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Theatre

What: Les Belles-soeurs
Where: Langham Court Theatre
When: Until Dec. 2
Tickets, info: 250-384-2142
Why: Judy Treloar’s sure-handed direction and Pam Miller’s tour-de-force performance as Germaine Lauzon, a Montreal housewife who invites women over to help paste grocery stamps into redemption booklets, head the list of assetsthat make Langham Court Theatre’s revival of Michel Tremblay’s 1965 ensemble comedy-drama a theatrical pleasure. Using French-Canadian accents to comedic effect, the production’s stellar cast is consistently captivating. With retro flair to spare, they deliver material that, while reflecting the struggles of working-class women and gender politics of a bygone era in Quebec, also has an eerie relevance in light of the #metoo wave sweeping North America.
— Michael D. Reid

Classical music

What: Elgar’s Enigma Variations
Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St.
When: Sunday 2:30 p.m. and Monday, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $20 to $85, go to for more information
Why: Sir Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, a robust and mysterious work, headlines the show, but the two concertos featured are equally intriguing. Raphael Wallfisch guests with the symphony to perform Elgar’s Cello Concerto and the orchestra’s own Paul Beauchesne performs the Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto.
— Sarah Petrescu

Theatre

What: A Christmas Carol
Where: Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave.
When: Tuesday through Dec.17
Tickets: $20 to $53, visit for more information
Why: This production of the classic holiday story is adapted and directed by artistic director Michael Shamata and is an annual favourite with audiences. It features a familiar cast of well-known local actors and some new faces as well. Bring a donation for the Mustard Seed’s food bank program to get into the spirit.
— Sarah Petrescu