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Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Turns the Swamp into a Spectacle at Massey Theatre
by Alyson Eng - Apr 27, 2026

“Ogres are like onions.” It’s one of the most quoted lines from Shrek, and it captures the heart of the story better than any traditional fairy tale opening. This spring, Royal City Musical Theatre brings SHREK THE MUSICAL to the stage from April 17 to May 3 at the Massey Theatre, where the story unfolds layer by layer. What starts as a simple quest quickly opens up into something more, filled with unlikely friendships, fairy tale chaos, and a love story that strays from a traditional mold. 

SHREK THE MUSICAL Will Come to Royal City Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Royal City Musical Theatre has announced it will present SHREK THE MUSICAL, a stage adaptation of the beloved animated film. The production is set to open in April.

Ensemble Theatre Company Announces Return Of Summer Festival With MARJORIE PRIME and PASS OVER
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) returns to the stage with two pointed and powerful plays: Marjorie Prime and Pass Over, June 15 to July 2, 2022 at Waterfront Theatre.

2020 Jessie Award Winners Announced Virtually
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2020

Pivoting to the current new normal, the 38th annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were celebrated virtually this year, acknowledging the excellence in professional theatre and saluting the talent who contribute to Vancouver's dynamic theatre landscape.

2020 Jessie Theatre Award Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020

To honour Vancouver's vibrant artistic community during this challenging time, the 2020 Jessie Theatre Award Nominations were announced virtually, for the first time, on Monday, June 8th, hosted by the mother daughter duo Amanda Sum (seen this season in Chicken Girl and East Van Panto) and Linda Leung.

Théâtre la Seizième Will Present LE NOSHOW VANCOUVER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020

Théâtre la Seizième will present Le NoShow Vancouver from Wednesday, February 26 to Sunday, March 1st, 2020 at Performance Works on Granville Island. Adapted by Hubert Lemire and François Bernier from the original idea and direction by Alexandre Fecteau, this new Vancouver production relies on a local cast that has transformed the script to fit its reality.

The Firehall Arts Centre Launches 2019/2020 Season With THE SHIPMENT
by Julie Musbach - Aug 6, 2019

The Firehall Arts Centre launches its 37th anniversary season with SpeakEasy Theatre's powerful and provocative comedy, The Shipment, from Wednesday, September 25 to Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Photo Flash: Cast Revealed for THE SHIPMENT
by Julie Musbach - Oct 14, 2017

SpeakEasy Theatre released the official promotional photos of the cast for the upcoming production of The Shipmentby Young Jean Lee. Presented at The Cultch Vancity Culture Lab Nov 22 - Dec 2 in Vancouver.