Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey a Christmas joyMom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey is a cathartic and riotous celebration of the wonderful absurdity that is motherhood and the emotional rollercoaster that is the holiday season. The production was created by the Mom’s the Word Collective, which includes Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard, and Deborah Williams, and was directed by Pam […] Continue Reading |
Pieces of Performance: Missy Ink fills the stage with her burlesque energyMissy Ink has been a force to reckon with since stepping onto the burlesque scene in December 2022. As a dancer for 20 years prior to stepping into a different style and persona, she says the nerves are nothing but distant memories. Before she performs, she creates the visual in her mind, the energy she […] Continue Reading |
Wonderheads bring new twist to old Christmas taleA Christmas Carol will be reimagined this December by award-winning theatre company Wonderheads—bringing the classic Charles Dickens’ story to Victoria’s McPherson Playhouse. Co-founders and performers Kate Braidwood and Andrew Phoenix say they’ve turned the story into a play where expressions speak louder than words—omitting words entirely. “Wonderheads is a full-face mask and theatre company. We […] Continue Reading |
Bedouin Soundclash continues connecting with musicCelebrating 20 years of music, Toronto’s Bedouin Soundclash is coming to the Capital Ballroom this December for the second night of their Canadian tour. After the re-release of their 2004 album, Sounding a Mosaic, the band is bringing their sound back to the stage. Bedouin Soundclash’s hiatus lasted a little longer than intended. The band […] Continue Reading |
Illusionist Vitaly to bring art to life in magic showWhat makes a moment magical? Canadian illusionist Vitaly Beckman is back in Victoria on December 7 to perform his interactive, art-based magic show, inspiring audiences to answer this question for themselves and explore the power of their senses. As a visual person, Vitaly thinks in visual terms and incorporates artistic elements such as paintings, photographs, […] Continue Reading |
Holly Timpener performance less than sweetHolly Timpener’s art performance A Spoon Full of Sugar was an interesting departure from what I would normally find myself doing on a Saturday morning. I arrived at The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Spencer Mansion on Saturday, November 23 just as the performance was getting underway and had absolutely no idea what to expect, […] Continue Reading |
Murders on Paper St. a sublimely unscripted escapadeA chill wind blows across the darkened grounds of Craigdarroch Castle. On this momentous eve, a young entrepreneur is celebrating his success in the commercial fishing industry. Surrounded by oaken walls, tapestried ceilings and lavish portraits, the fresh-faced fish fat-cat has the perfect life. Or does he? In attendance is his sister, who resents the […] Continue Reading |
Mozart’s Requiem a breathtaking musical forceBeneath the exquisite stone arches and stained glass windows of the Christ Church Cathedral more than 130 performers gathered for the Victoria Choral Society’s 90th anniversary production, a rendition of three of Mozart’s compositions, Requiem, Laudate Dominum, and Ave Verum Corpus. Requiem was an unfinished piece by Mozart at the time of his death and […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Morpho delivers cozy rainy-day rock on debut EPMorpho Morpho Season (Hit the North Records) 3/5 Chicago-based guitarist Kristyn Chapman, also known as Morpho, releases her debut EP Morpho Season—a blend of alt-rock and soft lyrics—on November 15. The EP is great to listen to when walking through nature or when sitting on a beach. Songs feature beautiful poetic lyrics and soft instrumentals, […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Joy Buzzer fail to deliver anything new with debut albumJoy Buzzer Pleased to Meet You (Wicked Cool Records) 1.5/5 Joy Buzzer is a New York City power pop band formed in 2021. Since then, they’ve received high appraisals for some of their singles, with “You Don’t Even Know My Name” being given the weekly “the coolest song in the world” title on Little Steven’s […] Continue Reading |
