Fear and Fun in Sherwood Forest There are many laughs and surprises in this retelling of the Robin Hood Story. Characters on stage either rise from or fall into a water-filled pond, slide down a steep grassy slope on their derrieres, or disappear into a black hole. Thanks to the unusual set, the action is […]
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I finally saw Book of Mormon in Toronto, just as the tour stop there was coming to a close. I was a little concerned: I didn’t know if I’d like it, based on some reports. Some folks didn’t like it because it mocks religion; others are uncomfortable with the crude language. But obviously many people
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Fun for the Kids, while Mom & Dad have some Laughs, too! London’s Grand Theatre is beautiful – from the plush red velvet seats to the ornate fresco of renaissance style painting richly gracing the elaborate proscenium arch. Culture and class have a home at the Grand. Theatre greats such as Sidney Poitier, Jessica Tandy,
Magic Happens Under the Sea When Hans Christian Andersen first penned The Little Mermaid in 1837, little did he know that over 150 years later, a huge corporation would turn it into an animated movie. The 1989 film is probably one of Disney’s best creations. It features a strong female lead character and relies on
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Media Release from Drayton Entertainment GRAND BEND – Seven productions will take centre stage at Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend with an ambitious 2015 Season of “Music, Laughter … and all that jazz!” “This season promises to be remembered for years to come,” says Artistic Director Alex Mustakas. “We have planned a season full of magical moments,
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The Shaw Festival announced principal casting and creative team details for its 54th season. “I am very happy with our casting for the 2015 season,” said Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell. “It’s a vital and engaging combination of fresh faces, younger ensemble members stepping up and taking on leading roles, well-loved actors returning to The Shaw
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October 20, 2014… From The Stratford Festival media release… Casting for the 2015 season of the Stratford Festival is under way with a number of key roles in place Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino is delighted to welcome back: Graham Abbey, Sarah Afful, Matt Alfano, Gabriel Antonacci, Matthew Armet, Maev Beaty, Carla Bennett, Evan Buliung, Jacqueline
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Elvis is in the Building Elvis is in building, and he has the passionate audience to prove it. Blue Suede Shoes – The King, The Colonel, The Memories kicks off the new season at London’s Grand Theatre, and if opening night is any indication, this show will bring in enthusiastic crowds. The show is basically
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Gotta Cut Loose – Footloose! There is some phenomenal footwork in Footloose, now on stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse – not to mention some great singing, and the telling of a heartfelt story. For those of us with fond memories of the eighties, there is also big hair and colourful sweaters with
From Shaw Festival media release… The 2015 season will feature Sweet Charity, Pygmalion, Light Up the Sky, Peter and the Starcatcher, You Never Can Tell, The Divine, The Lady from the Sea, Top Girls, The Twelve-Pound Look, The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism with a Key to the Scriptures (IHO) and The Next
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