Silent Movie Mondays - Charlie Chaplin Shorts

Vancouver Civic Theatres presents Silent Movie Mondays, featuring classic silent films with live accompaniment on the historic Wurlitzer organ—the last theatre organ in Canada still performing in its original home. Enjoy a pre-show performance by the Gatsby Strutters Jazz Band, followed by the film with organists Michael Dirk and Koos Van Nieuwkoop. Afterward, Keith Blackmore of Vancouver Film School will lead a discussion on silent-era special effects with a special guest. Three of Charlie Chaplin’s most beloved shorts showcase his gift for physical comedy and comic mischief. In The Cure, Charlie causes chaos at a health spa when his hidden supply of alcohol finds its way into the mineral waters. The Champion follows an unlikely boxer who relies on clever tricks to survive in the ring, while The Adventurer sees Chaplin as an escaped convict attempting to blend into high society while staying one step ahead of the police. Wheelchair and companion seating is configured in a 1-to-1 arrangement on the Orchestra and Dress Circle levels. In the Orchestra, companions are provided with a seat beside the wheelchair space. Please note that wheelchair patrons and companions are NOT seated together in the Dress Circle. The companion seat is located in a row in front, on a lower level than the wheelchair space, and is separated by a wall. Accessible seating in the Dress Circle is not recommended for patrons who require verbal contact with their companion. Additional companion seats may be purchased in nearby sections. The concourse area is fully accessible from the main entrance doors. Elevator access is available from the main lobby to the Dress Circle. Wheelchair-accessible washrooms are located on the Orchestra level and the third floor. Depending on the show configuration and stage setup, some sections may not be open for all events.