Arts and Entertainment

A crowd watches performers at the 2019 Surrey Pride Festival. This year’s event is planned at Surrey Civic Plaza on June 24, 2023. (File photo: Lauren Collins)

Echoes of Stonewall riots in Surrey as Pride Month starts today

Events planned throughout June include annual festival at Surrey Civic Plaza

 

Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape; ‘That ’70s Show’ actor faces 30 years to life

“That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from…

 

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Surrey stage for France-born dancer in ‘The Sleeping Beauty,’ from Coastal City Ballet

‘It’s pretty similar to the Disney movie that everyone knows and loves,’ dancer Alice Guillot says

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FILE - Singer Celine Dion performs during her first World Tour called Courage in Quebec City, Montreal, Canada on Sept. 18, 2019. Dion has cancelled all her scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she battles a rare neurological disorder. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP)

Céline Dion cancels European concerts ‘until I’m really ready to be back on stage’

Dion has said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing

FILE - Singer Celine Dion performs during her first World Tour called Courage in Quebec City, Montreal, Canada on Sept. 18, 2019. Dion has cancelled all her scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she battles a rare neurological disorder. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP)
Gloss La Orquesta performs at the 2022 Surrey Fusion Festival at Holland Park in Surrey last July 23. (File photo: Anna Burns)

Surrey Music Strategy aims to amplify city’s music industry, but challenges exist

The number of current music venues and spaces ‘is insufficient for industry demands,’ report says

Gloss La Orquesta performs at the 2022 Surrey Fusion Festival at Holland Park in Surrey last July 23. (File photo: Anna Burns)
Montreal’s Cirque Kalabanté brings a “Won’Ma Africa” circus performance to Surrey Arts Centre this weekend during the Surrey Spark Stages series of shows for kids and families, May 26-28. Details and tickets: surrey.ca/spark, or call 604-501-5566. See listing under Festivals. (Submitted photo)
Montreal’s Cirque Kalabanté brings a “Won’Ma Africa” circus performance to Surrey Arts Centre this weekend during the Surrey Spark Stages series of shows for kids and families, May 26-28. Details and tickets: surrey.ca/spark, or call 604-501-5566. See listing under Festivals. (Submitted photo)
Surrey residents Larissa Dawn (left, as Elsa) and Saxony Eccleston (Maria) star in “The Sound of Music,” staged at Langley’s Theatre in the Country from May 31 to June 17. (Submitted photo: Shan Pauls)

Surrey actors are key to ‘The Sound of Music’ playing Langley stage starting May 31

‘We got along so well and bonded over horror movies and rock music, and now we’re friends’

Surrey residents Larissa Dawn (left, as Elsa) and Saxony Eccleston (Maria) star in “The Sound of Music,” staged at Langley’s Theatre in the Country from May 31 to June 17. (Submitted photo: Shan Pauls)
This image released by Disney shows Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP)

Movie Review: Disenchantment under the sea in live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’

It’s not Rob Marshall’s fault that Disney’s latest live-action retread doesn’t really…

This image released by Disney shows Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP)
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Surrey’s Canada Day headliner: ‘Indie rock’ band with revolving-door roster of musicians

Broken Social Scene and others will perform July 1 at Cloverdale party site

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Genesis Theatre presents a special musical event on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the support of its volunteers, clients, colleagues, and local community over the past year. Headlining the show will be Vancouver’s premier pop choir, Top Line Vocal Collective (pictured). (submitted photo)

Vancouver pop choir to headline free concert at Delta’s Genesis Theatre

Event to thank volunteers, clients, staff and community members for their support over the past year

Genesis Theatre presents a special musical event on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the support of its volunteers, clients, colleagues, and local community over the past year. Headlining the show will be Vancouver’s premier pop choir, Top Line Vocal Collective (pictured). (submitted photo)
FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

At 81, Martha Stewart isn’t slowing down and some might say she’s…

FILE - Martha Stewart arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. At 81, Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up as one of Sports Illustrated's 2023 cover models. In an Instagram post Monday, May 15, 2023, the businesswoman and media personality wrote she hopes the cover inspires people “to try new things, no matter what stage of life you're in.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
A British production of “Menopause the Musical 2,” as seen in video posted to G Live’s Youtube channel. (Youtube.com)

‘Menopause the Musical’ sequel to hit Surrey stage with more songs about ‘the change’

Fall show date at Bell for the musical comedy, but first it’s dance season at the Sullivan stage

A British production of “Menopause the Musical 2,” as seen in video posted to G Live’s Youtube channel. (Youtube.com)
E. Jean Carroll arrives to federal court in New York, Monday, May 8, 2023. Former President Donald Trump has rejected his last chance to testify at a civil trial where the longtime advice columnist has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist…

E. Jean Carroll arrives to federal court in New York, Monday, May 8, 2023. Former President Donald Trump has rejected his last chance to testify at a civil trial where the longtime advice columnist has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Writers strike looks to be a long fight, as Hollywood braces

Hollywood writers picketing to preserve pay and job security outside major studios…

Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)

B.C. brothers uncovering rare auto gems in second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’

Watch Matt and Steve Sager of Mill Bay follow their passion for restoring vehicles

Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)
This image provided by Mattel, Inc., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, shows its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome. Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and "ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome," the company said. (Mattel, Inc. via AP)

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with…

This image provided by Mattel, Inc., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, shows its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome. Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and "ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome," the company said. (Mattel, Inc. via AP)
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ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney

ESPN began informing employees of layoffs Monday, which are job cuts that…

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Actors Chelsea Rose (as Rosalind) and Oscar Derkx (Orlando) star in “As You Like It,” produced by Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival in Vancouver starting in June. (Photo: Emily Cooper)

Beatles music, a wrestling ring and return of a hit at Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach festival

Newton’s Rose stars in a reborn ‘As You Like It,’ to play Kitsilano stage starting June 8

Actors Chelsea Rose (as Rosalind) and Oscar Derkx (Orlando) star in “As You Like It,” produced by Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival in Vancouver starting in June. (Photo: Emily Cooper)