In Context: Helen Lawrence

Helen Lawrence, the hi-tech experiment in film noir from visual artist Stan Douglas and writer Chris Haddock, comes to BAM on October 14. Context is everything, so get even closer to the production with this curated selection of articles and videos related to the show. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought below and by posting on social media using #HelenLawrence.

Program Notes

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Article
“It’s a 3-D movie. It’s a film-noir play. It’s a great big, fingers-crossed experiment” (The Globe and Mail)
“It’s a huge puzzle, really kind of brain-melting,” says Douglas of his stage-meets-screen noir creation.

Article
“Lisa Ryder takes another ride in 'imaginary rodeo' with Helen Lawrence” (TheStar.com)
The Helen Lawrence femme fatale discusses what it’s like to act with amid blue screens.

Watch & Listen

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Video
Circa 1948 (Time)
Explore the historic Vancouver of Helen Lawrence with a new app from Stan Douglas.

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Helen Lawrence 3D Technology (YouTube)
A dog demonstrates the world-creating technology used to recreate Vancouver, 1948.

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Interview with Writer Chris Haddock (YouTube)
The brains behind the show’s snappy dialogue describes the show.

Now your turn...

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