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VLACC and The Cultch are proud to present Fire Never Dies: The Tina Modotti Project, a bold world premiere from acclaimed playwright and author Carmen Aguirre. This electrifying new work explores the intersection of art and revolution through the extraordinary life of Italian photographer and activist Tina Modotti.Dates:
Opening Night: Thu, Oct 16 | 7:30 PM
Check The Cultch’s website for the full schedule of performances from October 15–26,2025
Location – Historic Theatre
1895 Venables St, Vancouver, BC
Link for tickets and further info: thecultch.com/event/fire-never-dies/
About the Work
Set in 1920s Mexico City, Fire Never Dies follows Tina Modotti’s artistic rise, her relationships with figures like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and her eventual shift from celebrated photographer to committed anti-fascist. After abandoning her camera, Modotti dedicated her life to political activism, including directing the Red Aid Hospital during the Spanish Civil War.
Told in twenty-five episodic scenes from film noir sequences of Berlin espionage to naturalistic depictions of Mexico’s artistic circles, the piece blends theatre, movement, and visual design to portray a woman torn between art, love, and political conviction.
Through Modotti’s journey, the work asks urgent questions: What is the purpose of art in the face of fascism? Can creativity serve the poor? What is the personal cost of militancy?
Production & Partnerships
Produced by Electric Company Theatre (Vancouver)
Presented by The Cultch, in partnership with the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Historic Theatre 1895 Venables St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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