News & events

More than just presenting plays, the Department of Theatre also hosts many events and activities throughout the year. As well as the news and events feed here, check out other ways of learning about us. 

• Phoenix Fire - A news, podcast, and events site sharing stories fueled by our passion for theatre including: 
  • Upcoming Events: information about staged readings, and guest artists from across Canada and the world, including artists talks through our collaboration with the Belfry Theatre@UVic.
  • Orion Lecture Series in Fine Arts - renowned visiting artist program that includes public lectures.
  • Friday Afternoons at the Phoenix Fire - a weekly podcast by our students exploring theatre stories and student activities. 

• BackstagePASS eNews - a regular email that comes to you to keep you connected to upcoming plays and public lectures (about 4-6 times yearly). 

• Social Media - connect with us through social media (see links at right)

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Orion Lecture Series: Carmen Aguirre

March 1, 2022

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Belfry@UVic: Actor Sam Bob – Little Red Warrior and his Lawyer

February 2, 2022

Thursday, February 10 at 12:45 pm In-person at the Phoenix Theatre* Belfry@UVic with Sam Bob ...

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Belfry@UVic: Sia Foryoh & Nathan D. Simmons

November 25, 2021

Thursday, December 2 at 12:45 pm in the Chief Dan George Belfry@UVic with Sia Foryoh & Nathan D. Simmons Cast members of Serving Elizabeth at the Belfry Theatre Join cast members Sia and Nathan in conversation about...

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Orion Lecture Series: Marcia Johnson

November 25, 2021

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Creative Futures: Documenting the Climate Crisis

May 6, 2022

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Orion Series presents Smum iem Matriarch Marilyn James

April 21, 2022

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Orion Series presents professor & architect Steve Mannell

April 19, 2022

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Annual BFA exhibit returns to in-person format

April 12, 2022

Given the shifting nature of life on campus recently, it’s hard to think of a better title for this year’s Visual Arts BFA exhibit than Subject to Change. Featuring the work of 32 graduating artists whose academic experience has been very much that since...

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