The Bus Stop Theatre

Crescent Moon Cabaret
2024-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Crescent Moon Cabaret’s latest show is a contemporary vaudeville-esque variety show featuring a wide variety of local talent all in one place. From the comedic to the sultry, from the musical to the magical; there is surely something for everyone! Artists featured include: Amanda Rose; Comedian and Host, Kay Licious; Burlesque, Mister O’Mazing; Magician and Boylesque, Logan Wolfe; Boylesque with Avalon Moore; vocalist/accompanist, Luciana Silvestra Fernandes; Dance, Burlesque, Cat McCluskey; Musician and vocalist, Lacia Majora; burlesque, Galaxy; Pole Dancer, Miss Shapen; Stage Kitten Extraordinaire

Rainbow Snow Ball
2024-02-22 19:00 - 23:00

Hello City: Love Letters
2024-02-18 19:30 - 22:00
Hello City is bringing back one of our favourite February traditions: Love Letters. Watch as we improvisesilly scenes based on the love letters you write and submit to us! A show sure to warm your heart and tickle your gut! Sunday, February 18th. 7:30pm.

Rossum's Universal Robots
2024-02-12 - 2024-02-15
Rossum’s Universal Robots (R.U.R.) is a 1920’s Czech Sci-Fi play written by Karel Čapek,
about a factory which produces the first ever ‘Robots’, a term first introduced to the english language by Čapek himself. In Rhys Parks & Riley Reid’s adaptation of this script, they ask the audience what will become of a world dominated by robotic labour? And when (or if) a man-made machine becomes a living creature? Morals become grey, and the world changes, from the perspective of a monopolized industry. See the inevitable fate of the world, from the comfort of Rossum’s factory.

Content Warnings:
Existential topics including: religion, evolution, & self-consciousness. Violence, on-and-off-stage murder, and firearms (gun violence), mental illness and death in general. Talk of body horror and the grotesque. Talk of suicide. Alcohol.

Sensory Warnings:
Sounds of: explosions, gunshots (on-and-off-stage), loud machines, fire, cybernetic augmentation, marching, and screams. Lighting blackouts & instantaneous shifts.

Atlantic Boylesque presents: Love Sucks
2024-02-10 05:00 - 23:00
Atlantic Boylesque does Valentine’s Day differently. Designating a date to reflect on love can’t just be about dinner reservations, over-extended credit limits, roses imported from afar, slavery chocolate, and unmet expectations. We should also reflect on the dark side of love: heartbreak, jealousy, vengeance, infidelity, manipulation, codependency, and in-laws. So shake off those hetero-normative shackles, give a finger to the wedding industrial complex, and come celebrate all the ways in which Love Sucks. Early (5-7pm) and late (9-11pm) show tickets available.

Israelism - Film Screening
2024-02-04 18:00 - 21:00
Independent Jewish Voices presents Israelism in collaboration with the Atlantic Canadian Palestinian Society, Mayworks Kjipuktuk/Halifax and the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op.

https://www.israelismfilm.com/
When two young American Jews raised to unconditionally love Israel witness the brutal way Israel treats Palestinians, their lives take sharp left turns.
They join a movement of young American Jews battling the old guard to redefine Judaism’s relationship with Israel, revealing a deepening generational divide over modern Jewish identity.
After this screening, you will meet some of the filmmakers and you can participate in Q & A with them.
Masking is strongly encouraged.

For more information, contact jjv-halifax@ijvcanada.org,
902-240-2782

Future of Funny II
2024-02-03 20:00 - 22:30
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – DATE TBD
Back by popular demand, the Future of Funny answers the question on all of our minds these days: Who’s funnier, artificial intelligence or humans?
In an evening of dystopian comedy set in the year 2069, six of Halifax’s top stand-up comedians (Kyle Barnet, Jordan Foisy, Luba Magnus, Robbie Vino, Steve Mackie and Dan Hendricken) will perform their best stand-up comedian routines, then hand over their set-lists to the founder of the comedy-tech startup GiGGLE, Nick Martinello.
The joke lists will be used as AI prompts to generate parallel comedy routines performed by the CyBoys; half-human, half-machine joke slingers. The audience will vote on whether human comics are obsolete and subject to “termination” in the most gruesome way possible.
Get your tickets now, the fate of humanity is in your hands!

