Photo of Steffanie Davis and Panto Kids by Emily Cooper
The Cultch Presents
East Van Panto: Beauty and the Beast
Theatre Replacement (Vancouver)
Written by Jivesh Parasram and Christine Quintana
Music by Veda Hille
Directed by Anita Rochon
NOV 22, 2023—JAN 07, 2024
- York Theatre
- RE/PLAY Online
Phone:604-251-1363
Monday 12 -6pm
Tuesday through Saturday 12-4pm
Open 1 hour prior to every show
- Approximately 70 minutes
- Family Friendly: recommended for ages 5+ and everyone who loves to laugh!
Vancouver’s most beloved holiday theatre tradition!
Bright, business-minded Belle has always been different from other kids growing up on the Drive. Her nose is always stuck in a book—a general ledger book that is!
Everything changes when she’s separated from her free-spirited dad Maurice and becomes imprisoned in an enchanted specialty grocery store by a strangely familiar Beast who seems very set in his ways. Time is running out and Belle and her new friends Miso Potts, little Tofu and their Bento Buds must do everything they can to flip the perspective of Belle’s captor and break the curse before the last cherry blossom falls!
Get ready for a hilarious adventure through the neighbourhoods of East Van! Featuring unforgettable characters, pop song parodies, stunning sets, silly costumes, and fantastic performances by some of Vancouver’s best actors, Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto is an enchanting experience for audiences of all ages!
The 11th East Van Panto welcomes new Panto Playwrights Jivesh Parasram and Christine Quintana and returning Panto Director Anita Rochon (Snow White & Little Red Riding Hood) with music by Panto Composer Extraordinaire Veda Hille. Join new and returning performers: Steffanie Davis, Munish Sharma, Jason Sakaki, Mark Chavez, Maiko Yamamoto, Veda Hille, Barry Mirochnick and Mishelle Cuttler. Choreographed by Amanda Testini, with design by Alaia Hamer (costumes), Sophie Tang (lights), Brad Danyluk (sound) and Lauchlin Johnston (set). Featuring scenic illustrations by Cindy Mochizuki.
- Family Friendly: recommended for ages 5+ and everyone who loves to laugh!
The Draw
“It is the silliest, most wonderful of traditions. And for me, it has become essential.”
—Marsha Lederman, The Globe and Mail
Show Credits
Produced by Theatre Replacement (Vancouver)
Written by Jivesh Parasram and Christine Quintana
Music by Veda Hille
Directed by Anita Rochon
Performers:
Steffanie Davis
Munish Sharma
Jason Sakaki
Mark Chavez
Maiko Yamamoto
Veda Hille
Barry Mirochnick
Mishelle Cuttler
Set and Properties Designer Lauchlin Johnston
Scenic Illustrator Cindy Mochizuki
Costumes Designer Alaia Hamer
Lighting Designer Sophie Tang
Sound Designer Brad Danyluk
Choreographer Amanda Testini
Production Manager/Technical Director Dan O’Shea
The East Van Panto:
a beloved Vancouver holiday tradition for more than a decade!
Reviews
“East Van Panto has earned its place as one of the best-loved holiday traditions in Vancouver.”
—Colin Thomas, Vancouver theatre critic
“A holiday tradition that joyously skewers convention.”
— Kathleen Oliver, Georgia Straight
“…funny, imaginative and exhilarating…should be near the top of everyone’s list of this year’s holiday shows.”
— Jerry Wasserman, Vancouver Sun
Ticket Prices
Section Pricing:
A+: $79
A: $74
B: $59
C: $49
D: $20
Panto Family Pack (2 adults + 2 children):
A+ / A: $199
Available for showtimes NOV 22–DEC 3
Panto Child Price:
All Sections: $39
Available for showtimes NOV 22–DEC 3 and ages 16 and under
Pay-What-You-Choose Tickets:
We are thrilled to offer pay-what-you-choose pricing on select performances! We encourage you to pay as you are able and help support the creation of these shows.
Be Part of the Making of Panto Online
Be our studio audience! On DEC 5 and DEC 6, you’ll get the same Panto fun plus be a part of the filming magic!
All tickets just $35.
Baby-Friendly Performance
Calling all parents! We generally recommend the Panto for ages 5+ and everyone who loves to laugh, but on DEC 3 at 2 PM, we’re hosting a baby-friendly matinee! Bring your little ones, enjoy the show, and let your baby do their baby thing. We have a babes–in–arms policy requiring everyone in the building to have a ticket, so be sure to purchase a Child Ticket for your little one!
Showtimes
Evening Shows: 7:00 PM
November 22, 23: Preview
November 24: Opening
November 25, 29–30
December 1-3, 5–10, 12–17, 19–23, 27, 29, 30
January 3, 5, 6
Matinees: 2:00 PM
November 26
December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 27–31
January 2–4, 6, 7