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Angst and the Dysfunctional Family Reviewed by Mary Alderson Alanis Morissette is the queen of tough times music.  Her anxiety often comes through the stories she tells in song. There are broken hearts, angst-filled relationships, misunderstood communications, or special moments in time now lost.  Each song is a chapter in a book, and Jagged Little […]

A Legendary Musical Reviewed by Vicki Stokes Be a witness to the great Camelot and join the legendary King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot at Victoria Playhouse, Petrolia. Camelot is an ambitious musical and the final production of the 2023 season (before they ready themselves for the Christmas season). Gone are Merlin, Nimue and

The Six Tell the 6ix About Henry VIII’s Wives Reviewed by Mary Alderson “Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived.” That’s the simple story of the Six Wives of Henry the VIII, the story we’ve all heard. But did anyone ask those six wives about their side of the story? Finally, their truth is being told,

HERE YOU COME AGAIN Reviewed by Mary Alderson “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.” That is just one of the many ‘Dolly-isms’ that are sprinkled throughout Rhinestone Cowgirl, which returns to the stage at the Globus Theatre near Bobcaygeon October 17 to 21. In a sparkling, fringed red dress and a

A Satisfying Mix of Humour and Heart Reviewed by Sookie Mei Island Time is special.  Everything moves a little slower, there’s not as much to do, and people tend to look out for each other.  In Kristen Da Silva’s hilarious and heartfelt comedy Where You Are, the characters embrace that island mindset, and in fact

When Friends are Your Family Reviewed by Mary Alderson Stewiacke, Nova Scotia must be an interesting town. The residents have one claim to fame:  Stewiacke is located halfway between the equator and the north pole. Hence the name of the play, Halfway There. Playwright Norm Foster has created a laugh-a-minute comedy set in this town,

What to do When He Dumps You! Reviewed by Mary Alderson So your husband/live-in boyfriend/great date suddenly tells you it’s over. He’s leaving, offering a variety of weak excuses. “I’ll always care for you, we’ll still be friends, it’s not you – it’s me,” he says. Then he’s gone. You’re in shock. This is the

Love Lost and Found at the Curling Club Reviewed by Mary Alderson We’ve gone from summer to winter at the Globus Theatre south of Bobcaygeon. The barn theatre has been turned into a curling arena for their current offering of Hurry Hard, a cute and funny curling rom com. Terry is determined that his team

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.”