The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is getting ready to close out the theatre season in style.
Live at the ’Bolt: Fever Rising is on at the Shadbolt Centre on Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m.
The performance, which takes place in the Shadbolt atrium, features four performers who’ll provide en evening of spoken word, song and music.
Among the performers is Jillian Christmas, who has won Grand Poetry-Slam Championship titles at both the Vancouver BedRocc poetry slam and the Vancouver Poetry Slam. She’s also the founder of Toronto’s acclaimed Peace Pipe Poetry Sessions on Bloor.
Sheri-D Wilson is another award-winning spoken word poet who has performed in literary, film and folk music festivals in North America, Europe and South Africa. She’s also the author of nine collections of poetry and the creator of two albums that combine music and poetry.
Johnny D Trinh is a Vancouver-based interdisciplinary and spoken word artist whose practice combines spoken word, music, video, social media, movement, theatre and creative technology. He’s also an award-winning playwright and the author of several chapbooks.
Steve Charles holds a degree in jazz guitar performance from Capilano University and has played at folk, fringe and jazz festivals across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. He has also worked as a musical director, composer and musician with a variety of theatre organizations.
“This special collaboration offers up smoldering stories, witty verses and an immersive experience,” says a press release. “All these artists bring honesty, sensuality, lightness, laughter and compassion in this powerful, socially conscious and transformative work.”
For tickets, see tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
