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1 Entertainment Awaits You Order today for the best seats and savings! ARTSCLUB.COM

GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE

be stepping into Bill Millerd s massive shoes

I am thrilled to share with you 15 productions

large-scale Broadway musicals to intimate

the high production values and fantastic local

I have been generously welcomed Vancouver s

Thank you for playing such a huge role in this

1644 STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE ORDER

PLAYS FROM $29 / MUSICALS FROM $39 / SEASON

Dog in the Night-Time Miss Bennet: Christmas at

30 Jan 24 Feb 24 Mustard Sep 20 Oct 20 Sweat

Chekhov) Mar 21 Apr 21 Bed & Breakfast Apr 4

the Word: Nest 1/2 Empty Jun 6 Jul 20 True

Director Redpatch Mar 7 31 Thanks to supporters

2 GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE BMO THEATRE CENTRE I am incredibly honoured to be stepping into Bill Millerd s massive shoes as the new Artistic Director of the Arts Club Theatre Company. For the 2018/2019 season my first! I am thrilled to share with you 15 productions that celebrate the values of inclusivity, innovation, and adventure. Join us at our three venues for everything from large-scale Broadway musicals to intimate theatrical experiments, all while relishing in the high production values and fantastic local talent for which the Arts Club is so celebrated. I have been generously welcomed Vancouver s artists and theatre-lovers. Thank you for playing such a huge role in this fantastic community. ARTSCLUB.COM / STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE ORDER TODAY ENTERTAINMENT AWAITS YOU! PLAYS FROM $29 / MUSICALS FROM $39 / SEASON TICKETS FROM $105 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley The Matchmaker Sep 6 Oct 7 Nov 15 Dec 30 Jan 24 Feb 24 Mustard Sep 20 Oct 20 Sweat Blind Date Nov 22 Dec 30 Disney s Beauty and the Beast Dec 1 Jan 6 Jan 31 Feb 24 The Shoplifters Feb 7 Mar 9 The Orchard (After Chekhov) Mar 21 Apr 21 Bed & Breakfast Apr 4 May 4 Matilda the Musical May 16 Jul 14 Mom s the Word: Nest 1/2 Empty Jun 6 Jul 20 True Crime Oct 18 Nov 18 ASHLIE CORCORAN Artistic Director Redpatch Mar 7 31 Thanks to supporters like you, the Arts Club has grown from humble beginnings in 1964 to become Canada s largest not-for-profit urban theatre company. Charitable Registration Number rr0001 The Great Leap Apr 25 May 19

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time A dazzling and courageous journey 15-year-old Christopher Boone has a unique perspective.

When his neighbour s dog is killed, Christopher challenges his own barriers to uncover the truth about the dog, his family, and himself.

A sheer celebration of live theatre Toronto Star Simon Stephens Adapted from the novel Mark Haddon STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE September 6 October 7, 2018 Mustard Sweat 4 5 Kat

3 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time A dazzling and courageous journey 15-year-old Christopher Boone has a unique perspective. He is incredibly talented at math, but never ventures beyond his street and strongly distrusts strangers. When his neighbour s dog is killed, Christopher challenges his own barriers to uncover the truth about the dog, his family, and himself. Peek inside his mind as this incomparable show tests the boundaries of imagination and physical space. A sheer celebration of live theatre Toronto Star Simon Stephens Adapted from the novel Mark Haddon STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE September 6 October 7, 2018 Mustard Sweat 4 5 Kat Sandler A twisted fairy tale Explores boundaries between adulthood and childhood, love and pain, fantasy and reality Toronto Star Andrew McNee; photo David Cooper Lynn Nottage A portrait of a new America A tough yet empathetic portrait of the America that came undone The New Yorker In partnership with Belfry Theatre In partnership with Citadel Theatre September 20 October 20, 2018 October 18 November 18, 2018 GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley The festive Pride and Prejudice follow-up A holiday confection filled with classic Jane Austen charm, Miss Bennet is a modern sequel about the bookish middle child

You ll revel in this sparkling comic play that s full of seasonal felicity. Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon November 15 December 30, 2018 GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE Blind Date Rebecca Northan One actor.

