An ancient, cantankerous Fijian matriarch decides at four am one morning that her time is up. And so she orders her drunken grandson to organise a feast where she will name her successor in true Fijian tradition. As preparations ensue, the family begins to arrive while tensions unfold. Presented with the support of Creative New Zealand.
New Animal
02/07/12 To 02/11/12
Suffused with raw, unbridled energy, groove, ludic interaction and a hunger for movement, the dancers of The 605 Collective reclaim their animal bodies as a means of becoming fully human. Engaging with the push and pull of the group dynamic, while recognizing its interdependence, New Animal attempts to speak of otherness.
The Silicone Diaries
02/14/12 To 02/25/12
Nina Arsenault’s tour de force account of her transition from an awkward man into a jaw-dropping silicone bombshell; a process that spanned eight years, sixty surgical procedures and a lifetime of preparation. Blurring the lines between fake and real and playing with the tension between society’s presumed desire for authenticity and its demonstrated preference for the artificial, The Silicone Diaries provides us with a peek into the personal obsessions of those who are driven to transform their bodies. At the same time, it is a frank exploration of the contradictions associated with the quest for beauty.
Melanie Dekker
02/16/12
presented by Elephant Ears Entertainment
Thursday February 16, 2012 Culture Lab 8:00pm
Vancouver’s hit singer-songwriter, Melanie Dekker, has been touring over 100 concerts in Europe yearly. Her roots-pop style is warm, refreshing and uplifting and her new album recorded at The Factory called “Here & Now” is a beautiful addition to her elaborate discography. Dekker has opened for Diana Krall & Faith Hill and performed for William J. Clinton. She’s made a string of popular youtube videos which include her music synched to her view on the Polar Bear Swim, 2010 Olympics, her Wisdom tooth removal and her Christmas concerts in Afghanistan. This special concert at The Cultch will feature violinist Elyse Jacobson and guitarist David Sinclair.
GIANTS Comedy and The Cultch are proud to announce GIANTS IV, the latest installment of six big-thinking comedy events. GIANTS IV feat. EPIC SEX ED chronicles the legendary quest of a time-traveling team of elementary school sex educators, born from the minds of writer/produced/comedian CAM MACLEOD and musician/comedian/cool-guy COLIN COWAN.
In GIANTS IV, Cam Macleod—star of the action film Steel Viper Force, host of recently retired Hero Show and 1/3 of sketch comedy legends Man Hussy—teams up with Colin Cowan—comedian, performer, member of hundreds of bands including Dan Mangan and Analogue Bell Service. EPIC SEX ED follows Macleod and Cowan as a time-traveling wizard/minstrel team who take the modern-day sex education world by storm. Sex, drugs and dance battles, EPIC SEX ED has it all. For full show details visit www.GIANTSComedy.com.
All tickets $10
Talking Stick Festival Flex Pass
02/20/12
111th Annual Talking Stick Festival Monday February 20 - Sunday March 4, 2012. A Celebration of Contemporary and Traditional Aboriginal Arts & Culture
See 5 different shows or mix and match with your pass! For full festival information please visit:www.fullcircle.ca
Please note, this is the pass only and not a ticket. You must call the box office in order to reserve your ticket(s) for your chosen show(s) at 604.251.1363 or email at boxoffice@thecultch.com tickets will not be held at door for pass holders, advance bookings only or subject to availbility if booked at the door
Wish Come True Writers' Challenge
02/27/12
presented by Full Circle First Nations & The Talking Stick Festival
Monday February 29, 2012 Culture Lab 7:30pm
The Aboriginal Writers Collective West Coast (AWCWC) is taking that well quoted writers lament "I wish I had more time to write" to a competitive level. The writers are challenging themselves to write a complete, undefined body of literary work in 8 hours and present it publically the same night. AWCWC members Joanne Arnott, Nicola Campbell, Chris Bose, Janet Marie Rogers, Wanda Kehewin, Kelly Roulette and more will receive their writing topic on the morning of the challenge as chosen by Tobacco Wars author Paul Seesequasis. A reading of Tobacco Wars and excerpts from the freshly created writings will be shared by Paul Seesequasis and the AWCWC that same evening.
Ignorance is a puppet documentary about prehistoric humanity – about the time when we lived in caves, before we invented Facebook, iPhones, or nagging senses of dissatisfaction. With much grunting, shrieking, and gnawing on bones, the Old Trouts will explain where we went wrong, and how we might find our way once again.
