Homegrown comedy Kim's Convenience hits the Arts Club stage on February 24

Ins Choi’s hit Canadian comedy classic spawned the TV series of the same name

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James Yi and Maki Yi in Kim’s Convenience, 2020: set design by Carolyn Rapanos; costume design by Jessica Oostergo; original lighting design by Jonathan Kim; tour lighting design by Ted Roberts. Photo by David Cooper

A Canadian comedy phenomenon is back, as Kim’s Convenience makes its return to Vancouver, appearing on the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage from February 24 to March 27.

Ins Choi’s hilarious and touching play spawned the hit television series of the same name. This critically acclaimed production is returning after having its tour cut short due to the pandemic in 2020.

The story follows Mr. Kim, a Korean shopkeeper who’s grappling with both a changing neighbourhood landscape and the chasm between him and his second-generation offspring. The journey of a fractured but loving family forgiving the past and confronting the future has become a Canadian classic.

The show stars James Yi as Appa/Mr. Kim, Maki Yi as Umma, Howie Lai as Jung, Andrew Creightney as Rich/Mr. Lee/Mike/Alex, and Brianna Kim as Janet.

Find more information and tickets here. More tickets have been released with the PHO lift on capacity restrictions.

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