Judge Dee’s Chinatown Haunted House
October 21 to 31, 7pm – 10pm (entry every 2 minutes)
Closed Mon Oct 27
Warning: Not for young children or the faint of heart!
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall
Adults $12, Students $10
It’s Hallowe’en…and the Garden…is HAUNTED. Join Seven Tyrants Theatre again this year at Vancouver’s fastest growing Hallowe’en treat. The theatre company transforms the Classical Chinese Garden into a terrifying Haunted House. Featuring over a dozen actors, dancers and musicians, this one-of-a-kind experience is inspired by the gruesome stories of Judge Dee: China’s Sherlock Holmes. Brave the Garden’s haunted pathways, uncover the clues and attempt to solve the crime. Due to the increasing popularity of the event, fright seekers are advised to arrive early.
For more information go to www.seventyrants.com. Tickets available at the box office each night or in advance at www.ticketstonight.ca
The Raymur Mothers – They Wouldn’t Take No for an Answer
October 29 to November 9
Wed to Sun, 8pm, except Sun Nov 9, Closing matinee 2pm
Russian Hall, 600 Campbell
Adults $22, Students $17
Wed Oct 29 – Pay what you can Preview
Wed Nov 5 – 2 for 1
In 1971, forty-three years ago, a group of single mothers in the Raymur Place Social Housing Project (now Stamps Place) on Campbell Avenue carried out one of the most iconic and successful feats of direct action in Vancouver history: they blockaded and shut down all rail traffic to the Port of Vancouver in a desperate measure to ensure their children’s safety. The Raymur Mothers musical play tells the story of this extraordinary group of mothers and their successful effort to have a pedestrian overpass built over railroad tracks to enable their children to safely walk to Admiral Seymour School on the other side of the tracks.
The production features thirteen rousing original songs and brings to life the experiences of the women as they defend their personal dignity; stand up to the railway company; and become active participants and non-violent demonstrators in an action that results in a positive resolution and strengthens the community. The Heart of the City Festival is honoured to present this Theatre in the Raw production of The Raymur Mothers, written by former Downtown Eastside resident Bob Sarti, with music by Bill Sample, and directed by Jay Hamburger, Artistic Director of Theatre in the Raw; the same artistic team who created Bruce: The Musical and Yippies in Love.
For tickets or more information call 604-708-5448, or go to www.theatreintheraw.ca. Tickets also available at the door.
URINETOWN: The Musical
November 1 to 29
Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova
Tickets $21 – $42
Tues to Sat, 8pm
Matinees – Sat & Sun, 3pm
Half price previews – Nov 1 & 4, 8pm; Nov 2, 3pm; Nov 5, 1pm
Wed – pay what you can
Thurs – Talkback
“One of the best productions in Firehall history. It’s a pisser” – The Province
WINNER – TWO Jessie Awards 2006 – Best Large Theatre Production & Best Direction
One of the Firehall’s most popular shows returns with an all-new production. A Broadway smash hit with a politically incorrect title, this laugh-out-loud comedy pokes fun at everything in its path. In a dystopian, drought-filled future, a large corporation has a monopoly on all toilets and people must pay for the privilege to urinate. Hero Bobby Strong steps in to fight for people’s right to pee in this hilarious send-up of corporate greed, ecological disaster and musical comedy. So irreverent, so fresh, so original and so funny that – you gotta go! Directed by Donna Spencer with music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis.
For ticket information: www.fireahallartscentre.ca or 604-689-0926.
