Shows at La Sala Rossa

In English. One of North America’s leading Aboriginal writers, Tomson Highway presents his words and songs in a very special evening. He is joined onstage by Patty Cano, an actor with Arianne Mnouchkine’s Théâtre du Soleil, and Eastern European saxophonist Ulrich Kempendorff, whose wistful notes lend just the right feeling to the Cree composer’s nostalgic music. An exceptional opportunity to see three old friends perform, after honing their talents in Europe for years, in the intimate, romantic setting of La Sala Rossa.

Recorded by CBC Radio One 88.5 FM

In French. An eclectic cabaret with Tomson Highway on the piano and seven gay happy boys.

In French. The powerful voices of a new generation of poets, with music and songs by a dynamic new band.

In French. These seven inspired and inspiring women bring intensity, intrepidity and generosity to the stage.

these are not harmless girls
these are women with powerful spirits and talents to match
who have cut their paths through the world
as they wield the French language
in their own inimitable ways

In English. Vancouver calling! A blind date with performers from the other end of the country: a transgenre cowboy, wicked poets, a First Nations rapper, fierce dancers/performers… It’s bound to be love at first sight!

In French. Big fish stories about the one that got away… not a word of exaggeration!

In French. One soapbox, ten people, six minutes each, two crazy musicians and Jacques Bertrand to crack the whip. No right of reply. No second chance. Don’t miss it! (Unfortunately for us anglos, this year in French only.)

telling it like it is
we give the floor to people with something to say
who aren’t shy about saying it
round two of a boxing match against inertia and indifference…
6 minutes to deliver the knockout blow

In French. The FVA closing show: let loose and go loco with Loco Locass and their guests.

to turn politics into poetry
takes spunk and language savvy
don’t take our word for it
open your eyes and ears at the closing party