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CENTRE STAGE: PuSh Festival kicks off; Motherfucker with the Hat is a hit
January 31, 2016The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival kicked off on January 19, and with over 150 performances, it can seem like every show in town is part of the festival. During its first week, I had the chance to check out Intimacy from Australia’s Ranters Theatre, and Vu from France’s Compagnie Sacékripa. Intimacy is based on an intriguing concept. Theatre artist Adriano Cortese sought strangers on the street, asked them to talk, and then used that material to compose the show. There are four scenes inspired by real encounters, and each story is unique and a bit offbeat, for instance, one…
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Warehaus dance collective showcases the talents of SFU grads
January 25, 2016Warehaus dance collective, presented by Dance Allsorts, packed the Roundhouse Theatre with the performance of Doe, a new work, and VITA which — according to the post-show talkback — has been majorly reworked since last spring. The audience filtered into…
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Heathers hits the spot, In a Blue Moon comes close
January 25, 2016Based on the 1988 cult film Heathers, starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty, this dark comedy musical about high school life is over-the-top and deliciously daring. Think Mean Girls, with a lot less pink and a lot more…
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Irish Heather Gastropub breaks down stereotypes
January 25, 2016Whoever says that the cuisine of Ireland and Britain is boring must have some other deep-seated issues they need to work through. Irish Heather Gastropub, on Carrall St. in Vancouver, has a menu and overall feel that is strongly inspired…
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FOOD FIGHT: Brunch at The Templeton falls flat
January 25, 2016The Templeton is a nostalgic diner that functions as a novelty museum exhibit for the ‘50s and ‘60s. Their motto is “Quality Food, Snappy Service,” and they’re known for serving up organic comfort food with lots of vegan and vegetarian…
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Hello reinvents Hedley’s sound, but not in a good way
January 18, 2016Believe it or not, I’ve been a huge fan of Hedley’s music since their 2nd official album Famous Last Words. The album established their genre as alternative rock/pop-punk, and although they were not consistent with this, transferring over to this…
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Towers and Trees create “big sound” in their first full-length album
January 18, 2016Towers and Trees have been touring their latest album West Coast through Chilliwack, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay. Led by singer-songwriter Adrian Chalifour, this five-piece band has started to make a real name for themselves throughout Canada with their first…
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