By Norm Foster Performed by Sheldon Davis, Joe Matheson, Michael Peng, Richard Quesnel Directed by Max Reimer Drayton Entertainment Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend July 19 – August 20, 2006 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Above Par Comedy The Foursome, currently running at Playhouse II, the smaller venue at Grand Bend’s Huron Country Playhouse, is more […]
By Dave Carley Performed by Andy Pogson, Avery Saltzman, Leisa Way Directed by David Nairn VPP and Theatre Orangeville Co-production Victoria Playhouse Petrolia June 13 – July 1, 2006 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Driving around the Circle of Life Test Drive is one of those neat little plays that forces the audience think about they
Music By Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Performed by Doug Adler, Mairi Babb, Michelle Black, Brenley Charkow, Michael Falcucci, Carly Fielding, Scott Freethy, Carla Giuliani, Gail Hakala, Scott Lancastle, Melissa Leifer, Cara Leslie, Vic Roberts, Sammy Rosen, Keith Savage, David W. Smith, Reid Spencer, Mike Tracz, Mark Uhre, Andrea Wingelaar. Directed
By Dean Regan Performed by Karin Coughlin, David Kirby Directed by Robert More VPP Production, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia May 23 – June 10, 2006 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Taking a Walk in Nostagia If you like Patsy Cline’s music, you’ll enjoy Just a Closer Walk with Patsy Cline currently playing at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. Karen
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By William Shakespeare Directed by Stephen Ouimette and Marti Maraden Stratford Festival of Canada Production Festival Theatre May 13 – October 22, 2006 Reviewed by Mary Alderson A big to-do about Much Ado The battle of the sexes is a popular theme in many of Shakespeare’s comedies. In Much Ado About Nothing currently on stage
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By Richard Rogers & Oscar Hammerstein II Performed by Cynthia Dale, Theodore Baerg & company Director & Choreographer Michael Lichtefeld Stratford Festival of Canada Avon Theatre May 1 – October 28, 2006 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Musical highlights love, war & racism Some might try to dismiss South Pacific as another light Rogers & Hammerstien
Music, Lyrics & Book by Lionel Bart Performed by Tyler Pearse, Colm Feore, Blythe Wilson, Bruce Dow, Brian McKay, Scott Beaudin & Company Director & Choreographer: Donna Feore Musical director: Berthold Carrière Stratford Festival Production Festival Theatre April 24 to October 29, 2006 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Please Sir, I want some more! Stratford Festival’s
By Tennessee Williams Performed by Seana McKenna, Sara Topham, Steven Sutcliffe, Matthew MacFadzean Directed by Miles Potter Stratford Festival Production Avon Theatre May 13 – October 22, 2006 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Glass Menagerie an emotional, exhausting journey At the completion of the Stratford production of The Glass Menagerie, one feels as worn out as
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By William Shakespeare Performed by Colm Feore, Martha Henry, Paul Soles, and company Directed by Antoni Cimolino Stratford Festival Theatre May 6 – September 23, 2006 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Hubris brought to life, and death Shakespeare’s Coriolanus is a study in hubris, which causes both the title character’s great success and his ultimate failure.
By John Gray Performed by Michael Blake, Lisa Horner, J. D. Nicholsen, M.J.Ross, Sean Sullivan, Aaron Walpole Directed by Valerie Moore The Grand Theatre, London April 4-29. 2006 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Walpole rocks! Ahh – the power of TV! Many great actors have crossed the stage at London’s Grand Theatre: the likes of Jessica
