Wind In The Willows by Kenneth Grahame

Directed by Jacob Richmond

August 16 – 6 pm*

August 17 – 2 & 6 pm

The University Club at UVic

As spring arrives the good-natured Mole loses patience with his daily monotony and proclaims, “Hang spring cleaning!” Thus begins his remarkable journey onto the previously unseen and idyllic river and into the absolutely frightening ‘Wild Woods’ with his new-found friends Ratty, Badger and the wealthy … but decidedly eccentric … Toady.

Join Blue Bridge Rep as it brings to life this 1908 classic family story by British writer Kenneth Grahame in a radio play, script-in-hand styled, version starring some of Victoria’s and Canada’s most talented actors, directors and designers.

Sip your tea or drink of choice and nibble on British themed culinary delights on the idyllic outdoor patio of UVic’s University Club while watching real bunnies, otters and ducks lovingly mock the efforts of humans to unlock the mystery of the natural world.

Suitable for audiences of all ages. Unleash your inner child!

*Join us after the performance for a special donor reception featuring music by noted jazz musician Peter Dent (and friends)

The legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

Premiere!

In a new radio play, script-in-hand styled adaptation by Andrew Bailey

November 1 – 8 pm

November 2 – 2pm & 8pm

November 3 – 2pm

The David Foster Theatre at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Written in 1820, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow takes place in 1790 seven years after the American Revolutionary War. Focusing on the travails of Ichabod Crane, a lean, lanky, and thoroughly superstitious schoolmaster, it details his efforts to woo the daughter of a wealthy Dutch settler and farmer. His only problem is that he is in competition for her affection with “Brom Bones”, the town rowdy. Things reach their peak when, at a harvest party at the Van Tassel homestead, Brom tells of the story of the ‘Headless Horseman’, a notorious ghost who was decapitated by  a cannonball during the recent war and who, as local legend has it, rises from his grave every night to search for his missing head!

Bring your own Jack-O-Lanterns and dress in the spooky costume of your choice as we celebrate Halloween over three days in the comfort of this world class hotel.

The Shop Around the Corner

Adapted from the play Parfumerie by Miklós Laszló

In a radio play, script-in-hand styled adaptation by Andrew Bailey

December 13 – 8 pm

December 14 – 2 pm & 8 pm

December 15 – 8 pm

Just in time for the holiday season, Blue Bridge will revive its popular Christmas romantic comedy that hilariously chronicles the misunderstandings and delusions of two employees at a leathergoods shop in Budapest. By day they can barely stand each other. What they don’t realize is that they are falling in love with their idealized versions of each other through anonymous letters they have been sharing for several weeks.

Made famous in North America by the 1940’s film of the same name directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Jimmie Stewart and Maureen O’Hara, and more recently in the remake titled You’ve Got Mail starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, this 1937 play is full of delight as it reminds us of the power of love and the Christmas season to heal all that appears to separate us.

Stay tuned for our updates on our planned Christmas Bazaar in the warmth and comfort of UVic’s beautiful Phoenix Theatres.