Live theatre

Damon Calderwood will play Canadian First World War fighter pilot Billy Bishop in ‘Billy Bishop Goes to War,’ staged at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre Dec. 1-3. (Submitted photo)

Musical about a Canadian First World War fighter pilot flying into Nanaimo

‘Billy Bishop Goes to War’ to be staged at the Malaspina Theatre, Dec. 1-3

 

Kaden Forsberg is a standout as George Bailey in the Chemainus Theatre Festival's production of 'It's a Wonderful Life'. (Barry Brady photo)

Review: Chemainus Theatre delivers with beloved holiday classic

‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ like sitting down with an old friend

 

It’s A Wonderful Life marks the return of actors familiar to Chemainus Theatre audiences. From left: Abraham Asto, Kate Dion-Richard and Kaden Forsberg. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Radio play in tune with a Christmas classic

‘It’s A Wonderful Life.’ The mere mention of those four words together…

 

Jasmine Case, star of The Fiancee at the Chemainus Theatre, and mom Andrea Morgan enjoy hanging out at Kin Beach in Chemainus. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Proud Ontario mom sees her daughter on stage at the Chemainus Theatre

Jasmine Case’s performance in The Fiancee makes her a local celebrity

Jasmine Case, star of The Fiancee at the Chemainus Theatre, and mom Andrea Morgan enjoy hanging out at Kin Beach in Chemainus. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Rose (Rebbekah Ogden), left, and Lucy (Jasmine Case) in a scene from The Fiancee. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: Clever script, perfect casting make The Fiancee a delight

You will still be chortling as you drive home from Chemainus Theatre comedy

Rose (Rebbekah Ogden), left, and Lucy (Jasmine Case) in a scene from The Fiancee. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Rose (Rebbekah Ogden), left, comes face-to-face with Lucy (Jasmine Case) at the kitchen table. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Lucy leads a complicated love life in The Fiancee

Three men will need to sort out who’s her intended in Chemainus Theatre production

Rose (Rebbekah Ogden), left, comes face-to-face with Lucy (Jasmine Case) at the kitchen table. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Brent Dellebuur of Duncan Iron Works displays plaques his company receives for each show for being a season sponsor, autographed by cast members. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Season sponsor plays a major role in Chemainus Theatre productions

Duncan Iron Works puts the pedal to the metal for funding support of the arts

Brent Dellebuur of Duncan Iron Works displays plaques his company receives for each show for being a season sponsor, autographed by cast members. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Katie Gilray, left, Alexandra Hicks and Ida Maidstone will perform ‘Nanaimo’s Got Talent’ at the Black Rabbit Kitchen as part of the Nanaimo Fringe Festival until Aug. 20. (Submitted photo)

Nanaimo Fringe Festival explores personal and perspective-shifting stories

‘Reminders of ReconciliAction’ shows at Port Theatre, ‘Nanaimo’s Got Talent’ at Black Rabbit Kitchen

Katie Gilray, left, Alexandra Hicks and Ida Maidstone will perform ‘Nanaimo’s Got Talent’ at the Black Rabbit Kitchen as part of the Nanaimo Fringe Festival until Aug. 20. (Submitted photo)
Ghost The Musical features Chemainus’ Georgia Bennett and Sean Baker as understudies. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Being an understudy can be a bit overwhelming

Experienced actors make sure the show goes on if needed to fill a role

Ghost The Musical features Chemainus’ Georgia Bennett and Sean Baker as understudies. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Nanaimo’s Port Theatre announced 16 shows for their upcoming Spotlight series, starting Sept. 24. (Submitted images)

Nanaimo’s Port Theatre announces 16 shows for returning Spotlight series

Season features variety of cultural and artistic works starting in the fall

Nanaimo’s Port Theatre announced 16 shows for their upcoming Spotlight series, starting Sept. 24. (Submitted images)
Nanaimo Theatre Group’s cast and crew of ‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie,’ as they appeared at Theatre B.C.’s Mainstage Festival in Surrey on July 14. (Submitted image)

