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Entertainment Awaits You Order today for the best seats and savings! ARTSCLUB.COM
STANLEY GRANVILLE GOLDCORP ORDER TODAY—ENTERTAINMENT AWAITS YOU!
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INDUSTRIAL ISLAND STAGE AT THE PLAYS FROM $29 / MUSICALS FROM $39 / SEASON TICKETS FROM $105
ALLIANCE STAGE BMO THEATRE
STAGE CENTRE
The Curious Sep 6–Oct 7 Mustard Sep 20–Oct 20 Sweat Oct 18–Nov 18
Incident of the Dog
in the Night-Time
I am incredibly honoured to be stepping into Bill
Millerd’s massive shoes as the new Artistic Director of
the Arts Club Theatre Company. For the 2018/2019 Miss Bennet: Nov 15–Dec 30 Blind Date Nov 22–Dec 30 Disney’s Beauty Dec 1–Jan 6
season—my first!—I am thrilled to share with you 15 Christmas at and the Beast
Pemberley
productions that celebrate the values of inclusivity,
innovation, and adventure. Join us at our three venues
for everything from large-scale Broadway musicals to
intimate theatrical experiments, all while relishing in
the high production values and fantastic local talent
for which the Arts Club is so celebrated. I have been
generously welcomed by Vancouver’s artists and
theatre-lovers. Thank you for playing such a huge role
in this fantastic community.
The Matchmaker Jan 24–Feb 24 True Crime Jan 31–Feb 24 The Shoplifters Feb 7–Mar 9
ASHLIE CORCORAN
Artistic Director
Redpatch Mar 7–31 The Orchard Mar 21–Apr 21 Bed & Breakfast Apr 4–May 4
(After Chekhov)
Thanks to supporters like you, the Arts Club has grown
from humble beginnings in 1964 to become Canada’s largest
not-for-profit urban theatre company.
Charitable Registration Number 11921 3551 rr0001 The Great Leap Apr 25–May 19 Matilda the Musical May 16–Jul 14 Mom’s the Word: Jun 6–Jul 20
Nest 1/2 Empty
The Curious Incident of by Simon Stephens Mustard by Kat Sandler In partnership with Belfry Theatre
the Dog in the Night-Time Adapted from the
novel by Mark Haddon
GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE
September 20–October 20, 2018
September 6–October 7, 2018
STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE
A twisted fairy tale
“Explores boundaries between adulthood and childhood,
love and pain, fantasy and reality” —Toronto Star
Andrew McNee; photo by David Cooper
Sweat by Lynn Nottage In partnership with Citadel Theatre
STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE
October 18–November 18, 2018
A dazzling and courageous journey
15-year-old Christopher Boone has a unique
perspective. He is incredibly talented at math,
but never ventures beyond his street and strongly
distrusts strangers. When his neighbour’s dog is killed,
Christopher challenges his own barriers to uncover
the truth about the dog, his family, and himself. Peek
inside his mind as this incomparable show tests the
boundaries of imagination and physical space. A portrait of a new America
“A tough yet empathetic portrait of the America
“A sheer celebration of live theatre” —Toronto Star that came undone” —The New Yorker
4 5
Miss Bennet: Christmas by Lauren Gunderson Blind Date by
Rebecca Northan
November 15–December 30, 2018
GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE
A Spontaneous Theatre creation
November 22–December 30, 2018
BMO THEATRE CENTRE
GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE
at Pemberley & Margot Melcon
The festive Pride and Prejudice follow-up One actor. One audience member. One blind date.
A holiday confection filled with classic Jane Austen charm, Experience all the exhilaration and excitement of new love as Mimi
Miss Bennet is a modern sequel about the bookish middle child of goes on a blind date with a different man every night—plucked
the Bennets. While Mary starts to dream of a new life beyond her right out of the audience! Straight from sold-out runs in New York,
boisterous family, an unexpected visitor at the Darcy household London’s West End, and Toronto, this fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants
could spell romance. You’ll revel in this sparkling comic play that’s fusion of clown, improv, theatre, and social experiment is sure to
full of seasonal felicity. make you fall in love with Mimi and celebrate her audience-member-
turned-Romantic-Hero!
“A droll and quite delicious seasonal sequel” —Chicago Tribune “Fearless…and very funny” —The New York Times
Tess Degenstein; photo by Little Blue Lemon Photography
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Disney’s Beauty
and the Beast
by Alan Menken, music
Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, lyrics
Linda Woolverton, book
December 1, 2018–January 6, 2019
STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE
The beloved fairy-tale musical
“Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme.” Can Belle teach
the Beast to love, before it is too late? Discover the magic
behind the castle walls in this brilliant adaptation of the
Academy Award–winning animated film. This beloved fairy-
tale spectacle will thrill you with its show-stopping musical
numbers, stunning sets, and lavish costumes.
