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The Sid Williams Theatre marquee is once again proudly displaying upcoming events. Photo supplied

Courtenay’s Sid Williams Theatre reopening in a limited capacity

Theatre has been closed since March due to COVID-19

  • Oct 23, 2020
The Sid Williams Theatre marquee is once again proudly displaying upcoming events. Photo supplied
Dr. Donald Hilton and Mrs. Joyce Hilton donated $50,000 to the Chemainus Theatre (Photo submitted)

Chemainus family pledges $50,000 to Chemainus Theatre Crisis Relief Fund

Hilton family’s gift if fully matched will raise $100,000

Dr. Donald Hilton and Mrs. Joyce Hilton donated $50,000 to the Chemainus Theatre (Photo submitted)
It looked like it was going to be a great last half of the year at the Chemainus Theatre, as artistic director Mark DuMez rolled out the lineup during last October’s show unveiling celebration. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Theatre Festival cancels remainder of 2020 season

COVID-19 restrictions likely to linger longer for the theatre industry, leaving no other alternative

It looked like it was going to be a great last half of the year at the Chemainus Theatre, as artistic director Mark DuMez rolled out the lineup during last October’s show unveiling celebration. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Life mimics art for Island students who performed play about Spanish flu pandemic

Life mimics art for Island students who performed play about Spanish flu pandemic

Performing arts students see parallels between story from Unity 1918 and current health crisis

Life mimics art for Island students who performed play about Spanish flu pandemic
Theatre BC president Peter Wienold, of Port Alberni, officially opens Mainstage Festival 2019. The festival, which features eight of the best plays in B.C. in eight days, has been cancelled for 2020. SUSAN QUINN PHOTO

Theatre BC cancels festivals in response to COVID-19

‘Provincials’ of community theatre set to take place on Vancouver Island in July 2020

Theatre BC president Peter Wienold, of Port Alberni, officially opens Mainstage Festival 2019. The festival, which features eight of the best plays in B.C. in eight days, has been cancelled for 2020. SUSAN QUINN PHOTO
Ballet Victoria: Taking a step outside the box

Ballet Victoria: Taking a step outside the box

Company debuting its take on The Little Prince, as well as other new works, March 21-22

Ballet Victoria: Taking a step outside the box
Justin Francis Lee as Anthony, and Jesse Deutscher as Caroline keep the audience captivated as their characters slowly build a common bond through the literature of Walt Whitman, in Langham Court Theatre’s production of I and You. Photo by Jason King

REVIEW: Langham’s ‘I and You’ will command your attention

Two-actor play about the development of an unlikely friendship one of Langham Court’s best

Justin Francis Lee as Anthony, and Jesse Deutscher as Caroline keep the audience captivated as their characters slowly build a common bond through the literature of Walt Whitman, in Langham Court Theatre’s production of I and You. Photo by Jason King
A robotic actor somehow is given the ability to laugh, which leads to hilarious results, in Phoenix Theatre’s newest production, Comic Potential, running Feb. 13-22.

‘Actoids’ hit the stage at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre in February

Robots full of Comic Potential in latest play from UVic’s play

A robotic actor somehow is given the ability to laugh, which leads to hilarious results, in Phoenix Theatre’s newest production, Comic Potential, running Feb. 13-22.
Ryan Nicolai, Courtney Crawford and Marissa McClymont star in the Canadian College of Performing Arts staging of The Light in the Piazza. The show runs in Oak Bay starting Friday, Jan. 31, for a week. (Photo by Andrew Barrett)

Tony-award winning musical comes to Oak Bay

Canadian College of Performing Arts brings The Light in the Piazza to the stage

Ryan Nicolai, Courtney Crawford and Marissa McClymont star in the Canadian College of Performing Arts staging of The Light in the Piazza. The show runs in Oak Bay starting Friday, Jan. 31, for a week. (Photo by Andrew Barrett)
Tony-winning musical comes alive at Langham Court

Tony-winning musical comes alive at Langham Court

Community theatre group takes on Company, Jan. 15 to Feb. 1

  • Jan 9, 2020
Tony-winning musical comes alive at Langham Court
Bringing personal stories to life: The Flame comes to the Belfry

