Indigenous Folk, Family Entertainment and Comedy
March 24, 2023 — Press release from the Burlington Performing Arts Centre
It is hard to believe that the 2022/2023 season at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is coming to a close! It has been a wonderful season, coming out from shutdowns and limitation, and performances have been selling out, showing us all that the arts is not just needed but embraced, particularly in these post-pandemic times when we all need a little extra joy and escape. A special thanks to our 22–23 season sponsor, Mercedes-Benz Burlington, for helping us deliver the very best in the performing arts to the Burlington community.
“This season, BPAC has once again been able to present many tremendous artists,” says Tammy Fox, executive director. “We have featured holiday favourites, lively comedians, spectacular illusionists, iconic rock legends, family fun, and supported local talent on our stages and outdoor plaza. The final three shows of our season, appealing to a wide variety of patrons, include the return of the award-winning Indigenous music of TWIN FLAMES, the quirky comedy of SEAN CULLEN and his surprise guests, and an engaging performance of Lightwire Theater’s THE UGLY DUCKLING for our next generation of theatre-goers.”
Back by popular demand, Twin Flames, sponsored by Mending the Chasm, will be at BPAC for one night, performing in the intimate Community Studio Theatre. This husband and wife duo bring an Indigenous richness, combining the language and culture from Métis, Algonquin Cree, Inuk, and Mohawk as well as French culture and language in their music and storytelling. Twin Flames has been long-celebrated for building bridges across cultures, styles, and continents and have 41 awards and nominations to their name. Enjoy their “Grace Too” nod to Gord Downie and the work he did to increase awareness and understanding toward reconciliation HERE. The band will be in Burlington on March 30, at 7:30 p.m. and there are limited tickets available so do not wait to secure your seat!
Twin Flames
Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Community Studio Theatre440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario
Tickets can be purchased online or by telephone:905-681-6000 | https://burlingtonpac.ca/events/twin-flames/
Tickets: Regular $39.50 / Members $34.50
Good Friday, April 7, at 4 p.m., enjoy the last our family programming with Lightwire Theater: THE UGLY DUCKLING. Gaining popularity as semi-finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Lightwire Theater combines theatre, dance, and technology to bring stories to life in complete darkness. They have been internationally recognized for their electroluminescent artistry and creativity. Each character in the performance takes nearly 200 hours to create and runs off batteries, there are no cords or cables restricting the movement of the characters. Bringing life to the classic tale of The Ugly Duckling, vibrant colours, poignant choreography and the creative use of music from classical to pop, this production will leave you wanting more. A special thanks to Kelly Gleeson: CIBC Wood Gundy for her Family Series Sponsorship.
Lightwire Theater: The Ugly Duckling
Friday April 7, 2023 at 4 p.m.
Main Theatre440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario
Tickets can be purchased online or by telephone:905-681-6000 | https://burlingtonpac.ca/events/the-ugly-duckling/
Tickets: Regular $35 / Members $30
The final installment of Sean Cullen’s Comedy Cocktail, sponsored by Joe Apps Technology — Comedy Series Sponsor, will leave us laughing until next season! Resident comedian Sean Cullen brings his guest comedians and ties together humour and music in a fantastically funny performance in our Community Studio Theatre, a perfect spot for a comedy show. On April 12 at 7:30 p.m., you will find Sean, Nigel Grinstead, Jackie Pirico, and musical talent Loverboat.
Comedian Nigel Grinstead’s laid back charm and absurd takes on life have earned him the reputation of being one of the most imaginative comics in Canada. A staff writer on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Grinstead kick-started his career winning multiple comedy competitions, including Just For Laughs. He has performed in festivals across the country and has the distinct honour of taping three sets at Just For Laughs to air on The Comedy Network.
Jackie Pirico has been named by Exclaim! Magazine as a quickly rising force in comedy and an “adept comic scene stealer” by the Hollywood Reporter. She was also received a Juno nomination for her comedy album Splash Pad this year. Pirico’s oddball material and disarming style will delight the BPAC audience. Catch her in the feature film Sundowners, Viceland TV, and the new mockumentary series New Eden, found on Crave.
Musical interludes offered by Loverboat, the musical duo of Meher Steinberg and Ian Good featuring yacht rock themed music but waaaay spacier. Enjoy their new genre “Space Yacht,” available for all occasions.
Sean Cullen’s Comedy Cocktail
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Community Studio Theatre
440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario
Tickets can be purchased online or by telephone:905-681-6000 | https://burlingtonpac.ca/events/sean-cullens-comedy-cocktail-apr/
Tickets: Regular $39.50 / Members $34.50
The full schedule of BPAC Presents events is available here:
https://burlingtonpac.ca/events/
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