Vancouver’s creative spirit is set to ignite as Riot Days—a groundbreaking fusion of live music, theatre, and multimedia—arrives with a tailored twist for our city’s vibrant and culturally progressive audience. Known for pushing artistic boundaries, Pussy Riot’s daring and transformative performance art is now honing in on Vancouver’s rich history of activism and artistic expression.
Since debuting in March 2017, the international Riot Days tour has captivated audiences across the globe. By May 2023, the collective was celebrated with the prestigious Woody Guthrie Prize following a riveting performance in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Now, this revolutionary show makes its way to North America once again, promising to strike a deep chord with Vancouverers and inspire the city’s innovative arts community.
A Vancouver-Centric Experience
Vancouver is no stranger to artistic innovation and fierce independent voices. With its dynamic arts scene and history of embracing progressive ideas, the Riot Days experience is the perfect match for our local culture. Born from the visionary collaboration between Maria Alyokhina and music producer Alexander Cheparukhin—and inspired by Alyokhina’s own compelling memoir—the show recounts the electrifying journey of Pussy Riot. It narrates the band’s fearless protests, dramatic court trials, and even the hardships of incarceration, all while incorporating timely references to current political events, including the struggles against state oppression and Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
The journey of Riot Days is as personal as it is political. Maria Alyokhina’s story of sacrifice, defiance, and resilience—marked by her dramatic escape from house arrest in 2021-2022 in a daring disguise as a food courier—resonates deeply with fans of artistic freedom and social justice. With a portion of the project’s proceeds benefiting the Ukrainian Okhmatdyt children’s hospital and foundation, this tour underscores a commitment not only to art but to humanitarian causes as well.
From Global Stage to Local Impact
With over 400 performances worldwide, Riot Days has earned significant accolades such as the Herald Angel Award, the Total Theatre Award of Edinburgh Festivals, Germany’s annual anti-fascist award, and the Woody Guthrie Prize. Honoring its creative vision, four members of the project even received honorary Doctor of Letters degrees from the University of Kent—an accolade celebrated with an unforgettable impromptu performance in Canterbury Cathedral.
In Vancouver, this performance is more than a show—it’s a call-to-action for those who cherish artistic expression and stand for justice. Pussy Riot’s legacy as a feminist protest and performance art collective, which saw them rise to international prominence following their fearless demonstration at Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, is now being reimagined for a new chapter in our city’s cultural evolution.
Experience the Movement Live
This powerful show returns to the live stage to unveil the next chapter of Pussy Riot: Riot Days. Vancouver’s audience is invited to join in this unprecedented journey—witness the unfolding story, feel the palpable tension of revolutionary art, and be part of a movement that refuses to be silenced.
Don’t miss your opportunity to witness the next chapter of Pussy Riot: Riot Days. Secure your tickets now and be part of the movement!
TOUR DATES
April 3 | Montreal | Club Soda
April 4 | Ottawa | Brass Monkey
April 5 | Toronto | Lee’s Palace
April 7 | Winnipeg | Park Theatre
April 9 | Saskatoon | Capitol
April 10 | Calgary | Palace Theatre
April 11 | Edmonton | Union Hall
April 13 | Kelowna | Revelry
April 15 | Vancouver | The Pearl