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What's being staged week of December 19

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Uncle Vanya

Blackbird Theatre presents Anton Chekhov’s richly humorous tragicomedy. Artistic Director John Wright sets the moving narrative in the round, acquainting audiences with Vanya, whose monotonous country estate existence is thrust into chaos when his aging brother-in-law returns with a new young wife. • The Cultch, 1895 Venables St. • Dec. 23-Jan. 18 • From $18, 604-251-1363, thecultch.com

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Cavalia’s Odysseo

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With its latest creation, Cavalia marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. Features 63 horses and 47 artists in a larger-than-life theatrical production. • Under the White Big Top, Olympic Village • Held over until Jan. 12 • $29.50-$139.50, cavalia.net/en/odysseo

Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical

The magical Broadway musical. Watch Mary Poppins fly over the rooftops of London, and feel like a kid again. This family musical features all the unforgettable songs from the popular Disney film, plus some catchy new ones. Presented by the Arts Club Theatre Company. • Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage • Until Jan. 5 • artsclub.com

Rumpelstiltskin

You will be shaken and stirred by this all-new Panto. With all the usual silly jokes, songs, dances, colorful costumes and audience participation you’ve come to expect, Bond, Jimmy Bond, valiantly faces his most desperate dilemma — he must rescue his love, Penny Money, from the scheming Goldringer and his henchmen. Presented by the White Rock Players’ • Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock • Until Dec. 28 • $20/$15, 604-536-7535, whiterockplayers.ca

Jack and the Beanstalk: An East Van Panto

This upside down version of the classic holiday pantomime—complete with bad guys, good guys, hissing and cheering — is a sweet and whacked-out treat for the whole family. Presented by Theatre Replacement. • York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr. • Until Dec. 29 • 604-251-1363, tickets.thecultch.com

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The King and I

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved musical about the clashing of cultural values and the healing power of sympathy for others. • Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond • Until Dec. 31 • $49/$30, 604-270-1812, gatewaytheatre.com

Seussical

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and little Gertrude McFuzz return to remind us that a person’s a person no matter how small. Carousel Theatre for Young People’s favorite holiday musical is back by popular demand. • Carousel Theatre, Granville Island • Until Jan. 5 • $15-$29, 604-685-6217, carouseltheatre.ca

Aladdin

SPECC-tacular Productions’ annual holiday Panto returns. When the young ne’er-do-well Aladdin and his pals discover a mysterious lamp, the hilarious adventure begins. • The ACT, 11944 Haney Plc., Maple Ridge • Until Dec. 21 • $22.50/$18, 604-476-2787, theactmapleridge.org

Red Riding Hood

The Deep Cove Stage Society presents their annual pantomime, featuring all the usual jokes, pranks and belly-laughs. Suitable for ages 6+ • Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Van • Until Jan. 4 • $14, deepcovestage.com

Cinderella: A Panto

This magical, timeless story is brought to life in a whole new way. With music, corny jokes and slapstick humour, Ellie King — the Queen of Panto — brings the magic of panto to Maple Ridge. • The ACT, 11944 Haney Plc., Maple Ridge • Jan. 2-5 • $25/$15, $75/family, 604-476-2787, theactmapleridge.org

Rebel Women

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Early 20th century London. A poor cotton mill worker is best friends with the daughter of a Viceroy of India. An illiterate cockney housewife is teaching a Canadian university graduate, a young girl is being coached to convert B.C. to the cause. Women carry hammers in their muffs. What is going on? War! But war waged as women want it waged. • Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery St. • Jan. 3-12 • $17-$22, 604-224-8007, ext. 3, jerichoartscentre.com

Age of Arousal

UFV Theatre presents Canadian playwright Linda Griffiths’ lavish, sexy ensemble piece about the forbidden and gloriously liberated self. • UFV Performance Theatre, 45635 Yale Rd., Chilliwack • Jan. 8-26 • $11-$23, 604-795-2814, ufv.ca/theatre

Medicine

Fringe Fest favourite and monologuist TJ Dawe takes audiences on an honest and uplifting shamanic quest in his solo show, sharing his experiences on a retreat led by famed addictions physician Dr. Gabor Maté. • Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova • Jan. 14-25 • 604-689-0926, firehallartscentre.ca

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

This interdisciplinary performance festival celebrates its 10th year with shows at 150 different venues featuring local, national and international performers and artists. • Jan. 14 until Feb. 2 • 604-605-8284, pushfestival.ca

Super Night Shot

10th Anniversary Gala Performance presented by the PuSh Festival. Vancouver is the film set and the unsuspecting public are co-stars in this impromptu movie/performance full of surprises. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • Jan. 14, 8 p.m. • $35, 604-605-8284, ext. 200, pushfestival.ca

Cirque du Soleil: Totem

Cirque du Soleil is coming back to Vancouver with an all-new big top production — Totem — a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind. • blue-and-yellow big top, Concord Pacific Plaza • May 15 until June 15 • cirquedusoleil.com

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