BIG SCREEN PREMIERE
Join the Heist for the premiere screening events of The 88th Key
March 29 • 3:00 pm, The Port Theatre, Nanaimo &
March 30 • 11:45 am or 3:45 pm, Sidney’s Star Cinema, Sidney
Piano Heist
In 2022, lifelong friends Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin were taken aback by the stark realization that the piano had fallen out of favour. Determined to restore its luster and reclaim its title as the ultimate instrument, they embarked on an exhilarating journey. Drawing inspiration from the masterpieces of legendary composers, songwriters, and performers over the last three centuries, they crafted a mesmerizing show that spans the spectrum from classical piano masterpieces to vibrant boogie-woogie, romantic ballads, and epic 80s synth battles in Piano Heist: Keys are the Champions! This enchanting experience unfolds as a delightful blend of theatrical magic, humour, audience engagement, touching narratives, a sprinkle of history, and an explosion of musical creativity. Tours have taken them across Canada and the Western U.S., captivating audiences with over 140 performances in both quaint towns and bustling cities. Looking ahead, they are excited to unveil a brand-new Christmas production in 2025: A Very Merry Heistmas!
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What audiences are saying about the show:
“Awesome, awesome, awesome. A wonderful performance by both Patrick Courtin and Nico Rhodes…they are phenomenal musicians, but they’re also phenomenal showmen. Comedy is sharp, hilarity ensues – they even dance! Don’t miss this gem
of a performance!” – RS | Hope, BC
“Piano Heist was a delightful evening of innovation, comedy and a creative history of piano tunes wrapped in a feelgood presentation… a musical extravaganza by two young men with endless talent… Wow! Two hours of familiar music, delivered in dynamic formats and good humour, even the audience could not help but participate.” – SK | Hope, BC
“Loved every minute of it. Big heartfelt thanks for a fantastic evening” – LH | Nanaimo, BC
“A very enjoyable evening…If you ever get to see or hear these two it is worth your time and money, at some points, I was laughing so hard I was crying!” – HW | Cedar, BC
“Amazing show! Laughed and smiled so much our jaws are sore! So much fun, thank you!!” – Parksville, BC
“Musical expertise beyond compare, humourous antics, audience participation, great selection of songs spanning 300 years! Patrick and Nico are such endearing performers who know how to deliver to an audience of any age or musical taste. A must-see show.” – MB | Nanaimo, BC
“Piano Heist: Pianistic virtuosity, wide variety of styles, lots of fun and laughs, multiple standing ovations” – DS | Victoria, B.C.
2025-2026
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