The Cultch Presents
ON NATIVE LAND
APR 08–19, 2026
YORK THEATRE
25/26 CULTCH PRESENTATION
WORLD PREMIERE
A Musical by Corey Payette
Produced by Raven Theatre in collaboration with Urban Ink (Vancouver)
Opening Night
FRI, APR 10 | 7:30PM
Evening Shows
TUE–SAT | 7:30PM
Matinees
SAT, APR 18;
SUN, APR 12 & 19 | 2:00PM
Talkbacks
SUN, APR 12 | 2:00PM
TUE, APR 14 | 7:30PM
Recommended for ages 12+.
Contains simulated drug use and swearing.
This show has haze
Phone:604-251-1363
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Saturday: 12–4pm
Sunday: Closed
YORK THEATRE
639 Commercial Dr,
Vancouver, BC
Photo Credit: Matt Barnes
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About the show
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love.
A dive into the heart of contemporary Indigenous narratives, On Native Land is a sweeping love story with a focus on urban Indigenous communities, offering solace and solidarity.
Corey Payette’s contemporary score has a driving force rooted in the drum, grounding the music in Indigenous tradition while soaring melodies echo groundbreaking Broadway scores such as Company and Dear Evan Hansen. Richly textured and emotionally charged, his compositions bridge ancestral and modern tonalities, creating a soundscape that is both timeless and boldly innovative.
Show Sponsor
Community Partner
SHOW DETAILS
SUN, APR 19, 2026, 2PM at the York Theatre
We are thrilled to partner with VocalEye to offer the option of live audio description for select performances!
This service provides greater access for people who are blind and partially sighted. Visual elements of the shows are described in real-time through earpieces provided free of charge. Those who do not require this service will not experience any disturbance to the performance.
Please contact our Box Office to book:
604-251-1363
[email protected]
Credits
Writer, Director, Composer & Lyricist:
Corey Payette
Choreographer:
Jera Wolfe
Musical Director & Pianist:
Dean Edward Thiessen
Arrangements and Orchestrations:
Paul De Gurse
Dramaturg:
Deborah Vogt
Set Designer:
Alaia Hamer
Costume Designer:
Stephanie Kong
Lighting Designer:
Jonathan Kim
Assistant Director:
Danik McAfee
Assistant Choreographer:
Nathan Coburn
Assistant Costume Designer:
Halley Fulford
Stage Manager:
Melanie Thompson
Assistant Stage Manager:
Elsa Orme
Assistant Stage Manager:
Jennifer Wilson
Production Manager/TD:
Nico Dicecco
Producers:
Ryan Lino & Fabian Aspell Morales
Cast: Amanda Trapp, Dustyn Forbes, Hailey Christie-Hoyle, Jacob Woike, Jenna Brown, Jera Wolfe, Jesse Alvarez, Nathan Coburn, Sharon Crandall, Taninli Wright, Wahsontí:io Kirby, Zac Bellward
Musicians: Dean Edward Thiessen (Pianist), Chris Fraser (Guitar), Emilio Suarez (Cello), Sarah Ho (Violin)
The Draw
Praise for Corey Payette's work
Supported by
Developed with the assistance of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, Vancouver, BC.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
More Than Pow Wow Dance Workshop
Join us April 19 at 11am at Notional Space for the More Than Pow Wow Dance Workshop facilitated by Brandy McCallum. In this workshop you will understand the protocols around drumming, singing, and dance practices and how this contributes to our wellness as Indigenous Peoples is an essential piece to resiliency building within our identity through cultural practices.
Open to all community members of all levels.
Community Indigenous Feast
Join us at Notional Space on April 19th from 5-7pm as host a free, community Indigenous feast following the run of On Native Land. Come and join us for an evening of community and traditional Indigenous cuisine.
VIDEO
Interview Corey Payette
Meet Wahsontí:io Kirby (Land), Taninli Wright (Chief), and Jenna Brown (Gracie) from On Native Land.
TICKET PRICES
Section A+:
$69
Section A:
$64
Section B:
$54
Section C:
$44
Ways to Save
Pay-What-You-Choose from $20
WED, APR 08 & THUR, APR 09 | 7:30PM
A student*/senior (65+) discount is available for On Native Land.
Use promo code STUSEN when checking out to get 20% off A+, A or B seats
*Students must be currently enrolled in a Secondary or Post-Secondary program.
The Cultch invites you to activate your organization’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts with a cultural outing for employees. Attending a performance of On Native Land provides a unique opportunity for team education about Indigenous history and current realities, while supporting meaningful Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work.
Receive 10% off any Sec A+ and A tickets
when you use promo code PARTNER.
If you’d like to book a group of 10 or more, we’ll recognize you as an Employer Partner in the pre-show speech at the beginning of the performance. To book and be recognized, please contact Ticket Services Manager, Cara Siu, directly at [email protected]
For ticket purchases below 10, you can book directly with the promo code.
General Admission $35 + Happy Hour Pricing at the bar!
SUN, APR 12 | 2:00PM
TUE, APR 14 | 7:30 PM
Group Discounts are available for this show while quantities last.
Please contact our Box Office for details: 604-251-1363 or
[email protected]
- Login to your Cultch account or create one
- Select your show date and time
- Choose Section A, B or C seats
- Enter INDIGENOUS in the promo code box and click Apply
Arts Worker Promo Code:
Use promo code ARTS to book $35 (A or B) tickets online for On Native Land performances April 10-19 (not valid for PWYC performances).
The discount will apply when the code is entered after signing into your account.
The Cultch Connects Program provides complimentary tickets to community organizations and social service groups. It also offers complimentary tickets to individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to attending Cultch performances. To request Cultch Connects tickets, please email [email protected]
This program is made possible with the support of our generous donor community. Learn more about what your donation can do for our community.
