Theatre
Peek Fest offers a chance for new artists to develop
November 3rd marked the beginning of the 5th annual Peek Festival with a combination of public performances with residencies, workshops, and showcases. But while the public can come and view…
Second act saves all: a review of Dead Man’s Cell Phone
When a phone at a cafe won’t stop ringing, Jean’s decision to answer it launches her into a dead man’s complicated family affairs. As she tries to give his loved…
Blue Bridge goes live with intimate production of “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune”
How does one express love for another? In Blue Bridge theatre's latest production, the main character expresses his love by calling a radio station and requesting one of the most…
Empowerment through applied theatre: UVic researcher amplifies climate stories from people in the Philippines
UVic Theatre PhD candidate Dennis Gupa is combining applied theatre and tradition to give Filipinos an empowering way to tell their stories about typhoons and climate change
The Belfry Theatre’s Being Here powerfully portrayed refugee experiences in Canada
The new initiative, Belfry on Film, brought these stories and more to a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions In response to the pandemic, the Belfry Theatre launched Belfry on…
Phoenix Theatre’s Problem Child marks their first full live-streamed performance
Short-lived campus production offers a nice break from theatrical Zoom script reads On March 24, 2021, the Phoenix launched a four night run of Problem Child, their first full live-streamed,…
I and You shows teenage innocence and a sincere reflection on death
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…
