Fresh off her recent 2014 Polaris Prize win, Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq will be in town for a pair of performances this week alongside environmental activist Severn Cullis-Suzuki, daughter of David Suzuki.
The unique performance explores justice, ecology, and culture – as well as the influence of women and the indigenous ways of protecting the earth in a time of overwhelming destruction.
Cullis-Suzuki addresses these themes through lecture and dialogue, while Taqaq – who is joined on stage by acclaimed violinist Jesse Zubot –interprets the same themes via stirring musical performance.
The pair perform Oct. 16 and 17 at the Telus Studio Theatre at the Chan Centre (6265 Crescent). For tickets, visit ChanCentre.com/tickets.
Hedwig returns to Cobalt
The gender-bending rock 'n' roll musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch returns to the Cobalt for a week-long run of live performances starting Oct. 23. This Off-Broadway hit follows the talented songstress and her band as she retells her life story to her few fans, while stalking the much more successful rock star Tommy Gnosis, who stole her songs. Music director Ty Lowe fine tunes this powerhouse rock show, with dual direction for the show provided by Randie Parliament and Greg Bishop.
