Lost Innocence is the story of Steven Truscott sharmanyarnell February 14, 2013 3145 How the justice system failed him, the murder victim, both families and an entire town The year was 1959. He was 14 years old. He was sentenced to be hanged for a murder he did not commit. Steven Truscott...
Waiting for the Barbarians is a powerful and thought-provoking production at The Segal sharmanyarnell February 14, 2013 3897 There are some plays that need to be mulled over and digested before writing about them. Waiting for the Barbarians, at The Segal Theatre is one such play. Written by author, J.M. Coetzee, it was adapted for t...
Family fun for the holidays The Montrealer December 13, 2012 3327 A Christmas Carol returns to The Rialto The Rialto’s annual production of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, is quickly becoming a local family tradition. An all Anglo production returns to the ...
Flower Bouquets carolynflower December 12, 2012 3490 The Little Red Riding Hood - A “Gleams” New Year treat for the entire family If you live in Westmount, chances are you have heard of or seen a production by Gleams Theatre, an independent theatre founded in ...
See Red – a tour de force now playing at The Segal sharmanyarnell December 12, 2012 3856 Enter Stage Left Red, written by playwright John Logan, is a tour de force that begs the question; do all good artists have to suffer tragic lives to be successful? Picasso, Pollock, Van Gogh, Caravaggio, al...
The Montreal premiere of six-time Tony award-winning drama at the Segal Centre The Montrealer November 27, 2012 2679 The Segal Centre for Performing Arts and BMO Financial Group present the Montreal premiere of RED by John Logan, a captivating look into the life of iconic Abstract-Expressionist painter Mark Rothko. RED draws ...
Satrangi – Seven stories of light. The Montrealer November 22, 2012 3410 Deepali & Infinithéâtre, presents Satrangi; Seven stories of light. From the enchanting island of L’Isle-aux-Coudres to a village nestled deep in the Himalayas of Nepal. From a public bus in India to the war-z...
Good People, Good Theatre sharmanyarnell November 16, 2012 3828 Good People is a good play. It is, in fact, an excellent play. Written by it is the most produced play in North America this year. And it is playing at The Centaur Theatre. Not only is it playing at The Cent...
Geordie’s production of Robin Hood: “A newish take on an old tale” carolynflower November 13, 2012 3708 As tales of heroic outlaws in English folklore go, Robin Hood is a classic title and favorite for all ages. This adaptation by Paula Wing for Geordie’s upcoming Mainstage season opener has something for everyon...
Opera & Beyond: a powerhouse series from the world’s great stages in HD carolynflower October 17, 2012 3364 There is no denying the passion and excitement that opera brings to a stage. The same could be said for musical theatre, one of the great art forms. What an adventure to combine the two – a real musical theatre...
