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...]
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...]
Announcing Uno Fest 2012 – 15th anniversary
April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I wonder if the arts administrators at Intrepid Theatre knew in 1997 that they were in the process of creating what has become the longest running solo performance festival in North America– Uno Fest, Canada’s Singular Live Theatre Event. This year Uno Fest runs May 24th – June 3rd inVictoria, BC. … [Read more...]
The Government Inspector – May 2 – 6th – Kate Rubin Theatre and Drama Studio
April 7, 2012 By 2 Comments
Graft, corruption, bribery and human perfidy – these are heady topics for a group of teens to address, but the Advanced Performance Group from Kate Rubin’s Theatre and Drama Studio is ready for the challenge when they perform Gogol’s The Government Inspector for Victoria audiences May 2 -6th. Since the beginning of the school year they have been honing their craft during regular studio sessions and rehearsals, and will be involved in every … [Read more...]
Nicola Cavendish IS Shirley Valentine, an interview. Appearing May 15-20 in Victoria.
April 7, 2012 By 4 Comments
Celebrated Canadian actor Nicola Cavendish has played Shirley Valentine more than 600 times, but the upcoming shows in Victoria May 15th – 20th may be her last in this role. After recent triumphant runs in Winnipeg and Calgary, she generously made time out of a full schedule to talk to me about the significance of the role and play (25 years after its creation by Willy Russell) not only for the audience, but to her personally. In particular I … [Read more...]
Footloose and TD Performing Arts Festival by Canadian College of Performing Arts
April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In just one week, the young students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) take the stage at the MacPherson Playhouse for Footloose , adapted and directed by Darold Roles, college Artistic Director, with music direction by Dr Marvin Regier. Footloose, the film, defined the 1980s for most people and featured such tunes as the eponymous "Footloose", "Hurts So Good" and "Let's Here it for the Boy". The musical debuted on Broadway in … [Read more...]
4-Play, a Fundraiser in Support of Intrepid Theatre
March 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In April there are two excellent fundraisers for Intrepid Theatre, the producers of UnoFest, Victoria Fringe Festival, the You Show, the Metro Studio and Intrepid Theatre Club - Light on Our Feet 4, produced by Holly Vivian, (April 6th and 7th) and 4-Play (April 22nd). Take Victoria’s finest theatre artists and push them beyond their limits to create and perform four short plays during an intensive 14 hour period and what do you … [Read more...]
Victoria Shakespeare 2012 – Live Outdoor Summer Theatre
March 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of volunteering for the Victoria Shakespeare Society during their summer season. It was so much fun, I've become a regular. Although the society has been a vital part of summer arts programming in the capital region since 2003 (in this incarnation), it wasn't until the summer of 2009, when a friend of my son’s was in Julius Caesar, that we wandered up the hill to the grounds of Camosun College. You can read … [Read more...]
The Ugly Duckling Puppet Show by Tim Gosley
March 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I've written before about Tim Gosley, the acclaimed local puppeteer (mentor to Ingrid Hansen among others) and owner of Merlin's Sun Home Theatre. Now, you have a chance to see him in the show that helped him get hired by the Muppets! This Saturday and Sunday (March 31st, April 1st) BY DONATION at Merlin's Sun, come and celebrate Tim's 30+ year old show. It's been to Germany, Austria, the UK and across Canada. With special guest puppets: … [Read more...]
