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Theatre review: The Cripple of Inishmaan is more Irish than a boiled potato

Theatre review: The Cripple of Inishmaan is more Irish than a boiled potato

If I were Irish I would either hate The Cripple of Inishmaan because it feeds into so many clichés or I would love it because it feeds into so many clichés.
State of the Arts: WEArts adds colour to the West End

State of the Arts: WEArts adds colour to the West End

What Satomi Hirano saw in a report about the arts in Vancouver seven years ago stuck with her. “All the amenities for the arts were in the East Side,” the advocate for the arts said.
Guardians of the Galaxy is a giddy, cosmic oddity

Guardians of the Galaxy is a giddy, cosmic oddity

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana Directed by James Gunn You know what they say: If a gun-toting, trash-talking CGI racoon pops up on the multiplex screen and sees over $90-million in box office receipts, then we're due for an
REVIEW: 'Hercules' is a brawny bore

REVIEW: 'Hercules' is a brawny bore

Hercules Starring Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane Directed by Brett Ratner Former wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson can certainly elevate a mediocre film but even his beefy, brawny charisma can’t save Hercules from its inevitable fate as a forgettable
BRIEFS: Slugs, saucy dames and Jason Priestley

BRIEFS: Slugs, saucy dames and Jason Priestley

Award-winning filmmaker Tracy D. Smith will present her popular directing workshop the weekend of Aug. 9.
Theatre review: Legally Blonde is ambitious fun

Theatre review: Legally Blonde is ambitious fun

Is it legal to be as multi-talented as Jocelyn Gauthier? She can sing, she can dance and she’s got moves that keep you watching her every second. Try to tear your eyes off her: it’s possible, but not for long.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah hit the Biltmore

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah hit the Biltmore

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have come along way since their 2005 eponymous debut.
NPA rounds out candidate list

NPA rounds out candidate list

Park and school board candidates selected
Fringe Fest tickets now on sale

Fringe Fest tickets now on sale

Thirty years later and this city’s just as weird as ever. The Vancouver Fringe Festival is kicking off its third decade with another 10 days of un-juried, uncensored productions, beginning Sept. 4, and tickets are on sale today.
Developing Story: Citizens’ Assembly takes form

Developing Story: Citizens’ Assembly takes form

City of Vancouver attempt at Grandview-Woodland consultation faces stiff criticism
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