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Hitchcock Movie Tries to Make the Switch to Stage     The 39 Steps, a 1930s Alfred Hitchcock thriller movie, has been very successfully revised for stage and turned into a hilarious comedy.  Now, Hitchcock’s 1960s movie, North by Northwest, has also been adapted for stage, but I’m not sure if it remains a thriller or […]

Students bring Argentina to the Professional Stage    The story of poor, little Eva Duarte who manipulated her way to the top in Argentina, is fascinating.  Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical has been popular since it was first staged in London’s West End in 1978 and then on Broadway in 1979.  This epic

Lively, High Energy Mix of Entertainment We’re not sure if Rockabilly Swingtime is really the right name for the musical revue currently on stage at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia.  In fact, it would be more aptly called “A Catch-All of our Favourite Lively Tunes” or something to that effect.  Nevertheless, it offers a very entertaining collage

Three Fascinating Stories plus Amazing Voices    There are three true stories being told on stage at Victoria Playhouse that we all need to hear.  As well, there are amazing voices singing with such beauty that it will do your heart good to hear. The story of Canada’s first black singing star, Portia White, is

Ipperwash: A Haunting Stony Point Story    Taking on sensitive issues is not new for the Blyth Festival. The world premiere of Ipperwash, which is now in repertoire on their main stage, could be a very controversial story.  But playwrights Falen Johnson and Jessica Carmichael have presented an interesting look at land appropriation, using the

One for the Pot AKA The Eddie Glen Show   For fans of British farce, One for the Pot has it all: slamming doors, look-alike characters, mistaken identities, a silly plot and lots of laughs. This ridiculous farce has the audience hooting heartily, and is on stage at Playhouse II in Grand Bend, for the

Enchanting Disney Favourite for a New Generation    Note:  This production of Beauty and the Beast was reviewed at Huron Country Playhouse.  It has closed there, but will re-open on stage at the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge Nov. 22 to Jan. 7.   Note that William Thompson is now in the role as Chip, and David Myers is

The Perils of Ponzi Pigeons I remember getting a chain letter in the mail when I was 8 or 10 years old.  I had to send a small gift (it had to fit in an envelope) to the girl at the top of the list, send the letter to six friends, and then I would

Walking Down Memory Lane The history of folk music is on stage at Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia, with five incredible singers who are creating a flood of nostalgia for those of a certain age. For Folks Like Us, the back of the stage is decorated with black and white photos of the greats in Canadian

Note:  This show was reviewed at  Huron Country Playhouse.  After also running on stage at the  Drayton Festival Theatre August 9 to September 2, 2017, it has moved to Toronto.   This production will be onstage at the CAA Theatre (formerly Panasonic Theatre),  Toronto, Dec. 12, 2017 to Jan. 7,  2018.  Please note that Aaron