THEATRE
Atomic Vaudeville: It’s the end of the world sweeties!
Playbill – December 2013
THEATRE
Derwin Blanshard’s Extremely Classy Australian Christmas Programme
Poster – December 2013
THEATRE
Sin City: Kingdom of Thrones
Poster – November 2013
“pure genius – witty, profane, and very funny”
THEATRE
Sin City: Kingdom of Thrones
Playbill – November 2013
Featured on the cover!
THEATRE
Sin City brings serial comedy to Victoria
By Jayden Grieve
Nexus – November 29, 2013
“The show is in its fourth year…past seasons have been quite successful in bringing in patrons of all ages”
MODELING
Orchard Park Mall Photoshoot
Set Still – October 2013
THEATRE
Monday Magazine: The Big Personality – Derwin Blanshard
By Mary Ellen Green – October 2013
“The first season had 10 extremely successful episodes, featuring the likes of Nobel Peace Prize winner and Green MLA Andrew Weaver (who played Derwin’s bodyguard); Bob McDonald, host of CBC‘s Quirks and Quarks, Olympic bronze medal rower Mike Lewis and many others.” “This season premiere features Tal Bachman, performing his global #1 hit She’s so High,…along regular cast which includes…Karen Brelsford.”
THEATRE
Times Colonist: Mayor is featured guest on comedian Wes Borg’s Derwin Blanshard show Sunday
By Adrian Chamberlain – October 25, 2013
“It’s just pure fun. … These guys are like, funny.”
THEATRE
CBC Radio: On The Island: Review of The Odd Couple
By David Lennam CBC – October 1, 2013
“Stealing the thunder though, in at least one great scene, are the Pigeon sisters. A couple of Carnaby Street swingers, played by improv masters Karen Brelsford and Kirsten Van Ritzen. Their all-too-brief performances are the highlight of the evening!”
THEATRE
The Odd Couple
Playbill – September 2013
THEATRE
Review: Years are showing for Odd Couple at Victoria’s Metro Studio
By Adrian Chamberlain
Times Colonist – September 26, 2013
“Karen Brelsford and Kirsten Van Ritzen, wearing outrageous 1960s dresses as the Pigeon sisters, provided welcome comic relief.”
THEATRE
The Derwin Blanshard Show
Performance still – September 2013
Karen Brelsford as the “Accident-prone, mute tap dancer!”
THEATRE
Stage Briefs: The Odd Couple
Monday Magazine – September 2013
“…starring…Karen Brelsford”!
THEATRE
Restaurateur Howie Siegel reheats his stage dream
By Adrian Chamberlain
Times Colonist – September 18, 2013
“Siegel and Holmgren praised the cast, which includes Wes Borg, Karen Brelsford, Kirsten Van Ritzen, Morgan Cranny, Jaymes D. Goodman and Ryan Bangma.”
TELEVISION
CHEK 6 News Hour: Visit from the Royal Family
CHEK NEWS – July 23, 2013
TELEVISION
CHEK 6 News Hour: Visit from the Royal Family
CHEK NEWS – July 23, 2013
“We don’t get a lot of guests on the weather, but when we do they are the big ones!” Ed Bain
THEATRE
Sin City: Live Improvised Serial. Season Three – Bedlam-by-Sea. Season Finale.
By Janis LaCouvee
janislacouvee.com – May 28, 2013
“These improvisers and theatre artists are among Canada’s best”!
THEATRE
Review: The 39 Steps
By Mary Ellen Green
Monday Magazine – March 13, 2013
The Victoria Theatre Guild has another hit on its hands with The 39 Steps.” “Karen Brelsford, (channeling Dr. Evil)”!
THEATRE
Actors enhance suspense with slapstick
By Leah Callen
The Coastal Spectator- March 13, 2013
“Karen Brelsford took on the Vertigo-esque challenge of portraying with chameleon ease prim Pamela, Annabella the spy and man-hungry Margaret. It was fascinating seeing her adapt her energies to match each new wig.”
