Theatre

Taking centre stage stage at the Chemainus Theatre are Mark DuMez, left, and Randy Huber. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Island theatre staging a bigger comeback during 2023

Five shows of multiple interest sure to attract strong audience numbers to Chemainus

 

This image released by Grapevine Public Relations shows Stark Sands, center, and the cast during a performance of “& Juliet.” (Matthew Murphy/Grapevine Public Relations via AP) This image released by Grapevine Public Relations shows Stark Sands, center, and the cast during a performance of “& Juliet.” (Matthew Murphy/Grapevine Public Relations via AP)

Broadway writer of ‘ Juliet’ builds show with huge pop hits

Original story uses ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as launch pad, mixes in biggest pop hits of past few decades

 

Young West Coast performers spent Saturday afternoon gleefully rehearsing for their two upcoming shows at the Ucluelet Community Centre as they get set for their first live performances in two years this weekend. (Andrew Bailey photo)

Tofino-Ucluelet Glee Kids ready to rock weekend’s stage

Young West Coasters to host two live shows of How the Grinch Stole the Nightmare Before Christmas

 

The West Coast’s Glee program is returning for its 10th season after being shut down by COVID-19. (Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson)

Glee program puts Tofino-Ucluelet youth in the spotlight

The stage is getting set for West Coast youth to shine as Glee is returning for its 10th season.

The West Coast’s Glee program is returning for its 10th season after being shut down by COVID-19. (Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson)
Lauren Semple, as Madame Zee, and Dean Chadwick, as Brother XII, rehearse a scene from Western Edge Theatre’s upcoming musical ‘The Cult of Brother 12.’ (Photo courtesy Western Edge Theatre)

Notorious Vancouver Island cult leader’s story re-imagined in new musical

Western Edge Theatre presents ‘The Cult of Brother 12’ starting March 25 in Nanaimo

Lauren Semple, as Madame Zee, and Dean Chadwick, as Brother XII, rehearse a scene from Western Edge Theatre’s upcoming musical ‘The Cult of Brother 12.’ (Photo courtesy Western Edge Theatre)
Dancers fill the roles of the menu and pieces of cutlery during the beloved song “Be Our Guest” from the Cowichan Musical Society’s production of Beauty and the Beast. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a triumphant return for Cowichan Musical Society

Final weekend of performances moved to February

Dancers fill the roles of the menu and pieces of cutlery during the beloved song “Be Our Guest” from the Cowichan Musical Society’s production of Beauty and the Beast. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Stephen Chbosky’s “Dear Evan Hansen,” based on the smash stage musical, will be the opening night gala presentation at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Murphy

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to open Toronto International Film Festival

Steven Levenson adapted his hit Tony Award-winning stage show with Ben Platt reprising his acclaimed leading role

Stephen Chbosky’s “Dear Evan Hansen,” based on the smash stage musical, will be the opening night gala presentation at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Murphy
Theatre manager Sophie L’Homme is ecstatic to share the news that Tofino’s aging Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre is finally getting upgrades. (Nora O’Malley photo)

BC Arts grant funding breathes new life into Tofino’s community theatre

“Once it’s done, it’s going to be a pride of the town.”

Theatre manager Sophie L’Homme is ecstatic to share the news that Tofino’s aging Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre is finally getting upgrades. (Nora O’Malley photo)
Local kids rehearse on the Ucluelet main stage for Saturday’s performance of King Arthur’s Quest. (Nora O’Malley / Westerly News)

Ucluelet to host children’s theatre production of ‘King Arthur’s Quest’

Two performances scheduled for Saturday, April 28 (3p.m. and 7p.m.).

Local kids rehearse on the Ucluelet main stage for Saturday’s performance of King Arthur’s Quest. (Nora O’Malley / Westerly News)
Frederic Montpetit, Sarah Hogan, and Miranda Oliwa treated a packed audience to a rendition of the classic SNL skit ‘Schweddy Balls’ at Officials dinner theater on Nov. 29. (Nora O’Malley / Westerly News)

One hundred per cent comedy comes to Ucluelet

“People want to laugh.”

Frederic Montpetit, Sarah Hogan, and Miranda Oliwa treated a packed audience to a rendition of the classic SNL skit ‘Schweddy Balls’ at Officials dinner theater on Nov. 29. (Nora O’Malley / Westerly News)