Theatre

It is worth braving a cold February night just to watch him prance around wearing and not wearing the absent Tom’s clothing.

– Anna Fuerstenberg in Emotional Hook Misses Mark

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Chekhov for Beginners



by Natalie G.

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Don't know where you were sitting, but there were lots of laughs.

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F@#king Audacious

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The Birth of Weza or Go F@#k Your Mother, Fringe Festival.

by Anna Fuerstenberg
13.06.2011

There is nothing more satisfying, after climbing the interminable stairs and sitting down on some age unfriendly chairs, than to see a play that was worth the effort. After Jesus Jello, I had very high expectations for The Birth of Weza or Go F@#k Your Mother, and was not disappointed. Joanne Sarazen, who is equally [...]

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A Joyful Symphony

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Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Geordie Productions

by Anna Fuerstenberg
17.05.2011

Beethoven Lives Upstairs opened recently at the Centaur main stage and at first I was worried that the setting was too large for the play. But the Classical Kids’ compact disc adapted from the original work by Barbara Nichol not only filled the space but did it with tremendous imagination and energy. Dean Patrick Fleming, [...]

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Laugh Out Loud Funny

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The Book Club, Freestanding Room

by Anna Fuerstenberg
05.05.2011

His play might have been called the Real Housewives of Literature. Ned Cox has finally found his theatrical voice and it is farcical. The Book Club sashays to a ragtime rhythm of set ups and deliveries brilliantly shot out by a dream cast of this city’s most sparkling actors.

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Eternal War Bride

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Mary’s Wedding, Persephone Theatre

by Anna Fuerstenberg
03.05.2011

Canada is currently at war in Afghanistan and preparing for war in Libya; it might be a good idea to review some war history. Canada is a nation whose identity was defined by the First World War. Although Canadian soldiers were treated like cannon fodder they fought well and comported themselves brilliantly.

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A Two-Handed Delight

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Stones In His Pockets, Centaur Theatre

by Anna Fuerstenberg
15.02.2011

Marie Jones’ Stones In His Pockets is by far the best and most entertaining disquisition on cultural imperialism and (mis)-appropriation of voice that has ever graced a stage. It starts with the uber story of the two native Irish men working as extras in an American movie, and their real life dilemmas. This includes the [...]

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Wondrous Cast, Rare Delight

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Humans, Table D’Hôte

by Anna Fuerstenberg
09.02.2011

When a smart young theatre company like Table D’Hôte takes an enormous risk that is reason enough to pay close attention. This time they hit it out of the park. The ensemble acting was genuine and beautifully executed the choreography was perfect for this text and the music was sublime. The set, which seemed like [...]

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No Heavyweight, This

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Joe Louis: An American Romance, Infinithéâtre

by Anna Fuerstenberg
28.01.2011

I really wanted to like this production. Boxing is a sport for which I have a particular fondness. I also really like some of the actors and was looking forward to them doing a bio-play about the great Joe Louis. We were seated in a very realistic ring like setting, and the opening of the [...]

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