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Canadian Premiere Of All That Fall By Samuel Beckett At The Cultch Until January 24th

2 Jan

AllThatFallTheCultchThe Cultch and Blackbird Theatre bring you the first ever Canadian production of All That Fall by Irish writer Samuel Beckett.  For 50 years no one has been allowed to stage this entertaining Irish play which touches on the harshness of life and the futility of religion.  After a ban was lifted, audiences in New York and London were able to see this radio play produced on stage and now it’s finally come to Canada. The Globe & Mail has a nice run down about the history of how the show came to Canada.   All That Fall is now on at The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, until January 24th nightly at 8:00 pm with 2:00 pm matinees on January 4th, 11th and 18th.  Tickets start at $19 and are available online at The Cultch.

What people are saying about All That Fall.

“Radio play by famed Irish writer Samuel Beckett comes to the stage for the first time in Canada” – The Province

“Estate’s approval leads to Canadian premiere of a rarely seen Beckett play” – The Vancouver Sun

“Samuel Beckett’s All That Fall is a masterpiece” – The Georgia Straight

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Broken Sex Doll At The York Theatre November 12th-22nd

6 Nov

BrokenSexDollTheCultchIf you missed the hilarious sci-fi musical comedy at The Cultch last year, you really missed one hell of a show. You are in luck though, you get another chance to see this show at The York Theatre starting on November 12th.  Broken Sex Doll is set in 2136 when an ordinary man wakes up from a routine implant upgrade surgery, he discovers he has unexpected sensory skills and a crush on his mysterious nurse, Ginger. After ‘uploading’ an intimate encounter for an amateur “feelie” contest, he becomes the next big star in the world’s bizarre sex industry, only to discover love in the most unexpected place. Broken Sex Doll is a wild ride in the world of advanced technology, moral degradation and, of course, love.  Tickets for Broken Sex Doll start at $19 and are available from The Cultch. The show runs until November 22nd.  Come on out and see for yourself why this is one wild ride, you won’t be disappointed.

 

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An East Van Panto: Cinderella At The York Theatre December 3rd to 28th

28 Oct

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This December, if you want to have some fun, check out the East Van Panto: Cinderella playing at The York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, starting December 3rd, 2014.   This production is brought to you by the creative minds at Theatre Replacement.

If you missed last year’s performance of Jack & The Beanstalk, you missed a whole lot of fun! We recommend that you don’t miss this year’s East Van Panto: Cinderella. What is a Panto you might ask? The definition of Panto (another name for Pantomime) is a tradition of holiday musical comedy theatre. Pantomime takes familiar fairy tale,s in this case Cinderella, and injects music, contemporary references and (best of all) audience participation to create raucous, noisy entertainment that’s fun for everyone in the family. And yes, there will be many East Van references that you will be able to identify with in the show that is sure to make everyone laugh.  The East Van Panto is open to all ages 5 and up. Tickets start at $19, family packs are available which include 4 tickets for $100.   Tickets are available at The Cultch either in person, by phone or online. The show begins December 3rd 7:00 pm and continues till December 28th. For those looking for a matinee, there are many 2:00 pm shows starting December 6th. For more information on tickets and performances, visit The Cultch.  We’ll be seeing you there!

Photo Credit: Tim Matheson (of James Long, Dawn Petten, Allan Zinyk, & Nora Pontin)

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The Daisy Theatre Returns To The Cultch September 23rd to October 12th

12 Sep

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Back by popular demand!  The Daisy Theatre returns to The Cultch for a run on September 23rd to October 12th.  This was a sold out show in 2013 and has been billed by The Georgia Straight as “one of the best shows you’ll ever see”. This season’s edition promises new variety acts and characters in addition to some favourites for those that did not get a chance to see last year’s show.   You can expect each performance to not only be different, but daring and ridiculous.  Ronnie Burkett, puppeteer provocateur and his company of over 30 marionettes will have you roaring in the aisles.   If you wish to get a sense of last year’s show, check out the review in the Vancouver Sun. Don’t be surprised if the show starts with a burlesque number, but then with Ronnie you just never know, but be prepared to be shocked. The shock value is part of the fun. Tickets range from $18.01 to $50.48 and if interested, best be quick on the ticket purchase. It is expected to be another sold out run.  Note, the show does have a running time of 90 – 120 minutes with no intermission.

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The Orpheus Project At The Cultch July 16 – 20

8 Jul

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The Orpheus Project by Music on Main is coming to The Cultch from July 16th – July 20th. This immersive journey is filled with musical and theatrical intrigue and will absorb you into the life of Orpheus: a poet, musician, and prophet in ancient Greek Mythology who inspired generations of artists such as Jean Cocteau, Tennessee Williams and Albert Camus.

Imagine roaming an entire theatre, discovering rooms filled with mysterious music and surprising interactions. Through creations by Jocelyn Morlock, Veda Hille, Cassandra Miller, James Maxwell, Barry Truax, Alfredo Santa Ana, Colin Browne, George Frideric Handel and others, you’ll explore The Cultch’s Historic Theatre, Culture Lab, as well as the dressing rooms and the backstage and lobby areas. We hear you might even break a sweat as you climb stairs and roam around. You are advised to wear comfortable shoes and prepare to jump into this unique adventure. Tickets range from $19.75 – $38.75 for adults. If you purchase before midnight on July 10th, you will receive a 20% discount if you use the promo code CULTCH.

