Opening Night!: Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa – Paradise Gothic Tour at Vancouver Playhouse
Dates: 7/9/2026
📍 Theatre: Vancouver Playhouse
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The festival opens with a night of comedy and music headlined by Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa, making his Vancouver debut as part of his international Paradise Gothic Tour. Known for sharp, darkly funny takes on immigration, spirituality, and late-stage capitalism, Rajapaksa brings a fearless new hour that is both subversive and deeply human. He is joined by Canadian comedian Charlie Demers and a live performance by interdisciplinary artist Piu, blending raga-inspired vocals with experimental electronic sound. The event is co-presented with PuSh Festival.
Cast and Creative Team for Opening Night!: Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa – Paradise Gothic Tour at Vancouver Playhouse
Cast
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa
Ensemble
Mohamed Assani
Ensemble.
Cassius Khan
Ensemble
Noah Franche-Nolan
Ensemble
Shruti Ramani
Ensemble
Gurmukh Singh
Ensemble
Arthur Flowers
Ensemble
Minelle Mahtani
Ensemble
Rashmeet Kaur
Ensemble
Julian Brave NoiseCat
Ensemble
Tarun Nayar
Ensemble
Anita Majumdar
Ensemble
Abby Govindan
Ensemble
Charlie Demers
Ensemble
Piu
Ensemble
Asad Khan
Ensemble
Farheen Haq
Ensemble
Gen Connect
Ensemble
Ruby Singh
Ensemble
Sonora Jha
Ensemble
Niki Mohrdar
Ensemble
Creative Team
Mohamed Assani
Artist
Cassius Khan
Tabla and Ghazal Master
Noah Franche-Nolan
Composer
Gurmukh Singh
Guest Artist
Farheen Haq
Artist
Tarun Nayar
Musician
Ruby Singh
Curator
Laura June Albert
Executive Managing Director
Am Johal
Executive Artistic Director
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