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Wonderwall is a wildly funny and touching story about unlikely friendship, family dynamics, and the search for stability in uncertain lives. Through humour, compassion, and moments of painful honesty, Wonderwall explores how broken people can still build something meaningful together.
Wonderwall was on stage at The NEST on Granville Island from April 16 - May 2, 2026, and received rave reviews and accolades from both audiences and critics.
STAGE PERFORMANCE RIGHTS for Wonderwall are currently available in Canada.
Please contact us for details: info@blackboxtheatre.ca
From the team that brought you The Play That Goes Wrong and Wonderwall, comes the heartfelt comedy of the summer!
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 stage a play with the help the residents, and discovers that purpose might just shine brighter than fame.
Black Box Theatre's stage production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG ran from August 13-30, 2025 at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. More than 4000 audience members attended the sold out run.
ABOUT BLACK BOX THEATRE
BLACK BOX THEATRE 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.
OUR TEAM consists of co-founders James Barclay and Artistic Director Tracy Labrosse.
JAMES BARCLAY is a professional screenwriter, actor, playwright and director who was born and raised in Vancouver. He spent more than a decade working in the European film industry, where he was a member of the Danish Writers Guild (Danske Dramatikere) and the Danish Film Directors Association (Danske Filminstruktør). 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). After returning to Canada, he 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, and Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun by Norm Foster. Two of his own plays, Wonderwall and The Movie Star, will be hitting Granville Island stages in 2026. Wonderwall will also be produced as a feature film in 2027. Find James on Instagram
TRACY LABROSSE is a graduate of the Douglas College Theatre Arts program who began her journey as a professional actor. While raising her family, she expanded her talents into directing, cementing her place as a dedicated pillar of the Vancouver theatre community for over 30 years. A versatile artist who thrives on the entire creative process, Tracy holds a deep passion for every facet of the craft, including performing and directing, as well as set and sound design. Her work has been recognized with both CTC and Theatre BC Festival awards. Favourite directing and performing credits include The Play That Goes Wrong and Wonderwall (Black Box Theatre Co.), The Dining Room (DCSS), Annapurna, The 39 Steps, The Understudy, Moon Over Buffalo, and Doubt (NVCP), and The Underpants (That Other Theatre Company).
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