WHEN: November 19, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Performance Times:
Wednesday-Saturday at 7:00pm
Tuesdays (December 2, 9, 23, & 30) at 7:00pm
Sundays (November 30, December 7, 14, & 21) at 7:00pm
Matinees:
November 23 & 29-30 at 2:00pm
December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-24, 26-28, & 30-31 at 2:00pm
January 2-4 at 2:00pm
WHERE: York Theatre | 639 Commercial Drive
TICKETS:
Tickets from $59; On sale now at The Cultch’s Box Office, by phone at 604.251.1363, or online at www.thecultch.com
*Child tickets just $35 *(ages 5-16)
**Family Packs from $225 **(Family Pack includes 2 adult + 2 child tickets; while quantities last)
(Vancouver, B.C.) – East Van’s wackiest, joyfully subversive, and family-friendly tradition returns for its thirteenth year! The Cultch is excited to present Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: West Van Story at the York Theatre from Wednesday, November 19, 2025 to Sunday, January 4, 2026.
When a freak atmospheric tsunami strands West Van influencer Holly and her curling crew, The Hurry Hards, deep in the wilds of East Van, she’s ready for disaster – but not the romantic kind. Enter Joes: charming, striking, and a proud member of The East Van Pets… their sworn enemies!
As Holly battles the expectations of her West Van mega-developer motherfather, Boberta Rainy, she finds herself caught between two cities, two families, and one seriously unexpected crush. Will she follow her heart – and Joes – into a new world of dance battles, civic resistance, and love? Or will Boberta’s towers and renovictions squash everything in their path?
“We feel beyond lucky to keep making these joyful, wildly inventive shows,” says Theatre Replacement’s Artistic Director, Maiko Yamamoto. “Every Panto is a love letter to East Van, and this year with West Van Story, we’re stretching the Panto form even further with a show that crisscrosses two legendary tales as well as Vancouver neighbourhoods!”
This holiday season, come watch Holly and Joes try to Second-Narrows-Bridge their differences and sweep each other off their feet in this Romeo-and-Juliet-inspired romp like only East Van can deliver. Love, laughter, and low-income housing – now that’s a triple takeout. Hurry hard!
Credits for East Van Panto: West Van Story
Produced by: Theatre Replacement
Written by: Marcus Youssef with Pedro Chamale
Directed by: Chelsea Haberlin
Music by: Veda Hille
Starring: Ben Brown, Ivy Charles, Meaghan Chenosky, Dawn Petten, & Tom Pickett
Choreography by: Amanda Testini
Set & Props Design by: Shizuka Kai
Scenic Illustration by: Cindy Mochizuki
Costume Design by: Donnie Tejani
Lighting Design by: Sophie Tang
Sound Design by: Brad Danyluk
Musicians: Veda Hille & Jami Reimer on Keys (alternating nights) | Kate Johnson on Percussion
Stage Manager: Yvonne Yip
Assistant Stage Manager: Victoria Snashall
Apprentice Stage Manager: Caroline Tang
Technical Director: Daniel O’Shea