BOOM X, a Kidoons and WYRD Production, in association with Theatre Calgary and The 20K Collective.
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity presents BOOM X on December 12, an explosive solo multimedia performance written, directed, and performed by acclaimed Canadian artist Rick Miller. Developed with assistance from Banff Centre, the show blends theatre, storytelling, music, and technology as Miller transforms into more than 100 characters, taking audiences on a rapid-fire journey through the culture, politics, and defining events of Generation X from 1970 to 1995. Get Tickets Now.
“Stunning… A marvellous mashup of media, verbatim theatre, jukebox musical and autobiographical confession” — The Globe and Mail
“A one-man show mastera… A multimedia showcase of Rick Miller’s incredibly unique ability to bring all this pop culture to life” —CBC News
“4 Stars… An immensely entertaining, high energy magic carpet ride with a real genie for a tour guide” —Calgary Herald
Performance Description
In January of 2019, Kidoons' Rick Miller followed up his hit show BOOM with BOOM X (Part 2), the GenX sequel that spans the years 1970-1995. It’s the second in a trilogy of solo multimedia performances, which collectively span 75 years of music, culture, and events on our planet. BOOM X picks up where BOOM left off, at Woodstock in August of ‘69, and takes us all the way to 1995, when the internet began to dominate our lives. Over the course of 100 minutes, Miller plays over 100 colourful characters from the days of disco, the oil crisis, Watergate, the Cold War, video games, punk rock, the (second) British Invasion, and more.
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Learn more about Rick Miller
Rick Miller
Rick Miller (he/him) is a Dora and Gemini award-winning writer / director / actor / musician / educator who has performed in five languages on five continents, and who Entertainment Weekly called “one of the 100 most creative people alive today”. He has created and toured solo shows such as the BOOM Trilogy (BOOM, BOOM X, and BOOM YZ), MacHomer, Bigger Than Jesus and HARDSELL; and family shows with Craig Francis and Kidoons, such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, Jungle Book, FRANKENSTEIN: A Living Comic Book, and HANS: My Life in Fairy Tales. With Robert Lepage, he has collaborated on Geometry of Miracles, Zulu Time, Lipsynch, Dragon’s Trilogy, and on the film Possible Worlds. Current projects in development include MONEY, and The Time Machine. Rick hosts an intergenerational podcast called Xing The Gap, and sometimes teaches an interdisciplinary class at the University of Toronto called The Architecture of Creativity. He lives in Toronto with his partner Stephanie Baptist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this concert for all ages?
Yes. BOOM X at Banff Centre is open to all ages with a content warning: some flashing lights, loud noises and gunshot effects. This play touches on themes including sexism, racism, and homophobia. It includes mature language, and some historical and racialized epithets
Is seating assigned or general admission?
Seating for the BOOM X is assigned. Your seat will be selected when you purchase your ticket.
How long is the performance?
The performance is approximately 100 minutes, subject to change.
Where can I park?
Parking is available on the Banff Centre campus. We recommend arriving early to allow enough time to park and make your way to the venue. Please visit our Maps & Directions page to locate the closest lot or parking garage to the venue that you will be visiting.
Event Parking (flat rate, will appear when events are occurring on campus) - $7.00
Please download the HONK app and follow the instructions for paid parking.
There will be an option called “Event” when logging into the HONK app. If you arrive early to dine on campus, you will also qualify for three-hour validation.
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Is the venue accessible?
Accessible seating at the Jenny Belzberg Theatre is available and can be selected directly when purchasing tickets online.
These seats are clearly identified during the ticket booking process. If you need assistance or have specific seating requirements, the Box Office is happy to help! Please contact us in advance so we can ensure the best possible arrangement for your visit.
Where can I eat before the show?
Make a night of it with dinner or drinks at Maclab Bistro, or enjoy spectacular wrap-around views of the surrounding mountain ranges at Vista Dining Room. Both are conveniently located on the Banff Centre campus. We recommend allowing plenty of time to dine before the performance.
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Can I stay overnight at Banff Centre?
Yes. Accommodation is available right on campus, making it easy to turn your concert experience into a Banff getaway.
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Credits
Produced by Kidoons and WYRD Productions, in association with Theatre Calgary and The 20K Collective
RICK MILLER: Writer / Director / Performer*
JEFF LORD: Executive Producer
CRAIG FRANCIS: Dramaturg / Stage Manager*
AIDAN WARE: Technical Director / Associate Lighting Designer
RICK MILLER: Production Manager
NICOLAS DOSTIE: Video & Projection Co-Designer
IRINA LITVINENKO: Video & Projection Co-Designer
BRUNO MATTE: Lighting Designer
VIRGINIE LECLERC: Costume & Props Designer
RICK MILLER: Set & Sound Designer / Composer
CREIGHTON DOANE: Additional Music Production
SÉBASTIEN HEINS: appears as “Brandon” on video*
LOGOGRAPH: Graphic Design / Marketing
CRAIG FRANCIS: Original illustrations
USA / MEXICO BOOKING AGENT: Robin Klinger Entertainment, New York RobinKlingerEntertainment.com
CANADA BOOKING AGENT: Rick Miller
INT'L BOOKING AGENT: Menno Plukker Theatre Agent (with Isaïe Richard and Magdalena Marszalek)
MUSIC LICENSING: Michael Perlmutter (Instinct)
OFFICIAL SITE: boomtheshow.com
COMPANY SITE: wyrdproductions.com
RICK MILLER SITE: rickmiller.ca
PODCAST SITE: xingthegap.com
SOCIAL FB/TW/IG: @kidoons, @rickmilleractor, @BoomTheShow
