I and You shows teenage innocence and a sincere reflection on death March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Brianna Bock How do you begin to come to terms with death? Do you live with it, or ignore it until it can’t be ignored anymore? I and You, playing at Langham
Comic Potential showcases striking set design and effective changes in tone February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 Brianna Bock Showing at the Phoenix Theatre until Feb. 22, Comic Potential is a polished, romantic, sci-fi comedy. The performance features both comedic and dramatic moments as well as striking set design.
Sondheim’s Company still kicking at 50 January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 Chris Horne Fragile egos, food fetishes, and empty flings collide this month in Langham Court Theatre’s revival of Company, the enduringly cynical 1970 musical comedy from Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. Centring
UVic’s Othello is a shining example of what theatre is capable of November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 Brianna Bock In a traditional staged performance of Shakespeare’s Othello, featuring excellent acting and creative set design, the Phoenix Theatre provides an example of how captivating theatre can be.
Silver screen and stage satire meet with a bang in The 39 Steps November 4, 2019November 14, 2019 Chris Horne The 39 Steps — Patrick Barlow’s tongue-in-cheek adaptation of John Buchan’s 1915 novel and Hitchcock’s 1935 thriller of the same name — is a flight of farce for four versatile
William Head inmates bring raw, powerful performance to “The Emerald City Project” October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 Brianna Bock Co-created by SNAFU Dance Theatre and the men at William Head Prison, The Emerald City Project reframes The Wizard of Oz and is truly a one-of-a-kind production. The unique, collaborative
Weaksauce & Other Stories brings funny and heartwarming stories to campus October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Brianna Bock UVic Theatre alumnus Sam Mullins returns to Victoria with Weaksauce & Other Stories, a collection of funny and heartwarming stories about the big and little moments in life.
UVic alumni offer their advice on how to break into the theatre industry September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Brianna Bock Several graduates from the Phoenix Theatre shared their perspectives on what to do in the creative field of theatre, including acting, directing, stagecraft, business management, and puppetry.
Five retrospects of selected 2019 Fringe performances September 19, 2019October 4, 2019 Chris Horne For those who missed it, those who prefer the rustle of the paper to the bustle of the playhouse, and those who just want something to argue about, here are
Celebrating GRL PWR at the Fringe Festival September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 Brianna Bock GRL PWR, short for girl power, is a musical celebration of the best of girl groups and how they present feminism to their audience. This Fringe Festival is nostalgic, educational,