Bringing personal stories to life: The Flame comes to the Belfry

One-night event Jan. 13 follows up a weekend storytelling workshop with Deborah Williams

  • Jan 6, 2020
Bringing personal stories to life: The Flame comes to the Belfry
Get ready to see the beauty in Carole King’s music and story

Get ready to see the beauty in Carole King’s music and story

Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, sure to be some kind of wonderful in Victoria

  • Dec 26, 2019
Get ready to see the beauty in Carole King’s music and story
Calling all SKAM artists! Get your show on the list for SKAMpede 2020

Calling all SKAM artists! Get your show on the list for SKAMpede 2020

Deadline extended to Dec. 31 for performers looking to be part of annual summer theatre event

  • Dec 20, 2019
Calling all SKAM artists! Get your show on the list for SKAMpede 2020
Tara Britt, Maggie Martin and Juliana Monk star in the Kaleidoscope Theatre production of Charlotte’s Web, The Musical, Dec. 28 and 29 at the McPherson Playhouse. Photos courtesy Kaleidoscope Theatre, photo illustration/Don Descoteau

Kaleidoscope weaves a musical theatre web

Wilbur, Charlotte and other beloved figures brought to life on the McPherson stage

  • Dec 20, 2019
Tara Britt, Maggie Martin and Juliana Monk star in the Kaleidoscope Theatre production of Charlotte’s Web, The Musical, Dec. 28 and 29 at the McPherson Playhouse. Photos courtesy Kaleidoscope Theatre, photo illustration/Don Descoteau
Playwright Ann-Marie MacDonald’s twist on Shakespearian theatre, Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), cranks up the comedy, as portrayed by the students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts. The play runs Dec. 11-14. Facebook

CCPA actors fall down a Shakespearian rabbit hole

Ann-Marie MacDonald’s Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) makes for chaotic theatre fun

  • Dec 7, 2019
Playwright Ann-Marie MacDonald’s twist on Shakespearian theatre, Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), cranks up the comedy, as portrayed by the students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts. The play runs Dec. 11-14. Facebook
You’re part of the show in Belfry’s newest production

You’re part of the show in Belfry’s newest production

Every Brilliant Thing uses a recreated, more intimate theatre space for this holiday offering

  • Dec 6, 2019
You’re part of the show in Belfry’s newest production
REVIEW: Theatre Inconnu’s Crumble boosted by excellent performances

REVIEW: Theatre Inconnu’s Crumble boosted by excellent performances

Sheila Callaghan’s tale of sadness and despair portrayed in interesting ways on stage

REVIEW: Theatre Inconnu’s Crumble boosted by excellent performances
Emily Anne Pugsley and Nathaniel Exley are among the cast members in the Canadian College of Performing Arts production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The college is putting a rather dystopian spin on the story for the play, which runs Dec. 12-14 at the CCPA performance hall. Photo courtesy CCPA

Classic tale of intolerance and morality updated for the CCPA stage

Arthur Miller’s witch hunt parable, The Crucible given a dystopian spin by performing arts college

  • Dec 2, 2019
Emily Anne Pugsley and Nathaniel Exley are among the cast members in the Canadian College of Performing Arts production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The college is putting a rather dystopian spin on the story for the play, which runs Dec. 12-14 at the CCPA performance hall. Photo courtesy CCPA
James and Jamesy create a new family Christmas tradition

James and Jamesy create a new family Christmas tradition

O Christmas Tea returns to Vancouver Island

  • Dec 2, 2019
James and Jamesy create a new family Christmas tradition
An oversized Scrooge plays a central part in A Wonderheads Christmas Carol, playing Dec. 17 and 18 at the McPherson Playhouse. Photo by Kate Braidwood

Heads up! Expressive new take on A Christmas Carol

Wonderheads tackle the beloved Dickens classic in multiple Vancouver Island productions

  • Nov 29, 2019
An oversized Scrooge plays a central part in A Wonderheads Christmas Carol, playing Dec. 17 and 18 at the McPherson Playhouse. Photo by Kate Braidwood