A Very Merry Heistmas

Piano Heist is back with a dazzling new holiday production: A Very Merry Heistmas! A festive romp through Christmas classics interlaced with their own brand of musical and comedic shenanigans, Nico Rhodes & Patrick Courtin tackle everything “Christmas.” Whether it’s the nostalgic charm of Charlie Brown Christmas, a rock & roll styled Nutcracker Suite; The Messiah on melodicas, or a rollicking ragtime Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, get ready for a holiday experience that’s truly one-of-a-kind! Bring your festive spirit and prepare to sing-along for A Very Merry Heistmas!

Nico Rhodes is a genre jumping, multilingual musician who collaborates with other artists and artforms to experience and explore music in as many styles as possible. Growing up touring around the globe surrounded by artists and the world of theatre – he is equally comfortable playing jazz, classical, funk or roots music, orchestrating a symphony, writing musicals, and conducting choirs. He begins his day with an espresso and practicing his Japanese, the language he is currently embracing. Nico has not stopped working since his first professional theatre gig as a multi-instrumentalist at the age of 17. As an accomplished musician, composer, and arranger, he has conducted more than 42 professional musical theatre productions across Canada; arranged for symphony orchestra, chamber ensembles, choirs, jazz groups and big band. With a portfolio of 100’s of original arrangements that span funk, to gospel, to rock, to choral and synth-pop, his composition skills have garnered him an exciting collaboration with international performers and writers in a new multi-platform musical theatre experience entitled Off the Beaten Path. Nico has received Ovation, Jessie, and SAT award nominations for his music direction of four Canadian musicals: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ (2014), ‘Out of my Dreams’ (2015), ‘Best Laid Plans’ (2016) and ‘Talking Sex On Sunday’ (2020). In 2018 he was the recipient of Nanaimo’s Emerging Cultural Leader Award.

Patrick Courtin is a dynamic force in the music world, best known as one half of the innovative duo, Piano Heist. A talented pianist at heart, Patrick is also a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, music director, and educator. His musical journey began with classical piano studies, which he later expanded by completing a degree in Jazz at Vancouver Island University. With over two decades of experience, Patrick has made his mark as a music director for various musical theatre productions, contributed to recording sessions, and composed music for film and television. His performances have taken him on tours across Canada, the United States, and even to China, showcasing his versatility and passion for music. Currently, Patrick serves as the Music Director at the renowned Barkerville Historic Town & Park in Wells, British Columbia. His eclectic musical background includes collaborations with silent film, opera singers, swing dancers, and historical theatre productions, highlighting his ability to adapt and thrive in diverse musical environments.

Tickets: $35 Member, $40 Non-Member (+applicable taxes & fees)