The 18-day festival presents an emotionally honest, politically daring program of spell-binding dance, eclectic music, cutting-edge theatre and innovative multimedia extravaganzas
Vancouver, BC PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh) presents its 18th annual edition from January 20 to February 6, 2022 at various venues across the Lower Mainland and select programming online. PuSh is Vancouver's signature, mid-winter cultural event, taking place each January in theatres and venues across the city. PuSh delivers groundbreaking, contemporary works of theatre, dance, music, and multimedia by acclaimed local, national, and international artists.
Featuring 13 works from three countries including two world premieres and two Canadian premieres the festival line-up is dedicated to creative risk-taking and dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration. With an emphasis on artists from across Canada this year, PuSh will also present works from the United States and the United Kingdom .
International companies/artists being presented for PuSh 2022 include: Steve Lambert (USA), Just Us Dance Theatre (UK) and Canadian companies/artists include: Black Theatre Workshop, Theatre Replacement, Joe Jack et John, Lion Lion, Collectif Aalaapi/ Le Messe Basse, Canadian Stage/Vivek Shraya, Leah Abramson, Aphotic, ITSAZOO , Talking Stick, Njo Kong Kie 楊光奇 , MAYDAY Danse, Ruby Singh's Vox.Infold, and more.
They are working alongside long-standing and new partners including The Dance Centre, Indian Summer Festival, Music on Main, Touchstone Theatre, The Firehall Arts Centre, SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, and others.
In August 2021, PuSh was thrilled to announce that Gabrielle Martin was newly appointed to lead programming and community initiatives for both the 2022 and 2023 festivals. She notes: “As voices across the performing arts industry question a return to “normal”, it is a crucial time to nurture the type of innovation and dialogue at the core of PuSh's mission. I am excited to have the opportunity to do so as part of a shared leadership model that exemplifies a commitment to collaboration and decolonial practices.” Martin joins Dr. Margo Kane and Jason Dubois, in the newly formed PuSh Collaborative Leadership Team, which will manage the organization and lead the 2022 festival, while the organization continues its structural review process and evolution.
This year the always anticipated program Club PuSh, the festival's platform for outside-of-the-box work and interactive experiences, features three nights curated by Vancouver collaborators the frank theatre company, Talking Stick Festival, and Immigrant Lessons from February 2-4 at 9pm at Performance Works.
PuSh Assembly returns to stimulate dialogue through free talks for the public including an industry networking series and youth program events.
PuSh 2022 is a poignant reminder of art's power to bring communities together and effect change.
PuSh Passes and single tickets for the 2022 PuSh Festival will be on sale starting on November 24 , 2021 at pushfestival.ca
PUSH PASSES
PuSh Passes are the best way to experience the PuSh Festival. Pass holders save up to 25% off single tickets. PuSh Passes are flexible so Passholders can book tickets online after November 24. Limited quantities.
TICKETS
Single tickets start at $2 0. To buy tickets, visit pushfestival.ca or call the PuSh Festival Audience Services info line at 604.449.6000.
MORE INFORMATION
Check out the comprehensive 2022 program guide that will be available online starting on November 24. You can also reach us at pushfestival.ca , info@pushfestival.ca or 604.605.8284.
About the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival ( pushfestival.ca )
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver's signature, mid-winter cultural event, taking place over three weeks each January in theatres and venues across the city. PuSh presents groundbreaking, contemporary works of theatre, dance, music, and multimedia by acclaimed local, national, and international artists.
LISTING INFORMATION PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
Dates: January 20 February 6, 2022
Ticket Prices: From $2 0
Location: Various Vancouver Venues
Audience Services: 604.449.6000 / tickets@pushfestival.ca
Website: pushfestival.ca