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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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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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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Out of the Light And Into Shadows: Book Now!
Another Undercurrents recommendation from the always reliable Barb Popel. She strongly recommends Shadows. She forwarded me her review from the 2010 Ottawa Fringe. Written by Margo MacDonald. She and Sarah Finn are the performers. The plot is based on a true story about a 1930s New York theatre diva and lesbian, Eva Le Gallienne, and [...]
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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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Katy Grabstas Shares Her Feelings About Coming Home To The NAC
I was perusing the program of Romeo and Juliet on opening night and I noticed that one of the recent graduates of The National Theatre School was from Ottawa. It immediately struck me that it must be a pretty incredible experience for a recent acting school grad to come home to perform on the National [...]
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A Comedy About The Black Death: “No Excuse Not To Go.”
Jan Paskovich wants you to catch on to the idea that, for some theatre, you really have “no excuse not to go”. Starting Nov. 2nd, the University of Ottawa’s Drama Guild will be presenting Red Noses, an Olivier-Award-winning play by Peter Barnes and directed by Lib Spry. The play is a comedy about the Black [...]
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A Warm Laurier House And A Chilling Tale!
Andrew Snowdon, a local independent theatre reviewer, wants you to catch the chill of The Turn of the Screw at Laurier House. He tells me, People should be (and are) packing the house for The Turn of the Screw. They’ve made perfect use of the Laurier House space to present the quintessential Victorian ghost story. [...]
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Kevin: Theatre That Goes Beyond The Tricks Guarantees A Treat!
Kevin Falkingham, the GCTC’s Marketing and Communications Manager, thoughtfully posted this enticing behind-the-scenes nugget on our Events page, about the GCTC’s upcoming co-production with the NAC, Vimy. After reading it, I knew it was too “catching” not to post on our front page. You know how some shows use theatrical “tricks” (sets, lighting, costumes, props, etc) [...]
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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?
