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Jackie Richardson and Andrew Moodie Photo:Andree Lanthier
Theatre Review: "thirsty" at the National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON, Nov 12, 2012 — The World Premiere of "thirsty" by Dionne Brand is running in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through November 17. Based on her book of poetry of the same title, it tells the story of a man destroyed by his inability to cope with cultural change. Go to full article
Margo MacDonald as Loretta and Mary Ellis as Frances. Photo: Andrew Alexander/GCTC
Theatre Review: "Fly Me to the Moon" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa, ON, Nov 05, 2012 — The Canadian premiere of "Fly Me to the Moon" is running at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa through November 18. It's a terrific black comedy by the author of "Stone in His Pockets." It tells the story of one disastrous day in the lives of Frances and Loretta, two home health care workers in Belfast. Go to full article
Francine Deschepper & Gil Garratt Photo:Andree Lanthier
Theatre Review: "The Glace Bay Miners' Museum" at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, Oct 22, 2012 — "The Glace Bay Miners' Museum" has opened the English Theatre season at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and runs through November 3. Based on the short story by Sheldon Currie, Wendy Lill's play follows the fortunes of the MacNeil family, as they struggle to make a living in the coal-mining town. Go to full article
Deidre Gillard-Rowlings/Darryl Hopkins in Tempting Providence. Theatre Newfoundland Labrador.
Photo by Peter Buckle, PB Productions.
Photo by Peter Buckle, PB Productions.
Theatre Review: "Tempting Providence" at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
Gananoque, ON, Oct 16, 2012 — "Tempting Providence" tells the story of a remarkable nurse, Myra Bennett. She spent her life caring for the population of the bleak Newfoundland coast. By the time she died in 1990 she had received medals of honor from both the Queen and the Canadian government. The production runs through October 27 at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque. Go to full article
Paul Rainville as Ernie Michael Mancini as George Kate Hurman as Mae & cast GCTC's The Secret Mask by Rick Chafe Photo: Andrew Alexander/GCTC
Theatre Review: "The Secret Mask" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa, ON, Sep 17, 2012 — The Secret Mask has opened the season at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa and runs through September 30. The play tells the story of George who gets a call out of the blue to come help his father Ernie who is recovering from a stroke and aphasia. Ernie left the family when George was two and their attempts to reconcile are both heartbreaking and funny. Go to full article
Sonia Torres, Wilma Rivera, Elle De Amor, Norma Perez-Hernandez, Denise Estrada. Photo: Depot Theatre
Theatre Review: "Real Women Have Curves" at the Depot Theatre
Westport, NY, Aug 27, 2012 — Real Women Have Curves runs at the Depot Theatre through September 9. The comedy, set in a tiny sewing factory in Los Angeles, explores the lives of five full-figured Mexican American women, opening a window on their dreams, culture and experience as immigrants. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Jenny Young as Frieda & Jonathan Wilson as Heinrich Photo: Kaufmann Photography
Theatre Review: "The Clockmaker" at 1000 Islands Playhouse
Gananoque, ON, Aug 13, 2012 — The Clockmaker is running in the Firehall at the 1000 Islands Playhouse through September 8. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Alix Sideris as Titania, Ron Klappholz as Bottom Photo: Lynn Chagnon
Theatre Review: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Prescott
Prescott, AZ, Aug 03, 2012 — A Midsummer Night's Dream is running in rep with Othello at the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Prescott through August 18. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended a recent performance and has this review. Go to full article
Kristin Galer and Jonathan Purvis Photo: Kauffman Photography
Theatre Review: "Little Shop of Horrors" at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
Gananoque, ON, Jul 31, 2012 — Little Shop of Horrors is running at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque through September 1. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Rachel Cornish and Jarel Davidow. Photo: Lake George Dinner Theatre
Theatre Review: "The Love List" at Lake George Dinner Theatre
Bolton Landing, NY, Jul 25, 2012 — The Love List is running at Lake George Dinner Theatre through October 20. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent performance and has this review. Go to full article
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