Monica vs The Internet Tales of a Social Justice Warrior. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. “You are valid, your story is real.” How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? M: I have been involved with the Victoria Fringe since 2013, doing shows and working for the festival (Fringe scout!) but this is my first year producing with Patronus Theatre, and my first year touring with another show … [Read more...]
Olive Copperbottom by Penny Ashton. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
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Olive Copperbottom by Penny Ashton. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. Penny Ashton plays a remarkable fifteen characters in what is sure to be a rollicking performance if her last appearance in Promise and Promiscuity is any indication. NB: Olive Copperbottom arrives August 28th and is scheduled for FIVE performances. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? My first ever Fringe … [Read more...]
The Gift by John Aitken. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
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The Gift by John Aitken. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. “My name is John Aitken; I did not speak until I was eighteen”. Learn more about his story, the inspiration for The Gift. John Aitken is part of the 2017 Indigenous Artist Program which mentors a participating artist who is producing a show as part of the Victoria Fringe Festival. To note: The final performance of The Gift is Tuesday August 29th. How long have you been … [Read more...]
Leer by Outpost 31 Victoria. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview with David Elendune.
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Leer by Outpost 31 Victoria. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview with David Elendune. Back for a third year in recent memory, we caught up with the playwright. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? Always late to the party, I finally lost my fringe cherry with Good Night Uncle Joe in 2009 – Which strangely enough is getting a public reading in polish in the Baltic tourist town of Sopot … [Read more...]
Jukebox Drive by Enigmatic Events. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview with Chris Rudram.
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Jukebox Drive by Enigmatic Events. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview with Chris Rudram. In addition to producing shows at the Victoria Fringe Festival, Enigmatic Events also hosts murder mystery evenings which I've written about here. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? This is our second year doing Fringe as company. Some of us have been fringing for years on stage. I've … [Read more...]
My Stroke of Luck by Diane Barnes. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
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My Stroke of Luck by Diane Barnes. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? I’m brand new to producing, but I’m having big fun with my new career! Last year was my first on the Fringe circuit as an artist, writer, producer with my first solo show, My Stroke of Luck. Is this your first visit to Victoria? I’ll never forget flying into Victoria the first … [Read more...]
LashBash a fundraiser for Broken Rhythms Victoria. August 12, 2017.
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LashBash a fundraiser for Broken Rhythms Victoria. August 12, 2017. Broken Rhythms Victoria Society is excited to announce the date for their 3rd annual fundraiser LASHBASH. This event is a fundraiser, party, dance show, and silent auction all in one. LASHBASH encourages guests to don their very own funky Broken Rhythms signature eyelashes and enjoy an evening of dance, drinks and raising funds. Broken Rhythms is a busy indie dance … [Read more...]
Langham Court Theatre 2017-2018 season their 89th
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Langham Court Theatre 2017-2018 season their 89th. Home of the Victoria Theatre Guild & Dramatic School, Langham Court Theatre is an intimate 177 seat theatre in the historic residential Rockland neighbourhood, just minutes from downtown Victoria, BC. For 88 years, the Victoria Theatre Guild, which owns Langham Court Theatre, has been producing engaging and high quality theatre with dedicated actors and creative teams. Since 1929 over … [Read more...]
Red Hot Cole at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre August 2017. A review.
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Red Hot Cole at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre August 2017. A review. Ah, summertime—the season of film blockbusters, beach books and romantic musicals. Veteran director (and UVic Phoenix alumnus) Darcy Evans in his Blue Bridge début, mines the extensive repertoire of legendary composer and lyricist Cole Porter in this light, frothy--and original—confection. Evans re-imagines the venue as the Roxy Lounge (Brian Ball’s set includes … [Read more...]
In Waking Life by Amped Up Theatre. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
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In Waking Life by Amped Up Theatre. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. Ottawa-based Amped Up Theatre comes out west to reprise their critically-acclaimed Ottawa Fringe Festival 2016 show In Waking Life. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? Our first Fringe production as a company was just last year, at the 2016 Ottawa Fringe Festival - this is where we premiered In Waking Life. This … [Read more...]
