Theatre

Interview with a zombie

The Martlet caught up with Brad from Evil Acres, a different kind of haunted house experience for the firm of heart.

Alternative cinema returns to Victoria

On Oct. 4, the Victoria Film Festival (VFF) celebrated the reopening of The Vic Theatre at 808 Douglas Street, as a fully operational theatre, with a night of “Cocktails &…

Amelia and the Dwarfs not just child’s play

As someone slowly re-immersing himself into the world of theatre, I thought I’d start with a children’s play. I wasn’t prepared to also be stuffed into a child-sized seat. However,…

Touching tales from William Head prison

Oct. 11 marked the opening of William Head on Stage’s (WHoS) most recent production, Fractured Fables: The Prison Puppet Project. The production, led by UVic alumni and co-directors Peter Balkwill…

Apocalyptic comedy Kitt & Jane comes to the Phoenix

Kitt & Jane at the Phoenix Theatre UVic Pheonix Theatre main stage (3800 Finnerty Rd.) Oct. 15–19, and 22–25 @ 8 p.m. Oct. 26 @ 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.…

Prison puppetry pioneering

Co-founder of SNAFU Dance Theatre and UVic alumna Ingrid Hansen discusses the progress of William Head on Stage’s (WHoS) new production, Fractured Fables: The Prison Puppet Project. The William Head…

Regular comedy nights come to Felicita’s

If you’re looking to score some cute comic action on a Wednesday, standup nights at Felicita’s may be the place to do it—that is, if you trust the advice of…

‘The Virgin Mary Had a Little Lamb’

A Victoria Fringe Fest interview

‘They Call Me Mr. Fry’

A Victoria Fringe Fest interview