STUFF'S HAPPENING AT THE FIREHALL  ...
DURING THE 25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON!!

Vancouver's Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to announce its 25th Anniversary 2007-2008 season featuring Canadian classics and new favourites. A leader in producing and presenting dance and theatre works reflective of Canada's rich cultural pluralism, the Firehall invites you join in the celebration. With a season of eight different events, the Firehall has something for everyone. Season highlights include Living Shadows- The Mary Pickford Story, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, Tarragon Theatre's award-winning Leo and last season's hit Banana Boys.

"We are excited that all of our work this season continues the Firehall's tradition of supporting the work of Canada's many talented artists," - Artistic Producer, Donna Spencer. "It's a year of wonderful new work, along with some favourites – all of it thought provoking and entertaining - a perfect season for a 25th Anniversary."

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Presented by the Firehall Arts Centre

A Tarragon Production
Directed by Richard Rose
Starring: Salvatore Antonio, Sergio Di Zio and Lesley Faulkner

Youthful passion and Chilean politics collide in this story of innocence disappeared.

Political passions and sexual identity are delicately intertwined in this bittersweet tale of stolen youth in Tarragon Theatre's production of Léo, by Rosa Laborde, being presented at the Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E.Cordova Street February 20 – March 1st.

Set in Salvador Allende's Chile, Léo follows the path of three friends who journey from innocence to understanding as they learn what it means to truly "disappear".

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