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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)

News Blog

Exploring the science & mystery of a whale fall

May 23, 2023

Whales may be the largest animals on earth, but what happens after they die still remains something of a mystery: even the name given to their deaths — “whale fall” —evokes a sense of the unknowable. But the latest Fine Arts graduate student to be named...

Sound Genres explore sound as foundational practice

May 19, 2023

Paul Walde’s Glacial ...

Summer Arts Series showcases arts technology

May 12, 2023

Looking to expand your artistic repertoire with new skills and practices? Fine Arts is once again partnering with UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies and Alumni Relations for our second annual Summer Arts Series.This year’s series, running in July 2023,...

Call for submissions: 3rd annual Student Impact Awards!

April 18, 2023

Are you a current or graduating Fine Arts student who’s been involved with some community-engaged creative activity in Greater Victoria between January 1/22 & May31/23? If so, you could qualify for $1,000 via our annual Community Impact Award!The Fine Arts...

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