; Fun! Fun! Vancouver!: September 2023

Thursday 21 September 2023

The Mousetrap

I attended the opening night of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap this past weekend, playing now at the Metro Theatre in Marpole. 

What more perfect way to kick off the spooky season than with a whodunnit mystery written by the Queen of mysteries herself? In The Mousetrap, we are snowed in somewhere in the English countryside and there is a murderer loose in the manor! Who could it be? I had my theories at intermission, but by the time the play concluded, I was definitely proven wrong. 

Set designer Emily Dotson did a fantastic job with this production! We are immediately transported to an old-school lodging house caught in the throes of a winter snow storm. It's cozy and classic, much like the play itself. You can't go wrong with one of the most enduring plays to hit the stage! 

The Mousetrap is on now at the Metro Theatre until October 7! Get your tickets here

Tuesday 5 September 2023

More Fringe Fest recommendations!

Who is ready for some Fringe festing!? If you're still looking for shows to attend, here are a few more that might catch your fancy! 

The Holy O

Friday, September 8 @ 6:15 pm
Saturday, September 9 @ 2:45 pm
Sunday, September 10 @ 4:15 pm
Tuesday, September 12 @ 8:15 pm
Thursday, September 14 @ 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 16 @ 7:00 pm


Think Fleabag meets The Vagina Monologues, with Lauren Hance's one-woman show, where main character Vera contemplates becoming a nun, but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. As Vera’s story unfolds, it intertwines with choose-your-own-adventure stories that explore the connection of body, spirit, and sexuality. Along the way, the audience helps Vera make some of the biggest decisions of her life, starting with what shirt to wear.


Lia & Dor

September 8, 2023 6.35pm
September 9, 2023 1.00pm
September 10, 2023 4.30pm
September 11, 2023 8.35pm
September 14, 2023 5.00pm
September 16, 2023 7.05pm

Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Romanian folklore sprung from the mind of award-winning Romanian performer and playwright Cristina Tudor in this love letter to her Grandparents and her culture. Come on the journey as she explores the memories of family, the meaning of homeland, and the fables we tell each other about ourselves and the past


How To Be Japanese: Your Normal is Not My Normal

 9:00 p.m. Thursday, September 7

6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 9  

5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10

6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 12

5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 14

10:00 p.m. Friday, September 15

Vancouver, get ready to be swept off your feet by the uproarious charm of Miyo Yamauchi—a Moth StorySLAM Champion! Hailing from the land of the rising sun but now an adopted Angeleno, Miyo Yamauchi has become the heartbeat of storytelling stages, captivating audiences across LA.

As Miyo herself puts it, "When you step into a new culture like I did, you find yourself on the outside looking in. And that's where the magic happens—the ability to question the norm from a fresh angle." She goes on to explain, "My mission is to show the audience that their everyday, their 'normal,' can transform into something exhilarating through the lens of my quirky world. By grasping the differences, we unveil the common threads that connect us all. And while you laugh at my zany escapades, you might just discover that you're chuckling at your own idiosyncrasies too."


Everything is Super Wow

September 9, 2023 1.00pm
September 10, 2023 8.15pm
September 11, 2023 8.45pm
September 14, 2023 6.45pm
September 16, 2023 5.30pm
September 17, 2023 2.30pm


A foot-fuelled, slapstick tragedy about bikepacking, dreaming big and giving up in your 30s! 


The Pigeon and the Dove: A History of Hatred and Love

Fri Sept 8 - 8:20pm                     

Sat Sept 9 -10:00pm          

Sun Sept 10 - 2:45pm         

Wed Sept 13 - 7:15pm       

Fri Sept 15 - 5pm  

Sat Sept 16 - 3:20pm


Much like the homeless and the housed, the pigeon and the dove are, in fact, the same damn bird. ‘They’ are ‘Us’. Through celebrating the lowly pigeon, we will explore how perception affects the support we offer those experiencing homelessness and how we may prevent this global crisis on a local level. With cycles of lighthearted vignettes about the much-maligned pigeon, related insight from local housing advocates, and dark but danceable songs reflecting on just some of the many roads one can take to end up on the street. By singing these stories we may find them easier to hear. But really, it’s about pigeons.


Let's Talk About Your Death

September 7, 2023 5.00pm

September 10, 2023 5.15pm

September 11, 2023 7.00pm

September 13, 2023 7.15pm

September 16, 2023 10.50pm

September 17, 2023 4.15pm


Have you ever wondered how you’ll die and then wanted to process it on LIVE TV? Well this is the show for you! Let’s Talk About Your Death is a hilarious confrontation of one of our least talked about topics and a celebration of everything that makes us mortal.

Happy Fringing!

All tickets available on the Fringe website