First the disclaimers: I am NOT a theatre reviewer, nor do I have any background as an English major. I do however have an abiding passion for theatre and volunteer for the Canadian College of Performing Arts, Intrepid Theatre, Theatre SKAM, and the Victoria Shakespeare Society; I was on the board of Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre for a year. In addition my younger son, Elliott Loran is a performing artist (actor, musician, dancer, … [Read more...]
Darth Fiddler and His New Violin
June 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Darth Fiddler is back performing on the Inner Harbour and looks forward to the Victoria International Buskers Festival. We stopped by to visit with him briefly and listen to his music, performed on the violin donated by Larsen Music. For more information on the attack on Darth Fiddler June 11th, see here: … [Read more...]
A Summer of Theatre in Victoria BC
June 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
There is an incredible amount of theatre in the summer in Victoria BC. So much so, it will require masterful planning and attention to detail to avoid missing shows. Currently playing in June: At Theatre Inconnu until June 18th - Bear Me Stiffly Up and One Man Hamlet by Ellen Arcand and Clayton Jevne. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this Victoria based alternative theatre, they are remounting Clayton's pièce de resistance, One Man Hamlet, … [Read more...]
Chelsea Tucker “M” Award Winner – Favourite Performer 2011
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Chelsea Tucker first caught my eye on Twitter talking about her rehearsals. I then found out she was rehearsing not one, but two shows - the first " Broadway: Decades in Revue" for the Victoria Operatic Society (VOS) running til May 15th at the McPherson Playhouse, and the other "Little Women - the musical" by BlackBox Productions set for The Ridge Playhouse (at Claremont Highschool) June 9-12th. In addition Chelsea holds down a full time … [Read more...]
Powerhouse Performance Co. Presents: EDGES in Edmonton
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I had the opportunity of attending the opening production by Powerhouse Performance Co. in Victoria earlier this year. One of the co-founders, Sarah Horsman, is now in Edmonton. Join Powerhouse Performance Company for a short run of the hit musical EDGES: A Song Cycle by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. EDGES was written in 2005 while Pasek and Paul were undergraduate students in musical theatre at the University of Michigan. This song … [Read more...]
Kindred Spirits: Elektra Women’s Choir & Shelagh Rogers
May 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
I'm happy to promote a rare Victoria concert by Vancouver's Elektra Women's Choir, "Kindred Spirits", Saturday May 14th at Christ Church Cathedral. Kindred Spirits brings together Shelagh Rogers, an icon of Canadian broadcasting, and Vancouver’s renowned Elektra Women’s Choir (Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director) in an exploration of friendship, love, and what it means to be Canadian. Incorporating Shelagh’s personal reminiscences, … [Read more...]
Join Theatre SKAM for “Wrecking Ball Victoria #2” April 25th
April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The fine folks from Victoria BC's Theatre SKAM are once again, prior to the next federal election, hosting, "Wrecking Ball" Monday April 25th 8pm at the Victoria Event Centre. Join them for an evening that promises to entertain, and engage! Laugh, think, vote. On Monday May 2nd Canadians will vote in their third Federal Election in five years after the Harper Government became the first in the history of the Commonwealth to be held … [Read more...]
Win tickets to Bobs and Lolo May 1st Victoria BC
April 19, 2011 By 6 Comments
Thanks to Bobs and Lolo, and their publicist, Kim Plumley of Publicity Mavens, Nanaimo BC, I have two tickets to their concert May 1st to give away. Simply RT this blog post or comment below to be entered. I will draw a winner Thursday April 28th at 10am using random.org. Are you familiar with Bobs and Lolo's music? What is your favourite song? "Bobs & LoLo are dedicated to connecting kids to the natural world with music, movement … [Read more...]
Win Tickets to “Influence” by Intrepid Theatre
February 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Readers of this blog (and my Twitter feed) will know that I am a regular volunteer and patron of Intrepid Theatre. I'm excited about the upcoming performances (March 4-13, 2011) of the play "Influence" written by Intrepid's artistic director, Janet Munsil, and produced to co-incide with the company's 25th anniversary. And, thanks to the generosity of Intrepid, one of my readers (and a guest) will have the opportunity to attend too! (See … [Read more...]
Powerhouse Performance Company Presents: EDGES
January 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Join Powerhouse Performance Company for a short run of the hit musical EDGES: A Song Cycle by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.EDGES was written in 2005 while Pasek and Paul were undergraduate students in musical theatre at the University of Michigan. This song cycle is about coming of age, growth and sef-discovery.Its most famous song, "Be My Friend", has come to be commonly known as the "Facebook song". Powerhouse Performance Co. is co- … [Read more...]
