Into the Woods by Company C January 28-February 6, 2016. A review. The large performance hall (formerly the church hall of St Mary’s Oak Bay) at the Canadian College of Performing Arts has been transformed, once again, into a magical world for the final performance of the 2015-2016 Company C year—Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. There’s something warm and inviting about the space with its vaulted roof, reminiscent of an … [Read more...]
Into the Woods by Company C January 28-February 6, 2016. A review.
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Double Diamond at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, January 22-February 20, 2016. A review.
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Double Diamond at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, January 22-February 20, 2016. A review. Bill Zaalberg (Double Diamond) is close in age to Neil Diamond, and like Diamond, has been performing since he was young, having formed Victoria’s first rock band in 1961 before making music his full-time profession in 1975 when he resigned from the telephone company. Although an admitted “shy person” (as is Diamond himself) he is an experienced and smooth … [Read more...]
Dance Victoria presents Dance Days 2016 January 22-31.
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Dance Victoria presents Dance Days 2016 January 22-31. (media release) Dance Victoria’s popular city-wide Dance Days event is back for its seventh year featuring free classes in all kinds of styles in studios all over town. This year the free classes include a larger dance fitness component for adult beginner, intermediate and professional levels that’ll move you. You can try your hand (or foot) at salsa, swing, flamenco, yoga, nia, zumba … [Read more...]
A Winter of Theatre 2016 in Victoria BC. January and February.
January 21, 2016 By 2 Comments
A Winter of Theatre in Victoria BC 2016. January and February. Over the past few years, the normally staid months of January and February have been a hive of activity as local theatre groups launch new projects and regular seasons and series. This year is no exception with 23 productions in January and February (and I'm sure more will be added as I become aware of them). I most apologize for the late posting of this article. The beginning of … [Read more...]
Into The Woods by Company C January 28-February 6, 2016. A preview.
January 21, 2016 By 1 Comment
Into The Woods by Company C January 28-February 6, 2016. A preview. It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies. It’s been 10 years since my son Elliott Loran first became a student at the Canadian College of Performing Arts and I still remember, fondly, the productions of the inaugural season of Company C, the year III program that sees students forming their own repertory company and taking on roles from production to performance. To cap … [Read more...]
Describe My Lonely by Robbie Huebner January 19-22 2016. A Review.
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Describe My Lonely by Robbie Huebner January 19-22 2016. A Review. Describe My Lonely by Robbie Huebner (The Dangers of Daphne, Archand)--presented by Catador Theatre January 19—22 at the Intrepid Theatre Club--is an assured production: emerging playwright Robbie Huebner’s dialogue, whip-smart and full of comedic flair, truly capturing not only the zeitgeist of an age—and gamer and fantasy culture—but also the heartbreak of romance and the … [Read more...]
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