The north end of Commercial Drive has become an artistic mecca in recent years, and The Cultch (formerly the Vancouver East Cultural Centre) has become its epicentre.
Thanks to a whopping $2 million donation by longtime supporter West Coast Reduction Ltd. earlier this year, The Cultch is poised for years of growth following the recent renovations to its theatre at Venables and Victoria, as well as the $14 million reno of the York Theatre on Commercial, which it also operates. This season sees close to 20 productions coming to The Cultch’s Historic Theatre, the York Theatre, and the Vancity Culture Lab.
“There’s something for everyone,” says Heather Redfern, executive director. “We’ll make you laugh, we’ll make you cry, we’ll make you think about something that maybe you’ve never thought of before.”
Among the highlights this season are The Daisy Theatre, the madcap work of renowned puppeteer provocateur Ronnie Burkett and his resident company of more than 30 marionettes. No two performances will be the same, making this a performance to see more than once.
Broken Sex Doll is a hilarious sci-fi musical replete with singing, sex, and robots. It’s 2136 and the rapid pace of technological advancement has only been matched by a dramatic decline of morality. For ages 19+ except for matinees.
The one-person Fringe favourite Butt Kapinski comes to the Vancity Culture Lab. This filthy, funny, fully-interactive noir fantasy is riddled with sex, sin, shadows and subterfuge.
Cultch 2014/15 season
Historic Theatre
The Daisy Theatre: Sept. 23 to Oct. 12
Butt Kapinski (presented at the Vancity Culture Lab): Sept. 30 to Oct. 11
Music Creates Opportunity: Oct. 21 to 26
The Four Horsemen Project: Oct. 28 to Nov. 2
Loon: Nov. 18 to 23
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey: Dec. 9 to 21
All That Fall: Dec. 29 to Jan. 17
The Fish Eyes Trilogy: Jan 27. to 31
York Theatre
Broken Sex Doll: Nov. 12 to 22
Cinderella, An East Van Panto: Dec. 3 to 28
