The Shoe Project is Back!

A pair of shoes painted red and blue, on a box

PIRS is proud and excited to present the next edition of The Shoe Project in Vancouver

The Shoe Project brings a group of immigrant and refugee women together, supported by professional writing and theatre coaches, to develop powerful personal stories which the women present in person at a public event. Each woman’s story includes a pair of shoes– perhaps precious footwear that had to be left behind, or shoes that were part of their journey to their new life. Their stories are enlightening and inspiring– and attending a Shoe Project event is a unique and unforgettable experience!

The Shoe Project is presented by PIRS in partnership with YWCA Vancouver.

The Shoe Project 2024
TSP Vancouver – 2024 Participants
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TSP Vancouver – 2024 Participants

This year’s Shoe Project cohort includes women from Ukraine, Sudan, Afghanistan, Colombia, Kurdistan-Northern Iraq, Bangladesh, Lebanon, India, Poland and Chile. Join us for a presentation of powerful stories that will stay with you long after the event!

Event Details

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Performance dates:
June 21, 2025 (7:30 PM) | June 22, 2025 (2:00 PM)

Newmont Stage, at the BMO Theatre Centre in Olympic Village, 162 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver Map

For more information about the event, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@pirs.bc.ca or 604-298-5888.

Tickets go on sale soon!

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We are grateful to project partner The Arts Club Theatre Company, for its generous contribution of ticketing services and studio and theatre facilities.

Program Concept © The Shoe Project

Holding hands

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