the Halifax chronicles | an improv show about nothing
2024-02-02 19:30 - 21:30
“the Halifax chronicles” sees local comedians improvising a live TV sitcom centered around the minutea of living in Canada’s biggest small town: Halifax! Fall in love with this witty cast of characters as they navigate “city” life on the East Coast.
This double act show will feature two fully improvised sitcom episodes including set pieces and costumes. Enjoy bar service before the show and during the commercial break.
You can expect to see some quirky characters, quippy dialogue, and questionable situations presented in the style of your favourite show about nothing.
Starring:
Erik Garf
Jonah Campbell
Luschka Van Aardt
Taylor McMillen
and special guests!

Hello City presents: Resolution to Laugh
2024-01-28 19:00 - 21:30
The Funny folks from Hello City kick off their first improv show of the year with a very special guest, Adam Myatt.
Bar is open at 7:00 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10/$15/$20 and can be purchased at the door, or online.

Yarrow / Angela Sande
2024-01-27 19:30 - 22:00
Join us for an evening of new original and improvised music by Yarrow Trio and Angela Sande. Yarrow Trio features:

Nicola Miller on alto saxophone
Sam Wilson on guitar
Gabriella Ciurcovich on bass

Yarrow focuses on lush, warm textures and melodies, while occasionally dipping their toes into more experimental sounds with each musician contributing their unique musical identity within the ensemble. Yarrow performs original music that ventures into various forms of improvisation as well as some of the more obscure jazz repertoire, folk music, Brecht, and more.

Angela Sande is a Halifax based jazz vocalist and songwriter. This performance will showcase an eclectic mix of new original songs, blending modern jazz and singer-songwriter sensibilities. She will be joined by:

Nicola Miller – alto saxophone
Tom Richards – trombone
Rich White – guitar
Pat Reid – bass
Andrew Miller – drums

January Showcase
2024-01-26 19:30 - 22:00
Spontaneity Improv Company will be presenting their monthly showcase! Our group of talented improvisers will be taking the stage and improvising based on your suggestions! Get your tickets now and take part in the show by calling out our inspiration.

Shayari Mehfil
2024-01-21 16:30 - 19:30
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the heart of poetry at Jaideep’s Shayari Soirée. Join Jaideep and a collective of talented poets as they breathe life into verses, weaving a tapestry of emotions that transcends words. The event, set against a backdrop of eloquence, invites guests to witness the magic of poetic expression. From the rhythmic symphony of poetic verses to the soul-stirring narratives of fellow poets, the evening promises an unforgettable celebration of language and emotion. Engage in a poetic dialogue, connect with the creators, and become a part of this immersive experience. Limited seats available, so reserve yours for a night where poetry comes alive, leaving an indelible mark on hearts and minds. See you at Shayari Soirée!

Stories in Nova Scotia Workshop Presentation
2024-01-16 06:30 - 21:00

Stories in Nova Scotia Workshop
2024-01-15 18:30 - 21:00
Six More Days Til the ‘Shop!
With a Price Drop!
$60 for the two days, Jan. 15th and 16th
6:30-9PM

WHERE: the Bus Stop The Bus Stop Theatre Co-op

My partner and I started SINS to help build and connect the writing and performing communities here in Halifax / Nova Scotia.
So, being that we have enough registered to cover our costs, we want to lower our price for this two day storytelling workshop.
STORYTELLING SHOWS are an IDEAL way to promote WHO YOU ARE, and a wonderful way to develop your work as a writer and performer. You won’t want to miss this experience.
Few Spots are left.

Register at tellyoursins@gmail.com

Hello Nova Scotian Music, Theatre and Film Communities!

Katrina Phillip here wishing you all a very Happy New Year, and hope you had the most wonderful winter holidays!
My partner, Chris Jackel and I will be hosting a STORYTELLING WORKSHOP:

This workshop is ideal for:
Performers who want more exposure, more experience.
Writers who would like to get more exposure, more experience.
Writers who are interested in performing their own material.
Performers who are interested writing their own material.
*ANYONE who loves to tell stories.*

WHEN: Monday, January 15th and Tuesday, January 16th from 6:30 – 9PM
WHERE: The Bus Stop Community Room (15th) The Bus Stop Theatre (16th)
WHY: To spread the word about our Storytelling Shows and to recruit more storytellers!
HOW MUCH: $85.00 $60

Find out exactly what Stories In Nova Scotia (SINS) is— What we’re looking for in submissions and what the process is like.
Learn how to go about writing a story and experience what it would be like to perform it on stage.