“A holiday hit for the whole family” —Vancouver Sun
Shannon Chan-Kent and Jonathan Winsby; photo by Emily Cooper
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The Matchmaker by
Thornton Wilder True Crime created by Torquil Campbell & Chris Abraham
In collaboration with Julian Brown
BMO THEATRE CENTRE
GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE
January 31–February 24, 2019
A mind-twisting encounter
“True Crime proves Torquil Campbell can do it all...vivid...funny...
frightening...his performance is astonishing” —National Post
Torquil Campbell; photos by Dahlia Katz
The Shoplifters by Morris Panych
GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE
February 7–March 9, 2019
Mix-ups and matchups in a classic farce
STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE
January 24–February 24, 2019
Horace Vandergelder seeks a wife and matchmaker Dolly
Gallagher Levi doesn’t need to look very far to find her!
With forbidden young love and mistaken identities afoot,
more than one match is sure to be made. Experience the
pandemonium of this classic—and the inspiration for
Hello, Dolly!—that embraces the unexpected in a truly
modern way.
“Loud, slapdash, and uproarious…extraordinarily Comic mishaps for society’s haves and have-nots
original and funny” —The New York Times “Packs a comic punch” —DC Theatre Scene
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Redpatch by Raes Calvert & Sean Harris Oliver Bed & Breakfast by
Mark Crawford
In partnership with Citadel Theatre and Hardline Productions
GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE
April 4–May 4, 2019
BMO THEATRE CENTRE
GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE
March 7–31, 2019
The story of an Indigenous soldier A charming comedy about being out
“Brilliantly inventive” —The Georgia Straight
and finding home
“Full of charm and quiet humanity.... Delightful” —Montreal Gazette
The Orchard by
Sarena Parmar The Great Leap by
Lauren Yee
(After Chekhov)
BMO THEATRE CENTRE
GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE
April 25–May 19, 2019
STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE
March 21–April 21, 2019
Timeless family drama set in the Okanagan Valley A jump shot across borders
“No blossoms, no harvest, no money. “Punctuated with bluster…asserts a quiet, beautifully
Ah! The power of nature!” unexpected power” —The Denver Post
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Matilda the Musical
by Dennis Kelly, book
Tim Minchin, music & lyrics
From the novel by Roald Dahl
In partnership with Citadel Theatre
and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
May 16–July 14, 2019
STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE
The imaginative hit for all generations
Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty to find
your happy ending! Armed with an outsize wit and a
vivid imagination, precocious Matilda takes a stand to
change her destiny. Even cruel parents and a hardened
headmistress can’t get in her way. From the wonderfully
subversive imagination of Roald Dahl, this fun family
musical will bring out the child in everyone.
“Smart and sublimely good fun—I can’t wait to see it again”
—Time Out, London
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Mom’s the Word: by The Mom’s the Word Collective Theatre Talks
ARTSCLUB.COM / 604.687.1644
Nest 1/2 Empty Sunday Salons
Join us for enlightening talks on the second Sunday
of every production at the Stanley Industrial Alliance
Stage. Talks start at 1 pm, show at 2 pm.
Tuesday Talkbacks
A new generation of laughs
GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE
June 6–July 20, 2019
On the third Tuesday of every production, enjoy
From the world-renowned creative team a chat with the cast following the 7:30 pm show.
behind the Mom’s the Word series comes Available at all three stages.
another chapter in their stories of family
and fracas. The kids are grown, marriages
have “evolved,” and bodies are backfiring.
Life doesn’t get any prettier, but it never
strays far from ludicrous or poignant as
the moms continue to mine their personal
Groups
history for every embarrassing detail. From Bringing a group of 10 or more to a show? The
a sold-out run and a hit tour, the moms are Arts Club’s Group Sales Advisor will help you find
back to share this nestful of insights and great seats and the best pricing option. Just call
ribald humour. 604.687.5315, ext. 253, or email groups@artsclub.com.
“Captivates with its heart, humour, Student Matinees
and honesty” —The Georgia Straight Wednesday matinees, with 1:30 pm showtimes and
The creators; photo by Emily Cooper student pricing, are perfect for school groups. We
also offer Student Workshops for a more immersive
theatre experience.
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Performances
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performances engage trained describers to convey
important visual details and physical actions live,
between lines of dialogue.
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Tickets to plays at our three stages start at just $29, while great theatre, choose the 4-show Granville Island Series
musicals like Matilda and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast start at or the 4-show Goldcorp Series—both from just $105.
$39. Get your tickets early—pricing on premium seats will go (Returning hits are not included in series packages.)
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The Curious Incident of the
Dog in the Night-Time
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Mustard
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
The Shoplifters
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True Crime
Redpatch
The Great Leap
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(at Columbia St)
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casting, dates, and prices are subject to change. Theatrical devices
with matinees on Wednesdays and weekends.
such as herbal or electronic cigarettes, water-based fog and haze,
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