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Feed Me! Says The Bloodthirsty Plant Reviewed by Mary Alderson The Capitol Theatre was packed full on opening night of Little Shop of Horrors. The crowd was all ages, with a strong showing of 20 and 30-somethings. Cheering began as soon as the show started – enthusiastic applause and loud woots. This audience knows the […]

Oh, Sherrie, Don’t Stop Believin’ Reviewed by Vicki Stokes Rock of Ages is proving to be popular at Huron Country Playhouse, with sell-out previews and an enthusiastic full audience on opening night. Some people sported rock n’ roll t-shirts on opening night, ready to relive the 1980s when the music was fresh and not “classic.”

Personalities Clash During Town Meeting Reviewed by Deb Lord Passionate, retired history teacher Erin has convinced the City of Sarnia to create a 100-year capsule for future generations to open. She organizes a town-wide meeting for community input, with a replica of the capsule itself, ready for the momentous unveiling. But in spite of homemade Nanaimo bars,

The Clash of Catholic Immigrants and Local Protestants Reviewed by Deb Lord In the 1840s, James and Johanna Donnelly arrive in Lucan with their infant son.  Having fled the famine, factionalism and violence of old Ireland, they immediately set about clearing land to farm and raising a family. But the promises of landlords and land

Raising Hell on the Roman Line Reviewed by Deb Lord The family outgrows their farm. The Donnelly children strike out to find their fortunes. William Donnelly, leader of the boys, starts a stagecoach line running North from London, and the charming brothers drive horses, freight and passengers to great success, all while drawing the resentment

The Donnellys Die by the Light of the Moon Reviewed by Deb Lord Unbeknownst to the Donnelly family, some of their neighbours have begun meeting after dark to form a Vigilance Committee, with the blessing of their new parish priest, Father Connolly. As factions form, the Donnelly family find themselves at the centre of accusations,

Age is Just a Number Reviewed by Holly Wenning Norm Foster’s latest offering at Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia was a big hit on the opening afternoon, especially with the audience of mostly over 65-year-olds. The only negative comment that I heard, (quite loudly from an audience member behind me), was when Rosie talked about Barry

Newfoundland Scheming & Dreaming Reviewed by Mary Alderson Two aging Newfoundlanders head out in their boat to do some scheming and dreaming. Their talk and their music create a charming story, Tip of the Iceberg, now on stage at Globus Theatre south of Bobcaygeon. Gordon (Mark Whelan) and Archie (Rick Hughes) head out towards a

It’s Not Really About Curling Reviewed by Vicki Stokes Sitting in the audience at the South Huron Stage at Huron Country Playhouse, waiting for the play to begin, I overheard a man say “It’s not really about curling.” He was quite correct in his declaration. Despite the slippery surface, the rocks and the brooms, curling

The Birth of a Canadian Classic Reviewed by Sookie Mei The world premiere of Barb Scheffler’s comedy The Beaver Club is simply a revelation.  Well-written, beautifully acted, expertly directed, with a modest yet effective set and excellent lighting, it all adds up to an instant Canadian theatre classic.  The audience on opening night agrees, with