3,074 stories by "The Charlebois Post"
Danse, Danceby Estelle RosenCo-Artistic Director/Dancer with RubberbandDanceGroup since 2002, Anne Plamondon was involved in developing a strategic vision for the company and now teaches the…
Thirty Years and Beyond Greeks and RomansWe're not always in a theatre, we're not always outside, it really depends on what the story demands.by Lisa McKeown@lisammckeownAdrian Proszowski ha…
Private Previewsby Cameryn Moore@camerynmooreEarlier this week, my producer here in Peterborough, ON, told me that pretty much the only dedicated theatre reviewer in these parts"certainly th…
(photo by Valérie Remise)A man of many facesby Aleksandra KoplikAlfred is the type of play, where you sit down, quickly hope for an intermission in order to escape, then moments later get b…
Being Independentby Jim Murchison The GCTC has decided to include The Public Servant in its season next year. I saw the play at undercurrents and it was my opinion that it would be one …
Kendra Moore (via Facebook)Hakuna MatataThe Charlebois Post goes behind-the-scenes as The Lion King musical returns for extended runs in Toronto and Montreal by Richard Burnett @bu…
Another COC season, another array of perfect Michael Cooper photos - this one for Hercules (with Eric Owens). Mr. Cooper has ensnared the magic of the Peter Sellars production (with a brilli…
(photo by Seanna Kennedy)How do You Solve a Problem Like This?The LOT's new Sound of Music feels like climbing uphillby Stuart Munro@StuartMunroTOStaircases on mountains. Grapevining nuns. T…
2014-15 Théâtre français Season at the NAC"The Most important element of theatre is transformation"Ottawa, 15 April 2014 " Theatre lovers were invited to a celebration today at the NA…
BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING FOR 2014/15 SEASONBUDDIESINBADTIMES.COM/14-15 " TICKETS ON SALE NOWTORONTO: March 18, 2014. Artistic Director Brendan Healy unveiled an ambiti…
Announcing Nightwood Theatre's2014/15 SEASONSeason to include: an epic story of cancer survival from Maja Ardal, workshop productions by Nicole Brooks and Susanna Fournier, and the tale…
Into The Woodsby Gaëtan L. CharleboisKate Applin is lauded for her passionate work in Toronto's operatic community. In 2010, at age 23, Ms Applin founded Metro Youth Opera, offering emerg…
As it finishes its run at The Cultch in Vancouver, and heads on to Place des Arts in Montreal and World Stage in Toronto, catch this brilliant vid for Mies Julie.
GratitudeEnough bitching, let me say thanks.by Gaëtan L. CharleboisAs I observe this effing election in Quebec, and, as I write this, watch an enraging leaders' debate, I need to go to my…
The Outsiderby Estelle RosenJon Lachlan Stewart is a director, playwright, and performer born in Edmonton, Alberta. He trained as an actor at Studio 58 in Vancouver. Mr Stewart's work explor…
Rascal the Cat, Identity and the Booker Winner: A Love Storyby Sarah Garton StanleyBiography: For Factory: Down Dangerous Passes Road, Beaver, Slipknot, Restitution, and Associate Direc…
My Own Personal Veraby Cameryn Moore@camerynmooreI ranted about this a few months ago, but I didn't know there was a name for it. Vera. Specifically Vera Nabokov, Vladimir Nabokov'…
Allan Hawco, Christine Home (photo - rotated - by Guntar Kravis)Obscurity of meaningPscyhological thriller strives for cohesionby Dave Ross"City of lovers… city of lights? Is it both?" Thi…
(photo by Peter Lear)Feats of Endurance and Inspirationby Winna TseSAWAH, a music and dance production brought to us by Arabesque Dance Company is simply put, inspirational. It's a productio…
My Life In The Theatreby Jim MurchisonThis week Mickey Rooney died. Apparently his personal life was difficult. He had more wives than Henry VIII and allegedly only $18,000 in his estate whe…
(Photo by Angela Besharah) Intimate take on Wilson's play is busy, noisy, and kind of numbing.by Christian BainesAnna (Ashleigh Rains) has been living for three years with her Gay (unco…
Derek Boyes, Miriam Fernandes (photo by Cylla von Tiedemann)Guided Into The Darkby Beat RiceDirected by Andrea Donaldson, Soliciting Temptations explores the themes surrounding sex tour…
Remembering Greg KramerFriends and colleagues pay tribute to late Canadian theatre legend Greg Kramerby Richard Burnett (photos from tribute by Richard Burnett)@bugsburnettCanadian actor and…
We like photographer Candice Albach's instincts for this photo for Bomb-itty of Errors starting its run in Vancouver today. To capture the faux 'tude of the company's pack of clowns, Albach …
