Nicolle Nattrass, who graduated from the University of Victoria Theatre Department in 1991, brings her solo show Mamahood Bursting into Light to the UVic Phoenix Theatre October 9-20 as the “Spotlight on Alumni”. She answered questions about the creation and refining process of creating this show, and its reception. What sparked the creation of this show (can you speak to the creation process)? Is this your first one person show? In … [Read more...]
Mamahood Bursting Into Light. UVic Phoenix Theatre Spotlight on Alumni. Interview.
October 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2018. Day Six.
August 29, 2018 By 2 Comments
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2018. Day Six. Reviews of How I Learned to Hug by Jon Bennett and Rocko and Nakota Tales from the Land by Josh Languedoc (will be posted Thursday). Don’t forget to check out reviews from Day One (The Session, Reminiscences of Reconciliation, Fool’s Paradise), Day Two (Water People, Fado, Carey, OK!) Day Three (Sherlock Holmes and the Curse of Moriarty!, The Measure of Love, The Boy in the Chrysalis, Para … [Read more...]
Dispatches from the Victoria Fringe 2018. Day Four.
August 27, 2018 By 1 Comment
Reviews of The Birdmann and Egg FINALE, Cornelius and Titania by Pamela Bethel and BLOOD RELATIVE by Ren Lunicke. Day Four had me happily camped out at a relatively new Victoria Fringe venue—Venue 7, St Andrew’s Kirk Hall, entrance at 680 Courtney Street (NOTE: it’s listed incorrectly as 860 Courtney in the schedule found on page 22 of the Fringe guide)—meeting many old Fringe friend in the line-up (one of my favourite aspects of the festival) … [Read more...]
Recovery Show at the Victoria Fringe 2018. A preview.
August 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
RECOVERY SHOW: A powerful story of personal and political recovery comes to Victoria Fringe (media release) Racks of dead bodies in the Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre. Government conspiracies to sell brain-space real estate. Comings to terms with the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Recovery Show is a riveting solo performance based on Clara Madrenas’ own experiences of psychosis during a field study of the Rwandan genocide and the … [Read more...]
The ADHD Project at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
August 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Fringe festivals worldwide provide people with the opportunity to tell their own unique story. The ADHD Project is a celebration of neurodiversity, disability and mental health. Carlyn Rhamey is an award-winning story teller (see below for more details). … [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...]
Reminiscences of Reconciliation by Logan Richards at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
July 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Logan Richards is the second recipient of the Victoria Fringe Indigenous Artist Program. He answered questions about his show, Reminiscences of Reconciliation. The Victoria Fringe IAP provides access and mentorship for local artists who identify as Indigenous, and wish to produce work as part of the Victoria Fringe. The program incorporates collaborative mentorship, access to resources and support to strengthen participating artist’s producing … [Read more...]
Confessions of an Operatic Mute at the Victoria Fringe 2018. An interview.
July 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Brian Nasimok was at one point Canada's foremost operatic mute. Confessions of an Operatic Mute is his story. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? About 13 years ago I directed a show that went to the Atlantic Fringe Festival and then four years ago I directed a show at the Toronto Fringe. To make a long story, shorter - after my opera “years” I pursued a stand-up career and then moved … [Read more...]
Rocko and Nakota Tales from the Land at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2018. An interview.
July 24, 2018 By 1 Comment
One of two plays centering Indigenous experience at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2018, Rocko and Nakota: Tales from the Land by Edmonton-based Anishinaabe artist Josh Languedoc is also the recipient of the CAFF lottery which allows entry into multiple Fringe festivals. I caught up with Josh on the road between Ottawa and Winnipeg. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? As an artist I have … [Read more...]
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