There's nothing quite like the theatre to whisk you away, and what better way to celebrate the holiday season than with tickets to an awesome show and time with family and friends. The theatrical offerings this year from December 21st to year end are varied, ranging from the traditional (A Christmas Carol and St Luke's Christmas pantomine), to variety/vaudeville (Derwin Blanshard and Atomic Vaudeville) , dance (Pandora's Box), and even more … [Read more...]
“A Place To Listen” concert December 19, 2012
December 18, 2012 By 3 Comments
I love how life works. One of my goals has been to expand my cultural horizons, and push the boundaries of what I would normally watch, attend or listen to. In November, during the Cage 100 celebrations and series, I had the opportunity to meet a number of young composers, among them Chrisopher Reiche of Open Space, and Daniel Brandes, founder of the "A Place To Listen" concert series. Just as in later work by Cage, Brandes is interested in … [Read more...]
Kafka the Musical by Murray Gold at Theatre Inconnu. A review.
November 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
Kafka the Musical is a mad-cap, whirlwind, absurdist descent, into the delirious mind of one of the early 20th century’s most influential writers and thinkers, Franz Kafka. It was originally written in 2011 as a BBC radio play by Murray Gold, playwright, and compose for the BBC's Dr. Who series. David Tennant, as Kafka, was named Best Actor at the inaugural BBC Audio Drama Awards in January 2012. Composer Murray Gold By unique and happy … [Read more...]
Lady Windemere’s Fan at Langham Court Theatre. A review.
November 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The volunteers at Langham Court Theatre have devoted countless hours preparing Lady Windemere’s Fan for the stage, and it shows in all aspects of the current production. Sets are beautiful, costumes exquisite and the acting a strong example of excellent ensemble work, with shining moments of drama, wit and comedy. The legendary Oscar Wilde, essayist and social critic, wrote Lady Windemere’s Fan in 1892; it was staged for the first time … [Read more...]
Ghosts of the Plaza – a review
November 22, 2012 By 3 Comments
I’m not sure the exact amount of the City of Victoria 150 grant received to help produce Ghosts of the Plaza (currently playing at the Oddfellows Lodge until November 24th) but, to my mind, it is money very well spent. This engaging interactive theatre production takes us behind the scenes of a once-much-loved local landmark (The Victoria Plaza Hotel) to tell the tales of local characters we don’t normally hear much about. Ghosts of the Plaza … [Read more...]
Giggling Iguana presents: 1.9.8.4. by David Elendune. A review
November 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
1.9.8.4. by Giggling Iguana, currently playing at Intrepid Theatre Club until December 2nd, is harrowing, terrifying, risk-taking theatre that is definitely not for the faint of heart. Lovers of psychological thrillers and horror flicks will surely appreciate the significant work done by this ensemble, under the careful guidance of seasoned director Roger Carr. Actors walk a constant tight rope – not only in their stage personas, but with the … [Read more...]
The Derwin Blanshard Show – Episode 3 – Sunday November 25th 2012
November 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I haven’t had the chance to attend yet, but the promise of discounted tickets for arriving in “fancy dress” and the prospect of watching some of the most talented performers I know, ensures that I simply MUST be at Episode 3 of “Derwin Blanshard’s Extremely Classy Sunday Evening Programme” this coming Sunday November 25th. After a sold-out first two shows (in September and October), The Victoria Event Centre and Wes Borg are proud to present … [Read more...]
Meet the composer Murray Schafer. Friday November 23th at the Bard and Banker
November 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
New Music in New Places 5pm – 7pm Friday, November 23rd, 2012 Bard & Banker Public House, 1022 Government St, Victoria Admission: FREE! This is a rare chance for you to have a drink with CMC Associate Composer R. Murray Schafer to celebrate the premiere of his new work Figures in the Night Passing with the Victoria Symphony on November 24th and 25th. R. Murray Schafer will also be signing copies of his new autobiography, My … [Read more...]
1.9.8.4. by David Elendune. Giggling Iguana Productions Nov 21-Dec 2nd 2012
November 19, 2012 By 2 Comments
1984 has come and gone. Yet memories of the iconic dystopian novel, written by George Orwell, and originally published in 1949, remain. Orwellian has become an adjective, and words coined in the book Big Brother, doublethink, thoughtcrime, Newspeak have entered our every day language. Now, author David Elendune, and Giggling Iguana Productions present us with a 1.9.8.4 for the future, an expansion and re-imagining of the original … [Read more...]
A Christmas Carol at the Belfry Theatre – a review
November 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When Michael Shamata arrived as Artistic Director at the Belfry Theatre in December 2007, he brought with him the remembrance of a much-loved Toronto holiday tradition. Since 2001 he had directed his adaptation of Charles Dickens iconic and standard bearing story, A Christmas Carol, for the Soulpepper Theatre Company, and couldn’t wait to see it staged in Victoria. Now, after 5 years, the wait is over, and avid theatre-goers and lovers of … [Read more...]
