The Arts Club Theatre Company is the largest theatre company in western Canada. Every year, over a quarter of a million attendees visit for the sole purpose of experiencing only the high standard of professional theatre that the Arts Club prides themselves on. It has three venues in the lower mainland, including the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, the Granville Island Stage, and the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, so no matter where you are in the city, you have options. Usually, the Arts Club Theatre company tours throughout British Columbia in their three-show mini season tour, however, due to the pandemic, they now have online programming available exclusively on their website. There, you can browse for upcoming shows, including “No Child…” which is playing now, as well as buy your tickets online before they run out. The website is extremely informative, showing you all their youth and adult programs that they offer in the community, also including fundraisers and charities that they work with that you can donate to. They are also partnered with many restaurants near their locations, so you can stop and grab a bite to eat after seeing a show (even if you saw it right from your bed).

As a theatre company, the Arts Club seeks to create a culture of positivity and generosity within the community, as well as putting on serious and thought-provoking performances to help allow people to develop a inclination to engage with difficult content. The Arts Club actually helped launch the careers of many local actors/actresses like Michael J. Fox, Bruce Greenwood, and Ruth Nichol to name a few. Definitely check out the Arts Club Theatre website, and browse through the many online shows they offer if you’re a fan of theatre, and even if you’re not, the Arts Club will be sure to win you over!