Director Julie Tomaino Dazzles with Tribute to Perkins, Lewis, Cash, and Presley Reviewed by Eden Eidt Rock n’ roll is here to stay on the Spriet Stage at the Grand in London! As toe-tapping familiar classics begin to play, the energy is immediately infectious, and the cast can barely get through a song without the […]
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We Hear the People Sing One Day More Reviewed by Mary Alderson I just did a count – this marks the 10th time I have seen Les Mis. It is a brilliantly epic musical, with rousing anthems and heart-wrenching ballads. And if you’ve never seen it, you MUST. It’s on stage at the Princess of
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At Three Venues: the Bancroft Village Playhouse, the Marble Arts Centre, and the Tweed Outdoor Stage. The main stage season’s theatrical performances will kick off in June, starting with the Ontario premier of DEAR RITA. A musical celebration of Cape Breton’s iconic songstress and storyteller Rita MacNeil, audiences will be transported through her music and
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An Evening with Mark Whelan: Raised on Songs & Stories A Boy’s Dublin in the Rare Old Times May 10, 11 & 12 Join us for an intimate performance by superb singer and storyteller Mark Whelan The Dating Game by Peter Quilter May 29 to June 8 World Premiere romantic comedy full of dating disasters
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2024 will be a busy as Blyth Festival celebrates 50 Seasons! The Farm Show: Then & Now – Harvest Stage by Theatre Passe Muraille with additions by the 2024 Company Runs from Wednesday, June 12 to Sunday, August 4, 2024 Arguably the most influential play in Canadian theatre, The Farm Show was originally produced in
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A Short, Sweet Nostalgia Trip By Mary Alderson It is a night to remember the good old days – 1973 to be precise. Dominating the billboard charts that year were Elton John and Simon and Garfunkel, if this concert is any indication. Billboard in Concert 1973 is on stage briefly at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre.
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Dennis Garnhum Returns to the Grand with Camp Cult-Classic Reviewed by Eden Eidt Whodunnit? It was… a “killer” cast… with a kitschy comedy… at the Grand! Based on the 1985 film and the family-favourite Hasbro board game, Clue tells the familiar tale of a dark and stormy night at a secluded manor where six peculiar
Theatre Aezir Shines in Story of Sisterhood with MacIvor’s Modern Canadian Classic Reviewed by Eden Eidt Upon first glance, Marion Bridge is a story that has been told repeatedly—the tale of sisters coming together in a time of hardship is something we find familiar thanks to well-beloved classic authors, such as Austen and Alcott. This
Jordi Mand Navigates Family and Faith in Comedy About Death Reviewed by Eden Eidt Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is a prevalent and heavily debated topic, raising complex questions surrounding ethics, religion, and how to make these difficult decisions. Jordi Mand, the playwright, is an award-winning writer, recognized for her work in theatre, film, and
Cliff Cardinal Transcends Boundaries in Thought-Provoking Story of Substance Abuse Reviewed by Eden Eidt Within the first moments of the play, the tension in the audience is palpable. As a duct-taped plastic bag on a man’s head expands out and crumples inward toward his face, a grim realization sinks into the room: he is attempting
