Each performance will be followed by a facilitated conversation.
MAR 21 FRI, 7:30 PM—OPENING
MAR 22 SAT, 2:00 PM
MAR 22 SAT, 7:30 PM
MAR 25 TUE, 7:30 PM
MAR 26 WED, 7:30 PM
MAR 27 THUR, 7:30 PM
MAR 28 FRI, 7:30 PM
MAR 29 SAT, 2:00 PM
MAR 29 SAT, 7:30 PM
THE CULTCH PRESENTS
Children
of God
MAR 21–MAR 29, 2025
YORK THEATRE
“Must-see theatre for Canadians.”
—Marsha Lederman, The Globe and Mail
MAR 21–MAR 29, 2025
YORK THEATRE
A musical written and directed by Corey Payette
An Urban Ink Production (Vancouver)
Runtime
2 hours and 10 minutes, including intermission
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
Content Advisory
Please be advised that this play contains explicit descriptions and depictions of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and suicide, which can be distressing, traumatic, and/or triggering for members of the audience. Emotional support is available on-site for anyone in need.
Venue Info
York Theatre
639 Commercial Dr,
Vancouver, BC
Showtimes
Header Image: Photo of Michelle Bardach by Matt Barnes
24/25 SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
A gorgeous, powerful musical about an Oji-Cree family whose children were taken away to a residential school in Northern Ontario.
The story of Rita, a mother who was never let past the school’s gate, and her kids, Tom and Julia, who never knew she came, pushes toward redemption. Children of God offers a blend of ancient traditions and contemporary realities, celebrating resilience and the power of the Indigenous cultural spirit. Inspired by First Nations music, Corey Payette’s moving score also includes echoes of provocative Broadway masterpieces such as Fun Home and Next to Normal.
Children of God takes place in two time periods during the 1950s and 1970s, and is set during a time when it is mandatory by law for all Indigenous children to attend residential schools.
The Draw
Making its first return to Vancouver since 2019, the award-winning production, Children of God, is coming home to the York Theatre!
Performed in English and Anishinaabemowin, this musical is a tremendously impactful piece that explores the history and intergenerational impacts of the residential school system and provides a platform for dialogue about what happened to Indigenous communities in Canada.
Show Credits
An Urban Ink Production (Vancouver)
Written and directed by Corey Payette
Developed in partnership with Raven Theatre, Urban Ink, Arts Club Theatre, Full Circle: First Nations Performance, and in collaboration with English Theatre at Canada’s National Arts Centre.
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Children of God, a musical written and directed by Corey Payette, Production Design by Marshall McMahen, Lighting Design by Jeff Harrison, actors Dillan Chiblow, Cheyenne Scott, Kaitlyn Yott, Aaron Wells. An Urban Ink production in association with National Arts Centre English Theatre and Raven Theatre, photo by Emily Cooper Photography.
Ticket Prices
Section A+: $69
Section A: $64
Section B: $49
Section C: $29
“Special” pricing options may include:
Community Pricing
Pay-What-You-Choose
Filming (Panto)
$35 Under 35 (valid for A+, A, B)
Child Price
Cultch Connects:
Our Cultch Connects program provides free tickets for families, community groups, artists, and others who might not be able to otherwise experience our shows. If you would like to learn more about how to access Cultch Connects tickets, please reach out to [email protected].
Showtimes
Each performance will be followed by a facilitated conversation.
- OPENING
MAR 06
THUR, 7:30PM
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MAR 07
FRI, 7:30PM
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MAR 08
SAT, 7:30PM
MAR 09
SUN, 2:00PM
MAR 11
TUE, 7:30PM
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MAR 12
WED, 7:30PM
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MAR 13
THUR, 7:30PM
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MAR 14
FRI, 7:30PM
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MAR 15
SAT, 2:00PM
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MAR 15
SAT, 7:30PM
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MAR 16
SUN, 2:00PM
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