Past Events

An original solo show that's thoughtful, raw and honest, with achingly funny turns.
Follow Canadian opera star Isaiah Bell through the challenges of growing up in a restrictive fundamentalist commune, making bad choices in men, and pursuing a life on the stage. Combining rapid-fire monologues and personal stories with an unorthodox array of music old and new, this “comic, wrenching, and personal tour-de-force” reminds us that desire, rejection, and acceptance are themes common to us all… Isaiah just does it with a bit of glitz, some operatic pathos, and a campy wink.

An original solo show that's thoughtful, raw and honest, with achingly funny turns.
Follow Canadian opera star Isaiah Bell through the challenges of growing up in a restrictive fundamentalist commune, making bad choices in men, and pursuing a life on the stage. Combining rapid-fire monologues and personal stories with an unorthodox array of music old and new, this “comic, wrenching, and personal tour-de-force” reminds us that desire, rejection, and acceptance are themes common to us all… Isaiah just does it with a bit of glitz, some operatic pathos, and a campy wink.

An original solo show that's thoughtful, raw and honest, with achingly funny turns.
Follow Canadian opera star Isaiah Bell through the challenges of growing up in a restrictive fundamentalist commune, making bad choices in men, and pursuing a life on the stage. Combining rapid-fire monologues and personal stories with an unorthodox array of music old and new, this “comic, wrenching, and personal tour-de-force” reminds us that desire, rejection, and acceptance are themes common to us all… Isaiah just does it with a bit of glitz, some operatic pathos, and a campy wink.

Described as ‘object theatre with a bit of puppetry’, Something is Rotten is a 60-minute comic retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. With two performers they endeavor to tell the story in a makeshift castle with a few pieces of string, a fork, a kettle, a rose, and some other accessories. Created by Pier Porcheron of Elvis Alatac, the retelling is a clumsily beautiful fusion of DIY puppetry and dramatic theatre. Book Now

Short-form, adult puppet & object theatre cabaret Ever wonder what was on the other side of a black hole? Or under the bed when you're sleeping? Or what happens when you mix mustard with scotch whiskey? Well, so do we! — And just maybe we will find out in a night of deep art and shenanigans hosted by the Myrtle Sisters who have been putting the Awwwwwhhh back in Awkward since daylight savings. Featuring works by Candice Roberts, Mattew Poki…

Described as ‘object theatre with a bit of puppetry’, Something is Rotten is a 60-minute comic retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. With two performers they endeavor to tell the story in a makeshift castle with a few pieces of string, a fork, a kettle, a rose, and some other accessories. Created by Pier Porcheron of Elvis Alatac, the retelling is a clumsily beautiful fusion of DIY puppetry and dramatic theatre. Book Now

Short-form, adult puppet & object theatre cabaret Ever wonder what was on the other side of a black hole? Or under the bed when you're sleeping? Or what happens when you mix mustard with scotch whiskey? Well, so do we! — And just maybe we will find out in a night of deep art and shenanigans hosted by the Myrtle Sisters who have been putting the Awwwwwhhh back in Awkward since daylight savings. Featuring works by Candice Roberts, Mattew Poki…

Join activist artist Steve Lambert for a very special artist talk in the Atrium at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. This event is an incredible opportunity to hear from the creator of the provocative and engaging Capitalism Works For Me! (True/False)  before the interactive installation opens in Kelowna (Jan 26-30, 2022). This event is free but space may be limited due to health advisories and regulations. Artist Statement For me, art is a bridge that connects uncommon, idealistic, or…

Unfortunately, due to ongoing health concerns around COVID-19, our Improvisational Dance & Music Workshop is postponed until further notice. Please stay tuned as we will work to reschedule the workshop for a time when participants are better able to interact with each other more freely. This workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced dancers and musicians who are interested in exploring free improvisation within and between their respective artistic disciplines. Participants will practice observing and responding to each other, communicating…

"With this pointed, provocative installation project, Steve Lambert poses a question that is too often buried in our public discourse: does capitalism really work? The artist has constructed an interactive, street-level billboard that allows citizens to reflect on their own lives and beliefs; one could call it an ideological scorecard, with tallies refreshed each day and hosts trained by Lambert himself to engage in conversation with participants."

