What does it mean? What is RED?
“What is red?” shouts Mark Rothko, as he begins on another of his impassioned, belligerent speeches.
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Round of applause for Good People
Lights down. Without hesitation, a standing ovation sweeps everyone on their feet.
“We are the creators of our own story”
Originally from South Africa, Jacqui Du Toit came to Canada to be a Zulu dancer as part of the Amakhosi Circus. But hours of long training and strong determination all came tumbling down when Du Toit tore a ligament during practice—an injury that left her unable to dance again.
A foregone conclusion, but a new preface
William Shakespeare’s Othello has often made people uncomfortable.
From the headlines to the stage
Alyson Grant’s poetic play features Jacqueline, a wounded combat officer who after being wounded in a mission in Afghanistan, returns home, haunted by the violent events she witnessed there.
A high stress afternoon in the country, with little reward
Who doesn’t like watching a good screaming match? They’re dramatic, tension-ridden, the stakes are high and it makes for great entertainment.
Who is the audience and who are the actors?
Forget the 3D glasses — The Seventh Seal will have you on the edge of your seat, swivelling your head in every direction.
“A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!”
William Shakespeare’s historical dramas aren’t known for their humour, but perhaps they should be. What’s funny about a man so evil he kills half his extended family to gain power? Nothing. But nonetheless it’s a bloody barrel of laughs.
Take a chance on La Traviata
Watching an opera is like being on another planet; like putting a magnifying glass to emotion.
Wicked finishes its run on a high note
The standing ovation seemed to go on forever. It felt as though all of Place des Arts was on its feet, genuinely thrilled and grateful to the immensely talented actors and production team who had made the evening a truly magical experience.
A Hybrid of Magic and Theatre
Making my way to the elegant and historic Rialto Theater, I had no idea what to expect from Christian Cagigal’s Now and At the Hour, which made the experience that much more intriguing. I first heard about the production at the launch party for Beyond The Mountain Productions, last July. Now And At The Hour is Cagigal’s latest show, which is in the process of being turned into a documentary film. It was described as combining storytelling, magic and mentalism; not knowing exactly what to expect, I had a feeling I was in for a treat.