3,074 stories by "The Charlebois Post"
(photo by Seanna Kennedy)A Frolicking Goodtimeby Max Gorokhovski@MaxGorokhovskiSpamalot is the adaptation of Monty Python's The Holy Grail, if you have never seen it, you definitely should. …
(photo by Darryl Block)Debussy's Singing Paintingby Ramya Jegatheesan@ramyajimagesPelléas et Mélisande is the story of two brothers who love a mysterious woman found in the forest. It…
The Big and the Fat of Itby Janis Kirshner@JanovationsFrank Meschkuleit as Franz Poopenshpiel is certainly commanding, and not just because of his enormous belly. Meschkuleit owns the stage …
Beyond the Fringe Titleby Janis Kirshner@JanovationsIt's International Wildlife Diversity Appreciation Day and two awkward but intelligent, socially aware grade-eights, Kitt and Jane (the bo…
The Approachable Storytellerby Élaine CharleboisSam Mullins is a good storyteller, no doubt about it. In his most recent piece, he tells his audience four stories that revolve around fou…
Fast-Food with Quirksby Caitlin Murphy@juliusmarx1977Fans of The Breakfast Club may be dismayed to realize that next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the brat-pack cult-flick. Yes, you…
This is not a name we have featured before, but it is definitely one you should remember: Alan Dean Photography. It is rare that a photo comes across our desk that actually causes a gasp, ev…
Redsby Janis Kirshner@JanovationsAnd this is what we love about the Fringe… For whatever reason, this particular one out of 110 shows, Project Gingervitis, has been picked. You're pretty s…
The Facebook Wallby Sarah Deshaies@sarahdeshaiesIt's a bold and tempting move to rip a story from the headlines, so-to-speak, and make it your own. Playwright Caitlin Murphy's Lotus riffs qu…
Danse Sans Prétentionby Sarah Deshaies@sarahdeshaiesQuicksilver Dance has ventured out of their Cambridge, Mass. base for their first international appearance right here at the Montreal Fri…
And No Picture Availableby Sarah Deshaies@sarahdeshaiesGod Is An Iron is a sci-fi thriller that has great intentions, but doesn't quite thrill. Based on the novel 1982 Mindkiller by wri…
Too many fish in this aquariumby Bruno LajeunesseSince the beginning of this festival of solo productions, I was looking forward to seeing more interaction between actors. "Be careful of wha…
Unburied Fossilsby Janis Kirshner@JanovationsFull disclosure here - I'm a fossil nerd and therefore biased. Kira Hall's story about a young woman, Lea, dealing with the death of her brother …
The Title's the Thingby Janis Kirshner@JanovationsThe show title says it all. Ian Geldart presents a neatly wrapped up play consisting of three creation stories, three existence stories and …
The Flaws of the Personalby Caitlin Murphy @juliusmarx1977 My Playwright Sister is a tricky piece to review. One of its goals is to actively question our ability to reflect on or represent o…
(photo by Cylla von Tiedemann)The Fathers of Mad Menby Zoe Erwin-Longstaff@causticzoeWhat resonances does Twelve Angry Men have for today's Canadian audiences? Reginald Rose's famous play co…
The Human Machine of Inside/Outside Operaby Joel Ivany@joelivanyTo do this piece the way we are doing it, well… it couldn't be done with just any cast.We are fortunate to have an incredibl…
The Burden of Being Walkerby Jim MurchisonGeorge F. Walker has received nine Chalmers Awards, five Dora Awards, three Governor General's Awards (including a 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award) …
The New Role, The New Score, And all of it Outsideby Miriam Khalil@SongbirdKhalilI'm excited to be making my role debut of Mélisande in Debussy's incredible opera Pelléas et Mélisande.&nb…
Dr Cutler's Returnby Bruno LajeunesseA few years ago, I saw Keir Cutler's Teaching Shakespeare at the Montreal Fringe and I remember him as a master in his domain and a quite smart pedagogue…
On FatHow do performing arts deal with a growing realityby Gaëtan L. CharleboisA discussion that was once ridiculous has now become important. It is the one about fat and opera. A young s…
God is a Scottish Drag Queen IIby MacRae CampbellThis one-God show was a delight. First the good news; God is a Scot, naturally, and a gifted raconteur who established an easy rapport with t…
Looping the Loupby Élaine CharleboisIn Wolves > Boys, we first meet Lawrence (Cory Thibert) who is waiting to surprise his long-time friend Isaac (Tony Adams) whom he hasn't seen in a…
On the Joys of a Broken Footby Étienne DupuisI met Miriam Khalil a few years back, when we were singing together in a production of La Bohème as Marcello and Musetta. She told me …
Pieces and BITSby Estelle RosenPatrick Kearns shies away from labels, but shamelessly flirts with titles. Lately he's been trying to get The Artist's number. Best known for being a comedian,…