"With this pointed, provocative installation project, Steve Lambert poses a question that is too often buried in our public discourse: does capitalism really work? The artist has constructed an interactive, street-level billboard that allows citizens to reflect on their own lives and beliefs; one could call it an ideological scorecard, with tallies refreshed each day and hosts trained by Lambert himself to engage in conversation with participants."

I Swallowed a Moon made of iron 我咽下一枚铁做的月亮 Requiem of Our Digital Age Set to the poetry of Xu Lizhi 許立志 (1990 - 2014), Njo Kong Kie’s song cycle uses the human voice, the piano, and video imagery to create a tragic but beautiful cry of protest in solidarity with immiserated workers everywhere. In this haunting song cycle, composer and performer Njo Kong Kie 楊光奇 sets the poetry of Xu Lizhi 許立志 to song and delivers a lamentation for our…

Anchored in the fascinating and little-known world of the abyss, Mutatis Mutandis! draws its inspiration from scientific facts that are so incredible they submerge us in a surreal world. Addressing porosity between oneself and the unknown, the show is crafted like a collage, intuitively connecting the languages of sight and sound. It is a dive into Earth’s heart, into us... Dates and times subject to change Mutatis Mutandis ! teaser21 from Laurence Petitpas on Vimeo. Book Now

"With this pointed, provocative installation project, Steve Lambert poses a question that is too often buried in our public discourse: does capitalism really work? The artist has constructed an interactive, street-level billboard that allows citizens to reflect on their own lives and beliefs; one could call it an ideological scorecard, with tallies refreshed each day and hosts trained by Lambert himself to engage in conversation with participants."

Anchored in the fascinating and little-known world of the abyss, Mutatis Mutandis! draws its inspiration from scientific facts that are so incredible they submerge us in a surreal world. Addressing porosity between oneself and the unknown, the show is crafted like a collage, intuitively connecting the languages of sight and sound. It is a dive into Earth’s heart, into us... Dates and times subject to change Mutatis Mutandis ! teaser21 from Laurence Petitpas on Vimeo. Book Now

I Swallowed a Moon made of iron 我咽下一枚铁做的月亮 Requiem of Our Digital Age Set to the poetry of Xu Lizhi 許立志 (1990 - 2014), Njo Kong Kie’s song cycle uses the human voice, the piano, and video imagery to create a tragic but beautiful cry of protest in solidarity with immiserated workers everywhere. In this haunting song cycle, composer and performer Njo Kong Kie 楊光奇 sets the poetry of Xu Lizhi 許立志 to song and delivers a lamentation for our…

Unfortunately, due to ongoing health concerns around COVID-19, Looks Like Sounds is cancelled. Please stay tuned as we will work to reschedule the event when our performers are better able to interact with each other more freely. Experimental music, image & movement Looks Like Sounds is an experimental performance event that explores live improvisation within and between the artistic forms of music and dance. Dancers, along with classical and avant-garde musicians, will observe and respond to each other, connecting and…

When one door closes, another opens. The postponement of Looks Like Sounds has brought the opportunity for a very special closing concert in celebration of the 6th annual Living Things International Arts Festival! Join us for a pop-up performance from Branchroot Ensemble (back by popular demand!) along with festival guests. Celebrate another successful festival with friends, artists, and ground-breaking new music at the Black Box Theatre. Get Tickets

"With this pointed, provocative installation project, Steve Lambert poses a question that is too often buried in our public discourse: does capitalism really work? The artist has constructed an interactive, street-level billboard that allows citizens to reflect on their own lives and beliefs; one could call it an ideological scorecard, with tallies refreshed each day and hosts trained by Lambert himself to engage in conversation with participants."