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Fun, Thoughtful and Reflective Reviewed by Kim Kaitell I knew I was going to have fun when I found out I was going to review Doris and Ivy in the Home by Norm Foster! What I didn’t expect was the deeper message of love, friendship and thoughtful reflection written within the humor. Directed by Liz […]

For the Love of Pie Reviewed by Mary Alderson Don’t go to the theatre hungry when you see Waitress, now on stage at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre. The amazing set takes us to Joe’s Pie Diner, where the shelves are filled with realistic pies which look delicious. Your mouth will water and you will want

A Perfect Resurrection of the Rock Opera Reviewed by Vicki Stokes What’s the buzz? The buzz at Huron Country Playhouse is that Drayton Entertainment’s Jesus Christ Superstar is a triumphant success. (Note:  Now playing until July 27 at the Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge) Opening night was perfection; I wouldn’t change a sequin. There’s no need

A True Story of War Time Romance Reviewed by Mary Alderson Most plays that you see on stage are from the playwright’s imagination. Pure fiction, a made-up tale. What makes Dear Jack, Dear Louise special is that it’s a true story! Ken Ludwig has written 34 shows, including Lend Me a Tenor, Fox on the

Quirky Entertainment with a Fabulous Band Reviewed by Kim Kaitel The Grand Ole Opry, the famous venue that turns country music artists into stars, has moved from Nashville to Port Stanley. If you can get past a bit of cheesy comedy you will have a toe tappin’, hand clappin’ good time at Leisa Way’s Opry

From Buttons to Riches Reviewed by Vicki Stokes A fresh new season has begun at Huron Country Playhouse, with David Connolly as the new Artistic Director of  Drayton Entertainment. Starting with a Panto, with many familiar faces in the cast, is a good way to draw crowds from tiny tots to their grandparents. Ah, Cinderella’s

A Devastating Review becomes a Fun One-Man Show Reviewed by Mary Alderson In a clever little romp of self-deprecating humour, Kyle Golemba has created an entertaining one-man show in which he is both handsome and charming. His personal story is now on the Sculthorpe Stage at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre until June 8. The show’s

Brilliant Performances but Unsatisfactory Conclusion Reviewed by Mary Alderson The Winter’s Tale, on stage at the Tom Patterson Theatre at the Stratford Festival, is a fascinating study of paranoia and mental illness which leads to a horrible situation. Then suddenly as the play draws to a pleasant close, all is well – cured, loved, and

Macbeth on a Harley at a Seedy Motel Note:  Extended to Saturday, November 22, 2025 Reviewed by Mary Alderson When the amazing director Robert Lepage brought Coriolanus to the Stratford stage in 2018, I was mesmerized by his brilliant use of projections and excellent interpretation of Shakespeare while modernizing the old story. I was hoping

Traditional Anne vs. Modern Anne Reviewed by Mary Alderson Note:  Extended to Sunday November 16, 2025 It’s the year of redheaded orphans at the Stratford Festival. While Annie is on the Festival Stage, Anne of Green Gables graces the Avon Stage. At Saturday’s opening, a gentleman volunteer met us at the door, saying “Welcome to Anne