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 …
Two Men; 22 Characters Reviewed by Mary Alderson Another excellent comedy is on stage at the Orillia Opera House. But this time there’s a difference. When you go to see Bed and Breakfast, take along your tissues, too. While you will have plenty to laugh about, you may also be wiping a few tears. (Note: …
For the Love of Musical Theatre Reviewed by Mary Alderson A cross between stand-up comedy, story telling, and a cabaret has just opened in the Sculthorpe Theatre at Port Hope’s Capitol. Audiences are enjoying this endearing and entertaining one-man show, Mickey and Judy. The Mickey in this show is not Mickey Rooney, even though we …
So Much Fun in the Sun Reviewed by Mary Alderson The very wealthy widow, Tabitha Tahabra, lands in a helicopter to open her new, tropical resort. She suddenly drops dead, much to everyone’s horror. It’s later confirmed she was poisoned. The murder has taken place in the midst of a room crowded with diners at …
A Spoof, A Parody, A Mockery? Reviewed by Mary Alderson Take an old Alfred Hitchcock murder mystery/spy thriller movie, mix in some British farce and add a dash of Monty Python. This unlikely recipe creates the successful comedy The 39 Steps now playing at the County Stage Company’s outdoor theatre at the Eddie Hotel & …
A Case of Race Face-Blindness Reviewed by Mary Alderson It’s the mid-sixties. Across Canada, young doctors from Ireland are taking positions in our hospitals. On the Prairies, young women from the Philippines arrive to work in hospitals due to the nursing shortage. And while there are culture clashes, there are also attractions between native Saskatchewaners …
Modern Comedy Hits All the Right Notes Reviewed by Sookie Mei As a lifelong fan of the TV show WKRP In Cincinnati, and having DJed at CHRW 94.9FM for about a decade, I was looking forward to hanging out at a radio station again (albeit onstage) in Port Stanley Theatre Festival’s latest offering, On The …
