Victoria Fringe Festival 2014. My "local" picks. The 28th annual Victoria Fringe Festival August 21-31, 2014. I love the Victoria Fringe Festival. I get to applaud local artists I’ve met over the years, and am always on the look out for people whose works is, as yet, unknown to me. Since falling in love with the fringe in 2006, I regularly see between 30 and 40 fringe shows a year, and attend more theatre during the year. In addition … [Read more...]
TRUNK by Kerploding Theatre August 10th in Victoria BC, August 16th at Gabriola Theatre Festival
August 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
TRUNK by Kerploding Theatre. August 10th in Victoria BC, August 16th at the Gabriola Theatre Festival. I was first introduced to the work of Kerploding Theatre at the Victoria Fringe in 2013, where they won "Pick of the Fringe" for TRUNK. In the fall I had the opportunity to attend Amelia and the Dwarves, produced as part of the Student Alternative Theatre Company (SATCo) at the University of Victoria, and then this spring watched … [Read more...]
The War of 1812-August 2, 2014. Written by Wes Borg and Paul Mather.
July 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The War of 1812--August 2, 2014. Written by Wes Borg and Paul Mather. Performed one night only in Victoria BC at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad Street) before heading to the Edmonton Fringe. Perpetual funny man and M award-winning performer Wes Borg (2011 and 2012 for Favourite Comedy Performer, 2014 for Top Improv/Sketch or Variety Performer) , presents a special opportunity to see his hit show The War of 1812. Originally written in … [Read more...]
Judy! The Judy Garland Story at Blue Bridge Theatre July 15-27 2014. A review.
July 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Judy! The Judy Garland Story currently playing at Blue Bridge at the Roxy (July 15-27) is an exuberant retrospective covering the beloved star’s career from child vaudevillian to tragedy-laden adulthood. Written in 1980 by pre-eminent Canadian playwright Paul Ledoux, Judy! has been produced a dozen times on stages across Canada since its debut at Stages Theatre in Halifax, and it’s easy to see why with its infectious rhythms and stories that … [Read more...]
Geez Louise Comedy Fun-raiser July 17 2014 for Broad Theatrics
July 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Geez Louise! Comedy Fun-raiser July 17, 2014 for Broad Theatrics. Since arriving in Victoria in 2010, Kirsten Van Ritzen and Ian Ferguson of Broad Theatrics have been very busy individuals. Their company has created two Victoria Fringe Festival productions (All My Day Jobs, Fringe-provise Me!), initiated the very popular live improvised serial Sin City (entering its 5th season this fall with a brand new setting and cast of characters), … [Read more...]
Theatre SKAM’s Bike Ride 2014-preview
July 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Theatre Skam’s 6th annual Bike Ride is set to roll July 12/13 and 19/20, 2014 along a 4 km stretch of the Galloping Goose Trail—starting from Cecelia Ravine Park. This family-friendly, all-ages event features short performances in various locations along the trail. Some of this year’s 14 performances include: a 10 minute edition of Wagner’s Ring Cycle, a Punch and Judy show for peace, stilt walkers from Ottawa, an eco-tale, puppets and more. … [Read more...]
Judy! The Judy Garland Story at Blue Bridge Theatre. Interview with Tracey Moore.
July 9, 2014 By 1 Comment
Judy, the Judy Garland Story, written by gifted Canadian playwright Paul Ledoux in 1980, continues to fascinate. “Judy Garland said she wanted to give her audiences blood”, declares Tracey Moore of her role in Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre’s upcoming summer production (July 15-27). “She was brilliant in her ability to present her bare heart—and people loved her for it. Today’s musical environment presents us with stylized sound bites but … [Read more...]
MASC Summer Camp for Teens at the Canadian College of Performing Arts, Victoria BC
July 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) presents MASC (Move, Act, Speak, Create) a two-week summer camp for teens in Victoria BC, July 21st to August 1st, 2014. The young actors will be devising and performing a new original work. The pilot project SOAR in 2013 culminated in an original work inspired by Kevin Kerr's Unity 1918. This workshop may qualify for 4 graduating credits. Geoffrey Ewert, one of the instructors (with Adrienne … [Read more...]
Wolf in the Mirror by Impulse Theatre June 19-22 in Victoria BC. An interview.
June 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
When Impulse Theatre’s Wolf in the Mirror opens at the Metro Studio Theatre June 19-21 it will be the culmination of a three-year journey for Artistic Director Andrew Barrett and Artistic Associate Emily Piggford. Photo: Pamela Bethel Wolf in the Mirror was originally created as a short piece for the University of Victoria Theatre program’s SATCo (Student Alternative Theatre Company) where it was awarded the best SATCo of 2011. It was then … [Read more...]
