Malaspina Theatre Lobby

Upcoming Events


Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series

Laughing Women: Unruly Women, Trainwrecks, and the Carnivalesque

Friday, September 22
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Presented by Christina Mansueti

Christina will look at how contemporary feminisms are negotiated in two recent TV comedies: Chewing Gum and Fleabag.

Contact: A&H Colloquium Chair, Theo Finigan, Theo.Finigan@viu.ca


Every Child Matters

Thursday, September 28
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

We all wear our orange shirts to honour those children who survived Indian Residential School and to remember those who didn’t make it home.

Contact: Educational Advisor for Aboriginal Students, Dale Hunt, Dale.Hunt@viu.ca


Positive Space Drag Show

Wednesday, October 4
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Details TBD

Contact: Positive Space Alliance, Alana Gaetz, Alana.Gaetz@viu.ca


Presidential Info Session

Thursday, October 5

Details TBD

Contact: External Events Coordinator, Kara Walsh, Kara.Walsh@viu.ca


Open Mic Night

Friday, October 6
Time TBD

An evening of musical enjoyment and other hidden talents.

Contact: Theatre Manager and Chair Leon Potter, Leon.Potter@viu.ca


Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series

Spectacular Spectacle: A Brief Look at the History of Special Effects on Stage

Friday, October 20
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Presented by Leon Potter

Whereas most special effects scholarship covers film, Leon will discuss some spectacular stage effects over the centuries, reminding us that Aristotle called the visual element of theatre spectacle.

Contact: A&H Colloquium Chair, Theo Finigan, Theo.Finigan@viu.ca


Rocky Horror Picture Show Night

Tuesday, October 31

Details TBD