The Nest (1398 Cartwright Street)
January 30 - February 8 | Various showtimes
Tickets: $39 | Link
Website: https://www.riceandbeanstheatre.com/lasangimperyo
rice and beans theatre is proud to bring their production of Carmela Sison's Lasa ng Imperyo to the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival from January 30 to February 8 at The Nest on Granville Island (1398 Cartwright Street)!
In a surprising fusion of theatre and gastronomy, this adaptation of A Taste of Empire reimagines Jovanni Sy’s acclaimed play about the effects of global imperialism on how we produce, prepare and consume food. Presented in Tagalog with English subtitles, the performance guides audiences across the layered history of Philippine cultural heritage through a live cooking demonstration.
This new version brings a fresh female perspective to the piece by replacing the original Sous-Chef Jovanni with the witty and intrepid Sous-Chef Mela. Her task? To cook rellenong bangus, or stuffed milkfish, a dish whose intricate preparation process takes its roots from the country's culinary traditions and colonial past.
As the dish is brought to life, so too are the stories embedded within its ingredients. Sous-Chef Mela’s insights connect the flavours and techniques to broader themes around globalization, cultural identity and resource exploitation, inviting viewers to consider how the global food market continues to be shaped by imperialist legacies.
The Nest (1398 Cartwright Street)
January 30 - February 8 | Various showtimes
Tickets: $39 | Link