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Alumni spotlight: Andrea Thring

Theatre alum uses foundation in creativity for healing practiceFor Andrea Thring, Vancouver Island University’s Theatre program was more than an arts…
Eliza Gardiner with a side bun and a flower in her hair

Theatre professor co-creates immersive flower sculpture

Whimsical art piece brings vibrant Harewood Plains flora to life A trio of giant flowers awaits visitors at the Nanaimo Kinette Evergreen Park…
Three of the actors stage a swordfighting scene for their production Cyrano de Bergerac.

Love, laughter and swordplay take the stage in VIU Theatre’s Cyrano de Bergerac

The play runs from March 5 to 14 in the Malaspina Theatre.  The story of a poet whose wit and courage helps him navigate love, friendship and rivalry…
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Alumni Spotlight: Michael Joseph

From performing on Vancouver Island to bringing characters to life at sea, Michael Joseph’s journey is one powered by passion, hard work and a love for theatre…
Actors Makenna Paugh, Cameron Greer and Ellie Crawford rehearse a scene from Tough.

Life’s unexpected realities explored in VIU Theatre department’s studio play – Tough

What: Tough – VIU Theatre department’s studio playWhen: October 3 to 5Where: VIU’s Mike Taugher Studio (Building 330, Room 109), Nanaimo…