Axis Theatre Company

Axis Theatre Company Axis Theatre Company is a TYA (theatre for young audience) physical theatre based company, from Vancouver.

We create on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish people. Axis Theatre Company has a mandate to present professional physical theatre to the communities of its native province, British Columbia, as well as to national and international audiences. Over its 45 year long and richly creative history, Axis has amused, inspired, moved and sometime startled thousands of children, families and adults wit

h its theatrical presentations. Stretching the boundaries of live theatre, Axis has spearheaded the creation of over 55 original productions. Our work has been recognized with many award nominations including a Dora Mavor Moore, a Sterling and a New York Drama Desk Award in the Unique Theatrical Experience category. Axis has also received numerous nominations and been rewarded with 16 Jessie Richardson Awards by the Vancouver theatre community. For more information please log on to our website: www.axistheatre.com

Now, more than ever, this is important information to know! Bring funding back to our schools, so the Arts ecology can s...
06/03/2026

Now, more than ever, this is important information to know! Bring funding back to our schools, so the Arts ecology can survive!

05/29/2026

Where are the French speaking Stage Managers at? Wanna tour in Quebec in the Spring of 2027.
email [email protected]

Sold-out shows start on Wednesday! Thanks to National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts for having Thowxyia: The Hu...
05/11/2026

Sold-out shows start on Wednesday! Thanks to National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts for having Thowxyia: The Hungry Feast Dish at their theatre!

From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabits a feast dish of tempting, beautiful foods from around the world. But beware—if you steal from her, you will pay a terrible price! When a hungry mouse named Kw’at’el ste...

It's us! We'll be performing Th'owxiya The Hungry Feast Dish in Surrey with the help of our friends at Surrey Civic Thea...
04/24/2026

It's us! We'll be performing Th'owxiya The Hungry Feast Dish in Surrey with the help of our friends at Surrey Civic Theatres!

Catch Axis Theatre Company's production of Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish, written by Joseph A. Dandurand, directed and dramaturgy by Chris McGregor.

Choose from two shows, one at 12:30pm and the other at 2:30pm, each followed by a brief Q&A. Indigenous storytellers spin a tale from the Kwantlen First Nations Village of Squa’lets. Come enjoy the traditional Coast Salish and Sto:lo music, masks, and imagery while learning how Raven (Sqeweqs), Bear (Spa:th), and Sasquatch (Sasq’ets) trick a hungry spirit and save Kw’at’el and their family from becoming the feast!

Seating on a first-come basis. An entertaining production for people of all ages.

Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish - FREE
May 2 | Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House
13723 Crescent Road, Surrey (in Elgin Heritage Park)

More details can be found at: https://www.surrey.ca/news-events/events/spring-fest-0

03/10/2026

Sometimes the people shaping theatre for young audiences started out just like this… tiny humans with big imaginations.

Meet a few of the babies who grew up to run Axis Theatre. From choosing the stories, to touring the shows, to making the magic happen behind the scenes — these little ones had no idea they’d one day help bring theatre to thousands of kids.

We’re pretty glad they did.

So exciting!
01/31/2026

So exciting!

Just a few more weeks until Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? hits the Studio B stage! 😱

This show will have you intrigued and filled with glee next month. 😄 Don't miss it, only on stage from Feb 16 - 21, 2026. 🗓

Check it out and get your tickets at gatewaytheatre.com/buffalo. 🔗

🐃 Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? 🐃
By Tai Amy Grauman
An Axis Theatre Company Production



📸 Photo Credit: Izzy Bull Bear, Kassandra Sison & Samantha Kerr in Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? (2026) | Costume Designer Alaia Hamer | Set Designer Dusty Hagerüd

https://www.vancouverfringe.com/events/theatre-under-the-wire/
01/28/2026

https://www.vancouverfringe.com/events/theatre-under-the-wire/

The 48-hour theatre creation event is back. Join us for two nights showcasing spectacularly speedy creativity. Theatre Under the Wire is a co-production between Axis Theatre, The Electric Company, Monster Theatre, Touchstone Theatre, and the Vancouver Fringe.

01/27/2026

We are so happy to be on the Gateway stage!

01/20/2026

Sending the biggest good-luck hug to the wonderful team of Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch as you begin your great adventure today. 💛 Starting our 10th season of touring!

May your days be full of kindness, courage, and those quiet magical moments that remind us how powerful a simple act of love can be. We’re cheering you on every step of the way.

Jessie Richardson Award Nomination 2017 - Outstanding Production

Address

1405 Anderson Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H3R5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16046690631

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