Live theatre

The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)

Review: Duncan production of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ wows with emotion

In the works since 2020, ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ hits home with heart at the Duncan Showroom

The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)
Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play ‘Gaslight’ at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)

Review: Tension in Chemainus Theatre’s superb ‘Gaslight’ will have you on the edge of your seat

Do the gas lights really dim, and thumping noises sound from the attic or is it all in Bella’s head?

Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play ‘Gaslight’ at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)
Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play Gaslight at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)

Actors shine amid a lavish set in Chemainus Theatre’s Gaslight

New adaptation of a classic play opens April 28 for month-long run

Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play Gaslight at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)
360 Wrestling head trainer Mike Becherer, ring name Eddie Osbourne, displays the proper way to do a spot, with assistant trainer Nolan James during class. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

New Vancouver Island school wants to help you wrestle with your dreams

360 Wrestling Academy in Campbell River helps recruits realize their sports-entertainment dreams

360 Wrestling head trainer Mike Becherer, ring name Eddie Osbourne, displays the proper way to do a spot, with assistant trainer Nolan James during class. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Jordan Holloway, Lauren Semple and Haley Turnbull will take to the stage for the revitalized iteration of ‘The Cult of Brother 12,’ showing at the Malaspina Theatre from March 30 until April 2. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Revitalized musical about infamous cult leader returns to Nanaimo

Bill Miner’s ‘The Cult of Brother 12’ will be staged at the Malaspina Theatre from March 30-April 2

Jordan Holloway, Lauren Semple and Haley Turnbull will take to the stage for the revitalized iteration of ‘The Cult of Brother 12,’ showing at the Malaspina Theatre from March 30 until April 2. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Melanie Teichroeb can been seen at the Port Theatre as Ingrid Larsdottir in the latest staging of ‘Shield Maiden’ on March 16. (Photo by Jeanette Martin)

‘Shield Maiden’ show meant to inspire women to find their warrior spirit

Gabriola playwright will stage a ‘10th-century version of a Ted Talk’ at Port Theatre on March 16

Melanie Teichroeb can been seen at the Port Theatre as Ingrid Larsdottir in the latest staging of ‘Shield Maiden’ on March 16. (Photo by Jeanette Martin)
Nathaniel Johnson (left) plays Jack, and Coralee Daniels plays a stepsister in <em>Into The Woods,</em> coming to the Sid Williams Theatre, March 15-18. Photo supplied

All-star cast, crew bring Into The Woods to the stage in Courtenay

Three legged Productions brings Tony Award-winning play to the Sid Williams Theatre March 15-18

Nathaniel Johnson (left) plays Jack, and Coralee Daniels plays a stepsister in <em>Into The Woods,</em> coming to the Sid Williams Theatre, March 15-18. Photo supplied
Continuous entertainment is provided by Bart Dunwood (Michael Clarke) and Mike Young (Kaden Forsberg) on the air during a snowstorm in the community. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: There’s no dead air in Chemainus Theatre Festival’s ‘Naked Radio’

You will giggle, chuckle, laugh, groan and even guffaw

Continuous entertainment is provided by Bart Dunwood (Michael Clarke) and Mike Young (Kaden Forsberg) on the air during a snowstorm in the community. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Lexi Barudin as Farrah the Faerie and Brandon Caul as Orcus rehearse a scene for ‘She Kills Monsters’ which will be staged at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre from March 2-11. (Leon Potter Photo)

VIU’s theatre students staging Dungeons and Dragons-inspired dramedy

‘She Kills Monsters’ will run March 2-11 at university’s Malaspina Theatre

Lexi Barudin as Farrah the Faerie and Brandon Caul as Orcus rehearse a scene for ‘She Kills Monsters’ which will be staged at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre from March 2-11. (Leon Potter Photo)
Jennifer Ottenbreit, left, Tracy Ottenbreit, Cole Landry, Tasha Ballantyne, Wes Lazaroff and Erin Mudry during rehearsal for Nanaimo Theatre group’s latest production, ‘A Fox on the Fairway,’ which runs Feb. 19 until March 10 at Nanaimo’s Bailey Studio. (Submitted photo)

Nanaimo Theatre Group stages ‘hilarious romp’ about a country club golf tournament wager

Ken Ludwig’s ‘A Fox on the Fairway’ will play Feb. 19 until March 10 at Bailey Studio

