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Fully Committed

Brilliant Acting while on an Actor’s Journey Gavin Crawford as Sam, an underemployed actor, goes from despair to revenge and on to hope in Fully Committed on the Spriet Stage at the Grand Theatre in London.  He manages to do what every actor wants to do – he takes his character on a complete and […]

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The BEST of 2019!

It is always interesting to look back on the year and pick some favourites.  Outstanding musical – Billy Elliot The Musical, Festival Theatre, Stratford.  This musical has it all:  a gripping story, cute and funny comic relief, a good score, amazing dance, and the Stratford cast put it together perfectly. Nolen Dubuc was amazing in

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Mary Poppins

Magic and Delight Reviewed by Vicki Stokes Having seen the Disney version of Mary Poppins many times over the years, I was pleased to have this opportunity to see the Disney and Cameron MacKintosh’s stage musical.  The movie was a magical escape, and that magic is wonderfully recreated at the Grand Theatre in London. This play is

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Elf – The Musical

Buddy is No Cotton-Headed Ninny Muggins This Christmas season, a very tall elf named Buddy is dancing on stage at the Hamilton Theatre in Cambridge   He is hilarious, but his story will bring tears to even the most cynical eyes.  If you’re a fan of Drayton Entertainment’s fairy tale pantos, you will recognize Buddy.

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The Runner

Compelling Presentation of Gut-Wrenching Story NOTE:  I reviewed this show in 2019. But now this production is at the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque November 2 to 19,  2023.  Very worthwhile seeing in light of the current situation in Israel/Palestine.            Set in Israel, The Runner is a fascinating story about

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