‘Big Fish’ at Alchemy Theatre

A Whimsical Invitation to See the Best in Others

From left, Barry Ko and Angie Chavez. Photo courtesy of Katelyn Abaya.

by Shannon Cudd

We all know that one person who embellishes every story they tell. On the surface, this can be an exhausting character trait because it feels like you can’t discern the truth. Now imagine this individual is your father. That’s the dilemma at the core of Alchemy Theatre Company’s upcoming production of “Big Fish.”

Based on both the 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 film of the same name, this musical tells the story of father-and-son duo Edward and Will Bloom. Edward sees the world through rose-colored glasses, making every day larger than life. His son Will is more pragmatic and serious. These conflicting worldviews create a tense relationship, further complicated by... [ Read the full article for free here ]

‘Big Fish’

Alchemy Theatre Company

When: March 13 - March 29, 2026

Where: Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, 4802 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda, CA

Information: (909) 896-0676, AlchemyTheatre.com

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