by Colin Thomas | Jun 1, 2026 | Review
In the theatre, style is one of the trickiest things to get right. This United Players production of George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man is hit and miss, which is a good thing in a way: it helps to clarify what works and what doesn’t when approaching Shavian...
by Colin Thomas | May 31, 2026 | Review
I’ve seen scores of children’s shows. Talky and unfocused, Me & the Forest is one of the worst. It has been co-produced by Boca del Lupo and Korea’s ArtStageSAN, and it’s being performed outdoors in the Ron Basford Amphitheatre on Granville Island as part of the...
by Colin Thomas | May 24, 2026 | Review
More Dolores Drake, please. Her portrait of Mary Snow in Western Gold Theatre’s production of Salt-Water Moon is excellent. We don’t see enough of her onstage. But Salt-Water Moon is a poetic two-hander and, to sustain its tension, which is a tricky thing to do, you...
by Colin Thomas | May 16, 2026 | Review
There are significant misses in director Christopher King’s production of Legally Blonde, The Musical, but there are also successes. It takes a while but, ultimately, this show makes its case. I love this musical. When we meet her, Elle Woods looks like she might be...
by Colin Thomas | May 9, 2026 | Review
Okay, let’s talk about the art and let’s talk about the context, including the protests. In Soldiers of Tomorrow, Israeli-born Vancouver theatremaker Itai Erdal tells the story of the political awakening he experienced during his three-year military service in the...
by Colin Thomas | May 2, 2026 | Review
I’m not going to tell you that either this script or this production is perfect, but I am going to say hallelujah! Let’s hear it for the long view. Let’s hear it for philosophical and artistic ambition. Let’s hear it for the tenderness, confidence, and commitment this...
