When I sat down recently with Brian Richmond, Producing Artistic Director of Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, I wanted to know what he was most excited about for the upcoming fourth season. Photo: Gary McKinstry used with permission Since its inception in 2009, the critically-acclaimed Blue Bridge has built a very solid reputation for producing engaging, visually appealing, hard-hitting drama, witty comedy and musicals. With the tag-line “Fresh … [Read more...]
Rare Opportunity – Beijing Shadow Puppet Troupe at Merlin’s Sun Theatre
May 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The line-up at Merlin's Sun Theatre continues to impress! Saturday June 2nd, Tim Gosley presents a most rare and unique opportunity to experience the mastery and artistry of Chinese shadow puppetry with Cui Yongping & Wang Shuqin visiting from Beijing, and special guest Grant Hayter-Menzies. During the cultural revolution the Chinese puppeteers hid their vast array of puppets in their home in order to save them. Join these esteemed guests … [Read more...]
Sin City – Live Improvised Soap Opera. Season Two: Carnies. Season Finale.
May 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s time to bid farewell to the second season of Sin City: the live improvised soap opera, as the Carnies wrap up all the loose threads of the season. The final episode is slated for Tuesday May 29th at the Victoria Event Centre. Since October of last year,Victoria audiences have laughed at the antics of The Serpentine Snake Lady, the Celestial Hypnotist, the Trick Shot Artist, The Amazing Mentalist, and more. Photo: Chris Boots Orchard. Image … [Read more...]
Shirley Valentine, Blue Bridge Theatre, a review
May 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
I’m an un-abashed Nicola Cavendish and Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre fan with a penchant for plucky characters of the sort portrayed in the award-winning Willy Russell play Shirley Valentine. I’ve had the great pleasure of seeing Cavendish in her initial Victoria performance of Shirley Valentine at the Belfry Theatre in 1991, and interviewed her recently about her evolution in the role (the Victoria run culminates a current Canadian tour that … [Read more...]
A Summer of Shakespeare in Victoria BC – 2012
May 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
The summer of 2012 will see not one, not two, but THREE Shakespeare companies develop shows for your viewing pleasure. Joining the veteran Greater Victoria Shakespeare Society, will be Keep It Simple Productions, now in their sophmore year, and for the first time, Victoria's Shakespeare by the Sea. Whether you are a fan of the histories, tragedies, or comedies - there is an offering for you. You can stretch out on a blanket outdoors, chose to … [Read more...]
Shakespeare’s Great Monologues Monday May 21 at The Well
May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
KeepItSimple Theatre Productions and THE WELL Café & Arts Venue present William Shakespeare's Great Monologues (an interactive evening of monologues, dialogues, and great food) Monday May 21, 2012 at 7pm. Keep it Simple was founded by Artistic Director David Christopher, Ryan Levis, and Marianne Christopher in 2011, and has focused on Shakespeare's histories. Here's a chance to hear some of Shakespeare's iconic monologues. THE WELL … [Read more...]
This is Twisted Theatre presents: Batman’s Great Mystery
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s …… The talented crew at Twisted Theatre bring an original 1948 radio play to Victoria audiences, complete with some of your favourite thespians and technical staff. Join them Saturday May 19th for Twisted Radio Play’s “Batman’s Great Mystery! … [Read more...]
Quadra Village Day 2012. Celebrating 10 Years!
May 3, 2012 By 2 Comments
Who doesn’t love a free, family-friendly, all-ages celebration? Especially when food is involved. You’ll find all that and more at the 10th annual Quadra Village Day, Saturday May 12th from 9:30 am to 1pm. I’ve been actively involved on the planning committee since shortly after moving to the Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood in 2006. It’s wonderful to see people pulling together – businesses, not-for-profits, citizens (young and old), community … [Read more...]
God of Carnage at the Belfry Theatre – Review
April 25, 2012 By 2 Comments
I remember thinking as I prepared to attend opening night of the Tony award-winning God of Carnage at the Belfry Theatre, how much this arts institution means to me. I love: the warm, intimate nature of the space itself; the kind, talented, creative, hard-working individuals who collaborate there; the challenging, thought-provoking, excellent work they produce. God of Carnage is fun, ferocious theatre. Written by one of France’s most well … [Read more...]
Quadra Village Day Dance needs YOU!
April 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
I've been a supporter of Quadra Village Day since moving to the Hillside - Quadra neighbourhood in 2006, and a member of the entirely volunteer-run planning committee since 2008. This year one of our community partners and long time supporters, Dance Victoria, is organizing a "flash-mob" style dance to be performed at Quadra Village Day on Saturday May 12th. In 2011 Dance Victoria received municipal funding to create an … [Read more...]