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Art Exhibit Opening Reception: The Cultch Gallery May 14th

14 May

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The Cultch Gallery invites you to the opening reception of Years of Explorations by Sarah Mousseau, Trees and Their Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoats by Sherry Cooper and Love, Decay, Repair by Michelle Sirios-Silver this Wednesday, May 14th.  Sarah Mousseau will be presenting woodcut prints inspired by Japanese aesthetics. Sherry Cooper’s mixed media collages take a unique look at trees, using various media to create golden art within the negative space of the intertwining branches. Michelle Sirois-Silver completes the exhibition with large hand-woven traditional rugs that blend Eastern Canadian methods with Western Canadian style and color to address themes of history and our desperate attempts to repair decay through beautification.  The opening reception takes place in The Cultch Gallery,1895 Venables Street, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you miss the opening reception, the art exhibit will run until May 31st.

 

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Two For Tea At The Cultch May 13 – 18, 2014 “Complete & Utter Fun”

12 May

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If you like a bit of British humour, you are invited to check out 2 for Tea starting Tuesday, May 13th at The Cultch. The show is brought to you by Aaron Malkin & Alastair Knowles. They are England’s critically acclaimed physical comedy duo. They will lure you into their “delightfully bizarre” world with their innocence and “endearing chemistry.” Their idiosyncrasies bring vitality to the mundane, turning an ordinary tea party into a fantastic wonderland of stimulation and play.  CBC describes it as “Complete and utter fun.” And if that doesn’t motivate you, here are some quotes from the 2013 Toronto Fringe Festival:

“I actually peed myself!”
“Uncommonly witty.”
“Fabulous intimate humour.”
“Absolutely brilliant.”

2 for Tea premieres at The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, in the Culture Lab Tuesday, May 13th at 9:00 pm and continues on May 14th at 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 15th at 8:15 pm with a Talk Back Show, then on Friday, May 16th at 7:30 pm. The show wraps up on the weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $19.00 and available online at The Cultch. Note $10 tickets are available at the door only for Wednesday night’s show. Oh and I almost forgot, bring a teacup!

 

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Call Out To Visual Artists – The Cultch

10 Mar

CultchComoglio - finnish lake - 16inx20inThe Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, has put out a call to visual artists to submit applications to exhibit their work during their 2014/2015 gallery season. Each exhibition will run for 4 to 5 weeks between August 2014 and July 2015.   Submissions can be single or multiple artists’ proposals.

The Cultch has built a reputation over the past 40 years as one of Western Canada’s most innovative and exciting presenting venues. The mandate of The Cultch is to contribute to the enrichment of the city and community’s social and cultural life through the presentation of innovative programs of contemporary music, theatre, dance and visual arts by established and emerging artists.

The Cultch Gallery is a multi-use space and not a traditional art gallery as it also serves as the lobby for performances and is occasionally used for meetings and other small events. Due to the diverse nature of this space, submissions that include sculptures or free standing art will not be accepted.

Submission Criteria for Artists:

1.            A clear and distinct proposal/description of the exhibit you will hang

2.            An artist statement relating to your exhibit

3.            Artist bio(s)

4.            Resume/CV

5.            A complete list of the specific works to be exhibited

6.            10 to 15 slides of the work you intend to exhibit, in CD or electronic format. Image files should be in .jpeg format.  File names must include the artist name, title of artwork and size of the work when framed: (i.e. Jenn Spry – Sunny Day -18in x 30in.jpg)

Deadline for applications is Monday, April 21st, 2014.    You can mail your applications to:

Attention: Oliver McTavish-Wisden
c/o The Cultch
1895 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC
V5L 2H6
Or By EMail: gallery@thecultch.com

Photo: Artist – Dante J. Comoglio

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Crystal Shawanda Saturday March 1st At The York Theatre

21 Feb

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The Talking Stick Festival presents Crystal Shawanda on Saturday, March 1st at the York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive.  Crystal Shawanda is a member of the Wikwemikong Native Reservation on Canada’s Manitoulin Island in Ontario.  Crystal Shawanda released her first single in Canada in 2008 “You Can Let Go”. It was the fastest climbing  single on the Canadian Country Singles Chart since Carolyn Dawn Johnson’s “Georgia” in 2000. Her latest album, Just Like You, was released in 2012.  In January 2013, Crystal performed at the Presidential inauguration in Washington, DC. She has also won her first Juno Award for Aboriginal Album of the Year.   You are invited to take in what I expect will be a great performance in an intimate space in the newly refurbished York Theatre on Saturday, March 1st at 8:00 pm.  Tickets are available online at The Cultch and prices range from $18.75 to $35.75.

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Opening Night Reception of Where Secrets Wander At The Cultch January 29th

28 Jan

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The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, invites you to the opening night reception of Where Secrets Wander this Wednesday, January 29th.  Where Secrets Wander is a collection of artwork by three artists.  Firstly, Jung A. Kwon who is a Korean born artist showcasing surreal-abstract paintings which draw from her experiences of a nomadic childhood. Another artist in the mix is Trevor Louden who will present a body of photo manipulation that mixes imagery taken from nature with psychological Rorschach tests.  The third artist, Dzee Louise, will showcase her work based on the human body and external spaces. The works of these there artists promises to provide an “intense, psychological experience”.   The opening night reception begins at 6:00 pm and runs to 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.   The exhibit runs until March 1st.

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