Theatre

Phoenix theatre’s opening show doesn’t stick the landing

It’s hard not to admire The Salty Scent of Home’s ambitions in conveying the immigrant experience, but in terms of conveying these powerful stories and experiences through the medium of…

UVic alumnus’ new play ‘​Tiresias’ sets the stage for Trans voices

Bechtold emphasizes the importance of trans stories being written by trans people. “It’s important for trans people to tell trans stories, because then they’re more nuanced. They create stronger validation…

UVic hosts second Indigenous Theatre Festival

Lawrence Thomas, the ceremonial speaker on Friday night, said walking away at the end of the festival felt like “walking on air.”

Belfry Theatre explores power in a timely production of ‘1979’

Throughout the play, political context is projected onto the wall of the Prime Minister’s office, featuring details like Clark’s gas tax, the 1979 approval rating of Clark’s successor, Pierre Trudeau,…

Intrepid to close the doors of the Metro Studio next year

“There’s a lot of cost[s], insurance costs are huge, electricity cost, heating cost, building maintenance cost, and those were all getting more expensive…. it’s getting more challenging to run an…

Ryan Kniel shows his improv chops in ‘TOO BAD’

UVic Theatre alum Ryan Kniel takes audiences on a journey to the stars in his recent improv show

Finding the ‘clown state’

Despite its silly nature, clowning is a high-stakes art. Upon entering the clown world, everything becomes a matter of life, death, and laughter, Almeida Siqueira says.

Director and UVic Theatre grad wins alumni award

Arespacochaga believes that the most important thing in theatre is to make sure that everyone involved feels ownership of the piece they are creating.

The Phoenix Theatre showcases strengths of Shakespeare in Twelfth Night

From Viola’s unrequited crush on Orsino to the Fool just trying to find a job, everything is clear to the audience. And, given the comedic beats, moments of physical acting…