Posts Tagged: Vertigo Theatre

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 […]

Vertigo Theatre’s Gaslight is not quite a thriller.

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Back in 2013, Vertigo Theatre put on Gaslight, by Patrick Hamilton. This play is where the psychological term ‘gaslighting’ originated, referring to the practice of emotional abuse that makes people think they are losing their sanity. Now, Vertigo Theatre is putting on a new adaptation by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson based on the original […]

Vertigo Theatre’s ‘The Extractionist’ is a stunning world premiere

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Before I saw Vertigo Theatre’s The Extractionist,I didn’t have any idea what a deprogrammer was. I learned something new. Deprogramming refers to persuading members of a cult to renounce their way of life.  In this world premiere by local Calgarian playwright Michaela Jefferey, Asha Ray (Monice Peter) is working a case. She is hired by Grant […]