With the rise of social media and partisan propaganda, and with conspiracy theories connected to every facet of life, it is little wonder that some have dubbed this the "post-truth" era? Truth & Lies examines some of the tensions and desires that are generated in a world where reality is mutable and narratives are cynically crafted for personal and political advantage.

This collection of 3 short plays, and a complementary VR narrative, has been written by some of the brightest stars of the Canadian playwriting scene. The world around you proves to be not what it seems as digital reality and real life collide.

‍The experience takes place on-site in the newly equipped Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall in the Vancouver Opera production. Each short piece will use the same 4 actors and creative team to ensure a captivating and fully realized vision. Read on for details about the individual pieces!

Where: The Vancouver Opera - 1955 McLean drive

When: June 22 - 25, 2023.

Showtimes: June 22, 23, 24 @ 8pm. June 24 & 25 @ 4pm.

Run time: 75 minutes with a 15 minute interlude

Tickets: $25 including service fees

Smother Me In Your Love by Pippa Mackie (Virtual Reality)

Smother Me In Your Love, by Pippa Mackie, is a dark, playful and absurdist VR experience that explores the themes of truth and lies, and thrusts the viewer into an interactive experience. Loosely inspired by certain events in Shakespeare's Othello, Smother Me In Your Love, challenges the audience's role as a spectator and asks what responsibility we all have as viewers.