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Chutzpah! Festival presents world-renowned international dance, music, theatre, comedy & multimedia. Find out more at chutzpahfestival.com

The Vancouver West Side Theatre Society’s mission and mandate is to enhance the cultural life of both the Jewish and general communities, and is committed to presenting, producing, and promoting professional and innovative community-based programming that: (1) Supports both established and emerging artists; (2) Entertains, inspires, educates, and enriches its audiences; and (3) Promotes communication and understanding between Jewish and non-Jewish communities.

07/30/2026

It's official! The Chutzpah! Festival will be returning this November from the 3-15!

Want to know who is headlining the Comedy Night at Chutzpah!? Swipe to see, and sign up for the pre-sale list :)

https://www.showpass.com/matthew-broussard-waitlist-pre-sale/

04/19/2026

TONIGHT - Out of the Shadows will take the stage tonight at 7pm at the NRT! Tickets still available at https://show.ps/l/96fe4652/ or at the door. Hope to see you there!

04/07/2026

Meet the panelists and facilitator for "Out of the Shadows"! Get more info at https://chutzpahfestival.com/

Mark Leiren-Young is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, satirist, author and environmental activist. His play, "Playing Shylock", was recently named one of the best off-Broadway shows of 2025!
Dr. Lilach Marom is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Her research draws on critical theories to examine issues of social justice, anti-racism, and inclusion in education.
David Bercovici-Artieda is a seasoned Cinematographer with an illustrious career spanning over three decades. His recent work, "The Fast Runner", is a profound part of his own journey as a second-generation survivor.
Marsha Lederman is a columnist for The Globe and Mail. Previously, she worked in radio broadcasting, holding several positions with the CBC. She has won numerous awards for her memoir/biography "Kiss the Red Stairs", and recently released "October 7th: Searching for the Humanitarian Middle".

04/01/2026

Happy Passover from everyone at Chutzpah! and The Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre. Wishing you a season filled with peace, calm, and fresh starts. Exciting things are on the horizon here, and we're eager to share them with you in the coming months!

03/23/2026

Chutzpah! Plus is back with the Pacific Legal Education & Outreach Society to present "Out of the Shadows: Reclaiming Jewish Stories."

On April 19, join us to see the Vancouver premiere of The Fast Runner, followed by a great conversation with David Bercovici-Artieda, Mark Leiren-Young, and Lilach Marom, moderated by Marsha Lederman

Get tickets @ https://chutzpahfestival.com/out-of-shadows

02/25/2026

Join us and Jewish Book Festival on Thursday for the closing night event featuring Peter Himmelman

Peter will speak about his book "Suspended by No String: A Songwriter's Reflections on Faith, Aliveness, and Wonder" and share a live performance!

Don't miss it on Thursday, February 26 at 8pm at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver

02/02/2026

Will we see you at St James Hall tonight for Beyond the Pale? We're going to be dancing along with Caravan World Rhythms and Rogue Folk Club to some great klezmer-balkan-bluegrass-jazz stylings - it's going to be a blast!

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01/06/2026

On Feb 1, don't miss your chance to come and listen to Beyond the Pale in concert! Join Chutzpah!PLUS, Caravan World Rhythms & Rogue Folk Club @ St. James Hall for a great event of boundary-busting Eurofolk fusion.

Get your tickets now on any of our websites 😁

!PLUS

12/23/2025

Chutzpah! Festival 2025 may have ended, but the support we feel from our donors is still warming our hearts 🥰

Thank you so much Canadian Heritage, Creative BC, City of Vancouver's Arts & Culture department, The Azrieli Foundation, The Diamond Foundation, and Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver

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