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Chronicles of Sarnia

Personalities Clash During Town Meeting Reviewed by Deb Lord Passionate, retired history teacher Erin has convinced the City of Sarnia to create a 100-year capsule for future generations to open. She organizes a town-wide meeting for community input, with a replica of the capsule itself, ready for the momentous unveiling. But in spite of homemade Nanaimo bars, […]

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The Donnellys: A Trilogy – Part Two: St. Nicholas Hotel

Raising Hell on the Roman Line Reviewed by Deb Lord The family outgrows their farm. The Donnelly children strike out to find their fortunes. William Donnelly, leader of the boys, starts a stagecoach line running North from London, and the charming brothers drive horses, freight and passengers to great success, all while drawing the resentment

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Tip of the Iceberg

Newfoundland Scheming & Dreaming Reviewed by Mary Alderson Two aging Newfoundlanders head out in their boat to do some scheming and dreaming. Their talk and their music create a charming story, Tip of the Iceberg, now on stage at Globus Theatre south of Bobcaygeon. Gordon (Mark Whelan) and Archie (Rick Hughes) head out towards a

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The Beaver Club

The Birth of a Canadian Classic Reviewed by Sookie Mei The world premiere of Barb Scheffler’s comedy The Beaver Club is simply a revelation.  Well-written, beautifully acted, expertly directed, with a modest yet effective set and excellent lighting, it all adds up to an instant Canadian theatre classic.  The audience on opening night agrees, with

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Mickey and Judy

For the Love of Musical Theatre Reviewed by Mary Alderson A cross between stand-up comedy, story telling, and a cabaret has just opened in the Sculthorpe Theatre at Port Hope’s Capitol. Audiences are enjoying this endearing and entertaining one-man show, Mickey and Judy. The Mickey in this show is not Mickey Rooney, even though we

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