Ottawa Event Review: The Nobel Pursuit
This past Friday, I had the opportunity to take in The Noble Pursuit at the Ottawa Little Theatre. The building has undergone extensive renovations since the last time I was there and I must say, the space looks great! The volunteers stationed at the entrance greeted us warmly and those working the bar encouraged us …
Ottawa Event Review: Skin Songs by TACTICS Theatre Company
Friday, I had the pleasure of experiencing Skin Songs, TACTICS’ latest MainStage production. I use the word “experience” on purpose, because this is not a show that you simply sit and watch. Allow me to explain. We arrive at beautiful Strathcona park and we spot the performers warming up and stretching around a picnic table …
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Ottawa Event Review: Something Rotten! By Orpheus Musical Theatre
Orpheus Musical Theatre brings their stellar 2022-23 season to a close over the next two weeks with their final show, Something Rotten! Their first two shows of the season, Newsies and Memphis, set the bar exceptionally high, but if there is one thing I know about Orpheus, it’s that they don’t disappoint! Something Rotten! is …
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Ottawa Event Review: Shorelines by TACTICS Theatre Company
This past week, I was honoured to attend the latest TACTICS Theatre presentation of Shorelines. This is my first time in the sleek new space that the University of Ottawa’s Theatre Department shares with The Ottawa Art Gallery. LabO is bright and beautiful. I’m surprised and delighted to be welcomed and guided to the theatre …
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Ottawa Event Review: 12 Presented by the GCTC
As I enter the beautiful new front doors of the GCTC, I find myself in a lobby buzzing with the excitement of opening night. I immediately feel welcomed into the exciting world of 12. On the first floor, there are photos of each actor accompanied by costume sketches and a variety of scripts that represent …
Ottawa Event Review: TACTICS Theatre Company Presents: Exciting Cause by Laurie Fyffe
“There once was a woman….” Thursday night, I had the opportunity to attend Exciting Cause, written and produced by Laurie Fyffe, at Arts Court Theatre. This production, directed by Patrick Gauthier and presented by TACTICS Theatre Group, was a fantastic experience for me; my theatre-going experience tends to primarily consist of happy-go-lucky musical theatre, and …
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Ottawa Event Review – “Memphis: The Musical” by Orpheus Musical Theatre
HOCKADOO!!! Orpheus Musical Theatre resumed their season yesterday with an incredible opening night of Memphis: The Musical. As I was not familiar with the story or show prior to seeing it, I wasn’t sure what to expect! While I find that Orpheus productions are typically upbeat, fun musicals that have you smiling the entire show, …
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Ottawa Event Review: Adapted Concert By Ottawa Chamberfest in collaboration with Lotus Centre for Special Music Education
Ottawa Chamberfest Adapted Concert, in collaboration with Lotus Centre for Special Music Education Last month, I had the opportunity to attend an adapted concert as part of the Ottawa Chamberfest concert series. I hadn’t ever been to an adapted concert before, so I really had no idea what to expect. All that I knew beforehand …
Our Land, Our Art at the Museum of Nature
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Our Land, Our Art exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature. This very special exhibition is a collaboration between the museum and Avataq Cultural Institute, who together invited artists from across Quebec’s Nunavik region to create artwork inspired by objects from Avataq’s collections. For those that may …
Ottawa Event Review: Newsies: The Broadway Musical by Orpheus Musical Theatre
Extra! Extra! Orpheus Musical Theatre kicks off ‘22-‘23 Season with Sensational Production of Newsies! And what a kick-off this was! Newsies: The Broadway Musical, based on the Disney film of the same name, premiered this week at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe. I was honoured to be in attendance for a seemingly sold-out opening night on …
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Ottawa Event Review: “Forever Young: A Ghetto Story”
The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC), nestled in the heart of Wellington West, is one of Ottawa’s premiere theatre venues. It hosts multiple shows each theatrical season, which is why it’s a bit shocking that I have never been there for a show before! I’m thrilled to say, that has finally changed! The theatre is …
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