MAR 28 FRI, 7:30PM—OPENING
MAR 29 SAT, 7:30PM
MAR 30 SUN, 2:00PM—TALKBACK
APR 01 TUE, 7:30PM—TALKBACK
APR 02 WED, 7:30PM
APR 03 THUR, 7:30PM
APR 04 FRI, 7:30PM
APR 05 SAT, 7:30PM
APR 06 SUN, 2:00PM
THE CULTCH PRESENTS
Beauty and the Beast: My Life
MAR 28–APR 06, 2025
HISTORIC THEATRE
An original performance that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
24/25 SEASON
MAR 28–APR 06, 2025
HISTORIC THEATRE
Written and directed by Niall McNeil (Vancouver)
World Premiere
Box Office Info
Phone:604-251-1363
Email: [email protected]
Mondays: 12 – 6pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 12- 4pm
Sunday: closed
Open 1 hour prior to every show
Venue Info
Historic Theatre
1895 Venables St,
Vancouver, BC
Showtimes
Header Image: Photo of Niall McNeil by Tim Matheson
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Part fantasy, part reality, with huge dollops of whimsy.
Niall McNeil’s Beauty and The Beast: My Life transports audiences into a vibrant realm that references Disney and Cocteau but charts its own unique narrative path through Niall’s experiences and multi-faceted art practice.
With this world premiere, Niall, who identifies as an artist with Down Syndrome, is making his directorial debut and creating the story. He has assembled an incredible team of collaborators and performers, including: Veda Hille, Billy Marchenski, Sophia Wolfe, Kate Franklin, and Peter Anderson—who have come together to centre Niall’s unique approach to art-making.
The Draw
Don’t miss this raucous celebration of movement and the power of imagination—with Niall McNeil’s paintings and the performers swirling through space and time to Veda Hille’s evocative musical score!
Community Partner
Show Credits
Creator, Director, and Performer
Niall McNeil
Choreographer and Performer
Billy Marchenski
Video Collaborator / Performer
Sophia Wolfe
Assistant Director, Disability Arts Consultant
Debbie Patterson
Performer and Collaborator
Kate Franklin
Performer and Collaborator
Peter Anderson
Composer
Veda Hille
Lighting Designer
Itai Erdal
Costume Designer
Christine Reimer
Sound Designer
Mishelle Cuttler
Set Designer and Technical Director
Paula Viitanen
Production Manager
Jessica Han
Executive Producer
Joan McNeil
Producer
Brian Postalian
Producer
John Dippong
Stage Manager
Jillian Perry
Praise for
Niall McNeil.
Showtimes
- OPENING
MAR 28
FRI, 7:30PM
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MAR 29
SAT, 7:30PM
- TALKBACK
MAR 30
SUN, 2:00PM
- TALKBACK
- COMMUNITY PRICING
APR 01
TUE, 7:30PM
.
APR 02
WED, 7:30PM
.
APR 03
THUR, 7:30PM
.
APR 04
FRI, 7:30PM
.
APR 05
SAT, 7:30PM
- VOCALEYE
APR 06
SUN, 2:00PM
Ticket Prices
Section A+:
$49
Section A:
$44
Section B:
$39
Section C:
$29
Community Pricing: APR 01
To celebrate our weird and wonderful East Van community, we are offering $29 tickets for select performances!
PLUS enjoy Happy Hour prices at the bar!
Available on: APR 01
VocalEye Performance: APR 06
VocalEye Performances
We are thrilled to partner with VocalEye to offer the option of live audio description for select performances!
This service provides greater access for people who are blind and partially sighted. Visual elements of the shows are described in real-time through earpieces provided free of charge. Those who do not require it will not experience any disturbance to the performance.
Available on: APR 06, 2 PM (matinee)
Contact our Box Office to book VocalEye seats:
604-251-1363 or [email protected]
Cultch Connects
The Cultch Connects Program provides complimentary tickets to community organizations and social service groups. It also offers complimentary tickets to individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to attending Cultch performances. To request Cultch Connects tickets, please email [email protected]
This program is made possible with the support of our generous donor community. Learn more about what your donation can do for our community.
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