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Adam Sawatsky's interview with Bob Frazer and Anton Lipovetsky from Equivocation. Adam does great interviews - they are always so much fun. Thanks to Adam and CFAX Radio.

#SoundCloud #Sunday Programming CFAX #News #Victoria #CFAX 1070

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A few years ago we presented BASH'd A Gay Rap Opera. The show went on to play Off-Broadway. This morning we learned that the creators of the show have just released the Original Cast Recording of the show - follow the link to get your own free copy.

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Home Is A Beautiful Word B4Play Interview: Tracey Moore, Actor

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Home Is A Beautiful Word B4Play Interview: Michael Shamata, Artistic Director, Belfry Theatre

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Home Is A Beautiful Word B4Play Interview: Dr. Bernie M. Pauly, UVic School of Nursing

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Audience Comments

There is only one Mainstage, but in the15 years since we’ve been coming to the theatre, we’ve seen the Belfry go through a few stages – the growth kind, that is. As a volunteer in the old shoebox-sized concession, I warned friends to keep their coats on during performances in the drafty (pre-renovation) building. As a ticket-buyer, I recall lining up in the rain outside before we had the luxury of a lobby. The Belfry is through the awkward ingènue stage now and on to the role of theatre doyenne with its extra performance space and reception area. Through it all, there was one constant: fine performances. Buying a ticket for a Belfry production has always been one of my most risk-free entertainment decisions. The Belfry has earned my trust as the place to go for theatre excellence. Behind the scenes, the staff pull it all together with such exuberance and style that you never see the sweat. 

#audience #belfry theatre #Victoria B.C. #Fernwood

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The last time I visited the Belfry Theatre, I saw a hanging photograph I hadn’t noticed before. It’s a1920 photo of the Emmanuel Baptist Church that has evolved into the Belfry Theatre. Staring at the picture, I marvelled at the vision required to buy an old church and convert it into a contemporary theatre. That’s what I admire about the Belfry today – it’s a theatre company that establishes a vision that might seem out of reach, but then finds a way to make that vision a reality. 

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Wingfield Lost and Found (by Belfry Gladstone)

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Belfry Podcast #15… Molly Lydon, Let Me Call You Sweetheart 3x3 Each Mainstage show we ask three people three questions about an aspect of the show. This time we asked three Victorians with musical connections about the first song they remember resonating with them, a song that is meaningful to them now, and a song that is important to another generation. Listen to more podcasts at http://www.belfry.bc.ca/let-me-call-you-sweetheart/#heart_of_the_matter

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The Belfry Librarian

The Belfry and The Greater Victoria Public Library are working together to give you more bang for your theatre buck. Check out these titles in your local library. Inspired by our productions and recommended by GVPL’s finest:

Here are the titles inspired by our production of Let Me Call You Sweetheart:

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing the Ukulele David Hodge (787.89193 HOD)

Find the Love of your Life after Fifty! Alice Solomon (646.770844 SOL)

Good Ol’ Songs: Melody Line, Chords, and Lyrics for Keyboard, Guitar, Vocal Music score (M 782.42164 GOO)

The Hard Questions for Adult Children and Their Aging Parents: 100 Essential Questions for Facing the Future Together, with Courage and Compassion Susan Piver (306.874 PIV)

I Feel Great about My Hands: And Other Unexpected Joys of Aging Edited by Shari Graydon (810.8 IFE)

The Love Album: Doris Day CP (POP DAY LOV)

Sex and the Seasoned Woman: Pursuing the Passionate Life Gail Sheehy (613.954 SHE)

Songs of the 40′s Music Score (M 784.5 SON)

Stages of Senior Care: Your Step-by-step Guide to Making the Best Decisions Paul Hogan (362.610973 HOG)

Still Doing It: The Intimate Lives of Women over Sixty Deirdre Fishel (613.954 FIS)

Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship between Adult Children and Their Parents Jane Isay (306.874 ISA)

#Belfry Theatre #GVPL #Let Me Call You Sweetheart #Victoria BC #Belfry Librarian

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Belfry Podcast #14… Peter Symcox, Let Me Call You Sweetheart 3x3 Each Mainstage show we ask three people three questions about an aspect of the show. This time we asked three Victorians with musical connections about the first song they remember resonating with them, a song that is meaningful to them now, and a song that is important to another generation.

Listen to more podcasts at http://www.belfry.bc.ca/let-me-call-you-sweetheart/#heart_of_the_matter

#Belfry Theatre #victoria bc #Let Me Call You Sweetheart #Bruce Ruddell

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Belfry Podcast #13… Carolyn Mark, Let Me Call You Sweetheart 3x3 Each Mainstage show we ask three people three questions about an aspect of the show. This time we asked three Victorians with musical connections about the first song they remember resonating with them, a song that is meaningful to them now, and a song that is important to another generation.

Listen to more podcasts at http://www.belfry.bc.ca/let-me-call-you-sweetheart/#heart_of_the_matter

#Belfry Theatre #Vicotria BC #Let Me Call You Sweetheart #Bruce Ruddell #Carolyn Mark #3

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Belfry Podcast #12… Michelle Jacques, Helen’s Necklace 3x3 Each Mainstage show we ask three people three questions about an aspect of the show. This time we asked three Victoria women about something they’ve lost, a journey they’ll never forget, and an experience they’ve had with someone from another culture.

#Belfry Theatre #Victoria B.C. #helen's necklace #Michelle Jacques

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Belfry Podcast #12… Rebecca, Helen’s Necklace 3x3 Each Mainstage show we ask three people three questions about an aspect of the show. This time we asked three Victoria women about something they’ve lost, a journey they’ll never forget, and an experience they’ve had with someone from another culture.

#belfry theatre #Victoria B.C. #helen's necklace #Rebecca Hass

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The Belfry Librarian

Here are the titles inspired by our production of Helen’s Necklace:

Carole Fréchette : Two Plays Carole Fréchette (842.54 FRE)

Helen of Troy Margaret George (GEO)

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (155.937 KUB)

The Iliad Homer (883.01 HOM)

House of Stone: a Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East Anthony Shadid. (306.0956 SHA)

Middle East Illusions: Including Peace in the Middle East? : Reflections on Justice and Nationhood Noam Chomsky. (956.04 CHO)

I Shall Not Hate: a Gaza Doctor’s Journey Izzeldin Abuelaish (956.94054 ABU)

The Necklace and Other Tales Guy de Maupassant (MAU)

Lemon Tree Etz Limon (LEM) DVD

The Cellist of Sarajevo Steven Galloway (GAL)

Mornings in Jenin : a Novel Susan Abulhawa (ABU)

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Belfry Podcast #11… Carole James, Helen's Necklace 3x3 Each Mainstage show we ask three people three questions about an aspect of the show. This time we asked three Victoria women about something they've lost, a journey they'll never forget, and an experience they've had with someone from another culture.

#Belfry Theatre #victoria bc #Helen's Necklace #Carole Frechette #John Murrell

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Belfry Podcast #10... Brad Fisher, Speaking In Tongues 3x3 Each Mainstage show we ask three people three questions about an aspect of the show. This time we asked three Victorians who have the same professions as characters in the show about truth, lies and relationships.

#Speaking in Tongues #Belfry Theatre #Victoria B.C. #truth #Philip Riccio #company theatre #Brad Fisher #Andrew Bovell #3x3