In memoriam: Ralph Koltai, groundbreaking British stage designer, passes away...
One of the twentieth century’s most influential stage designers, Ralph Koltai passed away in December at the age of 94 in the city of Châtellerault, France. In a career that spanned seven decades,...
View ArticleMorris Panych’s “The Shoplifters”: Canned Goods, Cake Mix, Capitalism
Morris Panych, one of Canada’s most celebrated playwrights, has always shown an aptitude for bringing to light the existential dread that can underpin everyday life. His assertions of the high stakes...
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“The Horrifically Real Virtuality”: Where B-Movies Come To Life
I am welcomed by looming tentacles and a crashed UFO at the top of the stairs of The Phi Centre in Montréal. Looking around at the walls, I see a number of the works of Ed Wood- the infamous director...
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Shades of Hope- The Colour Purple at Neptune Theatre
Right now in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Canadian major theatre premiere of The Colour Purple is taking audiences by storm at Neptune Theatre. I had heard as much from several of my peers in the Halifax...
View ArticleThe history of Fringe Festivals- on the fringes of theatre
July 11th marked another annual World Fringe Day, the celebration of Fringe Festivals internationally. An important means for artists to develop themselves and find audiences, as well as homes for many...
View ArticleSlava’s Snowshow returning to Broadway- the magic of clown
Clowns occupy a strange space in the minds of western audiences. Especially in North America, clowns more oft than not get pigeonholed into the roles of comedically unfunny or disturbingly evil in...
View ArticleAlice and The World We Live In tackles the mountain of grief
Currently having its world premiere, Alice and The World We Live In at Centaur Theatre is a complicated affair centred around grief and memory. Written by Alexandria Haber and directed by Centaur...
View Articlehollow mountain by Rock Bottom Movement filled with absurd heart
To start, I will always have a soft spot for weirdness. If something is masterfully beautiful in presentation but mediocre in meaning, I don’t care. But if something is bizarre and dreadful, I will...
View ArticleA play of bills- Hamilton and Controlled Damage’s Canadian premieres
Two plays made premieres within Canada this past month, and some interesting facts are connecting these two performances from across provinces. Hamilton and Controlled Damage’s Canadian premieres (in...
View ArticleNational Theatre School’s Nell Gwynn
Every year, the National Theatre School in Montreal fosters exceptional acting talents and sends them out into the world of their craft. Not only does this afford the students their opportunity to show...
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National Theatre’s Frankenstein brandishes heart in times of solitude
Numerous independent theatre performers are using the current context of quarantine and social isolation to create new and resonant pieces of work, then sharing them through streaming platforms in...
View ArticleShakespeare’s Globe Theatre faces potential closure
It goes without saying that not all beloved businesses and locales will still be open once we get back into the world at large. Small restaurants are shuttering up, galleries are completely reliant on...
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The Red Lion Theatre roars again- London’s first theatre rediscovered
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how much history is buried beneath our feet. Fossils and natural gases tell us of the early stages of life on Earth, and indigenous artifacts paint a picture of the first...
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National Theatre’s Small Island makes a big impact
The National Theatre in London continues to churn out gorgeous recordings from their catalogue of productions past. Through their National Theatre At Home program, every week brings a different play...
View ArticleNational Theatre’s Midsummer Night’s Dream leaves a morning haze
The National Theatre of London brings yet another theatrical classic to screens worldwide through their ongoing National Theatre At Home program. This past week, at-home audiences had the chance to...
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DistDancing: a series of performances turning Regent’s Canals into a stage...
London’s canals teem with life most anytime of the year. Passing through Camden or strolling around Little Venice you might come across a busker or two while enjoying the muffled hum of a long boat’s...
View ArticleCentaur Theatre’s Portico Project spells return of theatre for Montreal
Theatre companies across the world are beginning to find ways to deliver performances to the public once again. Whether it is through reduced seating or alternative venues, we are seeing some return of...
View ArticleWhat The Constitution Means To Me brings hope for the future
Heidi Schreck’s What The Constitution Means To Me just had one of its Broadway performances released through Prime Video. First premiering in 2017, Schreck’s (almost) one-woman-show comes to a digital...
View ArticleStratford Festival announces newly formatted outdoor season
It’s understandable that many places around the globe won’t see a return to normal theatre festivals for quite some time. With the presence of the pandemic still strongly felt, the notion of large...
View ArticleThe Theatre Leadership Project aims to restructure the theatre industry
Every passing year, artistic institutions are taking steps to be more inclusive organizations with more representative teams. Theatre companies have slowly begun to answer the call from communities to...
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