Storytellers are joining forces in a special event celebrating holiday memories.
Actors, artists, writers and broadcast personalities will tell their tales during a live television taping at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The stories - which a press release says range from hilarious to heartbreaking - all focus on time spent with family and friends.
The Flame - Holiday Edition is being presented in collaboration with Metro Vancouver, which is campaigning to encourage gift-givers to create memories, not garbage.
The Flame is a monthly storytelling event produced by Deb Williams (Mom's the Word creator) and Joel Wirkkunen of Bard on the Beach. It's the fourth year of the Flame and the third year of its televised Christmas special to be broadcast on Shaw TV Channel 4 during December.
Among the featured storytellers this year are Marylee Stephenson, described as a "sociocomic with a PhD," and Beverley Elliott, singer and star of ABC's Once Upon a Time.
Also on the bill are Grant Lawrence, a CBC personality and winner of B.C. Book of the Year; Kevin Kennedy, a college instructor, writer, performer and filmmaker; and Mark Leiren-Young, playwright and winner of the Leacock Award for Humour.
Jacques Lalonde, a.k.a. One Crazy Frenchman, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Vancouver Fringe, will also be part of the night, as will Camille Gingras, a writer, comedienne and performance artist.
Rounding out the bill will be Lee Weinstein, an educator, writer and comedian from New York City.
Their There will be the special musical guests.
Tickets are $20 regular or $15 for students and seniors, available at http://tickets.shadboltcentre.com or by calling 604-205-3000.
