The Cultch present UPU
Be immersed in the heart of the Pacific Ocean with UPU, a dynamic and electrifying theatre experience that brings the ocean’s rich voices to life.
Date/Time: Feb 20 2026, 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Vancouver, York Theatre | Event calendar639 Commercial Dr
Tickets
Cost: $44.00
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A journey through the heartbeat of Pacific poetry.
Curated by award-winning poet Grace Iwashita-Taylor and led by powerhouse director Fasitua Amosa, this acclaimed theatrical work consists of the upu (meaning ‘words’) from 23 poets, including young activists, Poet Laureates and literary prize winners.
Spanning five decades and over a dozen cultures across Te Moana nui a Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean), the poems share the myriad of stories and perspectives of people connected by the largest body of water on earth. UPU is performed in English by six of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most celebrated actors, who masterfully create a snapshot of experiences as broad and deep as the Pacific Ocean.
Enhanced by evocative lights, projections, and a multi-layered soundscape, UPU is a celebration of the Pacific, its people, and their stories.
Tickets & Showtimes
TUE, FEB 17 7:30 PM
WED, FEB 18 7:30 PM
THU, FEB 19 7:30 PM
FRI, FEB 20 7:30 PM
SAT, FEB 21 2:00 PM
SAT, FEB 21 7:30 PM
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