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Vancouver Comedy Festival 2009

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Comedy Festival is happening September 17 – 27th and will host legendary performers such as Steve Martin, Carol Burnett, Tom Arnold, and David Cross. A dozen venues including the Media Club, Lafflines, The Cultch, and the Orpheum will host multiple events throughout the course of the ten-day festival. Some of the other 80 […]

The Road to Canterbury

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It spun me back into Grade 11 English Lit mode but it was one fun ride. The Road to Canterbury is a modern twist on Chaucer’s Tales that takes place all across Queen Elizabeth Park this month. The play follows a small cast of Chaucer’s original gang including The Knight’s Tale, The Miller’s Tale, The […]

Les Miserables at the Arts Club

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Thanks to Susan Boyle, a contestant on the TV show Britain’s Got Talent our local production of Les Misérables has seen a increase in ticket sales. The Arts Club Theatre Company would like to give Susan Boyle her first kiss. Over the past three days, ticket sales have doubled for their production of Les Misérables, […]

Flip N Comedy Show Against Gang Violence Tonight

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I’ve been able to experience the humour of Patrick Maliha and Art Factora weekly during my appearances on Talk14010am’s Afternoon Buzz so I’m happy to promote a show in which they are both performing tonight… for the sake of the kids! What: Flip N Comedy Show Against Gang Violence Where: Lafflines Comedy Club (26-4th Street, […]

The Submarines Play the Biltmore February 23, 2009

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I was first introduced to The Submarines last year when their label, Nettwerk, contacted me, asking if I’d like to give away tickets to their show in Vancouver. Since then I’ve been a fan (they remind me of my love of husband/wife duos ie. Mates of State) and we have followed their progress online. They’ll […]