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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…

The Phoenix Theatre’s latest spectacle musical is lighthearted fun — but that’s it

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…

Eyes of the Beast explores devastating consequences of climate disasters

'Eyes of the Beast: Climate Change Disaster Survivor Stories' offers insight into the tangible, human toll behind these tragic events — which are caused or exacerbated by the effects of…

The understated community of ‘Hot L Baltimore’

The work of Landford Wilson, Hot L Baltimore’s playwright, has been described as “portrait[s] of losers on the margins of life.”

‘100 Years of Broadway’ is a fun medley best suited for fans of the genre

100 Years of Broadway is exactly what it says. From A Chorus Line to Hamilton, the Phoenix explores Broadway’s evolution.

SETYA: A lesson in interpretive dance

SETYA is the final show in UVic’s Staging Equality Theatre for Young Audiences series and includes two shows.

Mojada balances classic tragedy with a unique, modern spin

Chasing a better life, Medea and Hason have crossed the Mexican-American border and settled in Los Angeles. Hason has adapted to the new culture and his dreams are moving forward,…

“Vinegar Tom” reveals the twisted logic of witch trials

Vinegar Tom, the story of a community in 16th century England, shows how a seemingly thoughtless comment can snowball into a witch trial.