The Cultch Presents
People, Places & Things
MAR 10–22, 2026
HISTORIC THEATRE
★★★★★
Theatre at its most vivid…It’s an unforgettable night.”
—The Times
25/26 CULTCH PRESENTATION
WARRIOR FESTIVAL
The Search Party (Vancouver)
Written by Duncan Macmillan
2.5 hrs including an intermission
Opening Night
THUR, MAR 12 | 7:30PM
Evening Shows
TUE–SAT | 7:30PM
Matinees
SAT, MAR 14 & 21 | 2:00PM
SUN, MAR 15 & 22 | 2:00PM
Talkbacks
SUN, MAR 15 | 2:00PM
TUE, MAR 17 | 7:30PM
Mature Themes: Recommended for ages 16+
This show contains moments with strobe lights
PANEL:
In Conversation: Before the Show
Founders Lounge, 1895 Venables
Space limited — Add as an Add-On event when booking People, Places & Things tickets for Mar 15 only.
This panel is an open conversation about addiction and rehabilitation. Guided by the host and joined by invited panelists, the discussion will draw from lived experience and reflection to explore the realities and complexities of recovery, with time reserved for audience questions and dialogue.
POST-SHOW COMMUNITY FEAST
All show attendees welcome.
Join The Search Party after the Sunday matinee of People, Places & Things on March 15 for a free community meal, where audience members can gather, reflect, and connect. Stay for a special performance by Kyra Philbert as we continue the conversation sparked by the play in a warm, welcoming space.
Historic Theatre
1895 Venables St,
Vancouver, BC
Phone:604-251-1363
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Saturday: 12–4pm
Sunday: Closed
Photo Credit: Tess Degenstein by Emily Cooper
About the show
A struggling actress’s life spins out of control, landing her in rehab, in this irreverent and darkly funny play.
Emma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem. But the problem isn’t with Emma, it’s with everything else. She needs to tell the truth. But she’s smart enough to know that there’s no such thing. When intoxication feels like the only way to survive the modern world, how can she ever sober up?
Warrior Festival Support
Community Partners
free workshop
Mental Health in the Performing Arts
MAR 16, 1-4PM
Vancity Culture Lab,
1895 Venables St.
Enter the draw for a chance to participate: https://forms.gle/p7g3ZjmZMmHyJUcy7
For stage performers, theatre artists, professional and non-professional
Length: 3 hours // Limited registration: 6 participants // IN ENGLISH
This event is free to attend, and donations are welcome to support Westminster House’s Aboriginal programming.
Mental health in the performing arts is often overlooked — join Joëlle Perras to address this essential topic among peers. This transformative experience invites us to create an intimate safer space to explore the connections between our mental well-being and our creative practice.
The Draw
Reviews
SHOW CREDITS
Director: Mindy Parfitt
Set Designer: Amir Ofek
Costume Designer: Alaia Hamer
Lighting Designer: Sophie Tang
Sound Designer: Kate De Lorme
Props Supervisor: Stephen Field Elgar
Choreographer: Heather Laura Gray
Dance Captain: Jess McLeod
Stage Manager: Erika Morey
Assistant Stage Manager: Madeleine Polak
Assistant Costume Designer: Sarah Sosick
Set Builder: Chris White
Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator: Monice Peter
Technical Director: Jessica Han
Assistant Lighting Designer: Jillian White
Starring: Tess Degenstein, Jennifer Clement, Aidan Currie, Jesse Lipscombe, Stephen Lobo, Jess McLeod, Kevin McNulty, Monice Peter, Robert Salvador, Donna Soares
TICKET PRICES
Section A+:
$69
Section A:
$59
Section B:
$44
Section C:
$35
Ways to Save
Save 20% when you buy tickets to more than one Warrior Festival show!*
See the 2026 lineup
*This discount is automatically applied when you add more than one show in the Warrior Festival to your cart. Valid for Sections A+, A, B and General seats.
Pay-What-You-Choose from $20
TUE, MAR 10 & WED, MAR 11 | 7:30PM
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, in advance (valid for Saturday, MAR 14, 2PM Sunday, MAR 15, 2PM, and Tuesday, MAR 17, 7:30 pm only).
Arts Worker and Student Rush Tickets:
Book same-day rush tickets to Cultch presentations at our lowest-tier prices by calling our box office at 604-251-1363, emailing [email protected], or showing up at the theatre box office.
Tickets must be picked up in person at the Will Call Desk on the day of your performance with one valid student ID or arts worker identification: a business card, pay stub, or another form of verification (program, web link etc)
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.
