The Reviews Are In: Dr. Egg "contains some of the most striking theatrical imagery you'll see this season".

After a man (played here by Christian Bagin) loses his ear in a freak accident with a snappy bull terrier, a mysterious scientist called Dr Egg offers to grow the man a new one.

 


Vancouver Courier: ""Elegant, polished, stylish, poetic and technically formidable, Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear asks, do we know what we're doing?" Read more.

The Georgia Straight:  "...contains some of the most striking theatrical imagery you'll see this season"

"This situation will affect anyone who has had a troubled parent, the script's examination of the ethics of genetic manipulation is appropriately disturbing, and the evening's dark humour saves it from the trap of self-importance." Read more.

Sad Mag:  "Tech­nol­ogy and craft are on dis­play in all fac­tions of the show: exquisite use of light­ing, bril­liant pro­jec­tions that work seamlessly with the action onstage, pup­petry so stag­ger­ingly sim­ple and impec­ca­bly per­formed you'd swear you're watch­ing a real being, perspective changes that redi­rect the way we take the story in."

"For those who are famil­iar with The Cultch's reper­toire, take a dash of Ron­nie Bur­kett, a pinch of Cat­a­lyst The­atre, some of the humour of Mid­sum­mer and just a sprin­kle of qual­ity Brecht and you have the recipe for this Aus­tralian wonderland." Read more.

Last chance to see Dr.Egg and the Man with No Ear!

Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear MUST CLOSE Saturday, November 6th. Tickets are still available by phone 604-251-1363 or online at tickets.thecultch.com

Double Bill

Tickets are available by phone 604-251-1363 or online at tickets.thecultch.com.

Western Canada's Hippest Holiday Comes to Vancouver!

Celebrate the holiday season with the captivating
music of Juno-nominated folk musicians on December
17 & 18 at The Cultch. As an enchanting musical version
of Dickens' tale, The Christmas Carol Project is a unique and captivating blend of classic literature and contemporary music - a perfect entertainment option for the whole family. This extremely talented cast of Edmonton-based musicians have created a collection of songs written from the perspectives of each character in this classic story. 

Since 1996, The Christmas Carol Project has seen more than 60 performances, three tours, a CD and an award-winning television special. The cast includes Bill Bourne, Kevin Cook, Maria Dunn, Tom Roschkov, Terry Morrison, Al Brant, Dale Ladouceur and Bill Hobson. Between them, the cast has more than 20 CD releases. They are always happy to meet audiences and sign CDs or autographs after the show.

For more information, or to buy tickets, click here. 

Alastair Sim plays Scrooge in the film A Christmas Carol

Free Festive Film Presentation

On December 6^th at  7PM, The Cultch invites you to join us for a free screening of the holiday film A Christmas Carol (1951), starring Alastair Sim. Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge learns the error of his ways through the intervention of the ghost of his former partner and of three spirits in this faithful adaptation of the Dickens classic. Bring the whole family to watch!

Admission by donation. Please RSVP to rsvp@thecultch.com with your first and last name and number of tickets required (max. 4 tickets).

Sponsorship Highlight: Turnbull Construction

Turnbull Construction Services Ltd. (TCSL) is the production sponsor of The Cultch's presentation of The Christmas Carol Project.

Heather Redfern Named one of B.C.'s 100 Women of Influence

Read the article here.

Introducing $5 Rush Tickets for Youth at The Cultch

Last year The Cultch saw record attendance at its IGNITE! Youth Festival.

We are proud that for over 12 years The Cultch been offering the most affordable tickets for youth in Vancouver. That tradition continues with our new $5 Rush Tickets for youth 19 and under. There is no longer any need to pick up a pass. All youth need to do is show up with their friends on the night of the performance they want to see.

A limited number of tickets will be reserved for each performance from The Cultch's 10/11 Season, so show up early to avoid disappointment. Simply come to the box office with a piece of ID and tell them you would like a $5 Rush Ticket. One ticket per ID. It's that easy.

The Cultch's 2010/2011 Season is packed full of unforgettable performances you won't find anywhere else, including performances by Vancouver's freshest dance crews The 605 Collective and the response, slam-poet superstar Shane Koyczan, and Canadian indie-folk hero Christine Fellows. Catch these performances, and more, in Vancouver's most intimate theatre, for only $5.

The Cultch is a youth-friendly space. There are tons of opportunities for young artists and arts enthusiasts to become involved. Be sure to check out IGNITE!- Vancouver's Youth-Driven Arts Festival in the spring. Also consider volunteering for our youth panel, or becoming involved in our Mentorship Program

The Cultch is your theatre. Come make yourself at home. 

  The Cultch at Vancouver's One of a Kind Show: Dec 9 - 12

The One of a Kind Show is Canada's finest craft show, bringing innovative artists, craftspeople, and designers together to share their unique creations with the rest of the world. With a proud focus on home-grown talent, the show brings together the best for a personal shopping experience like no other.

 

The Cultch will be in attendance bringing the theatre to you - offering ticket giveaways, contests, and noted special guests among many other impressive prizes! This is a great opportunity to get your loved ones fantastic gifts for the holidays. We hope to see you there!

 

Dec 9-12, 2010
New Vancouver Convention Centre

Click here for more details 

  

November Gallery Programming

 

The Cultch's gallery is a multi-use space and not a traditional art gallery. Because of the nature of the building, the gallery is also the lobby and box office for performances, and is occasionally used for meetings and other small events. The Cultch takes no commission on work sold and pays a small honorarium. Here's what's coming up :

 

Nov 8 - 28, 2010: East Side Culture Crawl

Nov 29 - Jan 2, 2011: Jessica Gabriel & Jonathan Sutton

 

Hours
Monday - Friday, 12-6pm
Saturday, 12 -4pm

1 hour prior to performances

 

Box Office & Café Wine Bar Hours for November

Hours for The Cultch's Box Office:
Come visit us in person (1895 Venables Street) or give us a call (604-251-1363) at these hours:
Monday - Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 12pm - 4pm
& 1 hr prior to all performances
For 24 hour box office service, visit tickets.thecultch.com

Hours for The Cultch's Wine Bar (6pm - Late): 

November 4-6                 
November 9, 12-13           

November 21-22, 25, 27   

Cultch Partners

These organizations provide nourishment of all kinds and they've partnered with The Cultch to help spread the word that this part of the city is worth your time. Please consider checking them out:

The Reef                           
Founded by Liz da Mata & Simon Cotton in 1999, their long term friendship & collective work experience has translated into a friendly atmosphere that can be felt the moment you enter their cozy island environment. The restaurant is decorated with rich, warm colours & textures native to the Caribbean Islands, providing an ambiance that critics & guests have said "it's truly like being there!" The Reef prides itself on customer service & distinctive Caribbean cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant is fully licensed & serves typical Caribbean drinks such as Red Stripe beer.

The Contemporary Art gallery

The Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG) is the only independent, non-profit public art gallery in downtown Vancouver. The CAG exhibits local, national, and international artists, primarily featuring emerging local artists producing Canadian contemporary art. The Contemporary Art Gallery promotes knowledge and understanding of contemporary visual art through: exhibitions, education and outreach programs, publications, visiting artist/curator programs, as well as information and resource services on the visual arts.

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