The Fresh Ink Festival is a celebration of bold, original theatre by local playwrights in Victoria, BC. Across six evenings, audiences will experience eight short plays, each offering a distinct voice, style, and perspective. From heartfelt and humorous to provocative and unexpected, Fresh Ink showcases the creativity happening right here in our community in Victoria, BC.
This festival is dedicated to developing and sharing new work. Each play has been written by a local playwright and brought to life by local artists. Each performance will showcase three or four of our new works, with a unique line up every night. All of our plays are PG 13.
Performances are at 907 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC
The Plays
Box Wine
Written by Laura Simons
Directed by Rob Friesen
Rowan: Irene Smyth
Carole: Karmen McNamara
Bill: Jim Rabb
Catsuit
Written & Directed by Jessica Beach
Younger Kim: Noa Paster
Older Kim: Chantelle Morrison
From Inside the House
Written by Shay Ferguson
Directed by M. Gordon
Marcus: Rain Fox
Katy: Karmen McNamara
Shawn: Jim Rabb
Porcelain Memories in the Bunker
Written by Sohan Manhas
Directed by Bear Spry
Woman: Karmen McNamara
Man: Mitch Barnes
Property Line
Written by Germaine Shames
Directed by M. Gordon
Aviana: Grace Martin
Denzel: Brian Thibodeau
Angus: Noa Paster
Mother Nature: Chantelle Morrison
Shift
Written Mitch Barnes
Directed by Brian Thibodeau
Carole: Grace Martin
Jackie: Raven Callejas
Jay: Rob Friesen
Stevie: Chantelle Morrison
Paulette: Karmen McNamara
Ben: Bear Spry
Ten Year Reunion
Written by Bear Spry
Directed by Calli Hesketh
Rory / Stephen: Ivan Smithers
Priya: Raven Callejas
Untitled / Isabelle: Grace Martin
Fraser: Kiri Padula
JJ / Jade: Brianna Gilson
Kelsey: Shay Ferguson
Watson Was Never
Written by Raven Callejas
Directed by Rob Friesen
Jane: Calli Hesketh
Adelaide: Grace Martin
Dr. Bell: Brian Thibodeau
Mike: Bear Spry
Liberty: Chantelle Morrison
Leanore: Brianna Gilson
Margaret: Ivan Smithers
Thomas: Rain Fox
Festival Schedule
February 27
From Inside the House
Catsuit
Porcelain Memories in the Bunker
Property Line
Ten Year Reunion
March 1 (Pay What You Can)
Property Line
Ten Year Reunion
Catsuit
Watson Was Never
March 7
Ten Year Reunion
Shift
Watson Was Never
February 28
Shift
Catsuit
Property Line
Box Wine
From Inside the House
March 6
Porcelain Memories in the Bunker
Box Wine
Watson Was Never
March 8
Porcelain Memories in the Bunker
From Inside the House
Shift
Box Wine