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With its openhearted journey through grief, Susinn McFarlen’s charming solo performance fills the Arts Club’s Granville Island Stage.⁠
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Read the full theatre review for Burning Mom at Stir. ⁠
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BC and Yukon Book Prizes unveil 2025 shortlists, spanning titles by Li Charmaine Anne, Murray Sinclair, and more.⁠
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A celebratory soirée at the Book Warehouse on May 22 honours authors across eight categories. Head to Stir to read more. ⁠
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Jack Campbell's Sounding Bombe: Enigma Project draws on historic decoders, April 11 at Gallery 881.⁠
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Science meets history in Vancouver violinist’s 50-minute piece of music for violin and found-sound.⁠
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"If you really want to do it, you have a story you really want to tell, if you stick with it long enough, the right people will come and help you carry it across the finish line.” Stir speaks to Vancouver actor-filmmaker Ben Immanuel about

With the skilled direction of Catherine Morrison and a small army of strong actors, Joseph Kesselring’s witty retro comedy comes alive onstage.

Head to Stir for the full Arsenic and Old Lace theatre review.

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At Gateway Theatre, Scott Bellis directs a wonderfully fast-paced Pride and Prejudice.

Playwright Kate Hamill’s adaptation leans into comedy while staying true to Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel. Read more at Stir.

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