THEATRE PREVIEW

JULY 2026 | Volume 265

 

THE MOVIE STAR: Coming to WATERFRONT THEATRE on Granville Island!
A comedy too famous for its own good!

Black Box Theatre Co. is bringing The Movie Star to WATERFRONT THEATRE on Granville Island in Vancouver from August 13 - 23, 2026.

SYNOPSIS
After landing the role of James Bond, Hollywood superstar Cole Gray sabotages his career with one hilarious, alcohol-fueled, late-night tweet. Canceled by sunrise and burdened by a history of DUIs and paparazzi brawls, Cole is sentenced to 500 hours of community service at a homeless shelter run by his manager’s estranged sister. But what starts off as a PR stunt eventually evolves into a genuine journey of redemption when Cole decides to help the residents stage a play, and discovers that purpose might just shine brighter than fame.

WEBSITE: www.blackboxtheatre.ca

CAST (in order of appearance)
James Barclay as Cole
Andrew Kenny as Josh
Christ Arelleno as Grace
Ashley Kim as Lily
Reid Anderson as Seth
Tom Kavadias as Eli

CREATIVE TEAM
Director - Tracy Labrosse
Producer - James Barclay
Production Manager - Ronica Huynh
ASM / Props - Adam Crystal
Set Designers - James Barclay and Tracy Labrosse

PRODUCTION DATES
Wednesday through Sunday, August 13 - 23, 2026
Evening performances start at 8:00 p.m.
Matinee performances start at 2:00 p.m.
Matinees on August 16, 22, 23

Estimated running time: 2 hours, including one 15-minute intermission

Preview on August 13: $25
General: $34 | Student/Senior: $29

Venue:
WATERFRONT THEATRE, Granville Island
1412 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7

Links:
Website: www.blackboxtheatre.ca

Facebook: @blackboxtheatrevancouver
Instagram: @blackboxtheatrevancouver

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
James Barclay is a professional screenwriter, playwright, actor and director who was born and raised in Vancouver. He spent more than a decade working in the European film industry, where he wrote and directed national commercials, short films, independent features, and television pilots. During this time, he had the opportunity to collaborate with acclaimed actors including Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones), Ulrich Thomsen (Banshee), and Zlatko Burić (Triangle of Sadness). His first feature film, Himmerland, which he wrote, directed and starred in, was released by Scanbox across Europe. After returning to Canada, Barclay shifted his focus from film back to his first love — the stage. His recent credits include productions of The Play That Goes Wrong by Mischief Theatre, The Dining Room by A. R. Gurney, Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun by Norm Foster, as well as two productions of his own play, Wonderwall.

ABOUT BLACK BOX THEATRE CO.
Black Box Theatre Co. seeks to ignite change through art that challenges, connects and enriches both our audiences and artists. By delving into new creations and revitalizing classic works, we commit to being adaptable in our production methods and to continually reflect on our purpose and impact within the community. www.blackboxtheatre.ca

Contacts at Black Box Theatre Co. for more information:
Regarding THE MOVIE STAR PR, including requests for interviews, or any other inquiries: info@blackboxtheatre.ca

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