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The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is gearing up to celebrate two decades as a cornerstone of the Lower Mainland’s cultural scene, showcasing daring and innovative works across dance, theatre, multimedia, and music. Featuring more than 25 presentations, including world premieres, Canadian debuts, cabaret events, and film screenings, 2025’s lineup highlights diversity, bold storytelling, and transformative collaborations from artists across 13 countries.
“The 2025 PuSh Festival is a celebration of audacious live art. These are performances and immersive experiences that shift our paradigms for creative expression and how we relate to one another,” says PuSh’s director of programming, Gabrielle Martin, in a release. “In a world increasingly dominated by generative AI, they underscore live performance as a sanctuary of authenticity in an age that risks losing touch with the real. They invite us into the wilds of untethered imaginations …