performing arts
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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Having the time of your life
January 27, 2016The highly romantic story of Johnny and Baby falling in love through dance has captivated audiences since Dirty Dancing’s release in 1987. Fans of the film were clamoring to relive that magic at the opening night of the Dirty Dancing…
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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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