Vancouver winters are perfect for skiing and snowboarding, but I have admit that I like the season because of the holidays. I love Vancouver’s holiday traditions, like Stanley Park’s Bright Nights and the Rogers Santa Claus Parade, but I especially love the way our arts community celebrates the season with plays, concerts and choirs.
When it comes to theatre that embodies the spirit of the season, you can’t beat the famous Arts Club Theatre Company’s annual holiday offerings. This year, they have a rousing rendition of White Christmas: The Musical at the historic Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and, back by popular demand, the perennial holiday favourite It’s a Wonderful Life at the Granville Island Stage.
Kirsten Robek amd Bob Frazer in the Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life. Photo by David Cooper.
White Christmas runs through December 27, 2009. It’s already sold out 17 shows, so hurry if you want tickets.
It’s a Wonderful Life runs from November 26, 2009 – January 2, 2010. Tickets are on sale now.
