Often called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling, live music, and dance, the show examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around that battle, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past.

Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs by The Fugitives, and original choreography performed by members of Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, Over the Ridge probes difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve. A vivid, kinetic ride through history, as well as an intimate, personal examination of our connection to the past, Over the Ridge is a visceral work that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives.

The show was named a top ten arts event by The Globe and Mail, and the music from the show was nominated for a 2020 JUNO for Best Traditional Roots Music.

“Riveting…The way history was meant to be told.”
— Entertainment Vancouver

Writer: Brendan McLeod
Music Director: Adrian Glynn
Music: The Fugitives (Brendan McLeod, Adrian Glynn, Carly Frey, Christopher Suen)
Director: Julia Course
Choreography: Jacob Williams
Dancers: Ballet Jörgen