Vancouver Island Marie Curie play wins Theatre B.C.’s top honour

Nanaimo Theatre Group’s ‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie’ also got best director and best actor awards

Nanaimo Theatre Group’s cast and crew of ‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie,’ as they appeared at Theatre B.C.’s Mainstage Festival in Surrey on July 14. (Submitted image)
Jennie Neumann, left, and Madeleine Eddy are enjoying their summer stay in Chemainus to star in Ghost The Musical. (Photo by Jennie Neumann)

Ghost The Musical actors caught up in emotions like everyone else

Memorable experience gaining even more momentum for the final month

Jennie Neumann, left, and Madeleine Eddy are enjoying their summer stay in Chemainus to star in Ghost The Musical. (Photo by Jennie Neumann)
Jennie Neumann (Molly Jensen) and Jacob Woike (Sam Wheat) listen in to Madeleine Eddy (Oda Mae Brown) during ‘Ghost The Musical’. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: Phenomenal cast anchors summer blockbuster musical at Chemainus Theatre

‘Ghost the Musical’ sure to be a hit for theatre

Jennie Neumann (Molly Jensen) and Jacob Woike (Sam Wheat) listen in to Madeleine Eddy (Oda Mae Brown) during ‘Ghost The Musical’. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Scene from Ghost The Musical, from left, includes: Jennie Neumann (Molly Jensen), Jacob Woike (Sam Wheat) and Madeleine Eddy (Oda Mae Brown). (Photo by Don Bodger)

Human spirit arises in Ghost The Musical

Chemainus Theatre summer blockbuster features the return of a larger cast to the stage

Scene from Ghost The Musical, from left, includes: Jennie Neumann (Molly Jensen), Jacob Woike (Sam Wheat) and Madeleine Eddy (Oda Mae Brown). (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)

Review: Duncan production of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ wows with emotion

In the works since 2020, ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ hits home with heart at the Duncan Showroom

The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)
Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play ‘Gaslight’ at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)

Review: Tension in Chemainus Theatre’s superb ‘Gaslight’ will have you on the edge of your seat

Do the gas lights really dim, and thumping noises sound from the attic or is it all in Bella’s head?

Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play ‘Gaslight’ at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)
Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play Gaslight at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)

Actors shine amid a lavish set in Chemainus Theatre’s Gaslight

New adaptation of a classic play opens April 28 for month-long run

Nyiri Karakas as Bella and Ben Sanders as Jack in a new adaptation of the classic play Gaslight at the Chemainus Theatre until May 28. (Photo by Koh Lauren Quan)
360 Wrestling head trainer Mike Becherer, ring name Eddie Osbourne, displays the proper way to do a spot, with assistant trainer Nolan James during class. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

New Vancouver Island school wants to help you wrestle with your dreams

360 Wrestling Academy in Campbell River helps recruits realize their sports-entertainment dreams

360 Wrestling head trainer Mike Becherer, ring name Eddie Osbourne, displays the proper way to do a spot, with assistant trainer Nolan James during class. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Jordan Holloway, Lauren Semple and Haley Turnbull will take to the stage for the revitalized iteration of ‘The Cult of Brother 12,’ showing at the Malaspina Theatre from March 30 until April 2. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Revitalized musical about infamous cult leader returns to Nanaimo

Bill Miner’s ‘The Cult of Brother 12’ will be staged at the Malaspina Theatre from March 30-April 2

Jordan Holloway, Lauren Semple and Haley Turnbull will take to the stage for the revitalized iteration of ‘The Cult of Brother 12,’ showing at the Malaspina Theatre from March 30 until April 2. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Melanie Teichroeb can been seen at the Port Theatre as Ingrid Larsdottir in the latest staging of ‘Shield Maiden’ on March 16. (Photo by Jeanette Martin)

‘Shield Maiden’ show meant to inspire women to find their warrior spirit

Gabriola playwright will stage a ‘10th-century version of a Ted Talk’ at Port Theatre on March 16

Melanie Teichroeb can been seen at the Port Theatre as Ingrid Larsdottir in the latest staging of ‘Shield Maiden’ on March 16. (Photo by Jeanette Martin)