Ottawa Theatre
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An Ottawa Hanky: Tasty Wings, Balanced Stones, and Public Spaces
OTTAWA THE BEAUTIFUL My “official” week started well last Tuesday, when it finally occurred to me to go for a walk at lunch. I work in the Byward market and there’s a beautiful river walk nearby. It’s a great way to take a break from the desk and get some midweek exercise. I don’t know [...]
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2012 Ottawa Fringe Festival: The Crown Jewel of the Ottawa Arts Calendar.
The Ottawa Fringe Festival is, in my opinion, the crown jewel of the Ottawa arts and theatre calendar. It’s happening right now. In terms of overall variety, value, and quality, it can’t be beat. It launched June 14 and runs until June 24. There’s plenty of time to catch more than a few excellent shows. [...]
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Titanic: The Musical Docks for Nine Performances Only!
Don’t miss the voyage of the century. The Ottawa premiere of Titanic: The Musical (winner of five Tony Awards) is in port for 9 performances only, June 1-10, at Centrepointe Theatre. Get your boarding passes at www.centrepointetheatre.com or 613-580-2700.
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A Earnest Bit Of Spice: Plosive’s Importance of Being Earnest at the Gladstone!
I received this note from Bronwyn Steinberg about Plosive Productions’ The Importance of Being Earnest which opens tonight at the Gladstone. I’m writing to let you know about my latest project — playing Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest opening tonight at the Gladstone Theatre. The cast and everyone involved with this production have [...]
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Two Years In The Making: Evolution Theatre’s Little Martyrs Opens Tonight!
Evolution Theatre’s Little Martyrs opens tonight! Linda Bedford, the Managing Director, sent me this note: I wanted to take a moment to let you know about the play I’ve been working on that opens this week. The show is Little Martyrs by Dominick Parenteau-Lebeuf, translated by Mishka Lavigne. It runs from February 9 to 19 [...]
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Bradshaw And Rigole Shine Again In This Is A Recording!
I recommended This Is A Recording in advance and now, after seeing the redux, I’m recommending This Is A Recording yet again. Simon Bradshaw is hands-down the best actor in Ottawa and Kelly Rigole is at her very best doing verbatim theatre. The stories are as moving as ever and I enjoyed the additions. If [...]
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Behind the Scenes With Ottawa Theatre Confidential
I love theatre, I love newfangled communication tools, I love projects that combine them together. I’m very happy to sneeze Ottawa Theatre Confidential, a new podcast focusing on Ottawa Theatre. Here’s the pitch: Join Heather Marie Connors, Tania Levy, and Andrew Snowdon every two weeks as they discuss theatre productions in Ottawa and the art, [...]
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Martyrdom, Beauty or A Renewed Desire? Evolution Theatre’s Little Martyrs
From Nancy Kenny, on Evolution Theatre’s next production: Little Martyrs. … let me just say that, even though I may seem biased, I have been thoroughly impressed by Chris Bedford’s direction, the high caliber of our design team, as well as the incredibly amazing actors I get to play with almost every day. I really [...]
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A Philosophy of Repeated Blows To The Head: Bifurcate Me at GCTC’s Undercurrents
Back in August, Kevin Orr, director and co-creator of Bifurcate Me, kindly asked me to watch an early iteration of the project. What I saw that afternoon impressed me. When he invited me to check out how the show has evolved at a pre-Undercurrents dress rehearsal, I jumped at the chance. Bifurcate Me, featuring Andy [...]
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Get In The Current: Barb Recommends My Pregnant Brother!
Undercurrents, the GCTC’s brand new theatre festival, promises “exciting and boundary-pushing theatre!” More importantly, two weeks before opening night, shows are selling out and the sneezes are coming in. From Barb Popel: I’ve received several recommendations for My Pregnant Brother, and my husband Brian and I know the director, Jeremy Taylor. The 1st of 4 [...]
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I’m looking forward to this. I already have my tickets for the Thursday night performance.
I don’t know much of anything about ballet, other than I like it. Based on the write-up and a couple of reviews I looked at, I think this will be fun.
Plus, Marie Antoinette seems to be all the rage these days. :)
- Sterling Lynch
I’m looking forward to Plosive’s production of Daniel MacIvor’s How it Works.
Two out of the three MacIvor play I have seen are entertaining, accessible and smart. In other words, very enjoyable.
Director Stewart Matthews has done some good work. I’m also a big fan of Michelle LeBlanc.
All in all, this production looks promising and I will be there opening night.
The production runs at the Gladstone Theatre, from October 5–20.
I’m a big fan of John Carroll — both his music and the guy.
When he plays with his band, it’s always a treat.
I’ve even seen he and band play at the Black Sheep and I can say — with the authority of experience — that it’s worth the ride out there. Take the bus and drink freely.
If John Carroll is new to you, check out his residency show at the Chateau Lafayette on any given Wednesday and pick up tickets for the bus, after you are duly impressed.
- Sterling
I’ve dropped in on the Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais’ Sunday night concerts, more than once.
It’s not a typical musical event. It’s not a typical Sunday night event either.
I’ve always enjoyed it. They are a friendly bunch of organizers, too.
It turns out they are putting a festival together [Oct.5 - 6].
- Sterling Lynch
If the Sunday night event is any indication, it should be a fun couple of days.
A couple of Saturdays ago, I had an inkling to get my dance on, but didn’t know where to get my fix.
I appealed to Twitter and @orenmazor recommended Ritual as good choice for any given Saturday night. I will check it out in the near future, for sure.
What do you think? Have you been?
