Past
The Shipment
SpeakEasy Theatre Production presented in association with the Firehall Arts Centre
SpeakEasy Theatre’s critically acclaimed production is back! Billed as “A provocative comedy to shake the woke”, The Shipment is a subversive modern minstrel show about Black identity meant to wake the world to the ridiculous narratives in dominant media. Vancouver Presents called it “Bold, honest and hilarious” and Colin Thomas said it’s “a surrealist collage.”
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Spooky Action
A Firehall Arts Centre presentation
Inverso Productions’ Lesley Telford creates this interdisciplinary dance project inspired by particle entanglement. A study of human connections, inspired by Einstein's famous phrase referring to particles that are so closely linked, they share the same existence, Spooky Action brings together thought-provoking dance, original composition and engaging narrative.
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SIS NE’ BI-YÏZ: Mother Bear Speaks
Instruments of Change
Inspired by the true story of this Wet'suwet'en artist, who walked 1,600 km across British Columbia to give voice to First Nations children and other marginalized youth. Developed in collaboration with Laura Barron, Jason Clift, Julie McIsaac and Jessica Schacht.
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ŪTSZAN
Heart of the City Festival
Ūtszan, a compelling one-woman show, uncovers Indigenous knowledge, humour, strength and resilience through language reclamation. Ūtszan (to make things better) is a passionate story about how language informs identity. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Warning: This production talks of residential schools.
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Opening Doors
A Firehall Arts Centre and Vancouver Moving Theatre production
This work-in-progress dramatization draws on Daphne Marlatt & Carole Itter’s 1979 aural history, “Opening Doors: Vancouver’s East End” and takes a look at the stories and history of the neighbourhood surrounding the Firehall. Women from many different cultural heritages and backgrounds help build this vibrant community and their stories often go untold.
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FADO – The Saddest Music in the World
A Firehall Arts Centre and Puente Theatre production
Acclaimed Portuguese-Canadian playwright Elaine Ávila’s new play, FADO, is a tale of love and ghosts set in the back alleys and brothels of old Lisbon. Part concert, part theatre, the story of a young woman confronting her country’s Fascist past and her own identity is interwoven with the heartbreaking national music of Portugal known as Fado, which means “fate.”
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Solstice Greetings
A Firehall Arts Centre production
Returning for a second season, the sharing of songs, stories and seasonal greetings to celebrate the return of the light. Featuring stories from our community.
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House and Home
A Firehall Arts Centre World Premiere production
Jennifer Griffin’s biting, comic take on Vancouver’s current real estate crisis. Hilary, a waitress/poet turned social worker, and Henry, a Butoh dancer turned lawyer, didn’t know how lucky they were when they managed to escape bad roommates and buy a house before the real estate market skyrocketed. Finding themselves house rich and cash poor they abandon their values and plunge into the world of short-term rentals. How far can they go to keep their house? Directed by Donna Spencer
VIEW MORE INFOHanky Panky Party
A Firehall Arts Centre Production/Presentation
A Hanky Panky Party hosted by Hank Panky Adult Home Parties to benefit the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre and the Firehall Arts Centre!
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Talking Sex on Sunday
A Firehall Arts Centre premiere production
On the first Sunday of every month Margot and her friends always host a theme party. What happens when Margot decides to kick it up a notch by having a Sex Toy Party? In this New Musical by Sara-Jeanne Hosie and Nico Rhodes, we witness these women share fears, reveal dirty secrets, explore new possibilities, and find the power of female friendship. Directed by Donna Spencer.
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