Sinbad! (Pantomime)
*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 01/01/2024
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
SINBAD! by ELLIE KING (Pantomime)
Metro Theatre’s traditional annual pantomime is back! This year, ‘Sinbad!’ by Ellie King is making its way to the Metro’s stage opening on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, and previewing on December 7th and December 8th.
This year, we set sail on an epic treasure hunt aboard the SS Leaky Lucy Ship on the high seas in an undetermined area of the world. There’s nothing short of big fights, great songs, lots of love, and treasure! It’s a rollicking adventure for all ages, filled with demons to “boo”, heroes to cheer for, and songs to sing along with. Families won’t want to miss this theatrical treat.
A panto is great for children, but adults experience many laughs too; don’t worry, there are plenty of “adult jokes” sprinkled in! Traditional British pantomimes involve music, topical jokes, audience interaction, dancing, slapstick comedy, and of course a traditional Pantomime Dame in drag.
Toy Drive: The Metro Theatre joins hands with the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau to brighten the holidays for underprivileged children and families. For nearly a century, the LMCB has been a beacon of hope, making the faces of children light up in our communities. We invite patrons and community members to participate in our heartfelt initiative by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or a gift card to the Metro Theatre before any performance. Our Toy Drive campaign is running from November 15th to December 18th, 2023. There is a larger need for gifts for tweens and teens and the LMCB limits the number of stuffed toys as their warehouse is already overflowing with their cuteness. Check out the LMCB Christmas Wishlist for more information. Your generous support will undoubtedly spread joy and warmth to those who need it most this holiday season.
Santa: Get ready for a magical visit from the jolly man himself! On Saturday, December 23, 2023, Santa Claus is flying in from the North Pole to the Metro Theatre! He's carving out time from his busy schedule to spread joy to all the children attending the matinée and evening performance. Catch Santa in the lounge upstairs, where children will have the chance to share a special moment, sitting on his lap before the shows. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Santa at The Metro!
Ticket and Information: Tickets for “Sinbad!” are now available for purchase on the Metro Theatre’s website: tickets.metrotheatre.com, as well as at the box office. Don’t miss this chance to be crazily entertained and have some rollicking family fun with this year’s Panto!
Press Complimentary Tickets: We invite members of the press to join us for the opening night, on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. To request press tickets, please contact Kyra Weston at gm@metrotheatre.com or phone 403-629-1313. We look forward to sharing our holiday tradition with you.
Metro Theatre: A Legacy of Excellence: Celebrating over 60 years as a Vancouver staple, (especially pantos), Metro Theatre has been a developing ground for actors, technical personnel, designers, and all types of theatre professionals. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Metro Theatre remains committed to uniting the community through live theatre. This season, the theatre aims to rekindle the magic of the stage, offering audiences an opportunity to rediscover the charm of traditional theatre and delightful performances.
Metro’s dedication to elevating community theatre: Moreover, Metro Theatre has brought on a new management team this season along with the esteemed theatre legend, Max Reimer, who has joined Metro’s Finance Committee. His guidance, along with a new management team, will play a pivotal role as Metro charts a course toward renewed vibrancy and creative vitality post-pandemic.
For more information about “SINBAD!,” Metro Theatre’s 61st season, or to request press complimentary tickets for the opening night, please visit www.metrotheatre.com or contact Metro’s box office at 604-266 7191.
Join us as we usher in a new era of theatre and embrace the magic of storytelling at the Metro Theatre.
Follow Metro Theatre on social media for updates:
Facebook: Metro Theatre
Instagram: Metro Theatre
Twitter: Metro Theatre
Performance Dates:
- Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 7:30 pm - Preview
- Friday, December 8, 2023 - 7:30 pm - Preview
- Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 7:30 pm - Opening Night
- Sunday, December 10, 2023 - 2:00 pm
- Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Friday, December 15, 2023 - 7:30 pm - Audience Talkback
- Saturday, December 16, 2023 - 2:00 pm
- Saturday, December 16, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Sunday, December 16, 2023 - 2:00 pm
- Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Friday, December 22, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Saturday, December 23, 2023 - 2:00 pm - Santa Day
- Saturday, December 23, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - 2:00 pm
- Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 2:00 pm
- Thursday, December 28, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Friday, December 29, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Saturday, December 30, 2023 - 2:00 pm
- Saturday, December 30, 2023 - 7:30 pm
- Sunday, December 31, 2023 - 2:00 pm
- Monday, January 1, 2024 - 2:00 pm
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.