Stories, Struggles, and Joys of Island Life Across the Vast Pacific Ocean
This is a co-presentation with the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life, and the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.
This show is a PAY WHAT YOU WILL event.
A Journey Through The Heartbeat Of Pacific Poetry, UPU brings together poetry and performance in a way that stirs the soul. Featuring the words of 23 poets—from young visionaries to international activists and literary prize winners—this powerful theatrical experience captures the stories, struggles, and joys of island life across the vast Pacific Ocean. From the Cook Islands to Guam, from Maori identity to urgent pleas from the Marshall Islands, UPU blends evocative storytelling, stunning visuals, and a rich soundscape to create a deeply moving experience. Poetry is powerful on the page—but on stage, it’s pure magic.
This is a co-presentation with the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life, and the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.
This show is a PAY WHAT YOU WILL event.
PAY WHAT YOU WILL – UPU
We’re always looking for new ways to make the performing arts more accessible and to encourage our community to take a chance on new and exciting work. This season, we have one show offering Pay What You Will tickets. Read on for more information!
What is Pay What You Will?
Reserve Your Ticket Now, Sit Back & Enjoy, Pay What You Will After!
How It Works
Step 1: Reserve Your Ticket
Just like attending any other show, you need to reserve a ticket. You can reserve them online HERE, in person or over the phone. If you’re unable to attend the show (life happens!), please let our Box Office know as soon as possible so that we can provide this opportunity to other members of the community.
Step 2: Sit Back and Enjoy
When you get to the theatre on show day (don’t forget your tickets!), our ushers will provide you with an empty envelope. Sit back and enjoy the performance.
Step 3: Pay What You Will
Once the show is over, you decide your price of admission based on your experience. You can pay using your envelope with cash, QR Code (provided in your envelope), or by TipTap payment stand in the lobby (tap available with Debit/Credit).
