Some Old, Something New True to its improvisational nature, Paper Street Theatre is shaking it up for Season 8 with new cast members and a surprising return to an old style. “After eight years I think it’s time to change our routine,” explained director Dave Morris. “That’s why we’re trying new things like performing in the round for Ghost Stories and brining in new people to play, while staying true to our commitment to create … [Read more...]
Paper Street Theatre Improv Festival April 24-28 2018. Preview.
April 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Paper Street Theatre Improv Festival April 24-28 2018. Preview. Paper Street Theatre has built a loyal following since their inception in 2011. The Paper Street Theatre Improv Festival (April 24-28), now in its third year, brings together the ensemble and guest improvisers from as far away as Sweden and Finland for five days of shows, workshops and mash-ups. The festival has been a great success, selling out in each of the previous two … [Read more...]
Paper Street Theatre 26 hour Improvathon March 2/3 in Victoria BC.
February 22, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Paper Street Theatre 26 hour Improvathon March 2/3 in Victoria BC. (Media release) VICTORIA - Dozens of local performers will take to the stage for more than a day to raise funds for the 3rd annual Paper Street Theatre Improv Festival. “We are going to improvise for a full 26 hours without stopping,” said director Dave Morris. “That’s a lot of making stuff up! This is our third year doing the Improvathon and every year it gets bigger and … [Read more...]
Six Magicians by Andrew Brimstone. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
August 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Six Magicians by Andrew Brimstone. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. Andrew Brimmell, aka Andrew Brimstone, is a regular improviser with Paper Street Theatre Company (which is where I have mainly seen him perform over the last few years). He’s also a magician—which led to the creation of his new solo show. NB: the first four shows of Six Magicians run the first four days of the Fringe; the last two—the last two days. Mind the … [Read more...]
Improv Actually by Paper Street Theatre Co December 14-18, 2016. Interview with director Dave Morris.
December 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Improv Actually by Paper Street Theatre Co December 14-18, 2016. Interview with director Dave Morris. There are tickets remaining for an extra late night show on Friday December 16th. All other shows are sold-out. Dave Morris. Photo by Derek Ford Studios Improv Actually will focus on themes from romantic Christmas movies such as Four Christmases, Love Actually and The Holiday. What are some of the themes the cast of Paper Street … [Read more...]
A Fall of Theatre 2016 in Victoria BC
September 15, 2016 By Leave a Comment
A Fall of Theatre 2016 in Victoria BC Fall, with its abundance of theatre performances, is once again here--I count an astonishing forty performances in the period September-December 2016 (and am sure there will be more announced! This article will be updated regularly as I become aware of them.) The Belfry Theatre celebrates a 41st season that is "Contemporary.Canadian." with an emphasis on plays by women, about women, directed by … [Read more...]
Paper Street Theatre announces their 2016-2017 season.
September 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Paper Street Theatre announces their 2016-2017 season. Paper Street Theatre - Season 6! After a busy summer that saw Paper Street Theatre perform a remount of their improvised Margaret Atwood at the Gabriola Theatre Festival and An Improvised Quentin Tarantino 2: The Playful 8 at the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival (winning Pick of the Fringe for Favourite Ensemble too!) the company settles in for a sixth season with three … [Read more...]
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2016. Day One.
August 26, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2016. Day One. Victoria Fringe Festival August 22-September 4, 2016. Review of The Old Lady's Guide to Survival: Site A--Congregational Emanu-el, 1461 Blanshard Street. Reviews of The Jupiter Rebellion: A Zach Zultana Adventure by Jeff Leard, An Improvised Quentin Tarantino 2--The Playful 8 by Paper Street Theatre Co, Perpetural Wednesday by White Collar Crimes and Half the Battle by Owen Bishop. All at … [Read more...]
A Summer of Theatre 2016 in Victoria BC.
June 2, 2016 By Leave a Comment
A Summer of Theatre 2016 in Victoria BC. Ah—summer! The regular theatre season concludes and audiences can look forward to festivals and evenings outdoors. Although the volume slows down somewhat, there are still plenty of wonderful seasonal surprises for your viewing pleasure. This list is current as of June 1 2016. I will continue to update it as shows are announced. June 2016 Pizazz and All That Jazz at Jim Pattison Toyota a … [Read more...]
Paper Street Theatre Improv Festival April 12-16, 2016. Celebrating 5 years as a company.
April 8, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Paper Street Theatre Improv Festival April 12-16, 2016. Celebrating 5 years as a company. I was first introduced to the improvisation techniques of Dave Morris in 2009 with his hit Victoria Fringe show—Dave Morris is an Asshole (definitely a catchy and fringy title). In 2011 he founded Paper Street Theatre with the express desire to develop a literary-based long-form style, and attracted some of the city’s finest improvisers to his … [Read more...]
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