Vinegar Tom showcases early feminism on stageThe Phoenix Theatre is known for producing progressive work, and Vinegar Tom is no exception to this tradition. Written in 1976 by Caryl Churchill, and directed by MFA candidate Francis Matheu, Vinegar Tom revolves around mother and daughter Joan and Alice, who are accused by an angry neighbour of practicing witchcraft. “The play is about […] Continue Reading |
New play examines troubled family relationshipsLocal director Zelda Dean is getting ready to launch her new play, The Year My Mother Came Back; the play and the Alice Eve Cohen novel it’s based on is strongly inspired by Cohen’s turmoil-filled relationship with her mother. “I just love this play, I think I related to it. It’s just such a brave […] Continue Reading |
The Unplugging resonant and heartfelt tale of survivalOn Thursday, February 9, The Belfry Theatre unveiled the heartwarming and resonant production of The Unplugging, written by Yvette Nolan and directed by Reneltta Arluk. The play details the story of Elena, an Indigenous woman played by Marsha Knight, and Bern, a white woman portrayed by Lois Anderson, surviving in the cold Canadian winter after […] Continue Reading |
The Unplugging shares unique Indigenous perspectiveDirector Reneltta Arluk says what drew her to The Unplugging is how the play defies the norm of portraying different Indigenous perspectives in theatre. And it’s not Arluk’s first time taking on the play, which is based on the book Two Old Women; she previously directed it in Whitehorse. “What I love about it is […] Continue Reading |
Pacific Baroque Festival explores music of 17th and 18th century EnglandThe annual Pacific Baroque Festival has returned for its 19th season, this year with the theme of “music for distracted times.” The festival transports listeners to 17th and 18th century England, to a time when Britain was, for the most part, prospering, and the musical arts were booming. At the time, King Charles II had […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Ladytron deliver sombre yet danceable albumLadytron Time’s Arrow (Cooking Vinyl) 4.5/5 UK-based electronic dance band Ladytron’s seventh album, Time’s Arrow, offers a lot more than initially meets the eye. Listening to the music alone it’s unclear what the lyrics really mean to say, but with the synthesizer featured there’s a definite reason for vague lyrics overpowered by the eerie and […] Continue Reading |
Killer Pooh and Dune, Two: The Nexus 2023 movie guideWe made it through another great year of movies. While 2022 delivered such stand-out gems as James Cameron’s stunning Avatar: The Way of Water and Joseph Kosinski’s breathtaking Top Gun: Maverick, this year promises even more amazement. There’s a lot to be excited about, so let’s get into it. 6: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and […] Continue Reading |
Bruce Cockburn looks back, moves aheadOne of Canada’s finest musicians, Bruce Cockburn is difficult to define. His unique blend of folk, rock, jazz, and blues has led Cockburn on a musical journey that has spanned seven decades and produced 22 gold records, countless awards and accolades, and 9 million albums sold. A 2020 tour was booked to celebrate the 50th […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Film Fest movie deals with loss through open roadA Motorcycle Saved My Life by Lori Lozinski, screening at the 2023 Victoria Film Festival, is a personal look into the Vancouver-based filmmaker’s journey of growth since her parents passed away, and she wants to share it with the world. Lozinski got into motorcycling as a way to cope with the pain of bereavement. Being […] Continue Reading |
Sleepshake shake it up at LuckyAs a musician, I always have my ears perked for quality musicianship, songwriting, and performance, and I know from previous shows that Victoria’s Sleepshake tick all the boxes. So when I got the opportunity to review their show at Lucky Bar on Friday, January 20, I was stoked to experience their music live again. Sleepy […] Continue Reading |
