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,
Summer Bucket List speaks to shared heartfelt experiences September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 Brianna Bock Summer Bucket List at the Victoria Fringe Festival is a wonderfully written experience, courtesy of playwright Ellery Lamm. There are some great “laugh-out-loud” moments, made even better through fantastic acting.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is vaudeville at its finest August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 Chris Horne Contorted courtesans, Oedipal battles, and star-crossed lovers clamour together under the spotlight this August in Blue Bridge Repertory’s production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Local theatre takes on 1963 comedic classic Barefoot in the Park July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Chris Horne Barefoot in the Park by the late great Neil Simon premiered on Broadway in 1963 and enjoyed lasting popularity, since becoming Simon’s longest-running hit. Now playing in Victoria, the
