“Habit”-ually Hilarious Reviewed by Marilu Murphy The humour begins as soon as the stage lights up and continues until the curtain drops. Nunsense is being performed at the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia at 2:00 p.m. every day from July 8th until the 25th. On July 25th, there is an evening performance at 7:30pm. Nunsense is […]
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You Must Love Me Reviewed by Vicki Stokes Another hit musical is currently being staged at Huron Country Playhouse. On the heels of Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita is a whirlwind, chock-full of talent and memorable music. First staged at Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge in 2023, here’s another opportunity to see this Drayton production. I have a
World War I Nurses were Canadian Heroes Reviewed by Mary Alderson They graduated from Nursing School and headed off on an adventure, with no real understanding of what they would be facing. They learned soon enough. Nicknamed Bluebirds for their long, blue unforms, these young women showed bravery in the face of war, trying to
An Entertaining Take With Two Perspectives Reviewed by Debbie McClure When Bobby Rabbit convinces his friend Hugh to join him in an act of rebellion against the Canadian establishment, and more specifically, Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, the fun begins. Reluctantly, fun-loving Hugh agrees, because that’s what friends do. As Bobby (Richard
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A Delightful Romp Toward Happily Ever After Reviewed by Debbie McClure After their father quite literally drops dead, the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, are forced to find suitable wealthy husbands, but the road to romantic bliss is far from easy. Although sensible Elinor becomes smitten with Edward, a young bachelor, his intense shyness stalls
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Remembering the Lyrical Hits Reviewed by Vicki Stokes The world is a better place because John Denver existed. There is plenty of evidence that he was far from perfect, but he left a legacy of beautiful music, and his humanitarian efforts have inspired people to this day. Huron Country Playhouse is currently paying tribute to
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Estranged Family Love Reviewed by Mary Alderson Norm Foster’s plays are often about relationships gone bad or dysfunctional families. Yet he tucks humour into his stories where it is least expected, and makes the audience laugh. And usually, the relationship problems are fixed and the play ends on a happy note. Now on stage at
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Fun, Thoughtful and Reflective Reviewed by Kim Kaitell I knew I was going to have fun when I found out I was going to review Doris and Ivy in the Home by Norm Foster! What I didn’t expect was the deeper message of love, friendship and thoughtful reflection written within the humor. Directed by Liz
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For the Love of Pie Reviewed by Mary Alderson Don’t go to the theatre hungry when you see Waitress, now on stage at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre. The amazing set takes us to Joe’s Pie Diner, where the shelves are filled with realistic pies which look delicious. Your mouth will water and you will want
A Perfect Resurrection of the Rock Opera Reviewed by Vicki Stokes What’s the buzz? The buzz at Huron Country Playhouse is that Drayton Entertainment’s Jesus Christ Superstar is a triumphant success. (Note: Now playing until July 27 at the Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge) Opening night was perfection; I wouldn’t change a sequin. There’s no need
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