The Pigeon and The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love is a powerful and evolving lo-fi folk opera about Pigeons! Well, really, it’s about housing insecurity and the many roads one can take to end up on the street. A mix of comedy, social justice, and dark yet danceable tunes. But really…it’s about pigeons. Returning to the Vancouver Fringe in September 2024 for a second run, the Pigeon enjoyed 5 out of 6 sold out shows, and connected with so many folks – our hearts are bursting. Next up a short run in Bellingham Feb 2025. Don’t miss it!
Donate now and help make the Pigeon Record-Podcast-Tour!
**WINNER of the Vancouver Fringe Stir Social ImpactAward**
“A tremendously important and much-needed piece of work.”
Vancouver Stir
“A compassionate ode to the invisibilized struggles of the unhoused”
Vancouver Arts Review
The Pigeon & The Dove at Vancouver Fringe 2024
Fri Sept 6 – 4:30pm
Sat Sept 7 – 4:30pm
Sun Sept 8 – 4:30pm
Fri Sept 13 – 5:00pm
Sat Sept 14 – 3:30pm
Sun Sept 15 – 2:00pm
Zameen Art House (new venue!) 1515 Anderson St Granville Island Vancouver BC 70mins
Written, directed and performed by Carolyn Victoria Mill.
Music created and performed with Reid Jamieson.
Much like the homeless and the housed, the pigeon and the dove are, in fact, the same damn bird. ‘They’ are ‘Us’. Through celebrating the lowly pigeon, we will explore how perception affects the support we offer those experiencing homelessness and how we may prevent this global crisis on a local level. Inspired by the works of Buffy Sainte-Marie and Dr. Gabor Mate, Vancouver singer-songwriting couple Reid Jamieson and Carolyn Victoria Mill (aka CVM) use a mix of music and comedy to explore the tipping point, where we go from housed to homeless, with a wider variety of causes than we might think. With cycles of lighthearted vignettes about the much-maligned pigeon, related insight from local housing advocates, and dark but danceable songs reflecting on just some of the many roads one can take to end up on the street. By singing these stories we may find them easier to hear. But really, it’s about pigeons. Prepare to be amazed by this fascinating bird of lost paradise, as we take an eye-opening journey of perception – with a bird’s eye view of those living on the street.
Pigeon 60 second pitch
Lyric video for IT’S NOT ENOUGH (from the show)
PIGEON FUNDRAISER
Donate now to help make a Pigeon Record-Podcast-Tour!
We have never made a crowdfunder before now… https://gofund.me/c72ef671
The Pigeon and The Dove is an evolving project with big dreams. Want to contribute to this work of art? We have started a GoFundMe where you can play an important role if helping the Pigeon take flight.
PROJECT GOAL: We are keen to reach a wider audience with this show. We are asking for help with funding for the following:
- Record and release an album of the songs from the show
- Film the show to make available online
- Create a podcast of the show
- Pay for promotion of the Pigeon
- Pay for venue rentals in other cities
This is how we will take this ever evolving show to more people – as this housing crisis isn’t going away any time soon. We will do our very best to connect our actions to our values by helping folks see themselves in the people on the street. We will do our very best to connect our actions to our values by helping folks see themselves in the people on the street. GIVE NOW: https://gofund.me/c72ef671
Other ways to contribute:
Become a Patron of Reido https://www.patreon.com/reidjamieson |
You can also make a one-time donation via paypal.me that will give you access to the vault and more if that works better for you. https://www.paypal.me/reidjamiesonmusic
or etransfer to reidjamiesonband (at) gmail (dot) com.
When we eventually take this show on the road, partial proceeds of the live show will go to various local charities supporting kids aging out of foster care. Disproportionately represented on the streets, supporting their path to a positive future is a valuable opportunity to create real change.