Whether you’re planning a family outing or a rare date night with your partner, Shrek The Musical at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster is absolutely worth it. Royal City Musical Theatre opened the show on April 17 and it’s running until May 3, 2026. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, here’s why you should.

The Story You Already Love, Now Live on Stage

The show follows the same plot as the beloved DreamWorks film. Shrek, the loveable ogre who just wants to be left alone in his swamp, gets pulled into a wild adventure with a very loud donkey, a princess locked in a tower, and a short-but-mighty villain with a serious Napoleon complex. If you love the movie, this is going to feel like coming home.

What makes it work for everyone in the room is the humour. The jokes land for adults and kids equally, which is genuinely hard to pull off. You will find yourself laughing out loud, and not the polite kind either. The real, caught-off-guard kind.

The Donkey Will Make You Laugh Until Your Sides Hurt

Chris Francisque as Donkey is worth the price of admission alone. Every move, every line, every expression had the audience completely losing it. He brings this infectious energy to the role that makes you smile even before he opens his mouth. If you walk out of the theatre talking about one performance, it is going to be his.

The Costumes and Production Are a Real Treat

The costumes are lovely and clearly well thought out. From Fiona’s gown to the parade of fairy tale characters filling the stage, everything looks wonderful and adds so much to the magic of the show. The production feels bigger than you might expect from a local stage, and that is a genuine compliment to the entire creative team at Royal City Musical Theatre.

Perfect for Families, Date Nights, and Everything In Between

This is the kind of show that works no matter who you bring. Take the whole family on a weekend matinee, or sneak away with your partner for a fun evening out. Either way, you are going to have a great time.

The show runs until May 3, 2026 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster, with both matinee and evening performances available.

Tickets are on sale now and prices go up as seats fill, so don’t sit on this one. Grab them at royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.

Live theatre does not get much more fun than this. Go see it.