God is a Scottish Drag Queer and other Holiday Specials at the Rio
God is a Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special
Following multiple sold out shows in 2018 and 2019, GOD IS A SCOTTISH DRAG QUEEN is returning to the Vancouver area with the most popular show in the series! God (critically-acclaimed and award-winning comedian Mike Delamont), dressed in a holiday power suit, comes down to skewer and expound on everything from Tiny Tim to Eggnog in a hilarious, heartwarming, and unforgettable night of comedy that has quickly become a holiday classic of its own!Between the nostalgia of Christmases of yore, a look at holidays today, and what may yet come, the humour and laughter are original and hilarious.
Sunday, December 10
Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Early Bird Tickets $37+ s/c HERE (Until November 27)
Advance tickets HERE | $45 at the door
This show contains coarse language and adult content and is not suggested for audiences under 13.
Tits the Season!
Helvetica Productions is once again proud to present Tits the Season! at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, December 9!
Proving that there’s no business like snow business, Helvetica Productions is back with a third installment of Vancouver’s naughtiest and nicest new holiday tradition: Tits the Season!
Come make a holidate with this over-the-top festive extravaganza featuring drag, burlesque, circus, and variety performers from Vancouver and beyond. The bow on top of this holiday present is that the show will be headlined by the camp queen who will make you scream (with holiday delight) — Jaymes Mansfield from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8! This holiday spectacular is sure to keep you warmer than a cup of mulled wine, so meet us under the mistletoe. Yule definitely be entertained! This holiday spectacular is sure to keep you warmer than a cup of mulled wine. So, meet us under the mistletoe, Yule definitely be entertained!
Saturday, December 9 – TWO SHOWS!
Early Show:
Doors 5:00 pm | Show 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Snowbells — General Admission $40 + s/c HERE
Snowballers — Best seats in the house! $55 + s/c HERE
Snow Angels — $75 + s/c HERE
(Meet + Greet photo opportunity with Jaymes. Go home with a VIP swag bag full of holiday presents for yourself, including a signed photo from Jaymes Mansfield!)
Limited VIP tickets available — frost come, frost served!
Late Show:
Doors 9:00 pm | Show 10:00 pm
Snowbells — General Admission $40 + s/c HERE
Snowballers — Best seats in the house! $55 + s/c HERE
Snow Angels — $75 + s/c HERE
(Meet + Greet photo opportunity with Jaymes. Go home with a VIP swag bag full of holiday presents for yourself, including a signed photo from Jaymes Mansfield!)
Limited VIP tickets available — frost come, frost served!
Drag Attack! Ugly Sweater Party
Homo for the holidays!
“Twas the night before and all thru Vancouver
The drag queens were slaying with every maneuver.
Then all of a sudden there arose such a clatter –
run to the Rio to see what’s the matter!”
Your presents is requested…
Join social media star and local gender clown Dandy for a night of holiday themed drag. (And you know that these there performers came to Sleigh!) With the largest gathering of drag performers East Vancouver has ever seen, Drag Attack is sure to warm your holiday spirit! Voted runner up in the Georgia straight as BEST OF VANCOUVER.
Wear an ugly Christmas sweater for a special surprise!
VIP ticket-holders get Royalty seating and interactive prop bags!
Friday, December 15
Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Early Bird Tickets (Until December 1! Limited Number Available) $25+ s/c HERE
Assigned Seating $30+ s/c HERE | $35 at the door
VIP (First 6 rows, centre section) $40+ s/c HERE | $45 at the door.
Paul Anthony’s Talent Time: New Year’s Eve at the Rio!
Come spend New Years Eve with Vancouver’s Favourite and Most Elaborate Variety Show! You know they’re gonna entertain the snot outta ya.