Since I began regularly attending shows in 2005, Theatre Inconnu has consistently presented theatre that challenges me—in both the script and the execution. Frankenstein by David Elendune, directed by Ian Case (who also created the spooky light and sound (with Jason King) design as well as the period appropriate costumes), is set in the round (design Hannah Case) with most of the audience at eye level with the action, making this already … [Read more...]
Frankenstein by David Elendune at Theatre Inconnu September 26-October 13, 2018. A review.
October 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment
La Palabra en el Tiempo at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
August 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Fringe festivals world-wide provide the opportunity to experience work in many different genres. This definitely holds true for the Victoria Fringe, where this year patrons are rewarded with several dance shows. La Palabra en el Tiempo marries fiery flamenco, exquisite guitar and profound poetry. Principal dancer Denise Yeo and poet Garth Martens answered questions about their show. PS: I saw an earlier version of this show at the beginning … [Read more...]
How to Become Human in 5 Years at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
August 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
How often do you get to consider the work of great philosophers and writers like Franz Kafka when you go to the theatre? That's the beauty of the Victoria Fringe Festival--finding performers who aren't afraid to stretch their creative muscles to deal with erudite concepts, secure in the knowledge that a Fringe audience is daring and adventurous. How to Become Human in 5 Years by the Bobby Watson Theatre Company (Portland, OR) promises an … [Read more...]
Sweeney Todd at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre July 31-August 12, 2018. A review.
August 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Sweeney Todd by Sondheim, currently playing at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre July 31-August 12, 2018, bristles with electricity and a terrible current of visceral vitality that keeps audiences spell-bound throughout. Daunting in scope for a small ensemble of ten players, this version of Sondheim’s cult hit—it’s been staged around the world since its original Broadway run in 1979, adapted as a movie in 2007 by Tim Burton with Johnny Depp … [Read more...]
Death a Romantic Comedy at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
August 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
UK word wizard Rob Gee has been a popular addition to the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) circuit with many appearances at the Victoria Fringe Festival. He’s back with his latest (and newest) show Death A Romantic Comedy. … [Read more...]
BLOOD RELATIVE at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
August 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
US/Canadian raised and New Zealand-based Ren Lunicke of Zir Productions (and the award-winning comedic story-telling show “Ze”), ruthlessly exposes the ongoing mythology about biological kinship in their new play BLOOD RELATIVE. Photo by Megan Bowers-Vette How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? I built my first solo show in 2015 about my travels as an Ameri-nadian through Australia. Although … [Read more...]
The Wilds by WONDERHEADS at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
August 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Long-time Fringe favourites WONDERHEADS return to the Victoria Fringe with The Wilds. Co-founder Kate Braidwood answered questions about their latest show. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? Our first year touring the Fringe was in 2011 with our show Grim and Fischer (note: Grim and Fisher is coming back for one night only November 8th at the Metro). We'd no idea how lucky we were, being … [Read more...]
The Fitting Room at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
August 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
I first saw The Fitting Room by Ellery Lamm when it was presented as part of Vino Buono’s inaugural season. Lamm and director Anna Marie Anderson answered questions about this latest version of the play. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? Ellery: This is both of our first time producing work for Fringe Festival. Have you been (or will you be) taking the show to other Fringes? Anna … [Read more...]
Unscriptured at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2018. An interview.
August 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Travis Bernhardt has been wowing audiences on the Fringe circuit for years with his feats of magic and prestidigitation—he makes it look effortless—and his quick and witty comedy. In a departure from his normal style, he presents Unscriptured How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? My first Fringe was Winnipeg in 2010 — a pretty big failure and I only broke even due to street … [Read more...]
Field Zoology 101 at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
August 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
When an outstanding comic performer like Mike Delamont (God is a Scottish Drag Queen) tells you to go see a show—you go, or, at least I do. So it was in 2016 that he recommended Field Zoology 101 by Shawn O’Hara, another local comic who was performing for the first time at the Victoria Fringe. The show was a hit, and it’s back for another run at this year’s Fringe. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an … [Read more...]
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