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The Phoenix Theatre’s on-the-nose take on ‘The Killing Game’
Staging, pacing, and characterization choices made the absurdist play drag The Killing Game, the Phoenix Theatre’s latest production, is a 1970s play written by Eugène Ionesco about a plague overtaking a city. The plague comes suddenly, without warning, and is almost...
Victoria arts sector speaks out about proposed budget cuts
For many, loss of funding means ‘being shoved further into the margins’ On Dec. 12, the City of Victoria released a report outlining potential budget cuts. Included in the proposed cuts, which will attempt to lower a nine per cent property tax, are multiple arts and...
Take a sneak peek at the lineup for February’s Victoria Film Festival
Diverse films and music from local artists to look forward to Next month brings the Victoria Film Festival (VFF), where exciting new films from around the world will be shown in local theatres. The Martlet will be covering the event, but if you want to see for...
The Phoenix Theatre’s latest spectacle musical is lighthearted fun — but that’s it
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’s’ biggest strength is also its weakness The Phoenix Theatre’s most recent production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is exactly what it says on the tin. Following a lively ensemble cast of seven quirky kids...Our Digital Print Issue
