Antigone by William Head on Stage WHoS October 6-November 4, 2017. A review. In their 36th year, for their 57th production, the actors of William Head on Stage (WHoS), the only remaining prison theatre company operating in Canada, return to a text after several years of devising original work (Sleeping Giants-2016, Here: A Captive Odyssey-2015, Time Waits for No One-2014, Fractured Fables-2013). And, what a challenging text it is—Antigone … [Read more...]
Antigone by William Head on Stage WHoS October 6-November 4, 2017. A review.
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UVic Phoenix Theatre 2017-2018 Season
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UVic Phoenix Theatre 2017-2018 Season West, A double bill by Histrionics Theatre Company October 12-21 Featuring: Danette Boucher (BFA ‘89, MA ‘11) James Douglas (BA English ‘ 00) “If only history class had been this much fun...a stellar performance.” - WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary with two short solo plays profiling two of our nation’s pioneering spirits. Travel with Catherine O’Hare Schubert in … [Read more...]
God is a Scottish Drag Queen the Second Coming. UVic Farquhar Auditorium September 16 2017
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God is A Scottish Drag Queen The Second Coming. UVic Farquhar September 16 2017. Media release. Mike Delamont’s two act comedy reaches biblical proportions! A cross between Dame Edna and Billy Connolly, with a dollop of Eddie Izzard! God, dressed in a floral power suit, comes down to skewer everything from the 10 Commandments to Trump in a hilarious two act comedy of biblical proportions! Acclaimed Victoria comedian Mike Delamont … [Read more...]
Country Song at Intrepid Theatre OUTstages Festival 2017. An interview.
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Country Song at Intrepid Theatre OUTstages Festival 2017. An interview. I had a chance to catch up with actor Lee-Anne Poole about her show Country Song, coming to Intrepid Theatre’s OUTstages Festival June 22nd and 24th. What sparked the creation of this show? Is this your first one person show? I wanted to try something new. And I had some bit and pieces written. Stories about my father. He loves Country Music. I spent a few … [Read more...]
Proof at Langham Court Theatre June 7-24, 2017. A review.
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Proof at Langham Court Theatre June 7-24, 2017. A review. Probing family relationships and the psychology of brilliance, Proof (currently at Langham Court Theatre until June 24th) is spell-binding in the interplay between four characters—Catherine (Melissa Taylor) the daughter who stayed behind to become caregiver to her mathematician father Robert (Jon Scheer) as his faculties declined, Claire (Melissa Blank) who jets in from her high-powered … [Read more...]
Born Yesterday at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. Interview with costume designer Graham McMonagle.
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Born Yesterday at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. Interview with costume designer Graham McMonagle. Since 2014, costume designer Graham McMonagle has worked in close association with Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, on Lagrimas Crueles (Cruel Tears) and Gaslight in 2014, Private Lives in 2015 and The Importance of Being Earnest in 2016. During this period, he also obtained his MFA from the University of Victoria where his designs were featured … [Read more...]
The Secrets of Naming Clouds Intrepid Theatre Uno Fest 2017. Interview with Kerri Flanagan.
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The Secrets of Naming Clouds Intrepid Theatre Uno Fest 2017. Interview with Kerri Flanagan. What sparked the creation of this show? I heard a radio program about a symbol-based language, Blissymbols, and the utopic inspirations of the man, Charles Bliss, who created this language. Growing up in my family we used a symbol-based language to communicate with my sibling, Heather, who mostly communicates non-verbally. I heard this radio program … [Read more...]
Charisma Furs Intrepid Theatre Uno Fest 2017. Interview with Katie Sly.
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Charisma Furs Intrepid Theatre Uno Fest 2017. Interview with Katie Sly. Can you speak to the creation process for Charisma Furs—how long it was in development, the collaboration with Jonathan (Seinen)? What sparked the creation of this show? Jonathan and I met in 2012, when he was co-facilitating a performance mentorship program for LGBTQ youth at Toronto's Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. I was one of the youth lucky enough to participate … [Read more...]
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Langham Court Theatre April 19-May 6 2017. A review.
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Langham Court Theatre April 19-May 6 2017. A review. Crackling with energy, suspense, intrigue and thrills, and filled with dazzling special effects, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (at Langham Court Theatre April 19-May 6, 2017) keeps the audience on the edge of their seats with a masterful blend of drama and horror. Lights flicker, sparks fly, the very air thrums with intensity as Dr. Jekyll (Wayne Yercha) hovers over … [Read more...]
The Dream Collectors by Impulse Theatre April 19-22, 2017. A review.
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The Dream Collector(s) by Impulse Theatre April 19-22, 2017. A review. Impulse Theatre has been enchanting and confounding me since 2012. I remember watching Andrew Barrett and Mathilde Cobanli performing in Light on Our Feet (Holly Vivian’s sadly departed fundraiser featuring dance artists from around the region), thinking “I must meet these young people, they are doing ground-breaking work”. Now in their seventh season, Impulse Theatre was … [Read more...]
