Pamela Roth

Some of the 50 local performers who will be involved in this year’s Shakespeare by the Sea, which features three shows — Othello, Much Ado About Nothing and a locally-written Shakespeare-inspired play, Richard the Lionhearted.

Stage set for Shakespeare by the Sea

The stage is set for Victoria’s Shakespeare by the Sea and organizers are hoping their new location at Fisherman’s Wharf Park will stick.

Some of the 50 local performers who will be involved in this year’s Shakespeare by the Sea, which features three shows — Othello, Much Ado About Nothing and a locally-written Shakespeare-inspired play, Richard the Lionhearted.
Curtis Horsburgh was recently selected as one of six emerging animators nation-wide to participate in the National Film Board of Canada’s renowned Hothouse mentorship program.

Local artist launches unique animation with National Film Board

It’s a concept that’s been brewing inside the mind of Curtis Horsburgh for a long time — creating an animation studio on wheels.

Curtis Horsburgh was recently selected as one of six emerging animators nation-wide to participate in the National Film Board of Canada’s renowned Hothouse mentorship program.
Patrick Dwyer performs in Mosaic Learning Society and Tumbleweeds Theatre production of Peter Pan in 2010.

Breaking down the barriers of autism

For the past few weeks, Kim Denness-Thomas has been putting together pieces of an elaborate puzzle.

Patrick Dwyer performs in Mosaic Learning Society and Tumbleweeds Theatre production of Peter Pan in 2010.
The Valley runs from Feb. 2 to 28. Tickets range from $28 to $48 and are available at 250-385-6815 or online at tickets.belfry.bc.ca.

Belfry Theatre gets dramatic with The Valley

Playing the role of a mother in the Belfry Theatre’s new play didn’t take much preparation for Colleen Wheeler.

The Valley runs from Feb. 2 to 28. Tickets range from $28 to $48 and are available at 250-385-6815 or online at tickets.belfry.bc.ca.
From left to right, Matthew Payne, Sarah Murphy and Jacob Richmond rehearse for Theatre SKAM’s upcoming show, SKAM Remixed: The Ami Project at Bean Around the World Coffeehouse Jan. 12 to 16.

Theatre company marks 20 years of innovative entertainment

Twenty-one years ago, Matthew Payne and Sarah Donald walked into a Victoria coffee shop and transformed the venue into a romantic comedy.

From left to right, Matthew Payne, Sarah Murphy and Jacob Richmond rehearse for Theatre SKAM’s upcoming show, SKAM Remixed: The Ami Project at Bean Around the World Coffeehouse Jan. 12 to 16.
Byron Kjeldsen and Andrew Brimmell will perform in Paper Street Theatre’s Lethal Christmas Dec. 16 to 19 at Intrepid Theatre.

Festive Hollywood action comes to life through improv

When the cast of Paper Street Theatre steps on stage for their Christmas action movie show, there’s no telling what’s going to happen.

Byron Kjeldsen and Andrew Brimmell will perform in Paper Street Theatre’s Lethal Christmas Dec. 16 to 19 at Intrepid Theatre.
Ken Lavigne will bring his Old Time Radio Roadshow to Victoria Dec. 10.

Ken Lavigne brings vintage variety show to Victoria

Walking up to the stage to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Ken Lavigne was bubbling with joy, yet felt sick to his stomach.

Ken Lavigne will bring his Old Time Radio Roadshow to Victoria Dec. 10.