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 Wilds by WONDERHEADS at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
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Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2017 Day Seven
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Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2017 Day Seven Years of study and discipline have resulted in the works of three remarkable companies/artists—Beau & Aero: Crash Landing by A Little Bit Off (Amica Hunter and David Cantor); Interstellar Elder (Snafu Dance Theatre) performed by Ingrid Hansen and created together with Kathleen Greenfield, Britt Small and Emma Zabloski; and Olive Copperbottom: a New Musical by Charles Dickens and Penny … [Read more...]
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2017 Day Two
August 26, 2017 By 1 Comment
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe Day Two The venue of choice for Day Two was the Metro Studio Theatre (Venue 3) where I watched a puppet eco-drama Beaver Dreams from Lost & Found Puppet Co, the Gift by two-spirit, mixed (settler and First Nations) performing artist John Aitken and Gail Noonan and LEER, a steam-punk themed, Hell-based, gender-bent adaptation from Shakespeare by David Elendune of Outpost 31. (My review of LEER will be … [Read more...]
The Gift by John Aitken. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview.
August 8, 2017 By 2 Comments
The Gift by John Aitken. Victoria Fringe 2017. An interview. “My name is John Aitken; I did not speak until I was eighteen”. Learn more about his story, the inspiration for The Gift. John Aitken is part of the 2017 Indigenous Artist Program which mentors a participating artist who is producing a show as part of the Victoria Fringe Festival. To note: The final performance of The Gift is Tuesday August 29th. How long have you been … [Read more...]
Loon by the Wonderheads at UVic Phoenix Theatre. Spotlight on Alumni. October 14-24, 2015. A review.
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Loon by the Wonderheads at UVic Phoenix Theatre. Spotlight on Alumni. October 14-24, 2015. A review. Since graduating from the University of Victoria in 2003, Kate Braidwood has studied at Dell’Arte International school of physical theatre and founded The Wonderheads with now-husband Andrew Phoenix. By magical transmutation and superb artistic ability, a full size larval mask (see notes at the end) appears to come alive in the character of … [Read more...]
James and Jamesy in High Tea. November 13-16, 2014 Victoria BC.
November 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
James and Jamesy in High Tea. November 13-16, 2014 Victoria BC. One of my favourite duos, the acclaimed, multi-award-winning James and Jamesy return to Victoria BC with their summer 2014 Fringe hit High Tea. Unknown to Fringe audiences before 2013, their high energy physical performance attracted attention and garnered sell-outs from coast to coast. In particular, I was struck with their ability to incorporate four audience members into the … [Read more...]
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2014. Day Six.
August 27, 2014 By 1 Comment
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2014. Day Six. Reviews of Oni and The Middle of Everywhere. More information at Victoria Fringe. Purchase tickets at TicketRocket, the Intrepid Theatre box office, or at the venue one hour prior to the show. Don’t forget—you’ll need a Fringe visa button ($6). The final week of the Fringe is extremely busy and I would highly advise getting tickets in advance for shows you don’t want to miss. If you like to … [Read more...]
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2014. Day Four.
August 25, 2014 By 3 Comments
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2014. Day Four. Reviews of I, Claudia, So…What About Love, Saudade, Selkie Tales, Spilling Family Secrets, Paleoncology. See a complete list of shows at Victoria Fringe. Purchase tickets through Ticket Rocket online, at the Fringe box office, or at the venue. Remember that the final weekend is always busy, and shows sell out. If you want to be assured a seat, purchase tickets in advance. Read all my … [Read more...]
2 for Tea by James and Jamesy – win tickets
November 4, 2013 By 3 Comments
Thanks to the remarkable physical theatre duo of James and Jamesy, I am thrilled to announce another ticket contest. Win tickets to their critically-acclaimed and award-winning Canadian Fringe hit “2 for Tea” coming to the Metro Theatre November 28th – 30th. I was fortunate to meet James and Jamesy while volunteering at the Victoria Fringe, and lucky indeed to secure a ticket to the first performance of what proved to be a most solidly booked … [Read more...]
CHALK Physical Theatre Behind Bars
October 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Expect to be amazed and astonished by the latest production from William Head on Stage (WHos), CHALK, Physical Theatre Behind Bars. CHALK is created and performed by SNAFU and six of the inmates from William Head Institution under the direction of multi-talented performing artist, choreography and designer, Ingrid Hansen. Ingrid first became involved with WHoS, now in its 30th year, and the only prison theatre company of its kind in Canada, … [Read more...]
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