The Annex situated on Seymour Street is a state-of-the-art event venue spread across the floors. The unique two-level raked seating surrounding the dais in the center provides an opportunity for the patrons to enjoy the performance equally from every seat. Concerts, cabarets and theatrical productions hosted at The Annex witness a huge crowd. The excellent light and sound facilities add fun to the show watching experience.
Located on the scenic Granville Island and in the Vancouver TheatreSports League, the Improv Centre is the place to go to for some comic relief. You can enjoy the comical theatrics or musicals of new and well known actors from Wednesday to Saturday. Their witty liners and talent will want you to come back for more. The shows are always creative and full of punch and changes throughout the year giving you a variety to choose from.
If you are a theater lover then you will surely enjoy a visit to the Metro Theatre Centre which is run by a non-profit organization called the Metropolitan Theatre Co-Operative. The theater's main objective is to promote and advance theater arts on a non-professional platform. Metro is also a training center for many local actors, technicians and directors. The theater puts on several production shows in addition to a Christmas pantomime each year. The shows are all popular plays and musicals by well-known playwrights across the world and the production is of top quality.
Makerlabs is a communal working area with workshops for wood and metal working, electronics, laser cutters and other tools, studios for creative artists and common areas where the maker community can interact, exchange ideas and know-how. Collaboration is the key word, innovators and creators are inspired and influenced by the work of others around them. A fabrication team helps crystallize new ideas and skilled technicians ensure safety in the work areas and conduct orientation sessions for newcomers.