Jennifer Ottenbreit, left, Tracy Ottenbreit, Cole Landry, Tasha Ballantyne, Wes Lazaroff and Erin Mudry during rehearsal for Nanaimo Theatre group’s latest production, ‘A Fox on the Fairway,’ which runs Feb. 19 until March 10 at Nanaimo’s Bailey Studio. (Submitted photo)
The cast is deep into rehearsals for the Cowichan Musical Society's production of 'Shrek The Musical', which hits the stage at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at the end of January, through the beginning of February. (Photo courtesy of Cowichan Musical Society)
The cast is deep into rehearsals for the Cowichan Musical Society's production of 'Shrek The Musical', which hits the stage at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at the end of January, through the beginning of February. (Photo courtesy of Cowichan Musical Society)
The cast of five in A Tiny Christmas Carol. From left: Emma Slipp, Jay Clift, Louise Phillips, Yasmin D’Oshun and Stephen Thakkar. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: Outstanding Scrooge anchors ‘Tiny Christmas Carol’ in Chemainus

Louise Phillips is an absolute delight as this iconic character

The cast of five in A Tiny Christmas Carol. From left: Emma Slipp, Jay Clift, Louise Phillips, Yasmin D’Oshun and Stephen Thakkar. (Photo by Don Bodger)
A serene group surrounds Scrooge (Louise Phillips) in the Chemainus Theatre Festival’s A Tiny Christmas Carol. From left: Yasmin D’Oshun, Jay Clift, Emma Slipp and Stephen Thakkar. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Small cast covers large number of roles in A Tiny Christmas Carol

New adaptation of a familiar Dickens classic opens at the Chemainus Theatre

A serene group surrounds Scrooge (Louise Phillips) in the Chemainus Theatre Festival’s A Tiny Christmas Carol. From left: Yasmin D’Oshun, Jay Clift, Emma Slipp and Stephen Thakkar. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Candice Roberts plays Larry at the Tidemark Theatre Dec. 16. Photo by Kristine Cofsky

Vancouver Island-raised performer brings ‘one-man’ exploration of dude-ism home

Candice Roberts is getting laughs with Larry — someone you will probably recognize

Candice Roberts plays Larry at the Tidemark Theatre Dec. 16. Photo by Kristine Cofsky
Sooke Harbour PLayers presented Blithe Spirit in 2017. The acting troupe will premier Ben Crocker's Camelot on Friday, Nov. 25. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Sooke Harbour PLayers presented Blithe Spirit in 2017. The acting troupe will premier Ben Crocker's Camelot on Friday, Nov. 25. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Max Kolopenuk, front, who plays Brad Majors in the Satyr Players’ production of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is whisked away while rehearsing Time Warp. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

VIU students have surprises in store during ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Two-night production takes place Nov. 19-20 at the Malaspina Theatre

Max Kolopenuk, front, who plays Brad Majors in the Satyr Players’ production of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is whisked away while rehearsing Time Warp. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Actors Martika McLean, left, and Qwulipulwut Loha embrace during rehearsal on Oct. 26 of ‘This is How We Got Here,’ the opener for Western Edge Theatre’s 2022-23 season. (Submitted photo)

Grieving family gets unexpected gift in Western Edge Theatre’s ‘emotional’ season opener

‘This is How We Got Here’ will play at the OV Arts Centre Nov. 11-12, 17-20

Actors Martika McLean, left, and Qwulipulwut Loha embrace during rehearsal on Oct. 26 of ‘This is How We Got Here,’ the opener for Western Edge Theatre’s 2022-23 season. (Submitted photo)
Zachary Stevenson stands out against the Chemainus murals on his return to town. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: ‘Dead Ringer’ is a live one for Chemainus Theatre

Tying the show’s eclectic set list together is Zachary Stevenson

Zachary Stevenson stands out against the Chemainus murals on his return to town. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Wonderheads present their unique take on A Christmas Carol with giant puppets, masks, and more at theatres across Vancouver Island this December. (Submitted)

Wonderheads whimsically re-imagine classic Christmas Carol

Performances across Vancouver Island this December

  • Oct 26, 2022
The Wonderheads present their unique take on A Christmas Carol with giant puppets, masks, and more at theatres across Vancouver Island this December. (Submitted)
Zachary Stevenson stands out against the Chemainus murals on his return to town. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: ‘Dead Ringer’ is a live one for Chemainus Theatre

Tying the show’s eclectic set list together is Zachary Stevenson

Zachary Stevenson stands out against the Chemainus murals on his return to town. (Photo by Don Bodger)