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A Lifetime of Song Reviewed by Mary Alderson When you picture Neil Diamond singing lively songs like “Sweet Caroline” or “Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show”, he’s smiling, enjoying himself on stage. Yet, from this new musical about his life, we learn that he had long battles with depression. In fact, the show opens with his […]

Women To Look Up To! Reviewed by Marilu Murphy I didn’t know what to expect when I walked into the theatre for the opening performance of Divine Women 2. The back drop of the stage was simply set with three panels of draped white sheer chiffon flowing to the floor with a look of pure

Where’s Earnest? Reviewed by Sandi Laird The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, is an 1895 classic set in Victorian England and written by the Oscar Wilde. It is a masterpiece that has stood the test of time with its clever premise, sly wit, and double entendres. The Grand Theatre’s production

A Great Painter, A Mysterious Death Reviewed by Mary Alderson Tom Thomson is Canada’s best artist for showing us Algonquin Park. He is also a fascinating character in Canada’s history and while he lived an interesting life, his death is even more captivating. How did a man who loved his canoe and spent plenty of

Strong Women, Modern Music, Great Voices & Funny Reviewed by Mary Alderson To really enjoy & Juliet, you need to be familiar with the original Romeo & Juliet. You know, the one by William Shakespeare where they end up dead. And then forget it, and suspend your belief in Shakespearean literature. & Juliet is a

What a Party!! Reviewed by Sandi Laird Firstly, let me admit this was my first foray into immersive theatre. I hope it won’t be my last! Picture this – you enter the Auburn Theatre — transformed into Mrs. Krishnan’s store — by an actual actor from the production. He introduces himself; you introduce yourself; he

The Stars Shine Brightly in this Legendary Affair Reviewed by Sandi Laird The curtain rises on Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf – one in Germany, the other in France. It is 1960 and Dietrich’s return to Germany is met with anger by her compatriots who resent her decades-long absence from the homeland. Piaf is a

Sadly, The Love is Gone Reviewed by Mary Alderson An Anti-Valentine show is now on stage at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre. Instead of promoting romance for February 14, this show is all about breaking up. Called Heartbreak Hits, it is the latest in the Billboard in Concert series. You will recognize most of the songs,

Pulitzer Prize-winning words and heartfelt story Reviewed by Tori Laird Primary Trust is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Eboni Booth. It is playing at the Grand Theatre in London, ON until February 7. A 90-minute show with no intermission, it features a small cast and a minimal set, and while the story is relatively

Is there an Anagram for Living? Reviewed by Mary Alderson A fascinating musical is now on stage at Toronto’s CAA Theatre. Kimberly Akimbo has both drama and humour, and a most usual premise, guaranteed to capture your interest. Being the new girl in high school is never easy, but Kimberly also has a much bigger