4 Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley The festive Pride and Prejudice follow-up A holiday confection filled with classic Jane Austen charm, Miss Bennet is a modern sequel about the bookish middle child of the Bennets. While Mary starts to dream of a new life beyond her boisterous family, an unexpected visitor at the Darcy household could spell romance. You ll revel in this sparkling comic play that s full of seasonal felicity. Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon November 15 December 30, 2018 GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE Blind Date Rebecca Northan One actor. One audience member. One blind date. Experience all the exhilaration and excitement of new love as Mimi goes on a blind date with a different man every night plucked right out of the audience! Straight from sold-out runs in New York, London s West End, and Toronto, this fly--the-seat-of-your-pants fusion of clown, improv, theatre, and social experiment is sure to make you fall in love with Mimi and celebrate her audience-memberturned-romantic-hero! A Spontaneous Theatre creation November 22 December 30, 2018 GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE BMO THEATRE CENTRE A droll and quite delicious seasonal sequel Chicago Tribune Fearless and very funny The New York Times Tess Degenstein; photo Little Blue Lemon Photography 6 7

Disney s Beauty and the Beast Alan Menken, music Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, lyrics Linda Woolverton, book December 1, 2018 January 6, 2019 STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE The beloved fairy-tale

5 Disney s Beauty and the Beast Alan Menken, music Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, lyrics Linda Woolverton, book December 1, 2018 January 6, 2019 STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE The beloved fairy-tale musical Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme. Can Belle teach the Beast to love, before it is too late? Discover the magic behind the castle walls in this brilliant adaptation of the Academy Award winning animated film. This beloved fairytale spectacle will thrill you with its show-stopping musical numbers, stunning sets, and lavish costumes. A holiday hit for the whole family Vancouver Sun Shannon Chan-Kent and Jonathan Wins; photo Emily Cooper 8 9

The Matchmaker Thornton Wilder True Crime created Torquil Campbell & Chris Abraham In collaboration with Julian Brown January 31 February 24, 2019 GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE BMO

..his performance is astonishing National Post Torquil Campbell; photos Dahlia Katz The Shoplifters Morris Panych Mix-ups and matchups in a classic farce Horace Vandergelder seeks

With forbidden young love and mistaken identities afoot, more than one match is sure to be made. Experience the pandemonium of this classic and the inspiration for Hello, Dolly!

6 The Matchmaker Thornton Wilder True Crime created Torquil Campbell & Chris Abraham In collaboration with Julian Brown January 31 February 24, 2019 GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE BMO THEATRE CENTRE A mind-twisting encounter True Crime proves Torquil Campbell can do it all...vivid...funny... frightening...his performance is astonishing National Post Torquil Campbell; photos Dahlia Katz The Shoplifters Morris Panych Mix-ups and matchups in a classic farce Horace Vandergelder seeks a wife and matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi doesn t need to look very far to find her! With forbidden young love and mistaken identities afoot, more than one match is sure to be made. Experience the pandemonium of this classic and the inspiration for Hello, Dolly! that embraces the unexpected in a truly modern way. January 24 February 24, 2019 STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE February 7 March 9, 2019 GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE Loud, slapdash, and uproarious extraordinarily original and funny The New York Times Comic mishaps for society s haves and have-nots Packs a comic punch DC Theatre Scene 10 11

Redpatch Raes Calvert & Sean Harris Oliver In partnership with Citadel Theatre and Hardline Productions

AT THE BMO THEATRE CENTRE The story of an Indigenous soldier Brilliantly inventive The Georgia Straight A

.. Delightful Montreal Gazette The Orchard (After Chekhov) Sarena Parmar The Great Leap Lauren Yee April

ALLIANCE STAGE Timeless family drama set in the Okanagan Valley No blossoms, no harvest, no money. Ah!

7 Redpatch Raes Calvert & Sean Harris Oliver In partnership with Citadel Theatre and Hardline Productions Bed & Breakfast Mark Crawford April 4 May 4, 2019 GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE March 7 31, 2019 GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE BMO THEATRE CENTRE The story of an Indigenous soldier Brilliantly inventive The Georgia Straight A charming comedy about being out and finding home Full of charm and quiet humanity... Delightful Montreal Gazette The Orchard (After Chekhov) Sarena Parmar The Great Leap Lauren Yee April 25 May 19, 2019 GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE BMO THEATRE CENTRE March 21 April 21, 2019 STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE Timeless family drama set in the Okanagan Valley No blossoms, no harvest, no money. Ah! The power of nature! A jump shot across borders Punctuated with bluster asserts a quiet, beautifully unexpected power The Denver Post 12 13

Matilda the Musical Dennis Kelly, book Tim Minchin, music & lyrics From the novel Roald Dahl In partnership with Citadel Theatre and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre May 16 July 14, 2019 STANLEY