Please register by emailing us directly at tellyoursins@gmail.com
For more info visit us at www.storiesinnovascotia.org and listen to our interview on CBC’s Mainstreet with Jeff Douglas
https://www.instagram.com/storiesinnovascotia/ on Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/storiesinnovascotia on Facebook

Meet the creators of S (tories) I (n) N (ova) S (cotia)—

Chris Jackel has been telling stories his whole life, some of which are even true. A writer, editor and co-creator of Stories in Nova Scotia, Chris appreciates concision — especially in bios.

Katrina Phillip is an actor, dancer, and director/choreographer who has performed on and off Broadway. She has performed, directed and taught in NYC for over fifteen years. She studied acting with Rob McCaskill in New York and Sal Romeo in L.A., and taught acting for youth and adults across the U.S. and Ireland. Here in Halifax Katrina currently teaches OPEN level Conditioning and Theater dance classes at House of Eights Dance and Halifax Dance, along with acting classes at The Bus Stop Theatre. For more information on Katrina visit @katrinaphillipdance.

Photos (in order) by Stoo Metz Photography, Steven Rich, and James MacLean

Atlantic Burlesque Festival Fundraiser Event
2024-01-13 19:00 - 2024-01-14 02:30
In May of 2024, Halifax will be hosting the Atlantic Burlesque Festival at the Scotiabank Studio in Neptune Theatre. This exciting event is the first of its kind and aims to spotlight the incredible talent of Burlesque performers in Atlantic Canada, foster community growth, and provide networking opportunities with the wider burlesque world. The event is being organized by a brand new non-profit cooperative composed of burlesque performers from throughout the region. On January 13th, this cooperative will be hosting a fundraising event at the Bus Stop Theatre and promises to be a very big deal!!! They have pulled together talent from every major burlesque company in Halifax (as well as some surprises from away) for one unforgettable night of laughter, seduction, joy and celebration of performing art. What a way to start the year!!
The night’s itinerary is literally spilling over with amazing performances from the region’s most talented burlesque artists, a jaw-dropping silent auction featuring a trove of tantalizing treasures, interactive games, go-go dancing and more! The night will reach its boiling point with a dance party hosted by DJ Vero and an opportunity to wiggle with the city’s brightest and sparkliest burlesque talent!
Proceeds from tickets, tips, auctions and donations are ALL going toward making the Atlantic provinces a leading destination for burlesque! Come out and support your community!
When: 7:30-late, January 13th, 2024
Live Performances by: Honey de Mele, Oliver Twisted, The Lady Corbeau, Newfound Lad, Vanessa Buttercup, Kristyn Green, Kay Licious, Kyann Pepper, Beef Pattie, Jake Jockerson, Lumen Lux, Tiny Orchid, Aiya Xiaoxin, and more!!
Amazing items and services for the silent auction have been donated by this incredible list of sponsors: Atlantic Burlesque Festival, Neo Novas Burlesque, Atlantic Boylesque, Blue Lobster Burlesque, Crescent Moon Cabaret, Talent NB, Lumen Lux, Lady Corbeau, Elle Lixir, Luminous Designs, Steph Kincade, Stoo Metz, Seymour Snaps, Kyla Nicholle, Sophie Belliveau, Custom Curves, Serpentine Studios, Unleashed Dance AND MANY MORE TO COME!!!

PRESSURE TEST
2024-01-06 22:00 - 2024-01-07 06:00
A brand new after-hours event held this Jan 6th at The Bus Stop Theatre, a small and intimate gathering with limited tickets so get them while your can! “PRESSURE TEST” will be a multi genre event with a little something for everyone! Anything goes as long as its high energy.

