The Between Words Theatre Festival is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 festival, held June 3–7 at the Belfry BMO Studio. The week-long celebration of new and diverse theatre talent was once again a complete sell-out for the third consecutive year....
We had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Shamata, this year’s festival adjudicator. With decades of experience as a director, writer, and artistic leader, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to Between Words. In our interview, he shared his thoughts on what makes a one-act play effective, how he approaches feedback, and why he values bold choices—even the ones that don’t quite land. "Between Words" implies a focus on what's communicated beyond dialogue itself. From your perspective as a seasoned theatre professional, how can a one-act play effectively utilize silence, subtext, and visual storytelling to deepen its impact? The use of these...
We are so excited to announce this years adjudicator is none other than Michael Shamata. ...
We caught up with Will Hegg, a third-year directing student at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre, about their work on Peregrine and Death. With a long-standing interest in collaborative storytelling, Will spoke to us about what draws them to directing and how this year’s show explores the complexities of relationships and self-reflection....
This week, we caught up with playwright Molly Jamin, whose work returns to the festival for a second year in a row. Known for weaving classical themes with contemporary resonance, Molly brings a distinct voice to the stage, one rooted in myth, memory, and a deep sense of curiosity....
We interviewed Annie and Nicholas, winners of the Outstanding Production award last year, about their involvement in the festival. Have a read through their experience. ...
At the Between Words Festival, we love this format because it lets artists take risks, experiment, and tell bold stories on a manageable scale. For playwrights, it's a chance to cut straight to the core. For audiences, it means getting to experience multiple unique voices and styles in one night....
We sat down with Meera Mathew, one of last years recipients of Outstanding Performance award for her one woman show: Notes for July on what her journey has been like since the festival last year and why she joined the board for the festival. ...
Now in its third year, the Victoria One Act Play Festival is back and more electric than ever. From June 3–7, join us once again at the Belfry Theatre to witness 14 bold new works by emerging local artists, each offering a fresh take on what live theatre can be...
Last year, we had 13 original plays which highlighted the work of over 90 artists in the writing, acting, directing and producing of each play. Every production was also sold out with over 450 patrons seeing these first-time local productions. We had nothing but glowing reviews for the productions. Victoria has some truly amazing talent....