If you missed your chance to see Waiting for Godot, never fear - its run has been extended for an extra week.
The critically acclaimed Blackbird Theatre production - directed by Burnaby's John Wright - is currently running at the Cultch in East Vancouver.
It was originally set to close on Jan. 21, but its run has now been extended until Jan. 28.
Shows are on at 8 p.m. nightly.
"People love it. People hate it. But Godot is unstoppable," John said in a press release. "After almost 60 years of continuous performances around the world, it still commands the stage, inspiring and confounding, bringing laughter and tears, and enriching our appreciation of human culture."
The production stars Anthony F. Ingram and Simon Webb as Vladimir and Estragon, with William Samples as Ponzo, Adam Henderson as Lucky and Zander Constant as the Boy.
Tickets start at $16. Buy at www.thecultch.com.
VOTE FOR AWARDS
Musical theatre fans, have you voted for your favourites in the Ovation Awards yet?
Public online voting is open until Jan. 26 in the annual awards, which recognize the best musical theatre produced in the Lower Mainland.
As always, this year's awards nominations feature Burnaby talent - including Footlight Theatre's The Wizard of Oz, which is up for Outstanding Community Production - Large Theatre.
A number of Burnaby performers - including Colin Sheen, Dimitrios Stephanoy and Meghan Anderssen - are up for individual performance awards.
(For a complete list of Burnaby ties to the awards, check out the story in the Jan. 18 NOW, or look for it online at www.burnaby now.com).
Go to www.applause musicals.com to find a complete list of nominees and to vote for your favourites.
ICONIC ART
A Burnaby artist will be showing her work at Vancouver's Havana Gallery next month.
Icons, Illustrations & Impressions: Selected work by Carolyn Bell runs from Thursday, Feb. 17 to Wednesday, Feb. 29 at the Havana, 1212 Commercial Dr.
An opening reception is set for Sunday, Feb. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Carolyn's website notes that her modern icon series consists of many commissions - jazz legend Blossom Dearie, Canadian writers Jane Rule and Margaret Atwood, artist Hieronymus Bosch and philosopher Michel Foucault, among others - that reside in homes across Canada.
A number of the series are available as giclée prints and greeting cards.
Her most recent work is in abstract impressionism, adding to a body of work that also includes cartoons and line drawings.
For more, see www. carolynbell.ca.
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