Centennial Theatre Presents is a performance series curated by North Vancouver Recreation & Culture, featuring productions handpicked to engage and inspire our community.
Matt Johnson - Magician & Escape Artist
Friday, November 6 | 7pm | $20-$45
Purchase 4 or more tickets to receive a 10% discount, until September 15.
Matt Johnson is recognized as one of the leading magicians and escapologists in the world today! Originally from the UK he now resides in Vancouver and has been performing magic and escapes for more than 30 years.
Not your typical magician, instead Matt has crafted a style known as urban deception, a refreshingly cool mix of magic and escapes combined with the comedic timing and slick stage presence of a seasoned performer.
His escapes, illusions and magic have been featured on many of the world’s top TV shows including America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, The World’s Best, Penn & Teller Fool Us, The Late Late Show with James Corden and many more!
His performances incorporate magic, escapes, sleight of hand, mind reading, the power of suggestion, razor sharp comedy timing and audience participation into a performance that has been hailed as “…Simply Brilliant!” by Simon Cowell
Yuk Yuk's Featuring Wes Barker and Friends
Saturday, January 23 | 7pm | $35-$40
Early bird pricing available until November 23.
Centennial Theatre and Yuk Yuk’s join forces to present an unforgettable evening of stand-up comedy featuring Wes Barker. Wes delivers impossible tricks, hilarious stunts, and wild storytelling that makes you wonder how he's still alive. Winner on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Appearances on America’s Got Talent, Kill Tony, Netflix, MTV, Ellen, and over 1 billion views online! Wes brings world-class magic talent and perfectly bad ideas to every show. It’s smart, stupid and it’s seriously funny. The evening will be hosted by Sophia Johnson and includes Syd Bosel and David Maclean.
Sophia Johnson
Sophia Johnson is an actor and comedian from New Zealand and is now based in Vancouver, BC. An accomplished comedian and actor, you might have seen Sophia on Netflix’s, "Ash vs the Evil Dead", "Nancy Drew" or DC’s "Legends of Tomorrow" where she portrayed a bride and Zari's boss. She also worked for several years as a writer on a hit New Zealand hit comedy TV show "7 days". Sophia performs regularly at comedy clubs throughout Canada and has performed at three New Zealand international comedy festivals, including her sell out show, "50 minutes plus laughs".
Syd Bosel
Comedian Syd Bosel has quickly built a strong connection with audiences across Canada, bringing her sharp wit and relatable storytelling to stages like the deCoste Centre. She has been featured on CBC’s The Debaters, Just for Laughs, and Laugh Out Loud. Winner of the 2025 Yuk Yuk’s Yuk Off, Syd continues to gain national recognition. Originally from Vancouver and now based in Comox, BC, her debut album, Thanks for Swinging By, captures her honest and distinctive comedic voice.
David Maclean
Dave MacLean is a stand-up comedian who has regularly featured at Just For Laughs Vancouver, was a writer for the Canadian satirical magazine the Beaverton, and has an album Hot and Ready available to be streamed, downloaded, and consumed on your platform of choice. He has performed on shows with Canadian comedy legends such as Norm MacDonald.
Recommended for ages 18+.
Where You FROM, From?
Friday, March 12 | 7:30pm | $31.50-$35
Aliya Kanani is a celebrated comedian, actress and writer known for her vibrant personality and incisive humour. Her acclaimed one-woman show, Where You FROM, From?, explores themes of identity and belonging with wit and warmth, earning accolades like Best of Fest and Patrons Pick. Through her comedy, Aliya tackles complex issues such as race, gender and societal labels, drawing from her own experiences as a world traveller to debunk stereotypes and connect with audiences on a human level.
A Cabaret of Legends
Saturday, April 3 | 7:30pm | $30.60-$55
Tymisha Harris sings us through the generations of some of the most iconic performers of the last hundred years, highlighting black female excellence as she shares stories of these legends and their impact on her journey. Featuring songs from Ella, Billie, Josephine, Aretha, Nina, Tina, Whitney, Beyonce and more. You don't want to miss this dynamic performance.
