Living a Lifetime on 18 Holes On a cold January evening, it warms the soul to go into London’s Grand Theatre, see a play set on a sunny golf course, and enjoy some laugh-out-loud comedy. It’s Norm Foster’s latest play – The Ladies Foursome – and it includes Foster’s signature witty repartee along with his […]
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Fear and Fun in Sherwood Forest There are many laughs and surprises in this retelling of the Robin Hood Story. Characters on stage either rise from or fall into a water-filled pond, slide down a steep grassy slope on their derrieres, or disappear into a black hole. Thanks to the unusual set, the action is
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Fun for the Kids, while Mom & Dad have some Laughs, too! London’s Grand Theatre is beautiful – from the plush red velvet seats to the ornate fresco of renaissance style painting richly gracing the elaborate proscenium arch. Culture and class have a home at the Grand. Theatre greats such as Sidney Poitier, Jessica Tandy,
Magic Happens Under the Sea When Hans Christian Andersen first penned The Little Mermaid in 1837, little did he know that over 150 years later, a huge corporation would turn it into an animated movie. The 1989 film is probably one of Disney’s best creations. It features a strong female lead character and relies on
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Elvis is in the Building Elvis is in building, and he has the passionate audience to prove it. Blue Suede Shoes – The King, The Colonel, The Memories kicks off the new season at London’s Grand Theatre, and if opening night is any indication, this show will bring in enthusiastic crowds. The show is basically
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Gotta Cut Loose – Footloose! There is some phenomenal footwork in Footloose, now on stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse – not to mention some great singing, and the telling of a heartfelt story. For those of us with fond memories of the eighties, there is also big hair and colourful sweaters with
Giving Regards to Broadway With his leading-man good looks and his amazing vocal abilities, David Rogers is a natural to play the roles of the great Broadway Heroes. So to spend an evening listening to him take on all the Great White Way’s showstoppers is truly luxurious. With a huge vocal range, he is able
Talented Young Performers in a “Ghastly” Show Da-da-da-dum-snap-snap! Da-da-da-dum-snap-snap! As soon as you hear that familiar Addams Family theme song, you know it’s going to be an evening of fun. This is truly a musical for all ages – young people will remember the 1991 movie, which made the rounds on VHS and DVD so
Hunka Hunka Burning Love A few years ago, we accidentally ended up at an amateur night for Elvis impersonators. We saw young Elvis, army Elvis, fat Elvis, Elvis wearing black vinyl, Elvis in white satin, even a 12 year old Elvis and an 80 year old Elvis. And none of them could actually carry a
Way Over the Top Comedy If you’re a fan of hyperactive, crazy, physical comedy then perhaps you’ll appreciate The Nerd, now on stage at Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia. Judging by the gales of laughter on opening night, much of the audience enjoyed the humour. Hidden behind the over-the-top comedy is an interesting plot. But in
