March 23 & 24 at 7pm Join us for a staged reading of Larry Wong’s new play, Empress of Asia, based on his original one act play: Siu Yeh – A Midnight Snack. Can a young woman, born at the dawn of the 20th Century, find happiness with a husband true to the ways of the […]
In 1992, the Firehall saw a very unique performance that plays in the theatre and in the studio upstairs. As most of you are aware (if you’ve read the first Firehall Fact, which I know you have), the Firehall Arts Centre used to be a fully-functioning fire station. Which means there were a number of fire […]
By 1984, the Firehall was up and running with theatre, dance and festivals galore! A few interesting highlights: That year the 2nd Annual Vancouver Beer Festival was held here, with proceeds going to Axis Mime Theatre and the Firehall. There were beer tastings from local, international and cottage breweries, as well as delicious food and performances. On […]
The lobby in the Firehall is a great place to relax, have a drink and chat with people before and after a show. It’s also a great place to view art by local Vancouver artists! The lobby space has frequently had exhibits grace its walls, and last year Ilze Bebris, one of our dedicated Board […]
click play below. it will set the mood for this post. Ah, nothing touts the beginning of Spring better than Beethoven’s 6th Symphony and announcing BC Buds! BC Buds is the Firehall’s Spring Arts Fair, and this will mark its 8th year. This multi-disciplinary showcase features new and experimental work from established and emerging BC […]
Did you know the Firehall runs a Youth Training Program? Yep, since 2010. The program began as a pilot project in the creative sector through Bladerunners, an organization working to provide basic employment training and skills for at-risk youth to enter the workforce. Since its inception, the Training Program at the Firehall has had three […]
Thirty years ago, when the Firehall first opened, the resident theatre company was Axis Mime Theatre, now known simply as Axis Theatre. Axis is a physical theatre company whose mandate it was to present work that educated and fostered appreciation for the performing arts to young audiences across BC. Since then, they have continued this work […]
Joan Rivers. Kenny Rogers. David Gest. Dolly Parton. The Firehall Arts Centre. What is the common thread? Facelifts! Turning a functioning fire station into a centre for the arts meant there were some cosmetic changes that needed to be made to the building. One of those changes was in what is now our lobby […]
If you’ve ever gone into the courtyard behind the Firehall, you’ve seen how peaceful a space it is in the centre of the city. The hustle and bustle is left behind as you sit, relax on the deck and look up at the beautiful cherry tree blooming in January. Yes, that’s right, I said January. The […]
Seeing as the Firehall is an older building, there are a lot of stories that have been told and retold about happenings here. One of my favourites is about the Bear. Back when Vancouver was still mostly wilderness, and the city was still growing, the fireman at the #1 Firehall took in an abandoned […]
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