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: “Mixed Doubles” by Bear and Co
Theatre is officially back in Ottawa! I was so excited last night to attend my first show in what seems like an eternity. The Gladstone Theatre is playing host to Bear and Co.’s latest theatrical comedy, Mixed Doubles. I was able to attend preview night, and what a treat it was! Mixed Doubles (A Farce) …
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Ottawa Event Review: Classified – The Retrospective Tour
This week, I was back at Algonquin Commons after nearly a three year absence! I had missed this lovely theatre, and was reminded of how much I appreciate the quality of shows that can go on there; it provides such an intimate setting. I have seen at least thirty different shows there over the years, …
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Ottawa Theatre Review: Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier
After two years of painstaking delays and postponements, the inaugural performance of Moonlit Theatre is now up and running at the Algonquin Commons Theatre. Moonlit Theatre is the brainchild of Jason Sedlar and Lisa Meuser, both seasoned members of the theatre community. “Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier” was directed by Sedlar, and co-produced by …
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Ottawa Event Review – No-Show: Songs From Lost Gigs
This week, we reached an exciting milestone in the lockdown/restrictions stage of the pandemic: live theatre was back on for the first time in almost twenty months. My last event review (March 13th, 2020), was Dancing at Lughnasa by Three Sisters Theatre Company and Seven Thirty Productions at The Gladstone Theatre, so it is fitting …
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Ottawa Event Review: Dancing At Lughnasa
“Dancing at Lughnasa,” written by Brian Friel, kicked off this week at The Gladstone Theatre. This classic Irish story was presented collaboratively between Three Sisters Theatre Company and Seven Thirty Productions. I anticipated that this powerhouse theatrical partnership would make for an incredible combination of acting brilliance and exceptional quality set and costume design. I …
Ottawa Event Review: “Rock of Ages” By Orpheus Musical Theatre
Friday night kicked off the two-week run of “Rock of Ages” by Orpheus Musical Theatre. Orpheus is known for their elaborate stage design, high-end costumes and the technical aspects of their show. “Rock of Ages” was no exception, and I have to say that it’s one of my favourite of the Orpheus shows that I’ve …
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Ottawa Event Review: “9 to 5” by Suzart
For four nights only, Suzart After Dark presents “9 to 5”, written by Patricia Resnick, at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe. This musical, directed by Alan Viau and produced by Cheryl Cavell is based on the movie of the same name with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. The story takes place in 1980, when women …
Ottawa Event Review: “The Wolves” by Theatre Kraken
For the next week and a half, The Gladstone Theatre is hosting Theatre Kraken ‘s presentation of “The Wolves”. This unique performance focuses on a teenage girls’ soccer team as they prepare for each of their indoor games. The show takes place somewhere in middle America, and the simple set is made up of the …
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Ottawa Event Review: “There There” with “Citronella” at the Art House Café
As you know, I advertise a lot of events at a lot of venues, and I like to get out and see these venues so I can comfortably say I know what I’m talking about. So last week, I finally had the opportunity to have a gander at the Art House Café on Somerset Street …
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Ottawa Event Review: Mamma Mia! by Suzart Productions
Last night, I was transported from the bitter cold of Ottawa to the sunny, warm islands of Greece with Suzart’s most recent production, Mamma Mia!. To say that I was blown away would be an understatement. This is THE BEST show that I have seen by Suzart to date! It was over two hours of …
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