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Update to Michael J Fox Theatre Public Access!
The City of Burnaby has approved a one-time grant of up to $400,000 for a period of one year, beginning in July 2026. The funds will allow the theatre to operate as it has been while the Burnaby School District searches for a new permanent theatre operator.
Should the process be successful in finding a suitable operator, a licensing agreement with the non-profit would provide a long-term solution to keep the theatre available for community access. A new operating model & structure would reduce the the financial & administrative responsibilities on the school district & maintain community access. The District & schools will continue to have access to the theatre.
We'll be sure to post any updates as they come in!
Tightrope Theatre 1330 Napier Street, Vancouver
Our mission is to elevate the art of improvisation while providing joy and laughter to our community. Check out our classes & show schedule at our website, below.
Schedule & Tickets: HERE!
Maestro is a Tightrope Friday night staple! An elimination style improv show that brings twelve skilled performers together for a crash and burn competition to crown the best improvisor of the night! Your vote determines which players are eliminated until only one remains victorious, the Maestro champion!
We’re delighted to shout-out CRS regular Deb Sears, [[second from the top, right side!]] who’s been good enough to share a Complimentary tickets code below!!
Promo Code ME2526 or 2526VOUCHER - if the code doesn’t work, comp allotments for that night have been met!T
Tickets: HERE!
42nd Annual Vancouver Int’l Fringe Festival
Sept 10 - 20, 2026
With 80+ shows this year, the Fringe has every kind of every thing. Explore theatre, comedy, dance, drag, music and more!
Tickets & Passes on Sale - Aug 4th!
Schedule/Tickets: vancouverfringe.com
Shows with CRS connections:
Deb Sears is in 2 Shows!
‘THE LUCKY LIFE OF A BLACK CAT’ pg33, Fringe Guide
Performance Works (1218 Cartwright St) - IG: @loboguara_productions
‘ARE YOU AN IMPROVISOR OR IMPOSTER?’ pg18, Fringe Guide
TRU Cafe (1500 W 2nd Ave) - IG:@improvisorimpostor.fringe
Next Celluloid Social Club Event - TBD
Celluloid Supper Club, presented in association with Celluloid Social Club and Shamshiri Caveman Restaurant.
Keep in touch with local screenings happening online at our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18306091376
https://celluloidsocialclub.com/
Ongoing Resources & Friends…..
Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver (GEMS) is a member-based organization committed to furthering gender equity in film and television. Previously named Women in Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV), GEMS incorporated in 1989 as a not-for-profit society registered in British Columbia.
By addressing systemic barriers, GEMS works towards supporting more inclusive, representative media.
The Genre Film Lab / Coffee Chats - past chats available to view online!
gemsvancouver.org
BIZ Books
Your online source for film, television, and theatre books. We invite you to browse through our online store where you will find thousands of titles. Let’s make your creative dreams come true!
Sign up for our newsletter with notices of sales, workshops, blogs & special events at bizbooks.net
GVPTA is a non-profit charitable organization whose membership includes theatre companies, theatre makers and artists, and other organizations and individuals that support theatre. We provide services, promotion of member news and community events, opportunities to connect and network, and hold an annual theatre conference.
Show Listings Here!
First Saturday Open Studios
First Saturday is a public monthly artist-run open-studio event in Vancouver, North Vancouver, New Westminster, Victoria & the Gulf Islands. Each month a new artist opens their doors to the public to share their work & chat…
Website & details here!
For Reviews of local & international performances & arts events, Colin Thomas [award winning playwright, Theatre Reviewer & Critic for almost four decades] offers thoughtful & insightful gems to consider in the world of theatre & art. Highly recommend!