Sharing Perspectives: The Paths We've Traveled
02/29/12
presented by Full Circle First Nations & The Talking Stick Festival
Wednesday February 29, 2012 Culture Lab 7:30pm
SHARING PERSPECTIVES: THE PATHS WE’VE TRAVELED. Senior and emerging Aboriginal artists gather together to share their thoughts, their passions and their art forms. An open conversation. Enlightening, informative and informal. For programming details and featured artists visit www.fullcircle.ca
The Talking Stick Festival is a 2 week, citywide celebration of Aboriginal performance and art running February 20th -March 4th, 2012 and features world class local, national and international artists in a variety of cabaret, music, dance, theatre, storytelling and visual arts
presented by Full Circle First Nations & The Talking Stick Festival
Thursday March 1, 2012 Culture Lab 7:30pm
ON THE CUSP 1. The first of two distinct evenings of Contemporary Aboriginal Dance featuring the work of choreographers from across Canada and the United States who will be joined by Vancouver’s talented local artists for an evening of thought-provoking new dance as we push the boundaries, perceptions and possibilities of our contemporary Indigenous dance practice.
Don’t miss the post-show Artist Talk. Curated by Raven Spirit Dance in partnership with the 2012 Talking Stick Festival and complimented by a series of artist talks, panels, dance workshops and professional development opportunities. www.fullcircle.ca
presented by Full Circle First Nations & The Talking Stick Festival
Friday March 2, 2012 Culture Lab 7:30pm
ON THE CUSP 2. The second of 2 distinct evenings of Contemporary Aboriginal Dance featuring the work of choreographers from across Canada and the United States who will be joined by Vancouver’s talented local artists for an evening of thought-provoking new dance as we push the boundaries, perceptions and possibilities of our contemporary Indigenous dance practice.
Don’t miss the post-show Artist Talk. Curated by Raven Spirit Dance in partnership with the 2012 Talking Stick Festival and complimented by a series of artist talks, panels, dance workshops and professional development opportunities. www.fullcircle.ca
presented by Full Circle First Nations & The Talking Stick Festival
Monday February 27, 2012 Culture Lab 7:30pm
Ab-Original Cabaret @ The Talking Stick Festival. Back by popular demand. An eclectic evening of theatre, song and spoken word featuring tomorrow's brightest talent.
For programming details and featured Ab-Cab artists visit www.fullcircle.ca
The Talking Stick Festival is a 2 week, citywide celebration of Aboriginal performance and art running February 20th -March 4th, 2012 and features world class local, national and international artists in a variety of cabaret, music, dance, theatre, storytelling and visual arts
Elles is the expression of choreographer Serge Bennathan’s desire to be confronted once again by feminine strength, passion and depth. This work explores the visceral, raw physicality of women coming from different geographical points, bringing with them different approaches and languages of dance.
L'Orchestre d'Hommes-Orchestres Performs Tom Waits
03/22/12 To 03/24/12
Armed with the colourful repertoire of uncategorizable American music icon Tom Waits, Quebec City’s L’Orchestre d’Hommes-Orchestres offer an event that is more of a carnival show or musical circus than just a concert. This bustling orchestra performs the music of Tom Waits using nearly 100 objects and invented instruments on stage.
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
04/10/12 To 04/21/12
Part court-room drama, part urban re-telling of myth, this searing look at history’s most infamous double-cross places Judas Iscariot on trial for betraying Christ. As biblical and historical witnesses take the stand, we are forced to re-examine old truths and consider what it means to forgive.
IZM
04/24/12 To 04/29/12
Choreographer Crazy Smooth brings together ten of Canada’s most talented performers to evoke the essential nature of pure street dance. Explosive dancing, heart-on-sleeve commitment and heroic attitudes bring urban culture’s street dance to the stage, showing audiences that hip hop is still a dynamic force in dance today.
Blue Box
05/01/12 To 05/12/12
Blue Box presents Carmen Aguirre’s remarkable life as an underground revolutionary in Chile. It’s a story of terror, romance, fear and abandon that takes us from the dangerous mountain passes of Chile to the perilous roller coasters of Hollywood; from an ardent love affair with a TV star; to a passionate love for a revolutionary political movement that strove to free and change an entire nation.
Gala Italia
05/25/12
A fundraising event to support Cultch youth arts programs and presentations.
A celebration of all things Italian - food, film, fashion and art! Enjoy canapes, bubbly, cinema, auctions, games of chance, bocce, entertainment and a beautiful light supper of regional Italian food served from chef stations throughout the building.
Tickets: $99 for balcony $250 for ground floor
Tables and sponsorships are available. Please contact Susan Howard, susan@thecultch.com or 604-251-1766 ext 110
The Cultch 2012 Summer Camp
08/20/12
During the last two weeks in August 2012, you are invited to join us at The Cultch for a summer camp experience unlike any other!
You will be given full access to The Cultch’s state-of-the-art facilities to explore the fundamentals of contemporary theatre creation with some of Vancouver’s most acclaimed professional artists. Our company in residence, The Only Animal, will lead you through a highly collaborative process unlike any you’ve experienced before. Best of all, you’ll get to meet and work with other creative young people from across the Lower Mainland and beyond.
Expect to learn! Expect to laugh! Expect to be challenged! It will be the most exciting and inspiring two weeks of your summer, guaranteed.
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