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Following the success of November’s smash hit Uncaped Crusaders: A Batlesque Tribute to Batman, Vancouver’s favourite nerdlesque ensemble, the Geekenders, return to the Rio Theatre with even more glittery Gotham goodness. This wacky (and very fun!) “batlesque” variety show celebrates everyone’s favourite ‘stark’ knight and his rogues gallery… with a playfully sensual twist! As always, … Read more

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Live in Concert features some of Vancouver’s finest musical theatre talent in a two night only staged concert with musical direction and arrangements by Matt Grinke, and costume design by Shayan Naziripour. Follow along with a ten-piece orchestra as Jack, the Pumpkin King, attempts to bring the Christmas spirit to his … Read more

It’s your one evening off, and all you want is familiar, nostalgic entertainment with characters you know and love. Netflix has a pretty good selection, but have you considered: Nothing is sexier than live burlesque dancers? “Talk Nerdy To Me” brings you everything you never knew you were missing with this captivating “nerdlesque” experience from … Read more

In the distant future, in a far off laboratory standing silent and long abandoned, we meet Chell. She has been asleep for a long time. When she’s awoken by a chatty, British, blue-eyed robot, she finds herself in a facility that is overgrown and falling apart. Together, the two attempt an escape, inadvertently stirring…. something. … Read more

Hop in your Delorean and join Canadian “cult sensation” Geekenders on a musical journey through the space-time continuum in their latest all new, original production of How I Met My Mother: A Back to the Future Parody Musical! With a full 1.21 gigawatts of song parodies, hilarity, dance, “The Power of Love,” and a surprising … Read more

Roll for seduction. Vancouver’s “beloved” (Vancouver Sun) Geekenders is back with a brand new burlesque variety show that will take you out of your seat and stick you between a “roc” and a “bard” place, into a world populated by elves, tieflings, orcs, and owlbears. You might need a well-deserved break from raising your family, … Read more

“Come Together” and get your “Ticket To Ride” to “Twist and Shout” at Beatles Live Band Nerdlesque! Vancouver’s pop culture burlesque troupe, the Geekenders, and Canada’s Premiere Tribute to The Beatles, The Fab Fourever, are teaming up to bring this spectacular production to the Rio Theatre stage on January 31, 2020. Join us for a … Read more

The Geekenders and Kitty Glitter are proud to bring back “Lord of the Schwings: A Tolkien Burlesque Night” to The Rio Theatre stage on January 5. This is a silly, sexy evening filled with all your favourite Hobbits, Elves, Wizards, and Creatures. The fires of Mount Doom aren’t nearly as hot as they are! This … Read more

“Holy F*ckaluckadingdong!” It is with both great brain power and elbow grease that The Geekenders and Kitty Glitter are destined to return to grace the Rio Theatre‘s magnificent stage, presenting an extravaganza that will blow your freaking mind – an epic, juicy, full-throttle tribute to the greatest band in the world… On Friday, September 1 … Read more

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!  Come celebrate the Chosen One’s birthday (July 31!) in style and at the Rio Theatre with promises to be a silly, sexy evening filled with all your favourite Harry Potter characters (wearing less than appropriate school uniforms). As always, muggles in the audience are very much welcome and encouraged to wear … Read more