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The Festival features dynamic works by celebrated Canadian playwrights Hannah Moscovitch, Jeff Ho, and Francis Dowlatabadi. Each work will showcase a thrilling range of stories that examine identity, the monstrous, and family. For over 20 years, ETC has been staging powerful and innovative works in the Vancouver performing arts community.
This year, the festival spotlights three works that exemplify contemporary Canadian theatre alongside a bold adaptation of a Greek tragedy. Audiences will also be the first to preview a new play still in development.

antigone 方 by Jeff Ho
August 21 and August 23 (7:30 PM)
Little One by Hannah Moscovitch
August 22 (7:30 PM) and August 24 (2 PM)
My Roommate Ahriman by Francis Dowlatabadi
August 23 (2 PM)

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Based on the Myths of Ovid, written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman
An Emerging Director Project
Directed by Larisse Campbell, Seamus Fera and Chris Lam

Ovid’s work is brought to stunning life as his ancient tales collide with modern sensibility and become “more relevant than tomorrow.” An exploration of the uncontainable power of love and on the joys and perils of being human.

United Players of Vancouver

In rural Ireland, shy farmer Anthony and determined neighbour Rosemary navigate land feuds, family grudges, and eccentric twists. When Anthony’s inheritance is threatened, Rosemary steps into the fight. Poetic, dark, and wickedly funny, Outside Mullingar is a tender battle against time, mortality, and the stubbornness of love.

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Dracula – A comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen
Production Company: DSR Productions
Directed by Mark Carter
Lighting Design: Darren Hales, Set Design: Glenn MacDonald, Sound Design: Eric St Laurent, Makeup Design: Richard Elsom, Costume and Puppet Design: Emma Pabuaya, Production Assistant: Sandy Wohl.
Starring: Maia Beresford, Joshua Berg, Jackie Charrois, Michael Charrois, Quinn Churchill
and Ellie King.

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*“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” has a content warning that includes unwanted sexual advances, sensuality, simulated sex scenes, coarse language and mature themes. This production uses Heavy strobe lighting and haze/smoke effects. Recommended for patrons 11 and older.

As the Chef and Owner of the best restaurant in the world, ever, Joe should be on top of his game. Instead, he leads a troubled and haunted life. A fateful string of events leads Joe, his staff and clientele, into a night filled with love, loss and an unforgettable dining experience.
Written by Jessie Richardson Theatre Award winner, Rick Dobran and Directed by Karen Hamm, this touching Dramatic Comedy will inspire you to take a new look at the world around you.

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A novella by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Sarah Rodgers and Naomi Wright
Original music and lyrics by Christopher King
Directed by Sarah Rodgers with music direction by Christopher King

This charming Christmas tale, more beloved in its day than A Christmas Carol, has all the wit and humour of a classic Dickens story bubbling with music, song and fairytale magic, and let’s not forget: a singing Cricket!

United Players of Vancouver

By Aaron Bushkowsky
Directed by Johnna Wright
In association with Solo Collective

After a dire medical prognosis, Jackie matches up her incompetent and “lost” professor husband Ben with Rachel, her super organized, now retired best friend, before heading off to Mexico for risky treatment. But, after six months of experimental drugs with another patient, Suzi, who defies expectations, Jackie returns only to find Ben a completely changed man – and not necessarily for the good. A comedy about friendships over time and how love changes.

United Players of Vancouver

Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, based on the Paddy Chayefsky film
Directed by Kathleen Duborg

News anchorman Howard Beale isn’t pulling in viewers. In what is to be his final broadcast, he unravels live on screen, and as the ratings soar, Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV.

United Players of Vancouver

By George Bernard Shaw
Directed by Lauren Taylor

A sparkling examination of romance, sex, love, negotiated relationships, the clash between knowledge and ignorance, political manoeuverings, war, and hope. One of Shaw’s most glittering comedies.

United Players of Vancouver