THEATRE PREVIEW

NOVEMBER 2026 | Volume 269

 

From East Van drag royalty to rock 'n' roll rebellion: HEDWIG comes to Vancouver

Loud, queer, outrageous, and unapologetically human — one of musical theatre's most beloved cult classics is coming to Vancouver this November.

Zee Zee Theatre presents Hedwig and the Angry Inch, November 12–29 at VIVO Media Arts Centre, bringing John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's electrifying rock musical to life with a live band, unforgettable music, and a distinctly Vancouver perspective.

Part rock concert, part comedy, and part heartbreakingly honest confessional, Hedwig tells the story of a singular performer navigating love, identity, rejection, and the complicated search for belonging. More than two decades after the film became a cult phenomenon, its themes of self-discovery and radical acceptance remain as resonant as ever.
Leading the production is Jordan Stanley, a genderfluid actor-musician whose career spans Vancouver and New York, including originating a role in the Off-Broadway production of The Lightning Thief, alongside appearances in Jersey Boys, Waitress, and Yellowjackets.

The production is directed by Cameron Mackenzie, founder of Zee Zee Theatre and known to Vancouver audiences as drag performer Isolde N. Barron, the Queen of East Van. With deep roots in Vancouver's queer arts community, Mackenzie brings a particularly compelling local perspective to this iconic work.

With music direction by Brendan Steele, and Madeleine Humeny appearing as Yitzhak, this intimate, high-energy production celebrates the transformative power of music, performance, and finding the courage to be yourself.
Interview opportunities are available with the creative team, including Jordan Stanley and Cameron Mackenzie, along with photography and review opportunities.

Production details
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
November 12–29, 2026
Preview: November 12 at 7 PM
Opening night: November 13 at 8 PM
Thurs-Fri, November 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 at 8 PM
Sat, November 14, 21, 28 at 4 PM & 9 PM
Sun, November 15, 22, 29 at 4 PM
VIVO Media Arts Centre, 2625 Kaslo Street, Vancouver
Running time: approximately 90 minutes, no intermission

Preview Tickets 2-for-1
Regular Pay-What-You-Want Tickets $70/ $55/ $40

Discount Limited $30 under 30 tickets available on select performances

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