William Head on Stage marks 35th year with ‘Sleeping Giants’ October 6, 2016October 5, 2016 Cormac O’Brien There’s a certain amount of fear involved when going to the theatre. It’s one of the most ‘live’ forms of art there is — if something goes wrong, there’s no way to...
‘The Last Wife’ gives Katherine Parr the last word in royal drama September 28, 2016 Kaitlyn Rosenburg Before The Last Wife unfolds, the program notes history buffs should cool it, as many liberties were taken with the events depicted on stage. Canadian playwright Kate Hennig wants drama,...
Rifflandia 2016: Music overcomes divisive ‘shock politics,’ says Michael Franti & Spearhead frontman September 16, 2016September 18, 2016 Alistair Ogden Since the release of their new album Soulrocker this June, Michael Franti & Spearhead have been touring through the United States, spreading good vibes and inspiring countless crowds. This Friday,...
Frank Ocean’s Blonde unparalleled in its ambition September 8, 2016September 7, 2016 Emmett Robinson Smith Frank Ocean has always had an air of mystery surrounding him — a reserved cool, a magnetic solitude. Watch him stand off to the side, eyes down while he sips on an...
Victoria Fringe 2016: ‘Art of the Eight Limbs’ weaves disparate threads into a satisfying whole September 1, 2016 Holly Lam This is a review of Art of the Eight Limbs. Check out our preview, published Aug. 23, for more on the play's production. Art of the Eight Limbs, part of the Victoria Fringe Theatre...
Victoria Fringe 2016: ‘Birdwatching’ blends dreams and reality for surreal performance August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 Cormac O’Brien There is nothing unusual about UVic students participating in the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival. Since its arrival in Victoria in 1986, the festival has often featured UVic talent: Just last...
Victoria Fringe 2016: Puppets get personal in ‘Does Not Play Well With Others’ August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 Holly Lam What do the lives of children’s puppeteers look like when they step off stage? It’s a question Toronto-based puppeteers and performers Kira Hall and Adam Francis Proulx examine in Does...
Victoria Fringe 2016: ‘Art of the Eight Limbs’ brings diversity to the fore August 23, 2016 Holly Lam “Crustaceous but vulnerable” is how Chase Hiebert describes a character in Art of the Eight Limbs, a play he is directing for the Victoria Fringe Festival, which kicks off this...
Lessons learned at Tall Tree, the island’s biggest smallest festival August 4, 2016August 3, 2016 Robin Gagne Tall Tree Music Festival owes its name to the ginormous trees that comprise Vancouver Island’s endangered rainforest. A lot of people don’t know that our red cedars, Douglas firs, and...
Not just a clothing store: Four Horsemen art shows herald local talent August 4, 2016August 5, 2016 Ben Wagg On June 24, menswear store Four Horsemen hosted “Grey Remains,” featuring local artist Jesse Russel-Galbraith, as part of its series of monthly art shows. After cultivating a dedicated customer base,...
