Category Archives: History

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May
2012

Thank you for coming to Kudos & Cocktails!

Last night’s Kudos & Cocktails was an intimate gathering of folks wishing to pay tribute to five amazing individuals: Sid Chow Tan, Barbara Clayden, Bonnie Allen, Marlie Oden and Chris Randle. Slides and images accompanied each tribute, the recipients shared a few words and each received a Standing Ovation Award from the Firehall. Thank you […]


05

May
2012

Donna Spencer Honoured with BC Community Achievement Award

On April 25th, the Firehall’s fearless leader Donna Spencer was one of thirty-six individuals honoured with a BC Community Achievement Award. The ceremony, held at Government House in Victoria, recognizes people who go above and beyond to make a difference in communities across the province. It was inspiring to hear the stories of the award recipients; each one […]


23

Apr
2012

From the Intern Desk

Greetings, my name is Nicolas Lay and I am an intern for the Firehall Arts Centre. My experience at the Firehall has been one of the most thrilling ones I’ve had since moving here 3 months ago from a small prairie town in Alberta. I’ve never worked in a performing arts theatre before and now I don’t ever […]


18

Apr
2012

Kudos & Cocktails May 9th

The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to announce its annual ‘Kudos & Cocktails’ tribute and fundraiser will take place on Wednesday May 9 at 7pm at the Firehall Arts Centre. The celebratory event fetes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Firehall and the artistic community in Vancouver. For 30 years, the Firehall Arts […]


06

Apr
2012

Thank you!

We would like to thank everyone who donated to the Firehall Arts Centre’s $30 for 30 Campaign. Your gifts will help us continue the work we do and support local arts and culture in Vancouver! And from everyone here at the Firehall, we hope you have a terrific Easter and Passover!      


31

Mar
2012

Firehall Fact #30: Congratulations Donna!

Donna Spencer, our Artistic Producer, has been with the Firehall Arts Centre since the beginning thirty years ago, and has been honoured for her work in theatre as well as her commitment for community over the years. She won Jessie Richardson Outstanding Direction Award for both Urinetown The Musical and Reading Hebron as well as a Jessie Richardson Award for […]


30

Mar
2012

Firehall Fact #29: Ours Shows

There have been thousands of shows performed at the Firehall Arts Centre. As of this post, we have had +/- 7000 performances here – that’s around 230 a year! Each production has been special, but there are certain ones that strike a special chord with audiences and keep them coming back for more.  Some of our most […]


29

Mar
2012

Firehall Fact #28: Kudos & Cocktails

May 9th the Firehall will be hosting our second annual Kudos and Cocktails tribute event. Kudos and Cocktails raises funds for the Firehall Arts Centre and was created to offer tribute to community members, artists, supporters and some of our city’s major movers and shakers that have made an impact on the Vancouver’s cultural landscape.  The event, […]