Arts Umbrella

🖍️REGISTER NOW FOR 2026/27 PROGRAMS⁠
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Our 2026/27 programs are now open for registration! Explore sessional and yearlong programs designed to inspire every stage of a young person's creative journey.⁠
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🔗Learn more: https://www.artsumbrella.com/find-a-program/

CHRONOS | DANCE RECITAL⁠
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Tickets are now on sale for our 2026 Dance Recital, CHRONOS, taking to the stage of the Vancouver Playhouse from June 4–7.⁠
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Join us as Arts Umbrella General Program dancers showcase their growth over the past 10 months. ⁠
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🎟️ https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/recital-2026/
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COMMEDIA DELL' ART-ISH | EXPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL ⁠
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Devised and performed by our Sketch Comedy and Improv Troupe, Commedia dell'Art-ish is a hilarious take on a classic art form, taking to the stage of the Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre this June as part of Expressions Theatre Festival. ⁠

🎬️Showtimes:⁠
Friday, June 5 | 7PM | Opening Night Reception⁠
Saturday, June 6 | 7PM⁠
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🎟️Tickets are on sale now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/expressions-festival-2026/
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⁠Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.

🎶 AS YOU LIKE IT | EXPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL ⁠
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⁠Don't miss our Musical Theatre Troupe performing this timeless tale of love and discovery this May 23-31, as part of our Expressions Theatre Festival.⁠
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Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars. Featuring an original folk-pop score by Shaina Taub, fall under love’s spell with this magical story.⁠
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🎹Showtimes: ⁠
Saturday, May 23 | 7PM | Opening Night Reception⁠
Thursday, May 28 | 7PM⁠
Friday, May 29 | 7PM⁠
Saturday, May 30 | 2PM | Pay What You Can⁠
Saturday, May 30 | 7PM⁠
Sunday, May 31 | 2PM⁠
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🎟️Tickets are on sale now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/expressions-festival-2026/
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Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.

MEMENTO MORI: A SEASON FINALE PERFORMANCE⁠
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Arts Umbrella Dance Company returns with Memento Mori: A Season Finale Performance, live at the Vancouver Playhouse, May 21-23.⁠
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Featuring works by 15+ of the world’s most influential choreographers including Crystal Pite, Marcos Morau, Sharon Eyal, James Kudelka, Medhi Walerski and more, this performance invites you into moments that are intimate, and unforgettable. Each work is a reminder to be fully present, to feel deeply, and to witness beauty as it passes.⁠
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Join us for a celebration of movement, memory, and meaning. Memento Mori will leave you suspended in the moment – transfixed, transformed, and aware of the precious now.⁠
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🔗⁠Tickets on sale now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/season-finale-2026/
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Season Finale is generously supported by RBC, as part of our annual Expressions Festival, and The Wesik Family Foundation.⁠

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🎼 HONK! JR. | EXPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL ⁠
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Brought to life by our talented Musical Theatre Troupe, HONK! JR. is a heartwarming musical that celebrates what makes us unique. With sparkling humour and unforgettable musical numbers, HONK! JR. is a joyful experience for audiences of all ages.⁠
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Showtimes:⁠
Thursday, May 14 | 7PM⁠
Friday, May 15 | 7PM⁠
Saturday, May 16| 2PM | Pay What You Can ⁠
Saturday, May 16 | 7PM⁠
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🎟️Tickets are on sale now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/expressions-festival-2026/
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⁠Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.

🎭️MACBETH | EXPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL ⁠
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⁠Experience this adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, presented as part of the Eco Theatre Project - which explores issues such as climate change, and the overall health of our planet.⁠
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This special program performed by our Theatre Troupe also features a performance of Anton Chekhov’s one-act play, The Proposal.⁠
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Showtimes:⁠
Saturday, April 25th | 7PM⁠
Saturday, May 2 | 2PM | Pay What You Can⁠
Saturday, May 2nd | 7PM⁠
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🎟️Tickets are on sale now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/expressions-festival-2026/
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Eco Theatre is generously supported by Grosvenor, TELUS and TELUS Friendly Future Foundation⁠.⁠
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🏗️ARCHITECTURE SUMMER INTENSIVE | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM⁠
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Applications are now open! In collaboration with Urbanarium, this immersive two-week summer program invites curious, creative teens to think like a an architect, researching real sites, sketching concepts, building models, and sharing ideas.⁠
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Through hands-on workshops and mentorship from Vancouver's leading architects, students will gain practical skills and a deeper understanding of the industry.⁠
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The program is offered as a full scholarship thanks to BTY.⁠
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🔗 Learn More: https://www.artsumbrella.com/art-design/architecture-summer-intensive/

🖌️SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS⁠
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The countdown is officially on, with just 2 months to go! Spring Break is open for registration, packed with engaging programs designed to give young people ages 3-19, the chance to explore their creative passions. Try something new, and make unforgettable memories.⁠
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📍Programs take place at our Granville Island and Surrey Centre locations. ⁠
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🔗https://www.artsumbrella.com/spring-break-programs/