Performing and Fine Arts Events at 51Ç鱨վ
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Fall 2026 Theatre Productions
Loveplay by Moira Buffini
The 51Ç鱨վ Departments of Theatre, Stagecraft and Event Technology presents:
Loveplay by Moira Buffini
Direction: Thrasso Petras
November 13-19, 2026
Studio Theatre (N4140)
Run Time: 90 Minutes.
No intermission. No in and out privileges. No latecomers.
Content Warning:
- Sexual Content and Violence
- Mature Themes and smoking
- Language
- Hazing & flashing lights warning
About the Play:
Loveplay takes its audience on a voracious search for love through time and history. Over 10 scenes and spanning 10 eras, one site bears witness to tangled trails of seduction. Eight actors portray over 30 characters in this depiction of crossed emotions that proves although time may change, the quests for love and lust remain the same.
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
The 51Ç鱨վ Departments of Theatre, Stagecraft and Event Technology presents:
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Direction: Kathleen Duborg
November 6 - 13, 2026
51Ç鱨վ Theatre
Run Time: 90 Minutes.
No intermission. No in and out privileges. No latecomers.
Content Warning:
- Partial Nudity
- Themes of sexual violence and death
- Hazing & flashing lights warning
About the Play:
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
EURYDICE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
Amelia 51Ç鱨վ Gallery
°ìÊ·Æý³¦²õ³ÙÆý³æÊ· - A Celebration of Indigenous Artistry
October 22, 2026 - January 6, 2027
Opening Reception: October 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
At its heart, °ìÊ·Æý³¦²õ³ÙÆý³æÊ· (meaning "cause them to see"; "show") speaks to more than vision alone. It evokes the sensory, emotional, and intellectual experience of witnessing. It asks us to consider how acts of sharing, storytelling, and artistic expression shape our understanding of ourselves and one another. Perhaps causing others to see what we see does not provide answers so much as it inspires further questions, deeper reflection, and new ways of understanding.
In the spirit of °ìÊ·Æý³¦²õ³ÙÆý³æÊ·, the Amelia 51Ç鱨վ Gallery at 51Ç鱨վ invites you to join us in witnessing the achievements of a group of inspiring Indigenous artists who exemplify creativity, ingenuity, and excellence. In their own unique ways, these artists honour ancestral traditions while engaging contemporary art forms and media. Their work stands as a testament to resilience and innovation, bridging past and present through practices that are both culturally grounded and artistically original.
By embracing the essence of °ìÊ·Æý³¦²õ³ÙÆý³æÊ·, we are invited not only to see, but to bear witness. This exhibition is more than a celebration of artistic accomplishment; it is an opportunity for visitors to engage with the stories, histories, perspectives, and futures carried within these works Through their creations, the artists offer insights into diverse Indigenous ways of knowing, being, doing, and becoming.
Arts in the Afternoon
Fall 2026 Performance Series
Join us (almost) every Wednesday at 3pm for a wide range of music and theatrical experiences. Featuring some of Metro Vancouver's most accomplished musicians, 51Ç鱨վ Music Faculty, and student performances, this series has something for everyone.
All events are free and open to everyone
Unless noted, all performances take place in the 51Ç鱨վ Theatre.
16 September Kiva Morgan-Hall
Secwepemc/Nuu-Chah-Nulth hip hop artist and producer

23 September Composer Talk: Anna Pidgorna
Composer, vocalist, and multi-media artist.
7 October Faculty Spotlight: Jocelyn Lai, piano
Classical pianist featuring works for solo piano by Chopin, Schubert, and Coulthard.

14 October Kadabra
Latin Jazz ensemble featuring Dave Martone, guitar, John Gilliat, guitar, Sam Shoichet, bass and Jack Duncan, percussion.

18 November 2:30 pm Loveplay by Moira Buffini
Featuring students in the Theatre program
Ticket reservations coming soon!
Please Note: This performance begins at 2:30 pm in the Studio Theatre
9 December Fall Recital

Featuring students in the Music program