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A Great Painter, A Mysterious Death Reviewed by Mary Alderson Tom Thomson is Canada’s best artist for showing us Algonquin Park. He is also a fascinating character in Canada’s history and while he lived an interesting life, his death is even more captivating. How did a man who loved his canoe and spent plenty of […]

What a Party!! Reviewed by Sandi Laird Firstly, let me admit this was my first foray into immersive theatre. I hope it won’t be my last! Picture this – you enter the Auburn Theatre — transformed into Mrs. Krishnan’s store — by an actual actor from the production. He introduces himself; you introduce yourself; he

The Stars Shine Brightly in this Legendary Affair Reviewed by Sandi Laird The curtain rises on Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf – one in Germany, the other in France. It is 1960 and Dietrich’s return to Germany is met with anger by her compatriots who resent her decades-long absence from the homeland. Piaf is a

Sadly, The Love is Gone Reviewed by Mary Alderson An Anti-Valentine show is now on stage at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre. Instead of promoting romance for February 14, this show is all about breaking up. Called Heartbreak Hits, it is the latest in the Billboard in Concert series. You will recognize most of the songs,

Pulitzer Prize-winning words and heartfelt story Reviewed by Tori Laird Primary Trust is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Eboni Booth. It is playing at the Grand Theatre in London, ON until February 7. A 90-minute show with no intermission, it features a small cast and a minimal set, and while the story is relatively

Is there an Anagram for Living? Reviewed by Mary Alderson A fascinating musical is now on stage at Toronto’s CAA Theatre. Kimberly Akimbo has both drama and humour, and a most usual premise, guaranteed to capture your interest. Being the new girl in high school is never easy, but Kimberly also has a much bigger

Coupling, Uncoupling, Never Coupled Reviewed by Mary Alderson Company is a thought-provoking Stephen Sondheim musical, set in 1970 when the general feeling was that everyone should be married off to someone of the opposite sex before they hit 35. Singles were under pressure to find someone and settle down, and apparently, were told this on

Grab Your Cowboy Hat and Boots for Some Good Ole Foot Stompin’ Fun! Reviewed by Marilu Murphy Having lived in the country and on a farm, I  felt right at home when I walked into the theatre.  The stage is reminiscent of a country barn decorated for Christmas. In the corner, there is a green

Watch Out for Poison Ivy! Reviewed by Mary Alderson Jack and the Beanstalk is a traditional British panto, now on stage at the Globus Theatre in rural Bobcaygeon, written by Sarah Quick, artistic director. The audience is encouraged to boo the villain, cheer for the woebegone, and laugh at the jokes. And there are jokes

A Glorious Tradition Reviewed by Marilu Murphy Entering the theatre and peering down upon the stage, took me back to an era of years gone by of an old fashioned Christmas. A sparkling, white winter wonderland is presented before me. A large white grand piano with 12 glittering candles neatly placed beneath it sit just