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From Alaska, this season's opener from the Belfry has now long closed and their next show, 1939 is very nearly on its feet. Despite this, I spent enough time considering From Alaska that I wanted to share my thoughts on the show. I wasn't sure I
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that when watching a classic work, someone will inevitably reference timeless themes. With apologies to Austen, this review of Pacific Opera Victoria's production of La Clemenza Di Tito will indeed have to consider universal truths and timeless themes, but will also focus
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Have you ever been to a dinner party where a few too many people are squeezed into a space that's just a little too small? Depending who you're sitting next to, the room can either feel cozy or claustrophobic. When the weary jury tramped into the
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When you think about a show or a movie you saw a year ago, can you recall any that spurred you to take action? Can you think of a piece of art that so moved you that it made you want to make a change, big or small in your
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I almost didn't want to write a review for Sugarcane, because what could I possibly say that could add to the incredible power and strength in this film? But I want to talk about Sugarcane because everyone in this country should be talking about Sugarcane. Sugarcane focuses initially
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We begin in the thick of a dark night, a mad scientist at the precipice of his greatest discovery. Lightning crackles, and the creature flinches on the table. Very rapidly, we move to a production that is anything but a bog standard gothic drama. I think it's fair
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On Thursday, I caught Significant Other, the newest offering from Theatre Inconnu. I appreciate that Theatre Inconnu often punches above it's weight - as a company, they try new things and swing for the fences with their productions. Overall, this is a gem of a show - a team of
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In her opening talking head, Harper remarks "I love America so much, I just don't know if it loves me back right now". There is so much raw honesty in this two hour flick - what could have easily been a simple roadtrip movie takes on so
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Well over a decade ago, Dan Kois penned the what-would-later-go-viral article Eating Your Cultural Vegetables. I make the assumption that Kois intended the article as a little bit of a joke, but even now I remember that the internet took this article very seriously. Sometimes, I
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From everything I've heard and read, something I love about Fringes is that they all have their own personal ~vibe~, and I really feel like this year's fringe fest was a return to the pre-covid era party - people are chatting in lines, lots of artists
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This year, I wanted to get out more and see more shows - we have such a bustling art scene here in Victoria that it seems a shame to miss out! Including all dance shows, magic shows, improv shows, stand up, plays, and concerts, I saw 54 live performances this year!