The Historical Performance Ensemble is one of a handful of professional companies worldwide dedicated to the realization and dissemination
of historically accurate dance, music, song and theatre,
using period costumes and instruments.

The Historical Performance Ensemble is renowned for delightful, sumptuous productions. Artistic Director Catherine Lee, Music Director Pat Unruh and Wardrobe Director Brenda Webster have performed in over 200 events.

The Historical Performance Ensemble is expanding internationally. In August 2008, world-acclaimed dancer Ana Yepes collaborated with the company. Since 2005, company members have taught workshops in Whitehorse, Yukon, Managua (Nicaragua) and Sao Paulo (Brazil) to enthusiastic response. Musical Director Pat Unruh (who can be heard on her own CDs and recorded concerts for CBC) recently performed in England and France. Company musicians can be heard at other noon hour concerts in the fall at colleges around the lower mainland.

Services include
Historical Productions, Soirées, Entertainment & atmosphere
Consultations & creation for film, opera & theatre
Professional dance workshops & international master classes
Community classes in dance, music, costume and food

Our artistic history includes:
multiple performances of original, full-length works
2 plays, interdisciplinary Canadian history events
28 Concerts of dance & music only, singing & music only or combinations
25 Soirees: hybrid community participatory events
many presentations, lectures/demonstrations for schools
many performances festivals, private & corporate events;

Venues have included:
Granville Island, Vancouver Hotel, Heritage Hall,
The Ferry Building, Firehall Theatre, Roundhouse Theatre,
Providence Farm Chapel, Performing Arts Lodge Theatre

Sample CDs, DVDs with learning guides are available for purchase.

The Historical Performance Ensemble is sustained by
The Greater Vancouver Historical Performance Society (GVHPS)
founded in 1989 and incorporated in 1993.

Services include Historical Productions, Soirées, Entertainment & atmosphere Consultations & creation for film, opera & theatre Professional dance workshops & international master classes Community classes in dance, music, costume and food

Sample CDs, DVDs with learning guides are available for purchase.

Services include
Historical Productions, Soirées, Entertainment & atmosphere
Consultations & creation for film, opera & theatre
Professional dance workshops & international master classes
Community classes in dance, music, costume and food