Theatre
Hansel and Gretel is updated In a Forest Dark and Deep
May 30, 2015From May 20–30, In a Forest, Dark and Deep brought intrigue and mystery to the Havana Theatre. Presented by Naked Goddess Productions and directed by Tamara McCarthy, the Western Canadian premiere of this show provided an intimate glance into the intricacies of sibling relationships. The play, written by Neil LaBute, takes its inspiration from the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel, but is told in a modern setting. The play itself has an overall dark tone, with a plot based around characters Betty and Bobby attempting to untangle one another’s secrets. There is a definite vilification of both characters throughout…
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Miss Shakespeare follows in her father’s footsteps
May 22, 2015[caption id="attachment_2688" align="alignright" width="874"] Photo courtesy of Bold Rezolution Studios.[/caption] What if Judith Shakespeare wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a successful playwright herself? Miss Shakespeare is a new musical by the creators of Chelsea Hotel which…
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The Sensationalists is an immersive dance experience
May 15, 2015[caption id="attachment_2584" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Photo courtesy of David Cooper.[/caption] Up close and personal on the Cultch stage, the 605 Collective danced around, in between, over, and under us as we were immersed in their performance. This experimental work had the…
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In the Heights is a soulful musical
May 15, 2015Nina Rosario (Kate Blackburn) returns to “el barrio” of Washington Heights after her first year at Stanford University, and her family and neighbours greet her with open arms. The only problem is that she has dropped out after losing her…
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Revolver Festival evolves into its third year
May 11, 2015Produced by Upintheair Theatre, The Revolver Theatre Festival returns this May, and features “newly created works by emerging artists from recent university grads to people emerging on the national stage,” said managing artistic producer Daniel Martin. Building on the successes…
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Theatresports goes medieval with parody improv show Throne and Games
May 8, 2015[caption id="attachment_2458" align="alignright" width="662"] Photo courtesy of Vancouver Theatresports League.[/caption] It seems like I’m one of the few who is not watching Game of Thrones, but for everyone who is a fan of the hugely popular show, Theatresports has created…
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Stationary: A Recession Era Musical features honest songs about dead-end jobs
May 5, 2015[caption id="attachment_2358" align="alignright" width="940"] Photo courtesy of Luca Ragogna.[/caption] If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in a job you don’t like just to pay the bills, or you’re just waiting for your life to start, you’ll relate to Stationary…
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Satire and shock with The Book of Mormon
April 11, 2015[caption id="attachment_2293" align="alignright" width="618"] Photo courtesy of Joan Marcus.[/caption] This is not your grandmother’s musical. Full of shameless profanity and politically incorrect references, I would expect nothing less from the creators of South Park. Elder Price dreams of being sent…
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Laugh in the face of death with Famous Puppet Death Scenes
April 7, 2015[caption id="attachment_2274" align="alignright" width="940"] Photo courtesy of Jason Stang.[/caption] Not since the animated interludes of Monty Python have I seen something so brilliantly absurd. The Old Trout Puppet Workshop has compiled the best death scenes from an imaginary repertoire of…
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Isabella Rosellini brings Green Porno to Vancouver
April 7, 2015[caption id="attachment_2269" align="alignright" width="940"] Photo courtesy of Mario del Curto.[/caption] “I have always loved animals. I am particularly fascinated by the diversity in nature. My family knows it well. Since I was a little girl I brought home all kinds…
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