PuSh International Performing Arts FestivalJanuary 17–February 3, 2019 | pushfestival.ca

As we welcome Deaf and hard of hearing arts lovers to our festival, we provide:

➔ Vlogs about our Deaf friendly programming on our access page➔ ASL-interpretation for selected shows and events➔ ASL-interpretation can be requested to other events such as artist talks➔ Shows with Open Captions or Surtitles➔ Written introductions to visual shows that use little or no spoken language➔ Opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing arts lover to volunteer➔ Training for volunteers in basic ASL, enabling them to better assist the Deaf

community

If we can support you in any other way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Shows and Events Accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

WHY NOT THEATRE (CANADA)PRINCE HAMLET link to vlogJan 23–27 | Frederic Wood Theatre | $39 | Group Rate $28

Special discount code to get $7 off regular ticket: BIRLEYBC

Shakespeare’s classic gets the update it needs in this wildly inventive production. With integrated English and

American Sign Language, it is uniquely accessible to both hearing and deaf audiences.

All performances contain ASL integrated throughout

BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES (CANADA)KIINALIK: THESE SHARP TOOLS link to vlogJan 30–Feb 2 | Performance Works | $39 | Group Rate $31.20Presented with Touchstone Theatre

A concert, a conversation, and a multimedia performance. Embodying the stories of their heritage, two storytellers give voice to the histories, culture, and climate we’ve inherited.

ASL-interpretation on Thursday January 31st at 7pm

AHURI THEATRE (CANADA)THIS IS THE POINT link to vlogJan 29–Feb 2 | Historic Theatre, The Cultch From $24 | Group Rate From $16.80Presented with The ClutchThis “play about love, sex, and disability” runs the gamut from joyous celebration to unflinching drama. It paints a collective portrait of people whose lives have been touched by cerebral palsy.

ASL-interpretation on Saturday February 2nd at 2pm

CAMILLE BOITEL (FRANCE)L’HOMME DE HUS link to vlogJan 1–2 | Vancouver Playhouse From $39 | Group Rate From $28.20 Camille Boitel’s amazingly physical performance piece will have you laughing out loud one minute and staring in wonder the next.Accessible to people who are Deaf or hard of hearing

SELINA THOMPSON (UK)SALT link to vlogJan 24–26 | Performance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | $39 | Group Rate $28.20Selina recounts her journey along one stretch of the Transatlantic Slave Triangle by cargo ship, offering us large-scale history through the prism of one disquieted soul.

Captions on Saturday January 26th at 8pm

YOUTH PROGRAMYOUTH ASSEMBLY link to vlogJan 19 | SFU Woodwards | 11AM - 5PM FREE with registration

The Youth Assembly is a one-day performing arts conference by and for young people. This is your chance to share ideas, network and build community with fellow emerging arts pros.

ASL-interpretation for entire event, registration required

IDEAS SERIESARTS + ACCESS panel link to vlogJan 25 | SFU Woodwards | 2:30 - 4PM | FREE How is accessibility changing the way we create, curate and experience art? A conversation with Dawn Jani Birley, Ravi jain, Denise Read and additional guests.

ASL-interpretation, no registration required

INDUSTRY SERIESKEYNOTE by Dawn Jani Birley link to vlogJan 30 | SFU Woodwards | 1:30PM - 2:30PM Knowledge is power but my sign language is my superpower.Industry Series events are for performing arts professionals, like artists, producers or presenters; emerging, mid-career or established. To attend Industry Series events you need a PuSh Industry Pack ($60) or Industry Pass ($236 incl. 6 shows). If you want to come to the keynote but no other Industry Series events, please contact access@pushfestival.ca

ASL-interpreted lecture, registration required

SELINA THOMPSON (UK)RACE CARDS link to vlogJan 23–Feb 2 | Exhibition Hall, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | FREE A room containing 1000 questions about race. You’re invited to answer one of them and copy one to take away with you.

● This installation is free to visit● Accessible to deaf and hard of hearing

DANCE NORTH (AUSTRALIA)ATTRACTOR link to vlogJan 18–19 | Vancouver Playhouse From $39 | Group Rate From $28.20This rousing show begins with two musicians and eight dancers on stage. As the music builds in power, the dancers increase their abandon until they’re all moving in a frenzy.Visual dance show.Introduction available (on our website or click on link)

VICTORIA HUNT (NEW ZEALAND)COPPER PROMISES - HINEMIHI HAKA link to vlogJan 31–Feb 2 | Scotiabank Dance Centre From $29 | Group Rate $26.20Presented with The Dance CentreSolo dance artist Victoria Hunt uses movement, sound and image to tell a story with themes of heritage, tradition, and reclamation.

Introduction available (on our website or click on link)Show does have some spoken words. See introduction.

BERLIN (BELGIUM)ZVIZDAL (CHERNOBYL - SO FAR SO CLOSE) link to vlogJan 31–Feb 2 | Performance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | $39 | Group Rate From $28.20A filmic portrait about two people living in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. A portrait of loneliness, survival, poverty, hope, and unconditional love.

In Ukrainian with English subtitlesIntroduction available (on our website or click on link)Introduction has essential info, please read it first.

LIU KUAN HSIANG (TAIWAN)KIDS link to vlogJan 24–26 | Scotiabank Dance Centre | From $37 | Group Rate $26.20Presented with The Dance Centre

Liu Kuan-Hsiang goes for broke in this ecstatic tribute to his late mother; the dancer and choreographer catharsis is our reward.

In Taiwanese with English SurtitlesIntroduction available (on our website or click on link)

Not all spoken word will have titles! Please read introduction for more info.

Check out the vlogs on our access page for more information!

We have great offers available for group bookings saving up to 30%

For full details and to discuss accessibility needs contact: Accessible PuSh Coordinator, Anika Vervecken

access@pushfestival.ca | 604.605.8286 ext 204