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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

SummerWorks has federal funding restored by Bruce Demara

A year after it blocked funding possibly due to a controversial play, the federal government has restored its grant to SummerWorks.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:45PM
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Filmmaker Atom Egoyan loving his return to directing live theatre by Bruce Demara

For a director most strongly identified with film, Atom Egoyan is remarkably pleased to be returning to the theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:50AM
Thursday, December 8, 2011

Nativity story told outdoors by Bruce Demara

The Story is a modern retelling of the birth of Christ, performed at the Evergreen Brickworks.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:00PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Awards honour cold but funny Canucks by Bruce Demara

The 12th annual Canadian Comedy Awards are now a five-day event that features performances by nominees at five venues, from Thursday to Monday.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Saturday, August 6, 2011

Atheist comedy: Laughter beyond belief by Bruce Demara

The Atheist Show at Yuk Yuk's Richmond St. W. comedy club on Sunday, August 5 features a slate of comics who believe in poking fun at the faithful.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Dutch protesters burn photocopies of ‘Book of Negroes’ cover by Bruce Demara

 Dutch anti-slavery group has followed through on its threat to symbolically burn a copy of Canadian author Lawrence Hill’s acclaimed Book of Negroes because of its title.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:41PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

‘Priscilla,’ ‘Billy Elliot’ dominate Dora nominations by Bruce Demara

Mirvish Productions’ two blockbuster musicals, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Billy Elliot, scored a total of eight nominations for the 32nd annual Dora Awards.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:03PM