CHARLIE SHEEN LIVE

May 2, 2011

Charlie Sheen’s Torpedo of Truth collided with Rogers Arena as his tour sailed into Vancouver Monday night, energized by the comedic talent of Canada's own Russell Peters.

The Hollywood bad boy, tigerblood and all, brought his live show to a crowd composed of Sheen supporters, and people too curious to stay away.

Peters, a late addition to the Vancouver bill, took the stage following a clip from Jaws, drawing huge cheers and injecting humour into the show before introducing the Warlock himself.

Sheen was welcomed by a hearty applause from the Vancouver crowd, which grew louder as the speakers blared "Wild Thing" and the spotlight illuminated his #99 Rick Vaughn customized Canucks jersey.

Tonight’s show was the second to last of Sheen’s Violent Torpedo of Truth tour that debuted to less than rave reviews in Detroit at the beginning of April. Following his own motto: Defeat is not an option, Sheen has continuously reinvented and tweaked his offering in search of a winning formula.

On the heels of his well-documented dismissal from the hit sitcom Two and A Half Men—his starring role earned him the status of the highest paid television actor—and war of words aimed at CBS executives, Sheen announced a tour to bring his torpedo of truth to audiences across North America.

No stranger to controversy, the star has been grabbing headlines in recent months for his rock 'n' roll lifestyle and unrestrained rants.

The interest in Sheen’s antics was only fueled by his foray into the Twittersphere. His presence on Twitter drew in millions of followers in record time and gave him another platform to share his Sheen-isms with the world.

His catchphrases have instantly been absorbed into popular culture and integrated into everyday conversations—#winning and #tigerblood among the most popular.

Capitalizing on the public demand, Sheen rebounded from his firing in true Warlock form, launching his month-long cross-continent tour; the show details developing on the fly.

For tonight's Vancouver show the stage was simple, positioned near one end of the stadium. A curtained backdrop complete with a giant screen created a smaller venue setting. There was nothing to distract fans from the main attraction of Sheen and Peters other than the armchairs they sat in, a table with an ash tray, and a guitarist.

Always entertaining, Peters was a great addition and played well off of Sheen's ranting style. The format had Peters interviewing Sheen, who over the years has undoubtedly accumulated some interesting stories along with a long list of acting credits. The topics ranged from his former show to his exes, before the floor was handed over to the crowd for a Q&A session.

Offering a closer look at the Sheenius behind the headlines, the road show earned laughs from the Vancouver crowd, many courtesy of Peters, before relaunching for its final destination.