THEATRE
Prepare for madcap fun in The 39 Steps
By Staff Writer
Victoria News – March 12, 2013
“more than 100 roles played by four actors”
“hilarious” “mad cap fun”
THEATRE
The 39 Steps at Langham Court Theatre – a review
By Janis La Couvee
janislacouvee.com – March 12, 2013
“Alan Penty (Richard Hannay) and Karen Brelsford (Annabella/Margaret/Pamela) have appeared together for the past three seasons in Sin City, the Live Improvised Serial – the synergy and comedic timing they have honed is evident in every one of their scenes together. From murder to encounters on the train – the faultless transitions will have you gasping with laughter.”
THEATRE
CBC Radio: On The Island: Review of The 39 Steps
By David Lennam
CBC – March 11, 2013
“Brelsford takes care of the German accent in her opening scene character; much like the old sketches on the Carol Burnette Show! You just wish she didn’t get murdered so soon.”
THEATRE
The 39 Steps: Thrills, Spills, and Laughs Aplenty
By John Threlfall
CVV Magazine – March 9, 2013
“Brelsford has a blast with her trio of damsels in various stages of distress… Langham’s 39 Steps could well turn into the comedy show of the year.”
THEATRE
Arts: Langham Court soars with Hitchcock spoof
Times Colonist Headline – March 9, 2013
“Langham Court soars with Hitchcock spoof”
THEATRE
The 39 Steps: A Hilarious 1930s Radio Play Brought to Life
By Spencer Malthouse
The Charlebois Post – March 8, 2013
“Opposite [the male lead] are three very different women, each of whom is played stunningly by Karen Brelsford. Capturing the spirit and farce of the play, Brelsford is a pleasure to watch…You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll go home happy”!
THEATRE
Clever acting helps Langham Court’s Hitchcock spoof soar
By Adrian Chamberlain
Times Colonist – March 8, 2013
“Rating: Five stars (out of five)”! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Talented Brelsford shines as Pamela, the put-upon love interest. Like Penty, she is clever at ensuring her character isn’t too broad, which might glean cheap laughs at the expense of the show’s overall integrity.”
“This is the sort of show that re-establishes one’s faith (if it needed to be re-established at all) in community theatre.”
“The standard is awfully high. And the pride and joy taken in the work shows on stage. If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, act now — they will go fast.”
THEATRE
The Odd Couple
Playbill – March 2013
Featured on cover!
THEATRE
Sin City: Bedlam-by-Sea
Publicity Poster – February, 2013
Featured on the cover!
FILM & TV
She Kills Me
Publicity Poster – February, 2013
Featured on the cover!
THEATRE
The 39 Steps
Times Colonist – February 14, 2013
FILM & TV
TV series shot in Victoria gives female comics a boost
By Adrian Chamberlain
Times Colonist – February 8, 2013
“…some of the women doing this show should have had a comedy special or a national TV special years ago”!
FILM & TV
Arts & Events: She Kills Me
By Mary Ellen Green – February 6, 2013
“Featuring 26 of the top female comediennes from across the country…She Kills Me features…Karen Brelsford…offering a broad range of comedy genres…will be taped in front of a live audience to create 13 half-hour television episodes that will broadcast nationally on APTN in the fall.”
THEATRE
Sin City: Bedlam-by-Sea
Publicity Poster – February, 2013
www.sincityimprov.com
Featured on the cover!
THEATRE
Sin City cracks us up
By Nadia Grutter
The Martlet – January 28, 2013
“I was completely intoxicated by the end of this show . . . with laughter…Karen Brelsford added a youthful twist to the show, playing Gwendolyn the barmaid with confidence and charm.”
THEATRE
Sin City creates Bedlam by sea
By Mary Ellen Green
Monday Magazine – January 9, 2013
“Brelsford, who played the character Purdy in last season’s Carnies will transform from the innocent, abandoned celestial side show hypnotist into a more sexy, edgy, rock ‘n’ roll kind of girl.”
THEATRE & TV
Your Island’s Arts & Lifestyle: Sin City
By Adam Sawatsky
CTV – January 15, 2013
>> full clip (start at 42 sec)
“Features quirky characters played by 12 of the Capitals top comic talent!”
