Author: vanlovesart

Ballet BC’s “Program 3” was a modern emotional ride in the best sense. The first piece, “Bedroom Folk”, brought us inside ourselves. It was like watching the private life of our neighbours. The second show, “Poesia”, was a delicate exploration

If ever enchanted by Cinderella, see Rossini’s “La Cenerentola”. It’s a lively, more complex, and humorous version of the beloved fable. Part of what makes this opera accessible is its feverish music written in a flash by Gioachino Rossini and

“Nassim” is unexpected and absolutely brilliant! In an unconventional show where a new actor performs every night without any prior knowledge of the script or concept of the play, “Nassim” takes us far away into another city, only to bring

There is nothing better than having time fly by at the opera! “Faust” is a gripping tale of making a contract with Satan and exploring what we really desire if we had the choice. The classic story warns us that morality

“Angélique” is an important Canadian play. It shows us how little we know about our country and its less than savoury past. It is not as difficult a watch as you would imagine, and in doing so it teaches and

Three cheers and a couple of rhythmic claps for “Cuba Vibra!” This nearly two-hour performance, divided by a short intermission,  showcases exquisitely hypertalented Cuban dancers in eclectically thematic dance numbers. Some are accompanied by a live band, lined upstage behind the dancers,

“Hot Brown Honey” is back in Vancouver. After its run last year, it left rave reviews and awestruck audiences. This is an Australian troop of six fiery women, who refuse to be quiet about the inequalities they see. Celebrating and