UPU

UPU

Fri, Feb 20 @ 7:30 p.m.
York Theatre, Vancouver

What to Expect
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Pacific Ocean with UPU, a dynamic and electrifying theatrical celebration featuring the rich voices and myriad stories of people connected across Te Moana nui a Kiwa. Presented by The Cultch at the York Theatre, this acclaimed work features the words of 23 poets, masterfully performed by six celebrated actors and enhanced by evocative lights and a multi-layered soundscape.

Details

Be immersed in the heart of the Pacific Ocean with UPU, a dynamic and electrifying theatre experience that brings the ocean’s rich voices to life.

Curated by award-winning poet Grace Iwashita-Taylor and led by powerhouse director Fasitua Amosa, this acclaimed theatrical work consists of the upu (meaning ‘words’) from 23 poets, including young activists, Poet Laureates and literary prize winners. 

Spanning five decades and over a dozen cultures across Te Moana nui a Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean), the poems share the myriad of stories and perspectives of people connected by the largest body of water on earth. UPU is performed in English by six of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most celebrated actors, who masterfully create a snapshot of experiences as broad and deep as the Pacific Ocean.

Enhanced by evocative lights, projections, and a multi-layered soundscape, UPU is a celebration of the Pacific, its people, and their stories.

Price

CA$35.00 - $69.00

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The Cultch

Vancouver

As Vancouver’s most diverse and innovative arts and cultural hub, The Cultch has created meaningful, impactful connections across communities for over 50 years. As a presenting theatre, we curate unique, intimate, and diverse performances from Vancouver, Canada, and across the globe — offering dynamic contemporary programming in theatre, dance, music, circus, and visual arts.... (Read more)

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