! See the unexpected become the norm, and the forbidden become fair game! If you’re a fan of our regular Theatresports™ shows, get ready to have your funny bones broken with Theatresports™: Unhinged!

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