SKAMpede celebrates 10 years July 13-15 2018 in Victoria BC SKAMpede (originally known as Bike Ride) is Theatre SKAM's 10th annual outdoor live performance festival along the Galloping Goose in Victoria BC. And, for the very first time, and in celebration of ten years--it is FREE. Audiences gather at the HUB 360 Harbour Road, and take off in small groups to see up to 16 different mini shows (this can take up to four hours), ranging from … [Read more...]
Pericles the Hopeful Mariner at the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival 2018. A review.
July 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Pericles the Hopeful Mariner at the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival 2018. A review. Can anything compare to a beautiful summer evening, seated warm and cozy under the towering Garry Oaks of Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus, to hear the immortal words of the Bard of Avon? It’s one of my favourite theatrical experiences—one shared by many, whether fervent Shakespeare aficionados or newcomers. It’s easy to imagine, when the narrator of … [Read more...]
SPARK Festival 2018 at the Belfry Theatre March 8-25, 2018
March 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
SPARK Festival 2018 at the Belfry Theatre March 8-25, 2018 Victoria has an abundance of theatre festivals and the Belfry Theatre SPARK Festival is one of my favourites. It kick-starts the festival season in early spring; there are many FREE events (mini-plays, Belfry 101, play readings, concerts and a Hootenanny); there are opportunities to see vibrant, current work by artists not often seen on Victoria stages; it attracts a different … [Read more...]
Pendulum An Indigenous Showcase. Interview with Lindsay Delaronde.
February 15, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Pendulum An Indigenous Showcase. Interview with Lindsay Delaronde. Lindsay Delaronde was chosen in 2017 as the City of Victoria’s first Indigenous Artist in Residence and over the past year has initiated a number of performances, workshops and talks. February 23/24 at the Belfry Theatre she presents Pendulum: An Indigenous Showcase. I wanted to learn more about her statement (emphasis mine) “Pendulum brings new life into the context … [Read more...]
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast by The Canadian College of Performing Arts April 21-29, 2017. A review.
April 24, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast by The Canadian College of Performing Arts April 21-29, 2017. A review. The kidverse is buzzing this spring with news of the live remake of the 1991 cartoon film Beauty and the Beast—it’s an auspicious moment for the Canadian College of Performing Arts to stage the 1994 musical version (music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Asman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton). Originally based on the French eighteenth … [Read more...]
The Other Guys Theatre presents The Incompleat Folksinger January 8-18, 2015 in Victoria BC. A review.
January 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The Other Guys Theatre presents The Incompleat Folksinger January 8-18, 2015 in Victoria BC. A Review. The most recent production by The Other Guys Theatre Company (OGT) The Incompleat Folksinger by Pete Seeger featuring Mark Hellman (January 8-18 2015 at the Metro Studio Theatre) is a mini-history lesson with beautiful tunes, accomplished storytelling and an immense heart. OGT is well-known for their historical musical revues Good Timber … [Read more...]
Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival 2014. The Taming of the Shrew a review.
July 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival 2014. The Taming of the Shrew a review. And now for something completely different—a romantic comedy—The Taming of the Shrew. Having viewed both shows, it becomes evident how the repertory model is reaping benefits—for the actors as they stretch their creative muscles, and for the festival in the quality of the work produced. Deft of speech and swift of feet These players most assurèd be. The troupe … [Read more...]
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