There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a Shane Koyczan show. Moving, hilarious, challenging, provocative, or inspirational. Take your pick.

Or decide yourself, as Pentictonsa国际传媒檚 own Koyczan is playing Oliversa国际传媒檚 Venables Theatres on Wednesday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now, but judging by the last time he was in Penticton recently, they will sell out fast.

As Venables Theatre so aptly describes Koyczan: sa国际传媒淗ere is a writer that takes you on a tour of your own feelings in a way that leaves you grasping for your own heart just to make sure itsa国际传媒檚 still in your chest. His work has become a staple in schools for both its impact and reach. Shane curates a kind of art gallery that displays sculptures of the human experience each time he speaks. Lauded for his sold-out live performances Koyczan has carved out his own artistic path and taken his work beyond the conventional.sa国际传媒�

Koyczan grabbed worldwide attention when he reached millions with his powerful spoken word at the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.

Koyczansa国际传媒檚 TED Talk and soul-laid-bare anti-bullying video sa国际传媒淭o This Daysa国际传媒� are shown in classrooms worldwide. His book Stickboy was adapted for the stage by Vancouver Opera, and his collaborations with the likes of Tanya Tagaq, Ani DiFranco, and David Suzuki keep him innovating and growing.

Tickets are $35. Get them

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