Aenigma Theatre

05/08/2023

We're part of this Exhibition by Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House!! Check it out if you're in the area! :)

Introducing our new exhibit:
Theatre in Coquitlam
You better get your tickets!

Get a glimpse into the dynamic theatre scene in Coquitlam and the jobs behind the curtain when you visit our latest exhibit.

Through props, costumes and stories, learn the history of theatre from the Cantonese Opera, the Coquitlam Queens to current plays staged by local theatre companies at Evergreen Cultural Centre such as the Aenigma Theatre, Monster Theatre, Stage 43 Theatrical Society and local schools like Centennial, Gleneagle and many more.

The exhibit is on from May 3 - May 31, 2023 at Coquitlam Public Library - Poirier Branch. See you there!

04/15/2023

It’s your last chance to catch “The How and The Why” at Evergreen Cultural Centre!!

Only two more shows today at 3pm and 7:30pm!!

Don’t miss this truly amazing, incredibly intelligent, emotional, visceral and affecting show with spectacular performances from Annie Arbuckle and Bronwen Smith!!

04/13/2023

Director, Tanya Vanan, gives these extraordinary actors, Bronwen Smith and Annie Arbuckle a last round of notes before Opening!

Catch these extraordinary women in an extraordinary play! “The How and The Why” by Sarah Treem runs for only 4 more shows at Evergreen Cultural Centre!!

Also student tickets are only $16 with any kind of student ID!

Don’t miss it: https://evergreenculturalcentre.ca/events/the-how-the-why/

04/12/2023

Happy Opening to the cast and crew of “The How and The Why”!!

Only 5 more chances to catch this incredible show!! The audience feedback has been fantastic again. Running till April 15 at Evergreen Cultural Centre!!

Come down tonight and stay after for a talkback with some of the creative team!!

04/11/2023

"The How and The Why" by Sarah Treem opens at Evergreen Cultural Centre tonight!! Come on down to catch this intense, smart, emotional show!

And check out this radio interview the actors, Bronwen Smith and Annie Arbuckle, and Artistic Director Tanya Vanan did with DAVE RADIO w/ Radio Dave on the radio!!

The interview is from 3:18 to 14:30

Get your tickets at: https://evergreenculturalcentre.ca/events/the-how-the-why/

https://playlist.citr.ca/podcasting/audio/2023/Dave-Radio-Presents-The-Eclectic-Lunch-47451-163125-April-07-12-00-00.mp3

04/05/2023

Thank you to Fun Fun Vancouver for this shoutout!!

Come down to Evergreen Cultural Centre Apr 11-15 to catch The How and The Why by Sarah Treem!!

The Theatre is only a 60 second walk from the skytrain!!

https://evergreenculturalcentre.ca/events/the-how-the-why/

https://funfunvancouver.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-how-and-why.html

 If you want to head out to Coquitlam, here's an excuse to make your way there! Aenigma Theatre is putting on their 2019 Jessie-nominated show The How And The Why: 

04/05/2023

We're in the Tri-City News!

Come check out this intense play with two ferocious performances by two incredible actors, Annie Arbuckle and Bronwen Smith, and an incredible team of designers!

Get your tickets at: https://evergreenculturalcentre.ca/events/the-how-the-why/

It's a limited run, April 11-15, so get them now!

https://www.tricitynews.com/highlights/menopause-and-menstruation-female-scientists-spar-in-powerful-coquitlam-play-6793016?fbclid=IwAR1nNvT0tEtxTAf-0fB64zvrqTFm-K55g74dAcABbpj-1k5xqbQOBg9FWzo

"The How and The Why" is directed and produced by Coquitlam's Tanya Mathivanan.

03/30/2023

After 10 years we finally have a brand new logo!! Designed by the incredible Nicola Wanless!!

Here’s to another 10 more years!!

03/23/2023

Thank you Jerry Wasserman at Vancouver Plays for this preview of "The How and The Why"!! It has a limited run from April 11-15 at Evergreen Cultural Centre, so get your tickets now.

https://evergreenculturalcentre.ca/events/the-how-the-why/

It's an incredibly nuanced story of two women scientists from different generations, and who have different world views as they spar over science, family, and other social issues. Science is always evolving, and so are people. Come watch these two incredibly complex characters navigate science, interpersonal relationships, a male-dominated industry, and each other.

Featuring: Bronwen Smith and Annie Arbuckle

Production team:

Light design: Chengyan Boon
Set Design: Kimira Reddy
Costume Design: Melicia Zaini
Sound design: Scott Zechner
Stage Management: Midori O'Connor

Directed by Tanya Vanan

https://www.vancouverplays.com/preview-evergreen-how-and-why-23.shtml

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