
Burnaby’s Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Fall Season begins this Friday September 22nd, with the Marc Atkinson Trio performing with violinist Cameron Wilson.
The Fall 2023 season features renowned companies, visiting talents and home-grown stars, filling the Shadbolt Centre stages with dance, theatre, music, film and many more performance. Whether in the intimate Studio Theatre or the large James Cowan Theatre all audiences will find something of appeal between now until the New Year.
The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Fall Season includes:
SEPTEMBER
Marc Atkinson Trio with Cam Wilson
An evening of music from the acclaimed trio and frequent collaborator Wilson.
Friday, September 22, 7:30pm
Studio Theatre

Bunk #7
Produced by Terrace-based The Raven Collective, which promotes youth development of professional Indigenous theatre, Bunk #7 is based on the true story of six Indigenous boys and a riot at Edmonton Indian Residential School in St. Albert, Alberta in 1960-61Thursday & Friday, September 28 & 29, 7pm
James Cowan Theatre
Little Miss Higgins
From the Great Northern Plains, Little Miss Higgins struts and serenades her way onto any stage playing music brewed up in early country blues, jazz and folk.Friday, September 29, 7:30pm
Studio Theatre
OCTOBER
In Praise of Nightmares
One short and one feature length silent film exemplifying Surrealism and Expressionism in early film, with live musical accompaniment
Friday, October 27, 7:30pm
Studio Theatre
Cory Weeds Quintet
Cory Weeds Quintet with special guest, NY jazz scene veteran, Jerry Weldon (tenor saxophone) – one of today’s leading proponents of Soul Jazz.
Sunday, October 29, 7:30pm
Studio Theatre
NOVEMBER
The Birds and the Bees*
The Arts Club on Tour play is a hilarious Canadian comedy about love, lust, beekeeping, and the artificial insemination of turkeys.
Thursday & Friday, November 2 & 3, 7:30pm
James Cowan Theatre
Throe
Throe explores our interdependence in crisis through a stunning intersection of aerial acrobatics, contemporary dance, and visual theatre.
Friday and Saturday, Nov 3 & 4, 7:30pm
Studio Theatre
The Spinsters*
A seductive feast featuring mesmerizing movement, magical dresses, and stunning shadow puppetry in an adult dark comedy brought to life by some of the most innovative designers and creators.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 16, 17, 18 7:30pm + November 18 – 2pm matinee Studio Theatre
Josie & Grace
An acclaimed new musical exploring the extraordinary, mostly untold, story of the friendship between legendary singer/dancer/activist/spy Josephine Baker and Academy Award Winner, Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco
Friday & Saturday, November 24 & 25, 7:30pm
Studio Theatre
DECEMBER
John Reischman and the Jaybirds
Called “one of the world’s undisputed masters” of the mandolin, famed for outstanding tone and taste, Reischman and the Jaybirds put their own stamp on bluegrass, and roots music, in a blend of traditional and modern style
Friday, December 1, 7:30pm
Studio Theatre
One Night Only: The B3 Kings
Vancouver based Jazz All Stars gather together for a fabulous evening of music featuring Cory Weeds (tenor saxophone), Chris Gestrin (B3 organ), Bill Coon (guitar), Denzal Sinclaire (voice/drums).
Friday, December 8, 7:30pm
James Cowan Theatre
The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is located at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, for more show info & tickets visit tickets.shadboltcentre.com
*The Birds & The Bees, and The Spinsters may include adult language and themes