Matt and Ben presented by Atomic Vaudeville November 10-15, 2015. A review. How is it that a short (slightly over an hour) Fringe play exploring the “bromance” of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, written in 2002 by Mindy Kaling (The Office, The Mindy Project) and Brenda Withers, developed such legs, and is still being produced 13 years later in cities from Chicago to Calgary and now—Victoria? For the answer to this question, fans of the … [Read more...]
Matt and Ben presented by Atomic Vaudeville November 10-15, 2015. A review.
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Private Lives by Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. A review.
July 13, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Private Lives by Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. A review. July 7-25, 2015 in Victoria BC. Light and airy, with an definite bite—like the warm summer air wafting in when cool fog hangs in Georgia Strait—that hints at darker undertones, Private Lives by Noel Coward (currently at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre July 7-25, 2015), is perfectly paced and impeccably faithful to the spirit and tone of this 1930 creation, considered to be one of the … [Read more...]
Private Lives by Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre July 7-25, 2015. Interview with Victor Dolhai.
July 6, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Private Lives by Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre July 7-25, 2015. Interview with Victor Dolhai. Private Lives is a play by the celebrated writer and bon vivant Noel Coward, written in 1930. Coward is best known for his facility with the English language—his scripts are filled with “bon mots”, quips and seemingly impossible situations. The result is quick-paced and intelligent comedy, literally a “laugh a minute”. Private Lives focuses on a … [Read more...]
My Fair Lady by Blue Bridge Theatre, a review
August 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Simply magnificent. There are no other words to describe the wonderful production of My Fair Lady by Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre currently playing at the McPherson Playhouse until August 18th. From the moment the audience enters the theatre, to a glorious vintage view of London (a scrim specially commissioned by designer Patrick Du Wors) the sense of anticipation is palpable. Brian Richmond (Henry Higgins) and Amanda Lisman (Eliza … [Read more...]
Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre Presents My Fair Lady
July 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If the respectful collegiality evident during my recent conversation with cast members of My Fair Lady (running August 6-18th at the McPherson Playhouse) is any indication, then Producing Artistic Director, Brian Richmond, and everyone involved with Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre have achieved their mandate of mentoring young artists, while creating a company that consistently aims for the highest levels of artistic excellence (as indicated by the … [Read more...]
