BCurrent Performing Arts

BCurrent Performing Arts BCurrent manifests magical, joyful, & innovative art to expand the possibilities of Blackness for national audiences 💜
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Opening night was amazing! ✨💜The energy in the Studio Theatre last night was absolutely electric as we officially celebr...
03/05/2026

Opening night was amazing! ✨💜

The energy in the Studio Theatre last night was absolutely electric as we officially celebrated the WORLD PREMIERE of THE SURROGATE. A massive thank you to everyone who joined us and to the incredible team for bringing this powerful story to life.

Written by Mohsin Zaidi
Directed by Christopher Manousos
Photos by Kendra Epik

Produced by in Association with , , and BCurrent Performing Arts.

If you haven't seen it yet, come find out why people are talking about this gripping new play. We're running until March 22!

🎟️ Link in bio for tickets!

Witness the brilliance of the voices shaping our future. 💜⚡ We are beyond thrilled to spotlight the incredible artists j...
01/29/2026

Witness the brilliance of the voices shaping our future. 💜⚡ We are beyond thrilled to spotlight the incredible artists joining us for Unfolding the New BCurrent tonight at the Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism!

Swipe to meet the talent:

✨ TAMARA SHEVON () : A comedic powerhouse whose wit knows no bounds. From JFL to the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Tamara’s storytelling is a force of nature. Catch her upcoming special 'Wild and Diagnosed' dropping Feb 2nd on the Comedy Bar Max channel on Youtube.

✨ DESIREE MCKENZIE : National Poetry Slam Champion and award-winning storyteller. Her voice has graced Massey Hall and her debut EP 'Wet Hair' is a masterclass in spoken word. She is currently shaping the next generation of poetry as an MFA candidate.

✨ JULIET JONES-RODNEY () : A raw and honest singer-songwriter and actor crafting community through every stage she graces. With tracks like 'Slingshot' and 'Free Falling,' Juliet invites us into a beautifully raw inner world.

Wishing our BCurrent community a beautiful holiday season! 💜 Grateful for everyone sharing in the joy, creativity, and m...
01/21/2026

Wishing our BCurrent community a beautiful holiday season! 💜 Grateful for everyone sharing in the joy, creativity, and magic we build together. Here’s to warmth, connection, and bold new stories in the year ahead.

Let’s keep uplifting Black excellence! Vote for adhri and in the People’s Choice Awards: voting is open EVERY DAY until January 15. Link in bio 🔗

✨ THE SURROGATE is coming in 2026 ✨
Here For Now Theatre, Crow's Theatre, House and Body, and BCurrent Performing Arts are bringing you a show you won't want to miss.

🎁 BOXING WEEK SPECIAL 🎁
Save 20% with code BOXING25
Valid until December 26 2025
Catch this magical moment with us (get your tickets now!)
Link in bio 🔗

💜⚡ The Ontario Trillium Foundation () has powered a transformative journey for BCurrent: in 2024 we were awarded a $79,2...
01/21/2026

💜⚡ The Ontario Trillium Foundation () has powered a transformative journey for BCurrent: in 2024 we were awarded a $79,200 Resilient Communities Fund Grant to develop organizational capacity and long-term stability over 18 months. This support fueled essential capacity-building that strengthened our team, expanded our artistic vision, and inspired bold new ways to uplift Black communities in Ontario. Thank you, OTF, for believing in the magic we make: with and for our community. Here’s to new stories, unstoppable collaboration, and vibrant moments on stage and beyond!

We’re unfolding something new! ✨ Join us for a live reveal of our renewed identity and a brand new film. It’s going to b...
01/21/2026

We’re unfolding something new! ✨

Join us for a live reveal of our renewed identity and a brand new film. It’s going to be a night filled with a delicious meal, performances, stories, and transformation.

📅 Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 (24 Cecil St)

🎟️ Click the link in our bio or visit our website to RSVP by Jan 26th.

Can’t wait to see you there! 💜

12/06/2025

“The Christmas Market” — Critic’s Pick ★★★★★
Written by Kanika Ambrose
Directed by Philip Akin

Bold, funny, full of heart — and by popular demand, we’re on for a final week. Must close Dec 14!

We’re overjoyed by the glorious reviews 💜
“One of the best new plays of 2025.” —
“Lingers in the mind long after the final curtain.” —
“Vibrant and moving, bottled up like lightning in 90 minutes.” —
“A masterful balance of hope and heartbreak.” —
“A theatrical tour de force.” —
“An unexpected, engrossing, multi-layered gift.” —

🎟 Tickets are moving fast — grab yours now → Link in bio 🔗

In partnership with and ⚡️

Video excerpts courtesy of Maltese Media.



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Black Friday is on. ⚡Get 25% off tickets to The Christmas Market — all performances, all seats.Use code: BLACKFRIDAY at ...
11/28/2025

Black Friday is on. ⚡
Get 25% off tickets to The Christmas Market — all performances, all seats.

Use code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.
From today — Friday, Nov 28, 9 AM EST until Sunday, Nov 30, 12 PM. ⏰

Don’t wait ⏳ Book now → Link in bio 🔗

Bring a friend. Make a memory. 💜



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What grounds us?Our values: imagination, integrity, joy, collaboration, and legacy. 💜✨These principles shape every story...
11/19/2025

What grounds us?
Our values: imagination, integrity, joy, collaboration, and legacy. 💜✨

These principles shape every story we tell and every possibility we pursue.

Follow this space to stay connected to what’s ahead. ⚡

11/19/2025

“This is more than a rebrand. It is a renewal.” 💜

A personal reflection from our Executive Director, Kira Allen, as we unveil — a home for Black art, imagination, and bold possibilities.

Thank you for walking with us.
The next chapter begins now. ⚡

Stay connected. Stay inspired.
Explore our new website 🌐 → Link in bio 🔗

11/18/2025

We are stepping into our next chapter with a vision to lead a new wave of Black-centred creation — bold, experimental, and unafraid to reimagine what performance can be.

OUR RENEWED MISSION:
BCurrent manifests magical, joyful, and innovative art to expand the possibilities of Blackness for national audiences.

This is — transformed for the future, rooted in community, and ready to build new worlds of stories crafted with soul. 💜

Explore our new website 🌐 → Link in bio 🔗

Branding & Visual Identity by .yemi ⚡️

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