280 E Cordova St
Vancouver, BC V6A1L3
Firehall Arts Centre is a theatre in Vancouver, BC.
The Canadian premiere of Hideki Noda's Red Demon, produced by rice & beans theatre and Gokko Creative Society, explores themes of xenophobic fears of immigration and society's struggle with intolerance. The story follows a creature who washes up on the shore of a small beach...
This Governor General Award-winning play, written and directed by N'lakap'mux playwright Kevin Loring, is an irreverently funny and brutally honest production about survival and history. Where the Blood Mixes asks whether a person can survive their past. It is a deeply personal...
Canadian dance artists Kirsten Wicklund and Peter Smida bring the world premiere of this contemporary dance theatre work. Six strangers arrive in a barren landscape suspended between reality and myth, where identities unravel and connections become uncertain. Wicklund and Smida...
Krystle Dos Santos and her band bring the warmth of the holiday season to the Firehall stage with lush sounds and beloved songs. Audiences can take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the songs that make the season truly bright.
A recent hit performance from Dancing on the Edge Festival, choreographed by Helen Walkley and danced by Josh Martin. The solo work is performed with serendipity, rigor, and ingenuity as Martin performs with 250 small cedar blocks.
Kelly Rebar's award-winning Canadian classic is set in a dusty diner on the Alberta-Montana border. The sharp-witted dramatic comedy follows Jimmy, a 17-year-old caught between three generations of his eccentric, fiercely independent Canadian family and the alluring pull of his...
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sanaz Toossi's breathtaking and unabashed comedy-drama draws on the relationships between five women during the escalation, height, and aftermath of the Iranian Revolution. Produced by Blackout Arts Society, it chronicles a decade of life during...
This world premiere is a collaborative creation produced by the Firehall Arts Centre. Through an unforgettable mix of music and story, this sharp new musical revue promises to have audiences laughing out loud while satirizing the unique challenges and absurdity of the world...
A Tarragon Theatre production written and performed by Kevin Matthew Wong, who always wondered about his roots as a Canadian of Hakka descent. When he is asked to represent his community at a world conference, he wrestles with the decision to take part and is confronted by...
A heartfelt and hilarious story written and performed by Cian Parker (Ngāpuhi), about growing up on the mean streets of Aotearoa (New Zealand) with a sometimes-there-mostly-not Dad. Parker shares her story about reclaiming her heritage when she is unexpectedly introduced to a...
On September 12, Tucker Pillsbury, better known as Role Model, brought CHUCK ON TOUR to the Freedom Mobile Arch. Joined by singer-songwriter Samia as the opener, Role Model performed a 20-song set that drew heavily from his latest album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.…
Noah Kahan's Great Divide tour hit a sold-out BC Place on Aug 28, marking his biggest Vancouver show yet with Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda opening.…
BINI has become a familiar presence in Vancouver over the past few years, but each visit has arrived at a different point in the group’s continued growth. After performing at The Centre in 2024 and the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in 2025, the eight-member Filipino girl group returned o…
More than 35 years after Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID premiered in theatres, the beloved animated classic continues to capture the imagination of audiences across generations. Following the success of the 1989 film, the story made the leap to Broadway in 2008, where it found new life as a stage music…
The Arts Club Theatre Company’s 2025-2026 season comes to a close with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, now playing at the Granville Island Stage through August 16. Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields of Mischief Theatre, the international comedy transforms one disastrous opening ni…
For anyone who grew up in the 2000s, the music of Ne-Yo and Akon formed part of the soundtrack to an entire generation. On June 17, the two hitmakers brought their co-headlining NIGHTS LIKE THIS tour to Rogers Arena, launching the North American leg of the 57-city world tour in Vancouver, BC. Built…
Some musicals fade with time, but more than 25 years after its London premiere, MAMMA MIA! seems determined to do the opposite. The musical continues to fill theatres around the world, introducing new audiences to the story while giving longtime fans another reason to revisit the songs they already …
One thing about a Charlie Puth concert is that the music is almost guaranteed to sound great. The real question is whether the live performance can live up to the level of precision people have come to expect from him. At Vancouver’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on May 5, Puth answered …
“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 st…
A teenager with a dysfunctional family, a first crush, and a body that refuses to follow the rules of time. It’s an unusual combination, and one that has helped set KIMBERLY AKIMBO apart from other coming-of-age stories. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC, the Arts Club Theatre Compa…
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Tahanan/Home is a contemporary dance work by Starr Muranko/Co.ERASGA from Vancouver, presented as part of the Dancing on the Edge Festival's EDGE 1 program. The festival is Canada's longest-running professional contemporary dance festival, showcasing bold, boundary-pushing...
the heart of it is a world premiere work by Joe Ink's Joe Laughlin from Vancouver, presented as part of the Dancing on the Edge Festival's EDGE 1 program. It is described as a tender work about the human heart and everything it represents.
Inner Elder presents a compelling journey through the life of a woman who evolves from a young girl facing family struggles to a celebrated Gemini Award-winning actor. Cree artist Michelle Thrush draws on vivid anecdotes from her own experiences, delivering a performance that...
The Frontliners is a comedic drama set in early 2016 at an East Vancouver hotel, where three overwhelmed employees strive to help new Syrian families find homes amidst a housing crisis. This production highlights the challenges and humor encountered during a turbulent time...
A History of Motown offers audiences a vibrant musical experience showcasing the iconic sounds that defined a generation. Starring award-winning vocalist Krystle Dos Santos, the concert celebrates the timeless hits of legendary artists such as The Supremes and Stevie Wonder...
Enemy Lines is a live dance performance choreographed by Mayumi Lashbrook, reflecting on the injustices faced by Japanese Canadians during World War II. Set against the backdrop of the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, the work explores the forced relocation of over 22,000...
Women of the Fur Trade is set in the early 1800s along the Reddish River in Treaty One Territory, where three women engage in lively discussions over tea. As they navigate their circumstances with a blend of contemporary slang and historical context, playwright Frances Koncan...
I remember… will be performed at the Firehall Arts Centre from January 15 to 18, 2025. This Joe INK production weaves together dance, storytelling, and video to provide a thoughtful and often humorous look at aging. Inspired by choreographer Joe Laughlin's four-decade journey in...
Reflections on Crooked Walking is a family musical that tells the story of four unlikely friends searching for a magic word to escape the games of a manipulative figure named Opia. Their journey is filled with encounters that lead them to explore new dimensions, guided by a...
The Ridge is a compelling theatrical piece set in the First World War, presented by Brendan McLeod and The Fugitives. Running from October 26 to November 3, it reflects on the Battle of Vimy Ridge and its significant impact on Canadian identity, commemorating the sacrifice of...
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That''s Dirty Dancing Destination Dinner Stage (8/06-10/18) |
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An EnChor Christmas Pacific Spirit United Church (12/12-12/12) |
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Woking Phoenix Gateway Theatre (3/11-3/20) |
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Jack and the Beanstalk Surrey Arts Centre (12/18-12/27) |
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A Little Night Music with Mozart Christ Church Cathedral (10/17-10/17) |
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Ruby: The 40th Anniversary Concert Christ Church Cathedral (5/15-5/15) |
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& Juliet Queen Elizabeth Theatre (9/29-10/04) |
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The Magic of Monteverdi with Les Arts Florissants Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (11/17-11/17) |
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Songs from the Mayflower with Ménestrel Christ Church Cathedral (4/30-4/30) |
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Joy Pacific Spirit United Church (5/02-5/02) |
