Tag: Theatre

Sam Payne, one of the most loved men of the theatre in Canada, infused every aspect of his craft with the warmth of his personality and professionalism. Born in New Westminster, Sam received his formal training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. On returning to Canada he joined the company of…
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Morris is a playwright whose work has been seen in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Australia. As an actor, he has appeared in more than 50 plays. He has directed more than 30 productions of both his own work and that of others, including Sweeney Todd, The Imaginary Invalid and Hamlet (The Arts Club), Lawrence…
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Journalist, humourist and playwright, Eric Nicol has more than 30 books published, is included in dozens of anthologies, and  won three Leacock Awards. For over 40 years he had a regular column in The Province and he was a frequent freelance contributor in radio and television. A leader in Vancouver’s quickly growing theatre community, Mr.…
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A longtime favourite performer with Vancouver audiences…started at U.B.C. in MUSSOC (Musical Theatre Society). Best remembered for Love Letters and Same Time Next Year and Jacques Brel at the Arts Club Theatre… appeared with her husband Jeff Hyslop in Pippin and A Little Show at the Arts Club. Ruth received the Vancouver Sun’s Readers Choice…
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Mavor Moore produced his first play at 10, began playwriting at 11 and made his acting debut on radio at 14.  He was educated at the University of Toronto and worked for CBC radio as a producer before serving in WWII in London in the psychological warfare section. After returning to Toronto, he assisted his mother with the…
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