Illustration by ekaterinakut
The Cultch Presents
Parifam
Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre and Medusa Theatre (Vancouver)
By Aki Yaghoubi
WORLD PREMIERE
April 04–14, 2024
- Historic Theatre
Box Office Hours
Phone:604-251-1363
Monday 12 -6pm
Tuesday through Saturday 12-4pm
Open 1 hour prior to every show
- 90 minutes with no intermission
- Recommended for ages 7+
- Content Warning: Sexual violence and implied nudity
Past and present, memories and secrets, swirl and blend in this powerful new play.
Detached from family and friends, Parifam Mana draws and paints in her private studio in Montréal—a place where memory and inspiration are in a continuous battle. Parifam‘s world is turned upside down when her childhood friend Ramak re-enters her life. Parifam and Ramak grapple with the hidden truths that linger in their past—soon to be revealed in an exhibition on Persian culture at a museum they built together.
- Content Warning: This play deals with domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Draw
The courage of Iranian women takes centre stage in this world premiere by Canadian-Iranian playwright Aki Yaghoubi!
Show Credits
Co-Produced by:
Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (vAct) and Medusa Theatre Society (MTS)
Playwright: Aki Yaghoubi
Director: Panthea Vatandoost
Videos
Playlist
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Gallery
Photos by LK Creative
Interview with Playwright
Aki Yaghoubi
“Playwright Aki Yaghoubi puts Persian culture at the forefront in Parifam”—Charlie Smith, Pancouver
Praise for Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (vAct)
Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (vAct) has brought Cultch audiences many powerful, delightful, and surprising performances over the years including Bad Parent, My Little Tomato, 1 Hour Photo, The Ones We Leave Behind, Kuroko, and Empire of the Son
“Audiences have come to expect great things from vAct. . . they are still committed to showcasing the stories of Asian Canadians, and promoting the work of Asian Canadian theatre artists.”
“One of the most exciting professional theatre companies in Canada and an incubator for some of the best Asian Canadian talent in the country”
—Stir
Reviews
★★★★1/2
“The Mirror is risky, sexy, and cheeky in all the right ways.”
“Conceptual entertainment on a high artistic level. New, contemporary circus in its purest form. A great delight.”
—Berliner Morgenpost
“Musically strong, fantastic acrobatics, a very artistic overall picture.”
—Rbb inforadio
“Intimate and hilarious, this performance from contemporary circus company Gravity and Other Myths is one of a kind.”
—ExBerliner
Ticket Prices
A+: $49
A: $44
B: $39
C: $29
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Anniversary Pricing
To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are offering $25 tickets to select performances! That's two tickets for $50!
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The Cultch offers American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances, Live Audio described performance in partnership with VocalEye and Relaxed Performances for a less restrictive environment. Those who do not require these accessibility features will not experience any disturbance to the performance.
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