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
Photo of Niall McNeil by Tim Matheson
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]
Monday: 12-6pm
Tuesday—Saturday: 12-4pm
Sunday: Closed
Open 1 hour prior to every show
Venue Info
Historic Theatre
1895 Venables St,
Vancouver, BC
Showtimes
24/25 SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
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, Peter Anderson, and JD Derbyshire—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
Niall McNeil
Creator and Director
Billy Marchenski
Choreographer, and Performer
Sophia Wolfe
Performer and Collaborator
JD Derbyshire
Assistant Director, Disability Arts Consultant
Kate Franklin
Performer and Collaborator
Peter Anderson
Performer and Collaborator
Composer
Veda Hille
Lighting Designer:
Itai Erdal
Costume Designer:
Christine Reimer
Sound Designer:
Mishelle Cuttler
Production Coordinator:
Joan McNeil
Associate Production Coordinator:
Brian Postalian
Associate Production Coordinator:
John Dippong
Praise for
Niall McNeil.
Showtimes
- OPENING
MAR 28
FRI, 7:30PM
.
MAR 29
SAT, 7:30PM
- TALKBACK
MAR 30
SUN, 2:00PM
- TALKBACK
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
.
APR 06
SUN, 2:00PM
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