Paul Anthony's TALENT TIME: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!
Schedule
Thu Dec 11 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:15 pm
UTC-08:00Location
The Rio Theatre | Vancouver, BC
A yearly tradition of song, dance, comedy and free warm socks with an overall feeling of joy to the world! We haven't done an Xmas show in years because of NYE but this year we have chosen to focus on Christmas instead! Featuring some beloved traditions and some new ones...🎄 KIDS FROM VANCOUVER PERFORMING STARS!!
VPS was founded out of a need for accessible, high-calibre performing arts education at a community level. Through comprehensive training in dance, music, and dramatic arts, they empower young performers to develop the discipline, creative thinking, and collaborative skills essential for success both onstage and in life.
🎄 SEASONAL SCENTED VAPE TRICKS!
Some local vape lords blow sick tricks that smell like fresh baked gingerbread!
🎄 SHREDDING SANTA: IT'S "COOL SANTA" ON GUITAR!!
Elliot Langford IS cool Santa and he will be shredding along to some Xmas classics soooo hard!!
🎄 BILLY AND THE PAROLE MODELS!
Christmas songs lit on fire by this super group led by Billy Ho-Ho-Hopeless with Chelsea Spector and more! "We just want to have a cool fun night and get everyone dancing... If little Richard was the architect then we're the house wrecker party and you're all invited"
🎄 YOUNG SINGER: ROCKET BARNETSON!!
It's fun to witness the spirit through a child's eyes. Rocket from VPS is gonna sing an adorable xmas classic!
🎄 COMEDIAN DANIELLE FLORENCE!
Very funny! Recently opened for Rick Glassman and is one of the co-hosts of the podcast "Soft for Us" with gal pals, Amy Walsh & Niki Mohrdar. Plus she loves Christmas!
🎄 RONG! AS THE HOUSE BAND! Featuring Kristy-lee Audette, Byron Slack & Emilor Jayne! They will also play their original Christmas Song
🎄 LIVE SEASONAL SCARF WEAVER: ROSIE KERSCHBAUMER!
Over the course of the show, scarves for Paul & Ryan will be weaved LIVE in front of your very eyes!
🎄 COMEDIAN EMILY QURESHI!
Very funny! Finally back in Vancouver after 6 months in Ontario. Before that she made a big a splash on K*ll TONY, the biggest live podcast in the universe. So happy to have her!
🎄 FREE WARM SOCKS!!
We have obtained a large slingshot and will be firing out pre-warmed socks to people wishing to increase their comfort while enjoying the show. (Yes, for real)
With..
● INDOOR PINE-SCENTED SNOW MACHINE!
● PRE-SHOW PHOTOS WITH IMITATION SANTA!
● COOL SANTA!
● SECRET SANTA!
● SUPRISES!
● More?
⚑ ⚑ THUR DEC 11th ⚑ ⚑
*THE RIO THEATRE*
1660 E Broadway @ Commercial.
$22 in advance / $25 at the door
7:15 Doors / 8pm Show
👶 All Ages welcome. 19+ w/ID for bar service
"There's no funner night out than the monthly Talent Time."
- - The Georgia Straight
"Talent Time is the most innovative, raucus, totally silly and inspired show I have seen in years. Watching it is like freebasing sheer fun!"
- - Matthew Hays, Globe & Mail/CBC Arts Online
"A cult phenomenon that’s been flying under the radar…a true comedy original. Talent Time defies genre. You have to experience it to truly appreciate it." - -Guy MacPherson, The Georgia Straight
Where is it happening?
The Rio Theatre, 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1, Canada
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