Now that the heady days of summer are over, and we've fringed until we can't any more, what's a theatre-goer to do during the fall theatre season? There are plenty of options between now and the winter (Christmas) holiday. Many people are familiar with The Belfry Theatre, the Phoenix Theatre and Langham Court but what about Theatre Inconnu, Giggling Iguana, WHOS (William Head on Stage), Sin City, Paper Street Theatre, Island Repertory … [Read more...]
And Slowly Beauty – Belfry Theatre and NAC co-production
September 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
A play about a man who goes to the theatre to see The Three Sisters by Chekov, and is changed. Does this sound boring, a play about a play? Well – it’s not. As a matter of fact, And Slowly Beauty, by Michel Nadeau, is just that – a slow moving heartfelt meditation on the beauty of life that surrounds us, minute by minute, often – ignored- and of the transformative power of the arts. … [Read more...]
Fall Beauty, Portage Inlet
September 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
What more is there to say! It was a beautiful fall day driving back and forth to the office. And Portage Inlet came in to view. When I was a child, there was a pull-over at this exact spot; but now, you must exit the Trans Canada Highway at Admirals and turn onto Portage Road. Driving down to the end, you come upon a small parking area, where I snapped these pictures of glass-smooth waters … [Read more...]
Gourmet Gala in the Cowichan Valley
September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We're thrilled to be guests of Gourmet Gala taking place in the Cowichan Valley Saturday October 1st, as a fundraiser of the Duncan Chamber of Commerce for a new regional visitor information centre. It's only in recent years that I've come to know the valley better. As a child growing up in Ucluelet, with grandparents in Victoria, there was no time for dawdling on the 6 hour trek between the two spots. … [Read more...]
Vancouver Fringe Festival suggestions (from the Victoria Fringe)
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I am not a reviewer, but do see a lot of theatre – 38 shows at this year’s Victoria Fringe Festival (and somehow I managed NOT to see all the shows from Victoria going on to Vancouver). Here's a list of all the shows from the Victoria Fringe that are coming to Vancouver. The productions are uniformly excellent. However, my taste in theatre may not be yours. Caveat emptor! I've listed the shows alphabetically, as they are indexed in the … [Read more...]
Sponsor @ChrisTheRoadie for Drop Zone
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Chris Loran of 100.3 the Q radio station, aka @ChrisTheRoadie or # 1 son is celebrating his birthday September 15th by participating in the Drop Zone for the Kids to raise funds for Easter Seals - Camp Shawnigan. … [Read more...]
Nanaimo Fringetastic Theatre Festival
September 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
After 14 years, Fringe Theatre returns to Nanaimo thanks to a trio of eager young impressarios - Jeremy Banks, Spencer Sacht-Lund and Chelsee Damon. From September 8-11, revel in a variety of theatrical experiences - 8 performers, 32 shows, 3 venues - something for everybody at the Nanaimo Fringetastic Theatre Festival. … [Read more...]
Victoria Fringe Festival 2011 – my “away” picks
August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Disclaimers first: I am not a reviewer, but I do see a lot of theatre –33 shows at last year’s Victoria Fringe Festival. During the year I volunteer regularly with Atomic Vaudeville, Intrepid Theatre, The Canadian College of Performing Arts and Theatre SKAM. I attend the Belfry, Theatre Inconnu, Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre and the Phoenix Theatre at Uvic too. I have either seen these performers in previous shows, or been intrigued by … [Read more...]
It’s the Simple Things – Like Digging Toes in Sand
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Victoria Fringe Festival 2011 – my “local” picks
August 10, 2011 By 2 Comments
I love the Victoria Fringe Festival! When my kids were growing up, I only attended the odd show here and there, but that all changed in 2006 when my second son moved away to take a job as a historical interpreter at the MacLean Mill in Port Alberni. Without two teenage boys to feed and house, there was suddenly disposable income. 2006 was the 20th anniversary of the Victoria Fringe, and I managed to see more shows that year than in all the … [Read more...]
