Eighth&Eight

Eighth & Eight is the transitional name for the arts & community spaces at 725 Eighth Ave., New West

12/24/2025

What a delightful reading of "A Christmas Carol" at our last Reading Theatre session - many of you dressed for the occasion, too! Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season!

12/20/2025

Here are the holiday hours of the Ticketpro Call Centre at 1-888-655-9090, if you wish to buy tickets or require assistance over the phone around the holidays. You can also buy your tickets online at https://www.ticketsnw.ca/.

Dec 23 – 6am-6pm
Dec 24 – 6am-2pm
Dec 25 – Closed
Dec 26 – 9am-6pm
Dec 27 - 6am-6pm
Dec 28 - 6am-6pm
Dec 29 - 6am-6pm
Dec 30 – 6am-6pm
Dec 31 – 6am-6pm
Jan 1 – Closed
Jan 2 – 9am-6pm
Jan 3 – 6am-6pm

12/19/2025

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, SHOW BOAT, WEST SIDE STORY, and THE KING AND I are a few examples of critically acclaimed and audience pleasing musical theatre productions that had made successful stage-to-screen transitions.

On January 22, 2026, classic film scholar Michael van den Bos will raise the curtain and flip on the footlights for a rapturous r***e of Broadway musicals adapted into motion picture razzmatazz. Featuring a curated collection of dazzling musical film clips and Michael’s colourful commentary, come experience Hollywood’s version of the Great White Way on the great big screen!

Get your tickets now: https://www.eighthandeight.com/event/broadway-goes-hollywood/

12/17/2025

Just in time for the holiday season, this Wednesday, December 17, we will be reading Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Reading begins at 2pm so please show up by 1:45pm if you wish to have a chance to read.

More info: https://www.eighthandeight.com/event/reading-theatre-dec-17/

ABOUT THE PLAY: On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a spirited journey into his past, present, and future to show him the errors of his ways, with a chance to be a better man.

12/12/2025

Join musician and host Cassius Khan Music at the next Global Tea performance on January 11, 2026 where he and the guest artist blend Indian classical traditions with global rhythms, offering timeless connection, artistry, and refreshing experiences for all.

Our guest will be Jodi Proznick, a Canadian jazz bassist, composer, educator and producer. In 2019, she was named Jazz Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards and has been nominated for three JUNO Awards. She was also a recipient of the British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards in 2022. She has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s finest jazz artists. In addition to leading her own group, Jodi has performed with many of Canada’s top jazz musicians, including PJ Perry, Don Thompson, Kirk MacDonald, Guido Basso, Oliver Gannon, Dee Daniels, Phil Dwyer, and Laila Biali.

Learn more: https://www.eighthandeight.com/event/global-tea-jodi-proznick/

The Global Tea Series are by Pay-What-You-Can admission. Audience is encouraged to pay what they are able – there is no minimum or maximum amount – in order to keep the arts accessible for all. Payment will be collected at the door on the afternoon of the performance, and cash, credit and debit are accepted methods of payment.

12/11/2025

Ballet Jörgen returns to the Massey Theatre in February with its whimsical, new ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It reimagines Shakespeare’s beloved comedy through a distinctly Canadian lens. Set to Mendelssohn’s enchanting score, this original production by Bengt Jörgen transports the tale of love, mischief, and magical fairies into the heart of Canada’s northern landscapes. This playful, family-friendly ballet by Jörgen Dance captures the wonder of the wilderness and the timeless joy of Shakespeare’s story for audiences of all ages.

Get your tickets now: https://www.eighthandeight.com/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream/

12/10/2025

to the last Global Tea performance in November where our host, the brilliant musician Cassius Khan Music, collaborated with mridangam artist Keerthy Raghavan from Gorur, India. Every Global Tea performance is a celebration of music and its connection to generations past. The next one is on January 11, 2026 so don't miss out!

Photos by Amika Kushwaha

12/06/2025

It's the last Reading Theatre session of 2025! Just in time for the holiday season, on December 17 we will be reading Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

ABOUT THE PLAY: On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a spirited journey into his past, present, and future to show him the errors of his ways, with a chance to be a better man.

Learn more: https://www.eighthandeight.com/event/reading-theatre-dec-17/

Reading begins at 2pm so please show up by 1:45pm if you wish to have a chance to read.

12/05/2025

Get into the holiday spirit with the December line-up of performances at the Massey Theatre, presented by The Richmond Academy Of Dance, Moon Coin Productions, Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir - VWMC and Winter Harp, Royal City Youth Ballet Company, and James & Jamesy

More info and buy tickets now: https://www.eighthandeight.com/event-tags/massey-theatre/

11/29/2025

[We’ve merged the two shows and moved everything into a larger space for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7pm. The performance will now take place in Studio 1C, which allows us to bring everyone together for a fuller, more delightful experience. All Saturday matinee ticket holders will be contacted directly.]

Hollywood’s embrace of Broadway bedazzlement goes back to the advent of sound films when the movies began to sing and dance. This tradition continues well into the 21st century with recent titles getting the Hollywood treatment. In a special presentation on January 22nd and 24th, 2026, classic film scholar Michael van den Bos raises the curtain and flips on the footlights for a rapturous r***e of Broadway musicals adapted into motion picture razzmatazz. Featuring a curated collection of dazzling musical film clips and Michael’s colourful commentary, come experience Hollywood’s version of the Great White Way on the great big screen!

https://www.eighthandeight.com/event/broadway-goes-hollywood/

11/27/2025

Mark your calendar for January 11 for our next Global Tea performance! Host and musician Cassius Khan Music will perform with Jodi Proznick, bringing you an illuminating afternoon of music and refreshments.

Earning a reputation as one of Canada’s finest jazz artists, Jodi Proznick is a Canadian jazz bassist, composer, educator and producer. In 2019, she was named Jazz Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards and has been nominated for three Juno Awards. She was also a recipient of the British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards in 2022.

Learn more: https://www.eighthandeight.com/event/global-tea-jodi-proznick/

Global Tea Series performances are by Pay-What-You-Can admission. Audience is encouraged to pay what they are able – there is no minimum or maximum amount – in order to keep the arts accessible for all. Payment will be collected at the door on the afternoon of the performance, and cash, credit and debit are accepted methods of payment.

11/25/2025

The next Reading Theatre on December 3 will dive into A. R. Gurney’s "The Dining Room". The reading begins at 2pm, so please arrive by 1:45pm if you would like a chance to read.

Learn more: https://www.eighthandeight.com/event/reading-theatre-dec-3/

Set in the dining room of a typical mid-20th century household, this brilliantly conceived and richly humorous theatrical tour de force showcases the now neglected room which was once the vital center of family life. In a mosaic of interrelated scenes—some funny, some touching—an ensemble of actors creates an in-depth portrait of a vanishing lifestyle. A theatrical experience of exceptional range, compassionate humour and abundant humanity, The Dining Room displays the neglected room in all its splendor, with the glassware, silverware and tablecloth used by generations past.

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New Westminster, BC
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