Theatre Articles

The simplicity shines in Vertigo Theatre’s ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’

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Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous gothic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has had many stage productions. The version on stage at Vertigo Theatre is a fresh adaptation by Nick Lane and this production is its North American premiere. This production is adapted for four artists playing multiple roles and also features a female […]

Theatre Calgary’s production of ‘The Mousetrap’ is a classic production.

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Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. It’s a classic murder mystery, written by the best-selling novelist. It’s interesting that Theatre Calgary has launched its season with this mystery, directed by former Artistic Director Craig Hall of Vertigo Mystery Theatre. The play is a classic who dunnit, with a cast of talented artists […]

Stage West’s presentation of ‘An Evening with Groucho’ isn’t for those not in the know.

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Groucho Marx is considered to have been one of America’s greatest comedians. He performed with his brothers under the name ‘The Marx Brothers’ and was a successful comedian, actor, writer, and singer. I wasn’t really aware of The Marx Brothers prior to attending Stage West’s presentation of An Evening with Groucho. His comedy and style were […]