Archives: AW Artists

Patrick M’Gonigle grew up in Victoria BC. After spending the last fifteen years in the United States, (2009-2021 in Boston, 2022-present in Nashville, TN) he’s long overdue for a return to Artswells for his fourth time – and first since 2012.

Since his last time in Wells (as a party animal with the Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra), Patrick completed his doctorate in Contemporary Improvisation at Boston’s New England Conservatory, founded and toured with award winning Boston-based bluegrass band, the Lonely Heartstring Band, produced and toured with songstress Bella White, among many other projects. Though he calls Nashville home and has toured the world for nearly twenty years, BC will always be home – and nothing inspires more than a small BC town summer festy. His set will be a mixture of free improv, ambient music, and late-stage-stringband sounds surrounded by goodtime buddies.

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Adapted from the original writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle J.P. Winslow’s SHERLOCK HOLMES ALONE takes us on a journey inside the mind of the world’s greatest detective.

In this one-man tour de force Holmes tells the story of the case that set him on his first strides toward becoming the most famous and successful investigator of all time. Sherlock further reveals the inner working of his often manic, sometimes reckless, forever lonely and yet always determined psyche. Written and performed by J.P. Winslow.

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The Sunset Theatre Society’s Exploration Series is a new play creation residency nurturing Canadian Artists with a space and place to create new work. Funding is granted by BC Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts.

Artist Bios:

1.  Lucy Jeffery is a multidisciplinary artist who has grown up in Wells and Vancouver their whole life. Come relax and listen to songs they’ve written about the challenges and beauties of our fast-paced world.
2. Senyuè, a vulnerable skillful storyteller sharing historical folk music about their Chinese Canadian ancestry and family legacy, going back to the early gold rush period rooted in Quesnel and Barkerville. 
3. Karen Planden. Play Reading: HOLDING THE DOOR OPEN FOR FAMOUS PEOPLE at Sardi’s…

A real life adventure about what happens when hopes and dreams collide with reality and changing course – only to discover that where we are is right where we should be.

Artist Bios:   

Karen Planden – At 20, Karen went to theatre school in New York to pursue her dream of becoming a rich and famous actress – why? So she could own her own theatre one day. After a career as an actress and stage manager, Karen became Executive Director of the Vancouver Fringe Festival, and is the owner and founding Artistic Director of the Sunset Theatre.

Camille Mitchell – Director/Dramaturge. An award-winning American-Canadian actress, writer, and director, Camille’s credits include leading roles at Stratford and Shaw Festivals. She holds an MFA from Loyola Marymount University‘s School of TV and Film in Los Angeles. 

Instargam: https://www.instagram.com/sunset_theatre/?hl=en

Website: https://www.sunset-theatre.com/

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The fusion of trivia and improvisational storytelling. It’s not like chocolate and peanut butter, more like raspberry pizza. Even if you end up not liking it, life is more interesting if you give it a try. Alex and Ryan host it!