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Waterfront Theatre

1412 Cartwright Street (Granville Island)
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7

Upcoming Shows

The Guys I've F*cked

Sep 10 – Sep 20, 2026

The Guys I've F*cked is the true story of Centenie Narusis' search for a husband, told through the lens of a pre-marriage therapy session unpacking her colourful dating past. The comedy stars Megan Phillips, who also co-directs, alongside Kwasi Thomas and Hans Potter. It blends...

Review: Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Strengthens a Beloved Classic

Review: Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Strengthens a Beloved Classic

by Alyson Eng · July 14, 2026

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…

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Turns Chaos Into Comedy

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Turns Chaos Into Comedy

by Alyson Eng · June 27, 2026

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…

Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver

Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver

by Alyson Eng · May 30, 2026

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 …

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Turns the Swamp into a Spectacle at Massey Theatre

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Turns the Swamp into a Spectacle at Massey Theatre

by Alyson Eng · April 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 st…

Review: Arts Club Theatre Company’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO Leaves a Lasting Impression

Review: Arts Club Theatre Company’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO Leaves a Lasting Impression

by Alyson Eng · April 14, 2026

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…

Review: Arts Club’s DIAL M FOR MURDER Delivers Sharp Suspense

Review: Arts Club’s DIAL M FOR MURDER Delivers Sharp Suspense

by Alyson Eng · February 14, 2026

A telephone, a key, and a carefully timed call. DIAL M FOR MURDER wastes no time laying out its stakes. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage, the Arts Club Theatre Company presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic thriller, directed by Jillian Keiley and running February 5 to March 8. In par…

Past Shows

12 total · showing 1–10

IGNITE! Emerging Artists Showcase featuring Arthur Flowers

Jul 16

IGNITE! brings together five emerging artists for a Pecha Kucha-style evening of lightning round presentations exploring how memory, migration, and resistance shape contemporary diasporic artistic practices. The showcase is hosted by Arthur Flowers, a Memphis-born storyteller...

Intemperance: Sonora Jha in Conversation with Minelle Mahtani

Jul 16

Novelist, professor, and essayist Sonora Jha presents her new novel Intemperance, a bold exploration of race, power, desire, and the moral terrain of liberal institutions. She is joined in conversation by Minelle Mahtani, author of the memoir May It Have a Happy Ending. The...

Julian Brave NoiseCat: We Survived the Night

Jul 10

Writer, documentary filmmaker, and journalist Julian Brave NoiseCat presents his acclaimed debut memoir, a national bestseller and one of 2025's most lauded nonfiction works. Blending memoir, history, and reportage, the book offers a powerful exploration of Indigenous life and...

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

Jun 25 – Jun 28, 2026

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this heartwarming musical based on the beloved comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. Through a series of charming vignettes, the show follows the everyday adventures of childhood. From baseball games and book reports to...

THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS

THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS

Apr 22 – May 10, 2026

Carousel Theatre for Young People presents the Western Canadian Premiere of THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS , based on Robert Munsch’s endearing and empowering story of resilience, on stage at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island from April 22 to May 10. (Recommended 3+ / Running...

The Papa Penguin Play

The Papa Penguin Play

May 15 – Jun 2, 2024

Carousel Theatre for Young People, Vancouver International Children’s Festival, and Zee Zee Theatre present the world premiere of Vancouver playwright Dave Deveau’s The Papa Penguin Play, at Granville Island’s Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St), from May 15-June 2, 2024...

Stiles & Drewe’s The 3 Little Pigs

Stiles & Drewe’s The 3 Little Pigs

Nov 30 – Dec 30, 2022

Carousel Theatre for Young People (CYTP) presents the Canadian premiere of a classic tale with a musical twist with Stiles & Drewe’s The 3 Little Pigs, at Granville Island’s Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St), from November 30 to December 30, 2022. A heartwarming tale about...

New Owner

New Owner

May 30 – Jun 3, 2018

Eagerly waiting at the animal shelter for a true companion, Bernie is looking for a place to call home. The day lonely widow Mabel walks into Bernie’s life is the beginning of a beautiful friendship and an epic adventure. Delightfully clever and ingenious, New Owner is a truly...

Expressions Theatre Festival

Expressions Theatre Festival

May 17 – May 26, 2018

Arts Umbrella celebrates gifted young artists with the annual Expressions Theatre Festival, running May 17 – 26, 2018 at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. From the whimsical fun of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the frontier hijinks of Rodgers &...

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Vancouver Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Zee Zee Theatre (11/12-11/29)
Heist in Vancouver Heist
Stanley BFL CANADA Stage (9/17-10/18)
5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire Festival in Vancouver 5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire Festival
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (9/18-9/20)
The Grown-Ups in Vancouver The Grown-Ups
Vancouver Fringe Festival (9/11-9/19)
Doctor Faustus in Vancouver Doctor Faustus
Granville Island Picnic Pavillion (9/10-9/20)
Murder for Two in Vancouver Murder for Two
Surrey Arts Centre (9/25-9/27)
The Reluctant Princess & Her Extraordinary Band of Pirates in Vancouver The Reluctant Princess & Her Extraordinary Band of Pirates
Anvil Theatre (3/19-3/21)
Bard After Dark in Vancouver Bard After Dark
Bard In the Beach / Tightrope Theatre (8/07-8/28)
Ballet Vancouver Unveils 2026/27 Inaugural Season in Vancouver Ballet Vancouver Unveils 2026/27 Inaugural Season
Vancouver Playhouse (9/01-5/31)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Vancouver Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Queen Elizabeth Theatre (11/24-11/29)