It was an emotional night for those who enjoyed the last show at a Kitsilano landmark Sunday. The iconic Ridge Theatre is now closed, making way for new condo development. The theatre has been screening movies at Arbutus Street and 16th Avenue since 1950. Movie-goers say it’s a big loss: “I'm really sad that's there's going … [Read more...]
Artists refusing to accept final curtain call at Playhouse
March 12, 2012 by
After 49 years the Vancouver Playhouse is being forced to shut its doors, but actresses affiliated with the company aren’t willing to wave the white flag and surrender. “We have to fight for it, rise up out of the ashes of what is the old playhouse,” said Jennifer Clement, an actress with the Playhouse for more than 20 years. She doesn’t believe … [Read more...]
Artists refusing to accept final curtain call
March 12, 2012 by
After 49 years the Vancouver Playhouse is being forced to shut its doors, but actresses affiliated with the company aren’t willing to wave the white flag and surrender. “We have to fight for it, rise up out of the ashes of what is the old playhouse,” said Jennifer Clement, an actress with the playhouse for more than 20 years. She doesn’t believe … [Read more...]