8 Matilda the Musical Dennis Kelly, book Tim Minchin, music & lyrics From the novel Roald Dahl In partnership with Citadel Theatre and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre May 16 July 14, 2019 STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE The imaginative hit for all generations Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty to find your happy ending! Armed with an outsize wit and a vivid imagination, precocious Matilda takes a stand to change her destiny. Even cruel parents and a hardened headmistress can t get in her way. From the wonderfully subversive imagination of Roald Dahl, this fun family musical will bring out the child in everyone. Smart and sublimely good fun I can t wait to see it again Time Out, London 14 15

$Mom s the Word: Nest 1/2 Empty A new generation of laughs From the world-renowned creative team behind the Mom s the Word series comes another chapter in their stories of family and fracas.$

9 Mom s the Word: Nest 1/2 Empty A new generation of laughs From the world-renowned creative team behind the Mom s the Word series comes another chapter in their stories of family and fracas. The kids are grown, marriages have evolved, and bodies are backfiring. Life doesn t get any prettier, but it never strays far from ludicrous or poignant as the moms continue to mine their personal history for every embarrassing detail. From a sold-out run and a hit tour, the moms are back to share this nestful of insights and ribald humour. The Mom s the Word Collective June 6 July 20, 2019 GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE Theatre Talks Sunday Salons Join us for enlightening talks on the second Sunday of every production at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Talks start at 1 pm, show at 2 pm. Tuesday Talkbacks On the third Tuesday of every production, enjoy a chat with the cast following the 7:30 pm show. Available at all three stages. Groups Bringing a group of 10 or more to a show? The Arts Club s Group Sales Advisor will help you find great seats and the best pricing option. Just call , ext. 253, or groups@artsclub.com. ARTSCLUB.COM / Captivates with its heart, humour, and honesty The Georgia Straight The creators; photo Emily Cooper Student Matinees Wednesday matinees, with 1:30 pm showtimes and student pricing, are perfect for school groups. We also offer Student Workshops for a more immersive theatre experience. VocalEye Described Performances Designed for patrons with vision loss, VocalEye performances engage trained describers to convey important visual details and physical actions live, between lines of dialogue. 16

10 SECURE YOUR SEATS TODAY! ARTSCLUB.COM / Tickets to plays at our three stages start at just $29, while musicals like Matilda and Disney s Beauty and the Beast start at $39. Get your tickets early pricing on premium seats will go up with demand! STANLEY INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE STAGE The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Sweat BALCONY ORCHESTRA SAVE WITH SEASON TICKETS The 5-show Stanley Series starts at just $124! For more great theatre, choose the 4-show Granville Island Series or the 4-show Goldcorp Series both from just $105. (Returning hits are not included in series packages.) YOUR SEASON TICKET BENEFITS ENJOY THESE PERKS WITH ANY SUBSCRIPTION: ARTSCLUB.COM / Disney s Beauty and the Beast returning hit The Matchmaker The Orchard (After Chekhov) Matilda the Musical 2750 Granville St (at 12th Ave) Guaranteed same seats at each venue The best price lock it in and avoid price increases GRANVILLE ISLAND STAGE Mustard Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley The Shoplifters Bed & Breakfast Mom s the Word: Nest 1/2 Empty returning hit 1585 Johnston St (next to the Public Market) Free and unlimited subscription ticket exchanges Discounts on extra tickets for friends and family BECOME A SUPER SUBSCRIBER! GOLDCORP STAGE AT THE BMO THEATRE CENTRE Blind Date True Crime Redpatch The Great Leap 162 West 1st Ave (at Columbia St) Seating configurations may vary A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION OF JUST $100 OR MORE GETS YOU ACCESS TO ENHANCED BENEFITS: Unlimited ticket exchanges between shows within a series Our priority box office phone line Subscription seat exchanges before other subscribers Showtimes Eight performances a week at each venue, with matinees on Wednesdays and weekends. Holiday showtimes may vary. Go online to artsclub.com for details. 18 Prices include all taxes and are non-refundable. Programming, casting, dates, and prices are subject to change. Theatrical devices such as herbal or electronic cigarettes, water-based fog and haze, and mature content may occur in some productions. Please contact our box office for more information.

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Season Sponsor DARYL CLORAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHANTELL GHOSH

Season Sponsor DARYL CLORAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CHANTELL GHOSH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR @CITADELTHEATRE @CITADELTHEATREYEG WELCOME TO OUR 2018/19 SEASON! This season, we invite you to Re IMAGINE what theatre can