REVIEWS Articles

Spirit Fire Theatre’s ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ tells a complex story

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November is Family Violence Prevention month and this is a very appropriate time for Spirit Fire Theatre to stage A Streetcar Named Desire. Tennessee Williams’ 1947 classic play that made Stanley Kowalski and the circle of violence famous, all of which still resonates today. With a talented cast, Spirit Fire Theatre puts on a production that sometimes […]

Sage Theatre’s ‘Bea’ touches on the subject of assisted dying

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Assisted Dying. Assisted Suicide. It’s the subject at the core of Sage Theatre’s newest production Bea. It’s a compelling concept, especially given that the federal government just passed legislation that created a regulatory framework for assisted dying in Canada. Bea presents this situation but doesn’t really delve into how complicated it can be.

Torquil Campbell: True Crime is a hypnotizing production

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In the instant that Torquil Campbell comes on stage, you are fascinated by his stories. He has your rapt attention for a full two hours. In the quiet, intimate setting of The Club at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Campbell weaves stories together about himself and his creation of this play. This play, entitled […]