All posts in theatre
National 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 […]
A play of bills- Hamilton and Controlled Damage’s Canadian premieres
EDIT: I’d like to acknowledge the oversight of not mentioning playwright Andrea Scott by name in this article originally and apologize for any insult it may have dealt. Especially in […]
The precious battle of independent theatre funding
This past week in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a major victory for independent theatre funding- and the cultural value of the city- was announced. The Bus Stop Theatre Co-Op has been […]
hollow 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 […]
Siminovitch Prize in Theatre winners for 2019- Maiko Yamamoto and James Long
At the end of last month, the Siminovitch Prize in Theatre- one of the most lucrative awards presented to theatre creators in Canada- announced this year’s recipient. The Siminovitch Prize […]
Alice 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 […]
Siminovitch Prize in Theatre 2019 shortlist announced
This past week, the Siminovitch Prize in Theatre announced the shortlist for candidates in the field of directing. The generous award offers $100 000 (CAD) to a theatre practitioner in […]
