PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
January 17–February 3, 2019 | pushfestival.ca
As we welcome Deaf and hard of hearing arts lovers to our festival, we provide:
-Vlogs about our programming that is accessible to the Deaf on our access page
– ASL-interpretation for selected shows and events
– ASL-interpretation can be requested to other events such as artist talks
– Shows with Open Captions or Surtitles
– Written introductions to visual shows that use little or no spoken language
– Opportunities for Deaf arts lover to ?volunteer
– Training for volunteers in basic ASL, enabling them to better assist the Deaf community
If we can support you in any other way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Shows and Events Accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
WHY NOT THEATRE (CANADA)
PRINCE HAMLET
Jan 23–27 | Frederic Wood Theatre |? $39 | Group Rate $28
Presented with UBC Theatre and Film
Shakespeare’s classic gets the update it needs in this wildly inventive production. With integrated English and American Sign Language, it is uniquely accessible to both hearing and deaf audiences.
All performances do contain ASL integrated throughout
BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES (CANADA)
KIINALIK: THESE SHARP TOOLS
Jan 30–Feb 2 | Performance Works | $39 | Group Rate $31.20
Presented with Touchstone Theatre
A concert, a conversation, and a multimedia performance. Embodying the stories of their heritage, two storytellers give voice to the histories, culture, and climate we’ve inherited.
ASL-interpretation on Thursday January 31st at 7 pm
AHURI THEATRE (CANADA)
THIS IS THE POINT
Jan 29–Feb 2 | Historic Theatre, T? he Cultch
From $24 | Group Rate From $16.80
Presented with The Clutch
This “play about love, sex, and disability” runs the gamut from joyous celebration to unflinching drama. It paints a collective portrait of people whose lives have been touched by cerebral palsy.
ASL-interpretation on? Saturday February 2nd ?at? 2pm
CAMILLE BOITEL (FRANCE)
L’HOMME DE HUS
Jan 1–2 | Vancouver Playhouse
From $39 | Group Rate From $28.20
Camille Boitel’s amazingly physical performance piece will have you laughing out loud one minute and staring in wonder the next.
Accessible to people who are Deaf or hard of hearing
SELINA THOMPSON (UK)
SALT
Jan 24–26 | Performance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | $39 | Group Rate $28.20
Selina recounts her journey along one stretch of the Transatlantic Slave Triangle by cargo ship, offering us large-scale history through the prism of one disquieted soul.
Captions on Saturday January 26th at 8 pm
YOUTH PROGRAM
YOUTH ASSEMBLY
Jan 19 | SFU Woodwards | 11AM – 5PM
FREE with registration
The Youth Assembly is a one-day performing arts conference by and for young people. This is your chance to share ideas, network and build community with fellow emerging arts pros.
ASL-interpretation for entire event, registration required
IDEAS SERIES
ARTS + ACCESS panel
Jan 25 | SFU Woodwards | 2:30 – 4PM | FREE
How is accessibility changing the way we create, curate and experience art. A conversation with Dawn Jani Birley, Ravi jain, Denise Read and additional guests.
ASL-interpretation, no registration required
INDUSTRY SERIES
KEYNOTE by Dawn Jani Birley
Jan 30 | SFU Woodwards | 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Knowledge is power but my sign language is my superpower. Industry Series events are for performing arts professionals, like artists, producers or presenters; emerging, mid-career or established. To attend Industry Series events you need a PuSh Industry Pack ($60) or Industry Pass ($236 incl. 6 shows). If you want to come to the keynote but no other Industry Series events, please contact access@pushfestival.ca
ASL-interpreted lecture, registration required
SELINA THOMPSON (UK)
RACE CARDS
Jan 23–Feb 2 | Exhibition Hall, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | FREE
A room containing 1000 questions about race. You’re invited to answer one of them and copy one to take away with you.
This installation is free to visit
Accessible to deaf and hard of hearing
LIU KUAN HSIANG (TAIWAN)
KIDS
Jan 24–26 | Scotiabank Dance Centre | From $37 | Group Rate $26.20
Presented with The Dance Centre
Liu Kuan-Hsiang goes for broke in this ecstatic tribute to his late mother; the dancer and choreographer catharsis is our reward.
In Taiwanese with English Surtitles. Introduction available on our website (in Dec.)
DANCE NORTH (AUSTRALIA)
ATTRACTOR
Jan 18–19 | Vancouver Playhouse
From $39 | Group Rate From $28.20
This rousing show begins with two musicians and eight dancers on stage. As the music builds in power, the dancers increase their abandon until they’re all moving in a frenzy.
Introduction available on our website (in Dec.)
VICTORIA HUNT (NEW ZEALAND)
COPPER PROMISES – HINEMIHI HAKA
Jan 31–Feb 2 | Scotiabank Dance ?Centre
From $29 | Group Rate $26.20
Presented with The Dance Centre
Solo dance artist Victoria Hunt uses movement, sound and image to tell a story with themes of heritage, tradition, and reclamation.
Introduction available on our website (in Dec.)
BERLIN (BELGIUM)
ZVIZDAL (CHERNOBYL – SO FAR SO CLOSE)
Jan 31–Feb 2 | Performance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | $39 | Group Rate From $28.20
A filmic portrait about two people living in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. A portrait of loneliness, survival, poverty, hope, and unconditional love.
In Ukrainian with English subtitles
Introduction available on our website (in Dec.)
Check out the vlogs on our access page for more information! We have great offers available for group bookings saving up to 30%
For full details and to discuss accessibility needs contact:
Accessible PuSh Coordinator, Anika Vervecken
access@pushfestival.ca| 604.605.8286 ext 204
Flyer in PDF: PuSh2019_Access_Infosheet_DHH
