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UPCOMING: Vascular Necrosis | Oct 7-18, 2026 | The Nest, Granville Island

Most of Touchstone's activities have fallen into one of the following three categories: premiere productions of plays by local playwrights, second productions of important plays premiered in other regions of Canada, and innovative collective creations developed within the company. Within each category Touchstone has explored a wide variety of styles and always stayed true to the exploratory and ce

lebratory spirit of the company. Former Artistic Directors have included Gordon McCall, John Cooper and Roy Surette.

09/02/2026

🧟‍♀️ COMING THIS OCTOBER: VASCULAR NECROSIS
Jordyn Wood’s darkly comic new play, directed by Daniela Atiencia
🎟️ Tickets now on sale!

Blending zombie lore, q***r romance, and dark comedy, Vascular Necrosis puts a fresh spin on the zombie apocalypse, exploring what it means to rebuild a life in the aftermath of trauma.

Five years ago, Penelope killed herself. Shortly after, she rose from the grave as a flesh-eating monster. Now, with the help of “de-necrotizers”—medication designed to suppress her zombie instincts—she gets to rejoin society in the land of the living. But how do you exist in a world you never wanted to be a part of?

🧟 October 7–18, 2026
📍 The NEST, Granville Island
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://touchstonetheatre.com/2026-2027-vascular-necrosis/

A Touchstone Theatre and .theatre co-production.
Playwright: Jordyn Wood
Director: Daniela Atiencia
Performers: Gabrielle Nebrida-Pépin, Evelyn Chew, Marguerite Hanna, Brynna Drummond, Terrence Zhou
Set Design: Paula Viitanen Aldazosa
Costume Design: Emily Friesen
Lighting Design: Jonathan Kim
Sound & Video Design: David Mesiha
Stage Manager: Julia Lank
Apprentice Stage Manager: Claire Brown
Production Manager: Kayleigh Sandomirsky
Technical Director: Jack Chipman
Intimacy Director: Lisa Goebel

Show image design by
Photography by

08/28/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Summerween with Vascular Necrosis playwright Jordyn Wood (Jordyn Wood),
hosted by the wonderful Vancouver Public Library 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️

And a special shoutout to Alex, who fully committed to the occasion by showing up in the very best steampunk zombie attire!

See you at Vascular Necrosis this fall!

08/26/2026

Big THANK YOU to Vicki Duong from The Georgia Straight on previewing "Vascular Necrosis" ahead of its premiere this October! Appreciate the shout-out!

Vascular Necrosis plays October 7 –18 | The NEST | Granville Island

Read more about it here: https://shorturl.at/XcHOg
GET TIX: https://touchstonetheatre.com/2026-2027-vascular-necrosis/

08/21/2026

Touchstone's 2026/27 Season is HERE! A year of stories that brings us together.

Captivating voices, unexpected worlds, and big questions.

🔹VASCULAR NECROSIS
By Jordyn Wood | Directed by Daniela Atiencia
Oct 7–18, 2026 | The NEST
A darkly comic reimagining of the ZOMBIE apocalypse, Vascular Necrosis tackles mental illness, grief, & belonging. A co-production with .theatre **TICKETS NOW ON SALE! **

🔹BONNES BONNES
By Tamara Nguyen & Sophie Gee | Directed by Sophie Gee
Jan 13–17, 2027 | Studio 16
Blending documentary theatre, live cooking, projections, and humour, Bonnes Bonnes is a candid and deeply personal conversation about Chinese heritage, identity and the impact of internalized racism. A Nervous Hunter production, co-presented with Théâtre la Seizième and vAct.

🔹BEHIND THE MOON
By Anosh Irani
Feb 25–Mar 14, 2027 | BMO Theatre Centre
Following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run, Touchstone Theatre's production of Behind the Moon returns in a remount presented by Arts Club Theatre.
**TICKETS NOW ON SALE! **

🔹BEAUTY & THE BEAST: MY LIFE
Written & directed by Niall McNeil
Apr 1–3, 2027 | Shadbolt Centre
Part fantasy, part reality, and full of whimsy, Beauty and the Beast: My Life takes audiences into Niall McNeil’s vibrant theatrical world—where Disney and Cocteau meet his own extraordinary life and art. Produced by Niall McNeil Productions, presented by Shadbolt Centre in association with Touchstone Theatre.

