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JACK AND DARLENE POOLE THEATRE AT ARTS UMBRELLA

1400 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC V6H3S1



Review: JOHN SCHNEIDER Has Hits And Misses at The Green Room 42


by Stephen Mosher - December 07, 2025

There are steps forward and steps backward when trying something new. As he enters the world of cabaret and concert, John Schneider takes those steps....

Review: THE SNOW QUEEN, Perth Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 07, 2025

Join Grannie Frannie, Gerda, McKay and all their friends (and foes!) in Perth Theatre's The Snow Queen, their 'coolest’ panto yet, from the team that brought you Mother Goose, Aladdin, Jack & The Beanstalk and Cinderella!...

Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Dundee Rep


by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 07, 2025

Starring a dynamic 10-strong ensemble of actor-musicians, this lively reimagining of the much-loved story is bursting with heart, humour, and catchy songs. A joyous celebration of friendship, community, and the little things that bring us together, it’s a festive treat for the whole family....

REVIEW: Taking The Rom Com Hit To Stage, PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Remains Faithful To The Movie


by Jade Kops - December 07, 2025

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL brings Gerry Marshall (Director) and J.F. Lawton’s (screenwriter) unexpected hit romantic comedy to the musical theatre stage. ...

Review: Corinna Sowers Adler's ALL THAT MATTERS A Master Class in Cabaret at Don't Tell Mama


by Stephen Mosher - December 07, 2025

With her highly personally informed show, Corinna Sowers Adler shows the people how it's done....

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone


by Sandra Harberger - December 06, 2025

You will meet a young single mother, Doris, played by Bryn Walker and her daughter Susan, played by Savannah Desrocher. A painful divorce lead her to close her heart off to love and lean heavily toward cynicism. A good hearted old man, Kris Kringle, helped heal her heart and restored her faith, and ...

Review: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE is a Christmas Celebration for the Senses at the Eccles Theater


by Tyler Hinton - December 06, 2025

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a Christmas celebration for the senses. It is brought to us by Cirque du Soleil’s storied brand of world class talent and exciting entertainment — a creative amalgamation of circus, dance and story. ...

Review: I HATE HAMLET at Ghostlight Theatre


by Cheyenne Lewis - December 06, 2025

One of the most difficult decisions an actor can face is the choice between financial gain and artistic integrity. When you add the paranormal haunting from a previous actor who played Hamlet, that choice becomes even harder. Ghostlight Theatre’s production of I HATE HAMLET is a quirky but insightfu...

Review: Kid Koala's THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - December 06, 2025

What did our critic think of THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre?...

Review: SHE LOVES ME at The Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs


by Theresa Bertram - December 06, 2025

What did our critic think of SHE LOVES ME at The Pocket Community Theatre?...

Past Shows

Cinderella
Cinderella
5/25 - 6/2/2024


The timeless enchantment of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Ella is a curious ...

The Quest
The Quest
5/16 - 5/18/2024


Every day, Sammy, Frankie, Rosie, and Taylor struggle to navigate the perils of high school, and every night they escape reality by playing “Quest”, a ...

Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
4/26 - 4/27/2024


Adapted by Jon Jory, this innovative adaptation, using five different actors to play Anne, is the classic story of a fiery young girl named Anne ...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears


Many have heard the fairy-tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but how many have considered it within the context of habitat loss? In this ...

The Secret Garden: Spring Version


Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Music by Lucy Simon Run Time: 75 minutes This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical ...

Jasper in Deadland
Jasper in Deadland
5/27 - 6/10/2023


Book by Hunter Foster and Ryan Scott Oliver, music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver Run Time: Approx 2 hrs including intermission Jasper in Deadland ...

Hummingbird
Hummingbird
5/13 - 5/20/2023


By Elaine Ávila When forced to choose a topic for a mandatory, culminating high school project, Alex sarcastically says “hummingbirds” because one is hovering outside ...

The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children
5/12 - 5/19/2023


Adapted by John Jory From the book by Gertrude Chandler Warner Run Time: Approximately 60 minutes Led by an ever-observant Stage Manager, the audience will discover the ...

SpongeBob Squarepants the Musical


Adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series! SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives ...

Kindness
Kindness
5/14 - 5/21/2022


Kindness offers an unforgettable lesson in compassion and listening to one another. It sensitively captures the reality of childrens feelings as it tells the story ...

Treehouse
Treehouse
5/13 - 5/21/2022


Jennys dad, Eric, has her life all planned out following her high school graduation business courses at the local college and then working with him ...

Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting
4/28 - 5/7/2022


If you could choose to live forever, would you? 11 year old Winnie Foster must make that decision when she discovers a secret in the ...

Videos


Bright: A Holiday Singalong Concert in Vancouver Bright: A Holiday Singalong Concert
Presentation House Theatre (12/19 - 12/21)
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) in Vancouver Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Mount Baker Theatre [Main Stage] (1/12 - 1/12)
Canadian Steam: A Music and Comedy Show w/ Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks - Campbell River in Vancouver Canadian Steam: A Music and Comedy Show w/ Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks - Campbell River
Tidemark Theatre (1/30 - 1/30)
A King and Cash Christmas in Vancouver A King and Cash Christmas
Terry Fox Theatre (12/19 - 12/19)
Canadian Steam: A Music and Comedy Show w/ Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks - Port Moody! in Vancouver Canadian Steam: A Music and Comedy Show w/ Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks - Port Moody!
Inlet Theatre (1/30 - 1/30)
Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker in Vancouver Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Queen Elizabeth Theatre (12/18 - 12/21)
Canadian Steam: A Music and Comedy Show w/ Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks - Sidney, BC! in Vancouver Canadian Steam: A Music and Comedy Show w/ Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks - Sidney, BC!
Mary Winspear Centre (3/13 - 3/13)
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