***Open decks from 10:00pm to 11:00pm***

Catch some great local talent featuring:
11 pm to 1 am
The Dopeness
1 am to 2 am
Grime Machine
2 am to 3 am
Enogen
3 am to 4 am
Apaulo
4 am to 6 am
Amygdala b2b special guest

Stage 1 $15.00
Stage 2 $20.00
Stage 3 $25.00

Sound provided by:
Velvet Studios
https://www.facebook.com/Thedopeness902

Lights and atmosphere provided by:
Sonic Spectrum

Into the Time Slip
2023-12-21 20:30 - 23:30
In another dimension, with voyeuristic intention, Sin presents INTO THE TIME SLIP – An all-drag Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast!

Join our lucky lovers Brad and Janet on their ill-advised engagement festivities as we witness them fall into the absolute pleasure of the Frankenstein Place, and all of the off-the-wall queerness contained within! Featuring a full cast of Halifax drag talent, this production is presented in traditional shadowcast format with as much extra passion as we could fit into our garter belts.
Cast includes Andrew Guinness, Mike Hunt, Queera Bang, Mark Sizzum, Hannibal Lickeder, Lucky Charms, Izzy Limpwrist, Jo Mama, Twig Newton in ensemble, and your host and producer, Sin!

December 21st @ The Bus Stop Theatre
Doors 8:30pm | Show 9:00pm
Tickers $15 presale | $20 door |

Holiday Comedy Show
2023-12-20 20:00

Leftovers Comedy presents: A Musical Improv Spectacular!
2023-12-19 19:00
Join Leftovers Comedy on December 19th for a night of improv comedy with a musical twist! Enjoy all the short-form improv games you know and love, but this time… with singing (and piano)?! And then settle in for The Boys in the City on the Weekend as the duo entertains you with a 30-minute improvised performance with piano accompaniment provided by the talented Adam Johnson! Keep your eyes on the @leftoverscomedy instagram page for ticket info.

Grove
2023-12-16 19:30 - 23:30
Welcome to “Grove”, a cozy variety show at the Bus Stop Theatre! Featuring a stacked lineup of local drag, burlesque, circus and music, this show is followed by dancing to beats, bubs, and wubs by DJ Sp!nalFlu!d.
We are turning the theatre into a magical forest and summoning friends and creatures of the wood to help a sasquatch (who also happens to be the theatre’s house technician) celebrate their 40th birthday- a night of cozy magic, love, and butts!
Featuring performances by:
Alix Todd
Elle Lixir
Miss Shapen
Mike Hunt
Kinky Keyda
Crip Tease
Wet Cleave
Buster Price
Aiya Xiaoxin
Misha Bakshi
Vanessa furlong
Guy and Doll
…and maybe even a few surprises!
Afterparty Dj’d by Sp!nalFlu!d
Stage Design and Visuals by Matt Downey
Produced by Matt Downey and Elle Lixir

December 16th
@ The Bus Stop Theatre Co-op
(2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS)
7:30pm – Doors open
8:00pm – Show begins
Livestream Viewing available**
Livestream Replay available until Dec 24th
Dance party on the stage with a live DJ and fun visuals following the last performance

Sensory Warning: Bright moving projections will be used during the show as well as the afterparty.

Tickets are $15*

*Note: We want to keep base ticket prices accessible to all, but you have the option to top up your ticket price if you are able. Consider it a pre-tip to the artists and support for production costs. This show operates independently without funding from The Bus Stop Theatre or any other third parties. Ticket sales contribute directly to supporting the artists. The average ticket price for similar shows typically range from $25-$40.
**Livestream tickets are distributed in 2 ways:
– (1) It can be purchased individually if you are unable to attend the show in-person.
– (2) It will be included with your purchase of an in-person ticket in the event that you unable to attend in person. (Please do not share this link with others as it greatly hurts artists like ourselves.)
– link to replay available to livestream only ticket holders from December 18th until December 24th
PWYC options available at the door (unless sold out).
If you have barriers either financial or otherwise, please feel free to email Elle at elle.lixir.dancer(at)gmail(dot)com or matt(at)thebusstoptheatre(dot)org

Spontaneity Improv December Showcase
2023-12-15 19:30 - 21:00
Spontaneity Improv performance teams show off their improv skills.
Check out our company showcase happening monthly! Laugh in amazement! “Could that really be made up on the spot?” you’ll say to yourself as you soak in the wonder of our improvised theatre. Be transported to various larger than life scenarios inspired by suggestions from the audience. LOL or smile to yourself as the glee of our vulnerability and nerves project themselves across the vast world of the stage. Allow our company showcase, full of all the Spontaneity performers, inspire you to give it a try! Check out spontaneityimprov.ca for class information, future shows, workshops and more.

