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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)

Orion Series presents Josh Tengan

January 30, 2023

The Orion Lecture Series in Fine Arts ...

Oil & water fuels Ocean Networks Canada artistic residency

January 19, 2023

Composer & percussionist Colin Malloy is the 2022 Ocean Networks Canada artist-in-residence ...

The freelance life of Jenessa Joy Klukas

January 9, 2023

Given the 24-hour global news cycle, we’re living in a time of rapid media consumption, but freelance writer Jenessa Joy Klukas is finding success by keeping her focus tight and buildingrelationships one story at a time.A recent Department of Writing graduate,...

Orion Series presents Kade L. Twist

January 5, 2023