Daughter of Egypt informative and beautifully written historical fictionPulling from the pages of recorded history and seamlessly blending facts with a fictional story, Marie Benedict brings the past to life in Daughter of Egypt. Benedict tells the story of two extraordinary women in this dual-timeline novel that delves into the world of ancient Egypt, archaeology, and the role of women in days gone […] Continue Reading |
Cancer Bats keep hardcore punk community spirit aliveToronto hardcore punk veterans Cancer Bats are heading back on the road, and Victoria is on the map. For a band that has spent two decades touring the world—and are currently on a run celebrating 20 years of debut album Birthing the Giant—the excitement of playing live still hasn’t worn off. “We’ve had moments in […] Continue Reading |
Scream 7 another tortured regurgitationAn enduring axiom of Hollywood is that it’s terrified of originality. If a franchise is successful, they’ll clone it until it’s a gibbering, mutated Brundlefly begging to be put out of its misery. The Scream series limped into theatres in 1996, a mediocre film about a senseless murderer who randomly kills high-school students, terrorizing them […] Continue Reading |
Newsies tells energetic tale of 1889 newsboy strikeThe inspirational, award-winning Broadway musical Newsies is coming to Victoria this April, bringing a blend of energetic, large-scale choreography, classic music, and deep themes of empowerment to the McPherson Playhouse. For director Kayvon Khoshkam, the opportunity to direct Newsies is a chance to combine dance, music, and timeless activism all at once. Set during the […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Neurosis return with triumphant new albumNeurosis An Undying Love for a Burning World (Neurot Recordings) 4.5/5 When I was a teenager—over 20 years ago—a friend gave me a burned copy of Oakland-based post-metal band Neurosis’ third album, Souls at Zero, released in 1992. It was love at first listen. It was just what my teenage anger and angst had been […] Continue Reading |
Back to the Future live in concert a treat for fansBack to the Future is a timeless movie series with a dedicated following of fans, and its musical score is just as memorable as the films. So it was no surprise to hear that Victoria Symphony, as a part of their Films in Concert series, decided to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of […] Continue Reading |
Spark Festival play uses levity to destigmatize griefFor 11 days, The Belfry Theatre will transform itself from a renowned historical playhouse to an unassuming intersection where grief and humour cross paths. There, Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram will be performing their play Big Stuff as part of the 2026 Spark Festival, granting audiences the opportunity to lower their walls and embrace community, […] Continue Reading |
In My Day takes unique approach to discussing HIV crisisIn My Day is a play that tackles many hard subjects, such as the HIV crisis that swept throughout the world and what it means to watch those you love fall to an invisible, inconceivable foe. Playwright Rick Waines, having lived through just such magnitudinous times, chooses to come at it with a certain sense […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Film Festival 2026 movies in review100 Sunset Danielle Mier, contributing writer 100 Sunset is a captivating film that deeply resonated with me. The plot was solid and—although relatively simple—unpredictable. In a sense, it’s a tale as old as time when boiled down to its base elements. Most of us have experienced what these characters have, or have in the past; […] Continue Reading |
Tosca inspiring night at the opera, even for the uninitiatedI love everything about live stage theatre, but I dislike musicals. I mean, why sing what can be more easily spoken? So, I was apprehensive when assigned this review of Pacific Opera Victoria and Vancouver Opera’s take on Puccini’s Tosca at the Royal Theatre. And I was surprised by how much I loved it, despite […] Continue Reading |
