For all you theatre, arts and culture folks, fall is already shaping to be an exciting one in Burnaby.
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts has announced its fall lineup of performances — because who said you have to travel to Vancouver or Montreal to get a fulfilled art experience?
A mix of world-class and homegrown stars are set to kick off Shadbolt's fall schedule of live performances this September and October.
From Sept. 22, 11 shows are scheduled at Shadbolt venues — an intimate setting: Studio Theatre and the larger, James Cowan Theatre — from 7:30 p.m. onwards.
Here’s the September and October lineup of the fall season of Shadbolt Centre performances:
September
Marc Atkinson Trio with Cam Wilson
On Sept. 22, to kick-off the fall season, Juno nominated artist Marc Atkinson will accompany his jazz trio to deliver an unforgettable performance, at studio theatre. Joining the band as a special guest will be violinist Cam Wilson.
- When: Friday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.
- Where: Studio Theatre
- Cost: $30 adults; tickets can be purchased here.
Little Miss Higgins
On Sept. 28, Little Miss Higgins, a Juno and Maple Blues awards nominee and winner of three western Canadian music awards will be playing her country blues, jazz and folk music to the people of greater Vancouver area.
- When: Friday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.
- Where: Studio Theatre
- Cost: $30 adults; tickets can be purchased here.
Bunk #7
Also on Sept. 28 and 29, Bunk #7, a compelling play about the true story of six Indigenous boys and a riot at Edmonton Indian Residential School in St. Albert, Alta., in 1960-61, will be on stage at James Cowan theatre from 7 p.m. The untold story written by playwright Larry Guno, will narrate the untold story of resilience and rebellion. The show is a production of the Terrace-based The Raven Collective.
- When: Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29, 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.
- Where: James Cowan theatre
- Cost: $30 adults; tickets can be purchased here.
October
In Praise of Nightmares
Witness a short film and a feature length film exemplifying surrealism and expressionism in early film on Oct. 27 at the studio theatre. Silent films These are silent films Un Chien Andalou (1929) by Salvador Dali, Louis Burnuel (15 min) and Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) by F. W. Murnau (1hr 30 min) with live musical accompaniment.
- When: Friday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.
- Where: Studio Theatre
- Cost: $35 adults; tickets can be purchased here.
Cory Weeds Quintet
Cory Weeds Quintet returns to Burnaby this fall — this time with a special guest, New York jazz scene veteran, Jerry Weldon.
Weldon, who is a leading proponent of Soul Jazz will be playing tenor saxophone along with Cory Weeds (tenor saxophone), Bruce Harris (trumpet), Miles Black (piano), Conrad Good (bass) and Jesse Cahill (drums).
- When: Sunday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.
- Where: Studio Theatre
- Cost: $35 adults; tickets can be purchased here.
For the full season lineup, you can visit the Shadbolt Centre's website.
