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by Scummy on 2016-04-15Winter Garden Theatre - TorontoShane is an incredible artist with a presence that is unlike any other. He is funny, thought provoking and very moving. A must see for all. Thanks Shane for being who you are. :)
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SHANE KOYCZAN IN CONCERT:
Award-winning Canadian poet Shane Koyczan brings electric energy and razor-sharp wit to spare every time he steps on stage, completely captivating each audience member with his unique world view. At his live shows Koyczan uses his rhythmic cadence and impressive word play to reveal a startling amount of honesty and vulnerability, captivating audiences with his unique slam poetry aesthetic. He easily flows into the rhythms of hip hop, getting ticket buyers bobbing their heads while he unfolds an increasingly literate frame of mind. Fans of music, comedy, and poetic thinking won't want to miss this wordsmith on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Originally from the Northwest Territories of Canada, Shane Koyczan's early poetry was informed by such traumatic events as being abandoned by his parents and bullied by his schoolmates. In 2000 he became the first Canadian to win the National Poetry Slam’s Individual Championship. This recognition allowed him to publish two books of poetry entitled Visiting Hours and Our Deathbeds will be Thirsty, as well as a novel in verse titled Stickboy. Koyczan experienced a mainstream breakthrough when he turned his poem “To This Day” into an animated video that received 1.4 million views in its first two days on YouTube, thanks to support from anti-bullying movements. The impact of the poem was so profound that Koyczan was eventually selected to read the poem and show the animation at a TED Conference.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Shane Koyczan was fantastic
by emvc on 2016-04-15Winter Garden Theatre - TorontoLoved the performance. Shane's energy and passion raised the bar. His raw emotion brought laughter and tears at the same time
Rating: 5 out of 5 Shayne Koyczan
by Wiseman27 on 2016-04-07Arden Theatre - St AlbertSimply awesome, great humor.. clear understandable poetry, very emotional and heart felt, simply awesome
Rating: 5 out of 5 Simply awesome!
by iwouldbegrey on 2016-04-05Arden Theatre - St AlbertThe show was great! It was just him and his words. He is quite funny too. Both my husband and I enjoyed it!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Touching and Hilarious
by MotherMotherhead on 2016-04-05Arden Theatre - St AlbertShane was amazing! Watching be himself and do what he does best. He made us laugh, but overall let us enjoy ourselves. Thank you Shane.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Incredibly entertaining
by Kathy6312 on 2015-10-21Clarke Theatre Foundation - MissionThis show was so good. I was really sick and decided to go anyways, it was so worth it. Highly recommend this to all, though there is some swearing. Shane has such a great sense of humour.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 2015-04-21National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa Shane was absolutely amazing. His poetry is unbelievable. Left me speechless. WOW. I laughed so hard at points and at other times I was in tears. If you have an opportunity to see him, do not miss it.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 2015-04-21National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa Not only was his work beautiful and moving, but what blew us away was his performance; accessible AND thought provoking... So grateful to have had the opportunity to see Shane perform live!
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 2015-04-10West End Cultural Centre - Winnipeg Shane Koyczan was riveting and the entire experience was amazing.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing as usual!
by grapefruitjello on 2014-03-30Chan Centre For The Performing Arts - VancouverShane is a great performer and incredibly talented writer who is always fun to watch. His performances are always funny, moving, and inspiring. I would recommend him to anyone - even people who aren't normally interested in poetry!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Poetic masterpiece
by ZacAttack on 2014-03-29Chan Centre For The Performing Arts - VancouverWith emotion, energy and passion. A great night out with Shane.
Rating: 5 out of 5 A delightful mixture of hilarious and moving!
by EmmieRo2012 on 2012-11-09West End Cultural Centre - WinnipegShane Koyczan has never failed to impress me with any of his pieces. Everything he writes is moving, inspirational and unique in it's own way. An awesome spoken word artist who is continuously reminding people of the beauty of expressing yourself through poetry. I was surprised to find how hilarious he is as well. He is an excellent entertainer and had me laughing so hard I was crying. Brilliant man.