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Vancouver's PuSh Festival is sticking to theatrical tradition that the show must go on, and will stage "The Runner" this month despite the play being cancelled in Victoria over tensions linked to the war between Israel and Hamas, say festival officia

Free gallery admission is meant to break down barriers to art appreciation due to financial constraints

Epic made-in-Victoria adaptation of Bram Stoker鈥檚 gothic masterpiece spans three separate plays

The theatre said The Runner was booked for the SPARK Festival about a year ago, but presenting it now 鈥渄oes not ensure the well-being of all segments of our community鈥�

The non-profit Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre was founded in 2008. Over 15 years and some 80 productions, it has garnered critical acclaim but often struggled to stay afloat financially.

Touring production鈥檚 Judas Iscariot promises energetic Victoria show, after much-needed holiday break.

When pro wrestler Kerry Von Erich died by suicide in 1993, it left a mark on Sean Durkin. The Ontario-born, Victoria-raised聽writer-director was 12 at the time, but he's been thinking about it ever since.聽

Upcoming events: Old-timey Christmas exhibit to Dec. 31; Festival of Trees to Jan. 3; Old Music for the New Year on Jan. 1

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Jesus Christ Superstar at the Royal Theatre, Jan. 2-7