Naughty or Nice, Boo or Cheer! Reviewed by Mary Alderson There isn’t much difference between the “naughty” and the “nice” versions of Jack – A Beanstalk Panto at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre. In fact, I saw them both in the same day and they completely blend together in my mind. The main difference is the […]
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Better than a Lifetime Supply of Chocolate Reviewed by Eden Eidt Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Grand is absolutely no fun. Wait—strike that, reverse it! If you are not already familiar with the story by Roald Dahl and its several film adaptations, the tale follows Charlie Bucket, a sweet and imaginative child from
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Get that Fishnet Stocking off that Lamp Reviewed by Mary Alderson If you’re a fan of the 1983 movie A Christmas Story, then you’ll love the updated improv version now being presented at the Globus Theatre south of Bobcaygeon. A Christmas Story is the perennial favourite of those who have an off-beat sense of humour
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May 7 to 26: OIL RUSH — The Big Discovery Musical. Written by Robert More & Jacqueline Sadler. It’s a ‘Rush of Excitement’ as we present Oil Rush: The Big Discovery Musical, making its triumphant return after its sold-out run in 2008! Coinciding with the town’s 150th anniversary, this amazing story intertwines the past and present, paying tribute to
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Angst and the Dysfunctional Family Reviewed by Mary Alderson Alanis Morissette is the queen of tough times music. Her anxiety often comes through the stories she tells in song. There are broken hearts, angst-filled relationships, misunderstood communications, or special moments in time now lost. Each song is a chapter in a book, and Jagged Little
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Port Stanley Festival Theatre has launched its 2024 summer season line up and it is going to be a season you don’t want to miss! There is something for everyone… music, laughs, mystery, romance and adventure! May 21 to June 3 – the 2023 smash hit The Beaver Club by Barb Scheffler. If you didn’t
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Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell is thrilled to announce 4th Line Theatre’s 32nd summer season and two premiere productions. The season will begin on July 1, 2024 with Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes, written by Alison Lawrence, based on the book by Shirleyan English and Bonnie Sitter, and directed by Autumn Smith who
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Drayton Festival Theatre, Drayton Beehive: The ’60s Musical – June 5 to June 23 Halfway There – July 3 to July 21 Naked Radio – August 7 to August 25 Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge Jersey Boys – March 27 to April 21 Steel Magnolias – June 19 to July 6 Priscilla, Queen of the
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FESTIVAL THEATRE Lerner and Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner Music by Frederick Loewe Adapted from Bernard Shaw‘s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture Pygmalion Original production directed by Moss Hart Co-directed by Kimberley Rampersad and Tim Carroll Previews May 4 · Available for review beginning May 23 · Closes December 22 Based on Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, this timeless musical favourite returns
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FESTIVAL THEATRE Support for the 2024 season of the Festival Theatre is generously provided by Daniel Bernstein & Claire Foerster. Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare Production support is generously provided by Priscilla Costello, by Dr. Desta Leavine in memory of Pauline Leavine, by Peggy Ptasznik and by Laurie J. Scott. A shipwreck steals Viola’s twin brother
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