Since 1978 Victoria's Theatre Inconnu has been challenging audiences with topical and difficult drama. Their latest work, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, is no exception. Originally written in 1968 by the British playwright Peter Nichols, it is loosely auto-biographical and chronicles the life of a lower middle class couple, Brian (James McDougall) and Sheila (Melissa Blank), parents of a severely handicapped child, Joe (Similkameen O'Rourke) … [Read more...]
Little Orange Man-a-palooza – SNAFU Fundraiser for Kitt and Jane
November 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
The indomitable and super-talented Ingrid Hansen, founder of SNAFU Dance Theatre is at it again. And you have the opportunity to support the development of a new work. On December 8th and 9th SNAFU presents Little Orange Man-a-palooza, a fundraiser for their new play Kitt and Jane. If you missed a chance to see Little Orange Man at this year's Victoria or Vancouver Fringe Festivals - don't despair. For two nights only this multi-award winning … [Read more...]
Holiday traditions – A December of Theatre in Victoria BC
November 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
Traditionally, theatre in December could be any number of oft-repeated tales, from Christmas fare like pantomine and the nativity, to seasonal stories made popular by radio, television or film, or even, regular programming not related to the holiday. A wide range of possibilities is available for theatre-goers in Victoria this December. … [Read more...]
14th Annual Gallery Walk – Victoria BC
November 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
For some people, it is the plethora of craft fairs or musical events that signals the advent of the holiday season. For me, it has traditionally been Gallery Walk - an evening in late November, hosted by seven downtown Victoria art galleries who open their collections for viewing. This year's walk, the 14th annual, is Thursday November 24th from 3-8pm. Of note is the "passport" which participants in the walk can get stamped for a chance … [Read more...]
Glengarry Glen Ross – Review
November 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
There isn’t much to like about the real estate salesmen in Glengarry Glen Ross. And that’s the challenge of the piece. How do actors get us to care about the despicable antics of a bunch of low-life sleaze balls, hell-bent on getting their name on a board, in order not to get “canned”? … [Read more...]
Glengarry Glen Ross by Island Repertory Theatre
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"Coffee's for closers only." "A-B-C. A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. Always be closing, always be closing." How many other lines can you quote from Glengarry Glen Ross? You'll have the opportunity to find out when Island Repertory Theatre and Stellar Jay Productions bring David Mamet's ferocious drama about life in a real estate office to Victoria this November 16-27th at Metro Studio. … [Read more...]
An Improvised Samuel Becket by Paper Street Theatre
November 3, 2011 By 1 Comment
Under the direction of master improviser Dave Morris, and with the participation of some of Victoria's finest improvisers, including at least one member of this year's Vic Slam Team, Paper Street Theatre Co tackles improvised theatre. Improvisation comes with many associations - funny skits, short pieces, physical comedy, games and challenges. Rarely would an audience anticipate two 40 minute plays, created "in the style of" to be … [Read more...]
An Iconocraft Christmas November 10th at the VEC
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you ever wish for a return to a simpler time for the holidays? One where people exchanged home-made, hand-made gifts, carefully crafted with love, for the people in their lives. Here comes An Iconocraft Christmas to your rescue. If your budget is low but you still want to provide presents for family, friends and work mates, this is the event to attend. Following on the major success of the 2nd Iconocraft in June of this year, the … [Read more...]
Contemporary North Exhibit – Madrona Gallery
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I trace my love of print making to a Pablo Picasso retrospective in Hamburg circa 1974. With a couple of hours wait before the ferry left for Denmark, this art opening caught my eye. It was a very humbling experience for a young woman from Ucluelet (which at the time had no art galleries or shops) to have the opportunity to view, in person, works that covered his artistic career from start to finish. Prints afforded me the possibility of … [Read more...]
Opening Night: Sin City A Live Improvised Soap Opera – Season TWO: Carnies
November 1, 2011 By 9 Comments
Well the joint was hopping last Tuesday night at the Victoria Event Centre (VEC) as the good citizens of Victoria came out in full force for opening night of the very popular Sin City A Live Improvised Soap Opera - Season TWO: Carnies. The actors in Sin City are well known to local audiences, having performed with Atomic Vaudeville, Giggling Iguana, Launch Pad, and other companies on stages all around town. Season cast members include: Wes … [Read more...]