SPECIAL EVENTS
📖 Granite — May 4, 2027, a public reading of Quebecois playwright Mishka Lavigne’s haunting new work, English translation by David Gagnon Walker.
🌿 An Evening with Quelemia Sparrow — Spring 2027, featuring Musqueam multidisciplinary artist Quelemia Sparrow in conversation about Land Reclamation and artistic practice. With Vancouver Public Library.

07/29/2026

Calling all zombie fans, theatre lovers, and the zombie-curious! 🧟

Join us on August 25 at the Vancouver Public Library for a conversation with Touchstone Theatre's Playwright-in-Residence, Jordyn Wood (), as they explore how zombie literature and film have shaped the research and writing behind "Vascular Necrosis". Premiering this fall, the play subverts familiar zombie tropes to examine identity, chronic illness, and the search for belonging.

Jordyn will be joined by Touchstone Theatre Artistic Director Lois Anderson for a discussion, followed by an audience Q&A.

Come dressed in your best zombie costume for a chance to win two tickets to Vascular Necrosis playing at The Nest on Granville Island this October.

Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library

RSVP here: https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4fe6f31006a63d00214275

06/20/2026

What happens when the creators of “Ali & Ali and the aXes of Evil” dive into the absurdities of politics, media, and modern life in 2026? Last weekend’s Studio Visit of “Ali & Ali and the End of Everything” offered an insightful & delightfully unhinged glimpse. Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Presented by Rumble Theatre
Co-produced by Neworld Theatre & Touchstone Theatre

06/10/2026

This past weekend, Touchstone was proud to support a workshop for Termite Collective's developing project, Termite, through the City of Vancouver's CASC (Community and Artists Shifting Culture) grant program.

The workshop was an exhilarating and fruitful exploration of music & movement with Anju and Arno expanding the creative elements of Meghna Haldar's new script. We're excited to have played a small part in the creative process and look forward to seeing where this project goes next.

05/15/2026

🎭 Touchstone Theatre’s biggest annual fundraiser — The Lawyer Show — is less than 2 weeks away, and our Silent Auction launches TODAY!

Beginning May 15, bid on an incredible lineup of getaways, restaurants, experiences, and more — all in support of Touchstone Theatre’s award-winning programming, community outreach, and the incredible Canadian & Turtle Island theatre artists we champion.

Auction highlights include:
✈️ A trip to the Yukon
🧖 Luxurious spa packages
🎁 Curated gift baskets
🎟 Arts & culture experiences
🍽 Gift cards to fantastic local restaurants

🗓 Auction Opens: May 15 ⏰ Auction Closes: May 30

BID NOW: https://www.32auctions.com/lawyershow2026

04/28/2026

🎭 PLAYS WE LOVE: Earworm
By Mohammad Yaghoubi

💬 “I was once again taken in by the Playwrights Guild of Canada table at the PACT conference. My suitcase is now mostly comprised of plays.

One of the ones I picked up was "Earworm" by Mohammad Yaghoubi. Never judge a book (or play) by it's cover— but in this case the gorgeous cover is an excellent portent of what's inside. "Earworm" is a story about trauma, loss, parenting, love, and immigration. This piece packs a punch; nuanced political theatre created in solidarity with the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran. It is, at times, utterly hair-raising, and illuminates the ways in which Canada is not always a refuge for refugees."
— Libby

📖 Script available through the Canadian Play Outlet
https://www.canadianplayoutlet.com/products/earworm-by-mohammad-yaghoubi

04/10/2026

✨ Thank you to Manon Beaudoin for leading an incredible Jeu-Clown workshop last month.

Over three days, this amazing group dove into play, impulse, and connection — exploring rhythm, movement, and the art of embracing flaws as sources of comedy. Plenty of laughter, courage, and discovery in the room.

Grateful to everyone who showed up ready to take risks. The power of the ensemble was truly felt!

Thank you also to our presentation partners &

Until next time… ❤️

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