Possibilities of Dialogue
2023-12-13 20:00 - 21:30
Inspired by the parallels between making a dance and having a conversation, Possibilities of Dialogue is an abstraction of a collaborative creative process; with moments of listening, curiosity, disagreement and spontaneity unfolding through movement and text. The work is a participatory, experimental dance performance rooted in lineages of western contemporary dance and is co-choreographed and performed by David Norsworthy and Marielis Garcia.
Thank you to Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council for their financial support. Shout to the local companies supporting this project: Kinetic, Live Art Dance, Mayworks and Votive Dance!

Hot to Trot
2023-12-11 18:00
Join Halifax graphic novelist Veronica Post on December 11th at 6:00 p.m. as she celebrates the launch of Hot to Trot, the latest book in the Langosh, Peppi, and Yeva trilogy. Hosted by author Andre Fenton, the evening will feature a visual presentation by Veronica, an on-stage interview, and an audience Q&A. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

“These flawed, endearing road trippers will warm reader’s hearts.” —Publishers Weekly

Unwrapped
2023-12-10 19:00 - 21:30
Hosted by Bunni Lapin, Unwrapped will feature some of the best local Queer musicians; Riley Reign, Bibingkita, Glence Glasgow, and more. Bring your friends, partner(s), family, and or your chosen family, and celebrate the holidays in a safe and inclusive space.
Musicians will be singing a mix of mostly non-traditional music, including a combination of solos and group performances. This is the perfect way to kick off the holidays, with yummy cookies, hot cocoa, and cozy tunes to keep you warm.
Tickets $15 – $25

Blue Lobster Burlesque: Fire & Ice
2023-12-09 20:00 - 22:00

The Villains Christmas Carol 2 (The Revenge of Tiny Tim)
2023-12-07 19:30 - 20:30
Think you know the full story? Think again.
Stirred to action by ol’ billionaire Scrooge’s selfish ways, London’s favourite ragamuffin – Tiny Tim – sells his soul to the devil to get revenge! A hilarious, irreverent retelling of the holiday classic, told in the true Villainous style: packed full of heart and cheek. Come rediscover Charles Dickens’ immortal story, reimagined by Dan Bray (Zomblet, Knight of the Bat, Hansel und Gretel, International Waters).

Written and Directed by Dan Bray
Production assistance by Frisia Li
Performances by:
Moneesha “Misha” Bakshi
Dan Bray
Sara Graham
Taryn Hanrahan
Brittany Kamras
Colleen MacIsaac
and Charla Williams as “Carol”

A Christmas Dollhouse
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:30
A Christmas Dollhouse Musical is a movie for all ages, produced by Talent Studio Halifax. Written and composed by Vladimir Sitnikov and Cheryl Edgett, inspired by the novel of same name by Halifax writer Richard Rudnicki. It is based on a true story that took place in Nova Scotia during the 1930’s. The story is a reflection of friendship, forgiveness, kindness, celebration and community during the Christmas season in Nova Scotia. The production brings together a beautiful musical score, talented young cast, captivating set and costumes, brilliant musicianship and exciting dance!

Mixed Bag
2023-12-02 19:30 - 21:00
Mixed Bag is a community improv show where folks have signed up and we have randomly chosen the cast to all play together. Event start time is 7:30 and doors are at 7:00. Tickets are $15 full price and $8 for students/artists/underwaged. All proceeds will be going to Out if the Cold.

Big Breaths and Being Brave with Liam Fair
2023-12-02 15:00 - 17:00

James Hill & Anne Janelle
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00
Settle into a cozy evening of re-imagined carols and original wintery songs from James Hill and Anne Janelle’s brand new album “The Midnight Clear.” The duo’s award-winning blend of voices, ukulele, fiddle and cello makes “the perfect evening of tunes, stories and musical virtuosity.” For this performance, James and Anne will be joined by the luxurious sounds of a string quartet.
