Channukah celebrations are starting early this year! Creators Gila Münster, Sarah Freia, and Yan Simon, take the stage with eight stories that explore identity, resilience and community in this reimagining of some holiday traditions with camp, dazzling costumes, and pride. Tickets are pay what you will - $18 | $36 | $54 | $72 Please note that if you are able to pay a higher ticket price, you are helping to offset the lower ones.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Work with Deb Williams, the always entertaining writer, performer, producer and co-creator of The Flame. Deb will share her expertise in an inclusive and compelling atmosphere, focused on learning and growth.
The Post at 750
The Post at 750
Take This Waltz is an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and stunning visuals, staged by internationally acclaimed director and choreographer Idan Cohen, in celebration of Canadian icon Leonard Cohen. Featuring Canadian bass-baritone Daniel Okulitch, dancer and musician Ted Littlemore, and a chamber ensemble of cello, violin, and accordion, the work offers what the Georgia Straight calls “an exquisite blend of music and movement that feels both intimate and monumental.”
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Deb Williams and The Flame return to Chutzpah! for a fantastic evening of moving and fiery storytelling of real people sharing their personal, true-life stories in front of a live audience under Deb’s direction. This year features Karen Segal, Dhana Musil, a guest musician, and others.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Lenny Bruce wasn’t just a comedian; he was a trailblazer for free speech, using humour to confront the boundaries of language, race, religion and sexuality. Directed by Joe Mantegna, critically acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo wrote and performs in this one-man theatrical performance that chronicles the life and influential legacy of Lenny Bruce, a Jewish comedy legend whose fight for freedom of speech is perhaps timelier now than ever before.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
From hasidic to hip hop, from rap to rumba, Shtetl Cabaret presents a firework of Jewish music ranging from undiscovered folk songs, Yiddish theatre, original tunes, and funky yiddified mashups. Come experience songstress Lea Kalisch's creation alongside her band featuring Tobias Moss, and locals Mike Braverman, Alaine Dionne, and Jason Overy.
The Beaumont Studios
Main Hall
Experience the North American premiere of Common Place by Australian power-duo dancer/choreographer Omer Backley-Astrachan and multi-award winning dancer Jana Castillo. Drawing on folkloric vernacular, this work evokes something that unites us all - the communal power of dance and movement.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Following their presentation of Common Place at the Chutzpah! Festival, Australian dance duo Omer Backley-Astrachan and Jana Castillo will lead a masterclass for emerging and professional dancers. This 3-hour session will draw on the choreographic and improvisational methodologies developed in Common Place, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the artists, explore their creative processes, and dive deeply into the work’s themes.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Comedy for Peace heads to Chutzpah! with their goal to unite communities through humour and mutual understanding. This unforgettably funny evening will feature Erik Angel, Ashley Austin Morris, Natan Badalov, and Zara Khan.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Come join members of The Golden Thread Septet for a free Yiddish music and dance workshop. Participants will be led through a workshop that explores both traditional and contemporary versions of Yiddish music, and how to use the body to embody it.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Dayson Boardroom
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Klezmatics or are interested in experiencing klezmer for the first time, Yiddish Songs of Social Change will captivate you with its musical flair in Yiddish and English. The Golden Thread Septet will perform intimate folk ballads and rousing theatre tunes, taking you on a ride from the past to the present.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Channukah celebrations are starting early this year! Creators Gila Münster, Sarah Freia, and Yan Simon, take the stage with eight stories that explore identity, resilience and community in this reimagining of some holiday traditions with camp, dazzling costumes, and pride. Tickets are pay what you will - $18 | $36 | $54 | $72 Please note that if you are able to pay a higher ticket price, you are helping to offset the lower ones.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Work with Deb Williams, the always entertaining writer, performer, producer and co-creator of The Flame. Deb will share her expertise in an inclusive and compelling atmosphere, focused on learning and growth.
The Post at 750
The Post at 750
Take This Waltz is an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and stunning visuals, staged by internationally acclaimed director and choreographer Idan Cohen, in celebration of Canadian icon Leonard Cohen. Featuring Canadian bass-baritone Daniel Okulitch, dancer and musician Ted Littlemore, and a chamber ensemble of cello, violin, and accordion, the work offers what the Georgia Straight calls “an exquisite blend of music and movement that feels both intimate and monumental.”
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Deb Williams and The Flame return to Chutzpah! for a fantastic evening of moving and fiery storytelling of real people sharing their personal, true-life stories in front of a live audience under Deb’s direction. This year features Karen Segal, Dhana Musil, a guest musician, and others.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Lenny Bruce wasn’t just a comedian; he was a trailblazer for free speech, using humour to confront the boundaries of language, race, religion and sexuality. Directed by Joe Mantegna, critically acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo wrote and performs in this one-man theatrical performance that chronicles the life and influential legacy of Lenny Bruce, a Jewish comedy legend whose fight for freedom of speech is perhaps timelier now than ever before.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
From hasidic to hip hop, from rap to rumba, Shtetl Cabaret presents a firework of Jewish music ranging from undiscovered folk songs, Yiddish theatre, original tunes, and funky yiddified mashups. Come experience songstress Lea Kalisch's creation alongside her band featuring Tobias Moss, and locals Mike Braverman, Alaine Dionne, and Jason Overy.
The Beaumont Studios
Main Hall
Experience the North American premiere of Common Place by Australian power-duo dancer/choreographer Omer Backley-Astrachan and multi-award winning dancer Jana Castillo. Drawing on folkloric vernacular, this work evokes something that unites us all - the communal power of dance and movement.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Following their presentation of Common Place at the Chutzpah! Festival, Australian dance duo Omer Backley-Astrachan and Jana Castillo will lead a masterclass for emerging and professional dancers. This 3-hour session will draw on the choreographic and improvisational methodologies developed in Common Place, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the artists, explore their creative processes, and dive deeply into the work’s themes.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Comedy for Peace heads to Chutzpah! with their goal to unite communities through humour and mutual understanding. This unforgettably funny evening will feature Erik Angel, Ashley Austin Morris, Natan Badalov, and Zara Khan.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Come join members of The Golden Thread Septet for a free Yiddish music and dance workshop. Participants will be led through a workshop that explores both traditional and contemporary versions of Yiddish music, and how to use the body to embody it.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Dayson Boardroom
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Klezmatics or are interested in experiencing klezmer for the first time, Yiddish Songs of Social Change will captivate you with its musical flair in Yiddish and English. The Golden Thread Septet will perform intimate folk ballads and rousing theatre tunes, taking you on a ride from the past to the present.
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre