Arts

With a provocative title and a deep connection to classical theatre, Stupid Fucking Bird is taking over Theatre Inconnu. The play is a modern retelling of Chekhov’s The Seagull that remains quite faithful to the original plot. Director Morgan Gadd’s appreciation for the source material deeply inspired the direction taken for the play. “The Seagull […]

This holiday season, the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) is bringing Peter and the Star Catcher to the stage. The play will be directed by CCPA chair of acting Evan Frayne, who says it will take audiences on a fun adventure with all of their favourite characters from the original story. “Peter and the […]

For New Westminister-based illusionist Vitaly Beckman, the art of magic is exactly that: art. Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders is an interactive magical performance that showcases visual art, aiming to engage and connect the audience.  “It’s really about bringing art to life, I would say, and that includes art such as paintings, sculptures, and even […]

Clowns Endless (Fat Wreck Chords) 4.5/5 Good hardcore punk rock shocks a person into existence. Melbourne-based Clowns’ latest album Endless effectively achieves this through its thematic approach—the underlying concept being immortality—and by drawing on the genre’s many influences. After a brief intro featuring a primal scream, the band dives into opening track “Formaldehyde,” a declaration […]

William Goldman’s stage adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery is coming to Blue Bridge Theatre this month, bringing the thrilling and suspenseful story to life. Misery revolves around an author, Paul Sheldon, who gets saved by an obsessive fan, Annie Wilkes, following a car accident. However, he soon finds himself trapped by Wilkes and is subjected […]

David Holmes Blind on a Galloping Horse (Heavenly Recordings) 3.5/5 David Holmes’ first solo album since 2008 is a collaborative offering from the North Irish musician, with every track featuring Raven Violet’s enchanting vocals. Known for his mixing of cinematic soundtracks and DJing, this album will not disappoint fans looking for an alternative, rebellious sound.  […]

Blue Ocean Fertile State (Slumberland Records) 3.5/5 Oakland-based indie electronic pop band Blue Ocean’s debut album Fertile State is a 12-track journey.  This is the kind of album you’ll want to hear when in need of a return to those nostalgic, ’80s-like synth tunes—it reminds the heart of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence” or Erasure’s […]