Things to do in Ottawa

On Thursday night, I had the privilege of attending the world premier of Beowulf in Afghanistan by Laurie Fyffe, and directed by Kate Smith at the GCTC. This subject matter is close to my heart as I spent some time in Afghanistan supporting the military for six months, and have worked closely with the military

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time based on the novel by Mark Haddon is a dog-murder mystery and its subsequent investigation by a peculiar teenager who often struggles with day-to-day life and typical social interactions. Sprinkled with literal humour and very intense, real-life situations, it is a unique and engaging adventure. The

“There is no ‘I’ in marriage!” – Stag and Doe by Mark Crawford comedically demonstrates how weddings and their planning bring out the worst in us all. Packed with a host of familiar-feeling characters – we do, indeed, know someone just like each one of them – this uproariously funny play directed by Greg Hancock

Murder on the Orient Express is a classic Agatha Christie murder-mystery. From Sock ‘n’ Buskin’s website: “Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in

When I first heard that Greely Players Musical Theatre had decided on Monty Python’s Spamalot for their annual production, I was so excited to see it! The time has finally come, and I attended opening night Wednesday. As a child, I have fond memories of watching the Monty Python Flying Circus TV series on VHS…

The latest Three Sisters Theatre Company production is now running at The Gladstone Theatre. Steel Magnolias by Robert Harding is based on a true story of ‘unpredictable and undefinable’ southern women and the strength of both womanhood and their friendship. The Venue: The Gladstone Theatre is in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy and although