Set in the 16th century and based on true stories of Moghul rule, Jodhaa Akbar traces the rise of Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar, generally thought of as the greatest Emperor in Moghul history. It focuses on a political marriage of alliance between Akbar and his Hindu Rajput wife Jodhaa and the political issues such a […]
Feb
25
Film Review: Jodhaa Akbar
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Feb
18
Review: Dishpig
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For those of you who have ever worked in a restaurant or café as a dishwasher, you’ll definitely relate to this show. Dishpig is a hilarious, fast-paced look at restaurant culture – touching on everything from the hiring process to prepping smelly onions and sitting around shooting the breeze on too-short breaks. It started out […]
Feb
14
Angst for the Masses
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Sara Bynoe has been called “The Teen Angst Queen” and probably is more familiar with her teenage feelings than any teenager you know; the good thing about Sara is that she’s willing to see the humor in her past pain.
She’s the host of Teen Angst nights which have been going sporadically in Vancouver since 2001. […]
Feb
13
Review: Canada, My India!
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Canada, My India! played at the Norman Rothstein theatre this past Sunday evening. Produced by South Asian Arts, the show was meant to explore Vancouver’s ethnic diversity and the challenges and successes facing Indo-Canadians who straddle two cultures in their everyday lives. The evening was one big fabulous mix of poetry, dance, music, […]
Jan
21
I Want This to Stop: A Public Conversation with Cindy and Craig Corrie - Feb. 3rd
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Editors note: This is a profound event that further underlines not only the non-military-vehicle effects/impacts on pedestrians/protesters but, also, signifies the absolute military power imposing itself on the state, city and individual bodies of peace protesters. Such events must be publicized (and we have shown you 4 instances of them in the last month) […]
Dec
31
(Preview) Bluebird North: Where Writers Sing & Tell
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Two of our writers are going to this to review it for everyone, but here’s a preview for you. Don’t miss their first show of 2008! Ring in the New Year with great songs and great stories: join us at the Roundhouse on January 8th for the 57th Vancouver edition of Bluebird North: […]
Nov
3
Forced Entertainment: Concept Behind the Name
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Join us for an Informal Showing & Social with Cathy Naden of Forced Entertainment.
I’ve stumbled upon a company called Forced Entertainment, as they’re pushing the boundaries here in Vancouver. They’re dubbed as the most experimental Theatre company in the UK. And you can be a part of it. Their associates at memelab imparted on me […]
Apr
24
Belly- Psychedelic Comedy from the DTES
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What do you get when you mix the Downtown East Side’s missing women, Pink Floyd and stand-up comedy? Belly: a play that’s at Open Studios until May 5.Belly is a comedian/sex worker who has a psychic connection to Pink Floyd. This is a story about adversity like you’ve never seen. While searching for her lost […]
