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CENTRE STAGE: PuSh Festival kicks off; Motherfucker with the Hat is a hit
January 31, 2016The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival kicked off on January 19, and with over 150 performances, it can seem like every show in town is part of the festival. During its first week, I had the chance to check out Intimacy from Australia’s Ranters Theatre, and Vu from France’s Compagnie Sacékripa. Intimacy is based on an intriguing concept. Theatre artist Adriano Cortese sought strangers on the street, asked them to talk, and then used that material to compose the show. There are four scenes inspired by real encounters, and each story is unique and a bit offbeat, for instance, one…
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CENTRE STAGE: Sheridan’s classic The Rivals is full of wit
January 16, 2016First performed in 1775, this British comedy of manners by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is surprisingly relevant in its latest rendition set in the Edwardian era by Blackbird Theatre. Over-the-top characters, witty dialogue, and confused identities make this an enduring play…
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CENTRE STAGE: World-class performing arts at a cinema near you
January 4, 2016There’s nothing better than that feeling of anticipation as the house lights dim, the performers take their places, and the deafening silence of an eager audience fills the theatre. I’ve always loved the performing arts, and recently I’ve even started…
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