Vancouver, Canada
De glace (From Ice)
Step into a surreal, frozen otherworld where time stands still
Step into a surreal, frozen otherworld where time stands still and the bonds of friendship transcend the mortal realm. De glace (From Ice) breathes life into a Nordic literary gem that pierces us with a story of two young girls bound by an unbreakable connection. Driven by a whirlwind of emotions, Unn disappears into a forest of glittering mist, a natural ice palace at the foot of a frozen waterfall. Unable to find her, Siss remains in the land of the living, overcome with grief as she steadfastly guards the memory of her soulmate. This mesmerizing tale for audiences of all ages weaves its enchantment through dreamlike effects on a stage that vanishes beneath fog and fractal light. Equipped with headphones, spectators are guided by ethereal voices through a land of snowy obscurity where it is impossible to stay frozen as hearts beat in unison.
Audience Role
Listener.
Ages: All ages
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Years on EI
About PuSh Festival
The PuSh Festival works on the unceded and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ first nations, primarily in the territory that was the seasonal and ancestral village of K’emk’emeláy. We want to express our deep gratitude for those who have cared for this land from time immemorial. As settlers on this territory we are striving to build reciprocal relationships with our Host Nations and the Indigenous Urban Communities of artists and audiences on this territory and beyond. As a part of our ongoing efforts to develop systems of working that are relational, sustainable and transparent, we are in the process of revising our mission, vision and values. We remain committed to presenting works for the stage that are driven by necessity. Works that help us face challenging truths with empathy and embodiment, and works that facilitate essential conversations. We hold as a core value the importance of exchange among local, national and international artists and continue to foster relationships between these artists and our community. The Festival, held in January and February each year in the lower mainland remains a place for audiences to encounter work that is innovative and surprising, for artists to showcase for an international audience and for new work to emerge.