Media

Media Releases

News and event information is sent regularly to media outlets, freelance journalists and other related organizations on our media list. If you would like to receive information, please contact Adrienne Holierhoek, Marketing & Communications Manager at 250-721-7992.

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Professional quality performance images are available upon request for most mainstage productions by the Tuesday prior to the play opening. Please see current plays or past productions pages to view a selection of available images. For high-resolution images for publication, please contact Adrienne Holierhoek, Marketing & Communications Manager at 250-721-7992.      

Media Release Archive

2011 - 2012

Date	Details
Jan. 24, 2012	Eurydice immerses audience in kinetic sculptural world
Oct. 18, 2011	Kinghorn rediscovers the “simple and pure” humour of Rookery Nook

2010 - 2011

Date	Details
Feb. 28, 2011	Acclaimed theatre vetrans collaborate with students for Daniel MacIvor's new play Inside.
Feb. 3, 2011	Phoenix Theatre's groovy take on Shakespeare's classic gender-bending comedy Twelfth Night
Oct. 22, 2010	Department Chair makes Phoenix debut with Spanish classic play Yerma
Sept 27, 2010	Alumni not clowning around in Death of a Clown
Sept 13, 2010	Theatre Department celebrates the life of Eva Markvoort
Mar. 25, 2010	Phoenix presents Daniel MacIvor World Premier as part of 2010/11 season

2009 - 2010

Date	Details
Mar. 29, 2010	Orion Lecture: Film veteran and acclaimed casting director discusses the changing nature of acting
Feb. 26, 2010	Phoenix Theatre tackles Wreckage - a film noir-styled mystery set in 1920s Vancouver
Feb. 18, 2010	UVic student writers collaborate with directors in FIND Studio Series
Jan. 28, 2010	Guest Director Michael Shamata mentors UVic students in Problem Child
Oct. 22, 2009	Romeo & Juliet's tragic love story brought to the Holy Land
Sept 29, 2009	UVic alumni return to Alma Mater for The Josephine Knot
Sept 29, 2009	UVic creates new play, Moons of Jupiter, for International Year of Astronomy
May 14, 2009	UVic welcomes one of the greatest teachers of our time - Dorothy Heathcote
April 29, 2009	Exploring Family Ties - UVic Department of Theatre announces 2009/10 season

2008 - 2009

Date	Details
March 3, 2009	Love, betrayal, revenge...tragedy. What would you sacrifice for revenge? Medea
Feb 20, 2009	Five new plays and emerging artists at FIND Studio Series
Feb 18, 2009	Passion, power and seduction: La Ronde explores psychological dance of relationships.
Jan 7, 2009	Department of Theatre opens its doors to prospective students
Oct 21, 2008	Eagles soar and witches fly - under the Dark of the Moon
Sept 23, 2008	Atomic Vaudeville bring award-winning Legoland & alumni home
March 19, 2008	Phoenix Theatre Announces 2008/09 Season.

2007 - 2008

Date	Details
Feb. 29, 2008	Dish the dirt, as The School for Scandal goes to Hollywood.
Feb. 12, 2008	FIND Studio Series presents 8 new plays from emerging artists
Jan. 28, 2008	Lionel, The Miracle Man: Phoenix presents premiere of new play
Jan. 14 2008	Phoenix announces programming change for final play of 2007/08 season
Oct. 24, 2007	Wind in the Willows: Phoenix Theatre sets the stage for Ratty, Mole, Toad & Badger
Sept. 21, 2007	The Ugly Duchess: Phoenix Theatre launches season with all-alumni show
March 15, 2007	2007 – 2008 Phoenix Theatre Season Announced