This show has been a remarkable and intense experience, one of staggering honesty and undeniable human connection. We are proud of the bravery of our amazing audience members who put themselves out there, wearing their hearts on their sleeves and offering words of advice, understanding and candour. Here are some of the messages that audience members […]
The online movement of PostSecret has provided an anonymous platform for the public to release their secrets, ranging from deep heartbreaking burdens to silly and bizarre transgressions. Through sharing these secrets the hope is we can feel relief and a sense of connection, that we are not alone. Audience members are encouraged to share their secrets […]
From TJ Dawe: I’ve been involved in this show in various capacities for close to six years now. I’ve read and heard thousands of secrets. Certain impressions have been coalescing from it all. Here’s what I’ve learned: -Anxiety and depression are very common, and might be a big part of the inner experience of anyone […]
You can tell a lot about a play by the conversation in the lobby after the show. Alley Theatre’s production of Hannah Moscovitch’s Little One (on till Sat, Feb 13) has folks asking questions; recapping its many twists and turns; and marveling at how this dark thriller had them laughing out loud. After touring to […]
Critics are raving about Haberdashery Theatre Company’s inaugural production! The Georgia Straight “Spectacular… flows like a waterfall—full of startling images, equally startling humour, and crazy, pounding rhythms… The performances in this production are stellar“- Colin Thomas (Pick of the Week) Vancouver Presents “as exciting as a roller coaster.”- Mark Robins (Pick of the Week) Beyond YVR “I expect […]
It wouldn’t be summer without Canada’s longest running dance festival descending on the Firehall with an explosion of contemporary dance performances from July 2-11. This year Dancing on the Edge has put together a handy guide to help you get the most out of the outdoor site works at the festival such as Dusk Dances […]
For our cross-nation partnership with Native Earth Performing Arts, we’re bringing Toronto and Vancouver audiences Drew Hayden Taylor’s God and The Indian. The play has just finished a successful run in Toronto and is headed to the Firehall for a run this week (May 20 – 30, 2015). After directing the world premiere of God and […]
The Firehall’s annual Spring Arts Festival is here! This week, nearly 30 theatre, dance and music artists will take over every nook and cranny of the Firehall with live site-specific performances and new play readings. Click here for full show descriptions
For our cross-nation partnership with Native Earth Performing Arts, we’re bringing Toronto and Vancouver audiences Drew Hayden Taylor’s God and The Indian, in Toronto’s Aki Studio May 2 – 17, 2015. Following the Toronto premiere, the production returns to the Firehall where it runs May 20 – 30, 2015. In Taylor’s two-hander, directed by Renae Morriseau, […]
As a new federal election nears, we are delighted to bring last season’s runaway hit, PROUD, back for another term due to popular demand. This witty and intelligent satire had audiences rolling in the aisles and critics chuckling over their notebooks at Andrew Wheeler’s hilariously deadpan Prime Minister and Emmelia Gordon’s sassy MP. It was even […]
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