THEATRE PREVIEW

FEBRUARY 2026 | Volume 260

 

ART is a comedy written by Yasmina Reza about three friends whose relationship is tested after one of them, Serge, buys a large, expensive, and mostly white painting. The play explores how their differing reactions to the painting — Serge's pride, Marc's disdain, and Yvan's attempts to mediate — bring their insecurities, ego, and the very nature of their long-standing friendship to the forefront. The central conflict escalates into a comedic battle of wits and ideas, ultimately forcing them to confront the value of art versus the value of their friendship.

French writer and actress Yasmina Reza wrote ART and premiered it in 1995 in Paris. It was later translated into English by Christopher Hampton. The play has garnered many awards including the Molière Award for Best Commercial Production in 1995, the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 1997, Best Play from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle in 1998, a Tony Award in 1998 and that same year The Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy.

ART is directed by Jim Hebb for First Impressions Theatre. It stars Cameron McDonald, Derek Green and Mark Gash.

ART by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
Runs – Feb 19 to March 7 – Thursdays, Fridays and Sat, Feb 28 at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2pm.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Van., BC V7G 1L2

Tickets online www.firstimpressionstheatre.com or call 604-929-9456

 

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