The Moaning Yoni by Joylyn Secunda. Victoria Fringe 2071. An interview “One performer. 17 characters. The Moaning Yoni combines physical comedy, song, and dance to transmit a hallucinatory exploration of sexuality.” How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? In 2014 I co-produced and co-wrote a show at Vancouver Fringe in the site-specific mentorship program with The Only Animal. Then in 2016 I … [Read more...]
The Moaning Yoni by Joylyn Secunda. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview
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Horowitz and Mrs Washington by Bema Productions. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
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Horowitz and Mrs Washington by Bema Productions. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. Bema Productions, winners of Best Drama at the 2016 Victoria Fringe for Old Ladies Survival Guide return with another human drama. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? Hard to believe I presented a one-woman show in the very first Victoria Fringe Festival. Guess that makes me really … [Read more...]
The Birdmann and Egg: BIRDHOUSE. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
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The Birdmann and Egg: BIRDHOUSE. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. In the panoply of Fringe performers, there is only one Birdmann. His quirky shows have endeared him to local audiences since he first appeared here in 2011. The feeling is mutual for Egg says “Victoria is our favourite place to perform in the world”. The Birdmann and Egg have chosen the city for the world premiere of their new show The Birdmann and Egg: BIRDHOUSE. NB: … [Read more...]
Gigantic Lying Mouth by Kevin Gilday. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
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Gigantic Lying Mouth by Kevin Gilday. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. All the way from Glasgow Scotland, “spoken word sensation” Kevin Gilday’s Gigantic Lying Mouth is like “a variety show in one. It contains spoken word, theatre, multimedia and comedy, and mixes it all through a postmodern blender until you're left with something entirely unique. It's the very definition of what a fringe show should be.” NB: Gigantic Lying Mouth … [Read more...]
Aspergers A Tale of A Social Misfit. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview with Adam Schwartz.
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Aspergers A Tale of A Social Misfit. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview with Adam Schwartz. Adam Schwartz has been described as “brilliantly awkward” by the Winnipeg Free Press and his “timing is impeccable” by Now Toronto. NB: Since this show is coming from the Edmonton Fringe, the first performance is not until Tuesday August 29th and there will only be FIVE shows. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As … [Read more...]
O Come All Ye Faithful by Nicholas Guerreiro. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
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O Come All You Faithful by Nicholas Guerreiro. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. University of Victoria alumnus and UVic Phoenix regular Nicholas Guerreiro presents his first Victoria Fringe show. NB: Note the production schedule for O, Come All Ye Faithful--five shows in a row from Fringe opening (August 24th) with a gap Wednesday-Saturday and a final show Sunday September 3rd. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe … [Read more...]
Monica vs The Internet Tales of a Social Justice Warrior. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
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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...]
