November 7th – 11th 2007
Carnival of the Arts II
Produced by the Here Be Monsters Collective
A five day Arts Festival featuring the best national and international independent artists/companies in:
Theatre, Comedy, Clown, Music, Workshops, Readings, DJ’s, Dancing, & Visual Art.
@ The Dollhouse Studios
Vancouver’s Most Secretive yet Glamorous Venue
42 West 8th Avenue
(2 blocks west of Main Street)
Here Be Monsters Collective ventures into uncharted territories to rouse the creatures that lurk in the depths. In March 2006, Here Be Monsters established themselves as a presenting force in Vancouver with the inaugural Carnival of the Arts. Featuring over 200 local artists and running for two weeks, the group went on to Associate Produce TREMORS: Rumble’s Festival of Emerging Arts, The Monster Prom, and produce SHOWOFF: Theatre Under the Gun Exploded this past October.
The Carnival of the Arts II will feature…
ATOMIC VAUDEVILLE - Victoria BC
“Victoria’s Secret is out: Vaudeville has the capital's
hottest pack of young actors.” -Vancouver Sun
“Marinates in a real and bitter flavour… More please.”–The Globe and Mail
Atomic Vaudeville, after 3 years, is bringing its hit cult cabaret to Vancouver. Atomic Vaudeville, a Victoria company led by director Britt Small and playwright Jacob Richmond has produced over 30 cabaret episodes winning them
the Monday Magazine Award for best comedy act three years running.
The creators of the International Fringe Hit Shows Legoland and The Qualities of Zero.
THIS IS CANCER: LIVE! Monster Theatre, Toronto ON
“Whatever you imagine Cancer might look like- you won’t be prepared for
what he actually DOES look like.”
“…it is impossible not to be moved.” -Calgary Herald
A cancer survivor himself, and one of Canada’s only legally blind professional actors, Bruce offers a unique and fresh perspective on the disease which took his sight, and most recently, his father. Directed by award-winning director/performer Rebecca Northan, This is CANCER: LIVE! was the winner of the Betty Mitchell Award for ‘Outstanding Actor in a Musical or Comedy’ (2007)
LOUNGE-ZILLA! Lounge-zilla, San Francisco CA/New York NY
“A riotous send up…..must see…” -Xtra West Vancouver
ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! Written and Performed by Fiely A. Matias and Dennis T. Giocino. This International Fringe hit is returning to Vancouver to share a few more quips, skips and campy self-involved-twisted-asian-homo-cabaret moments with us!
If you missed them at the Vancouver Fringe this year – come check them out at the Carnival.
Carnival Smorgasbord music/performance cabaret, Vancouver BC
Whet your appetite for the week to come. The Carnival Smorgasbord will feature local performers, roving characters, burlesque, music, food, and dancing
Hosted by Carnival Curator, Jeff Gladstone.
Monster Bar & Gallery Visual Art Social Space, Vancouver BC
Featuring some of Vancouver's most respected (and rejected) low-brow artists and curated by Jennifer Fitzpatrick. We create an environment for artists and audiences to stay and socialize, talk about shows, the art and what is happening in the world.
Media Contacts:
Jennifer Fitzpatrick: redjen@shaw.ca 604.512.7406
or
Heather Lindsay: heathylindsay@yahoo.ca 778.881.7152
Carnival of the Arts II
Produced by the Here Be Monsters Collective
A five day Arts Festival featuring the best national and international independent artists/companies in:
Theatre, Comedy, Clown, Music, Workshops, Readings, DJ’s, Dancing, & Visual Art.
@ The Dollhouse Studios
Vancouver’s Most Secretive yet Glamorous Venue
42 West 8th Avenue
(2 blocks west of Main Street)
Here Be Monsters Collective ventures into uncharted territories to rouse the creatures that lurk in the depths. In March 2006, Here Be Monsters established themselves as a presenting force in Vancouver with the inaugural Carnival of the Arts. Featuring over 200 local artists and running for two weeks, the group went on to Associate Produce TREMORS: Rumble’s Festival of Emerging Arts, The Monster Prom, and produce SHOWOFF: Theatre Under the Gun Exploded this past October.
The Carnival of the Arts II will feature…
ATOMIC VAUDEVILLE - Victoria BC
“Victoria’s Secret is out: Vaudeville has the capital's
hottest pack of young actors.” -Vancouver Sun
“Marinates in a real and bitter flavour… More please.”–The Globe and Mail
Atomic Vaudeville, after 3 years, is bringing its hit cult cabaret to Vancouver. Atomic Vaudeville, a Victoria company led by director Britt Small and playwright Jacob Richmond has produced over 30 cabaret episodes winning them
the Monday Magazine Award for best comedy act three years running.
The creators of the International Fringe Hit Shows Legoland and The Qualities of Zero.
THIS IS CANCER: LIVE! Monster Theatre, Toronto ON
“Whatever you imagine Cancer might look like- you won’t be prepared for
what he actually DOES look like.”
“…it is impossible not to be moved.” -Calgary Herald
A cancer survivor himself, and one of Canada’s only legally blind professional actors, Bruce offers a unique and fresh perspective on the disease which took his sight, and most recently, his father. Directed by award-winning director/performer Rebecca Northan, This is CANCER: LIVE! was the winner of the Betty Mitchell Award for ‘Outstanding Actor in a Musical or Comedy’ (2007)
LOUNGE-ZILLA! Lounge-zilla, San Francisco CA/New York NY
“A riotous send up…..must see…” -Xtra West Vancouver
ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! Written and Performed by Fiely A. Matias and Dennis T. Giocino. This International Fringe hit is returning to Vancouver to share a few more quips, skips and campy self-involved-twisted-asian-homo-cabaret moments with us!
If you missed them at the Vancouver Fringe this year – come check them out at the Carnival.
Carnival Smorgasbord music/performance cabaret, Vancouver BC
Whet your appetite for the week to come. The Carnival Smorgasbord will feature local performers, roving characters, burlesque, music, food, and dancing
Hosted by Carnival Curator, Jeff Gladstone.
Monster Bar & Gallery Visual Art Social Space, Vancouver BC
Featuring some of Vancouver's most respected (and rejected) low-brow artists and curated by Jennifer Fitzpatrick. We create an environment for artists and audiences to stay and socialize, talk about shows, the art and what is happening in the world.
Media Contacts:
Jennifer Fitzpatrick: redjen@shaw.ca 604.512.7406
or
Heather Lindsay: heathylindsay@yahoo.ca 778.881.7152
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