CONTEST: See the World Premiere of ‘On Native Land’ | The Tyee

This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are put on either by us or by our select partners. The Tyee does not and cannot vouch for or endorse products advertised on The Tyee. We choose our partners carefully and consciously, to fit with The Tyee’s reputation as B.C.’s Home for News, Culture and Solutions. Learn more about Tyee Presents. The world premiere of On Native Land, produced by Raven Theatre in collaboration with Urban Ink, comes to The Cultch this April. Audiences will dive into the heart of contemporary Indigenous narratives with this new musical intertwining the lives of a lawyer, a Chief and a rising singer-songwriter. These three seemingly disparate characters’ paths converge in a sweeping, powerful tale of land and identity. Corey Payette is known for bridging ancestral and modern tonalities. His work has been compared to Broadway hits Company and Dear Evan Hansen. But Payette’s contemporary scores have a driving force rooted in the drum, grounding the music in Indigenous tradition. Timeless yet boldly innovative at the same time, On Native Land challenges the idea of what musicals can and should be. Payette’s talents as an award-winning storyteller in theatre and film shine as bright as ever. His previous works, Children of God, Les Filles du Roi and Starwalker, all premiered at The Cultch and went on to receive national and international acclaim. The Cultch is proud to collaborate with Payette, Urban Ink and Raven Theatre once again. On Native Land runs from April 8 to 19 at the York Theatre in Vancouver. In celebration of its premiere, Tyee readers are invited to enter to win two tickets to a show of their choice, plus a $25 gift card to Social (1812 Commercial Dr). To learn more about the show and how to save on tickets, including pay-what-you-choose previews, community pricing and Indigenous ticket offers, visit The Cultch's website. Enter to win below. Fill out my online form. About The Cultch The Cultch (formally the Vancouver East Cultural Centre) is Vancouver’s most diverse and innovative arts and cultural hub — presenting contemporary theatre, dance, circus, music and visual art. Through its own programming and rental opportunities for community users, it has built an audience for cutting-edge local, national and international work. Bringing world-class programming to thousands of citizens each year, The Cultch serves a diverse, engaged public and provides space for artistic experimentation and development. Read more: Theatre This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are put on either by us or by our select partners. The Tyee does not and cannot vouch for or endorse products advertised on The Tyee. We choose our partners carefully and consciously, to fit with The Tyee’s reputation as B.C.’s Home for News, Culture and Solutions. Learn more about Tyee Presents.