Art Critique
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 […]
The Seeds of Nanette- Hannah Gadsby’s Failed Retirement
When stand-up comedians and their specials make international headlines, more oft than not lately it’s been due to regressive opinions and disturbing actions coming to light. This is one of […]
Growing Freedom With Yoko Ono- The Sacred Art of Playfulness
Group painting. Driving nails into a wall. Mono-coloured chess. Listening to heartbeats. Dangling motorcycle helmets filled with pieces of sky for the taking. Stamping for peace. These are just a […]
“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 […]
A Night Less Starry- The Auction of Van Gogh’s Gun
On June 9th, 2019, the rusted husk of a 7mm Lefaucheux revolver will go up for auction. This weathered skeleton sat untouched and unseen in a field in the French […]
The Cost Of Keeping The Ghost Lights On – Theatres In Jeopardy
The squeaky wheel gets the grease. This adage is even more true when the resounding squeak is emitted by a three-storey high wheel constructed from painstakingly carved ebony and lush […]
World Theatre Day 2019- Carlos Celdrán’s Message
Happy (Belated) World Theatre Day! May the masks of sock and buskin protect all prosceniums and no curtain call be met with thrown produce. While it may seem like a […]
