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.

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

DIRECTIONS

Showtimes

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

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!

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.

Gallery

Showtimes

MAR 28

FRI, 7:30PM

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MAR 29

SAT, 7:30PM

MAR 30

SUN, 2:00PM

APR 01

TUE, 7:30PM

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APR 02

WED, 7:30PM

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APR 03

THUR, 7:30PM

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APR 04

FRI, 7:30PM

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APR 05

SAT, 7:30PM

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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