Cambrian Players presents Sherlock Holmes and the case of the Jersey Lilly By Stephanie Simko Staff Writer The Cambrian Players bring the character of Sherlock Holmes to life in their most recent production, Sherlock Holmes and the case of the Jersey Lilly. Director Gabe Ferrazzo, who has been with Cambrian as a director, set builder, [...]
By Amy Szybalski Arts & Culture Editor I tend to be a person who is impressed by scope when it comes to the stage. I remember being absolutely awed by the impressive staging, costumes, and props of The Lion King when I saw it on Broadway. I was amazed by so many people singing together, [...]
“Cancer, meet my lightsaber!” By Cody McCowell Ambitious young director/producer Holly Wyder brought Thunder Bay her take on the stage production Dani Girl, written by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond, with four shows (including one matinée) performed at the Center of Change Auditorium between August 2 and 4. With the aid of veteran singer/vocal teacher [...]
This is your last chance! Take in Magnus while you can. The Long Weekend runs from April 6 and to April 21. There’s no doubt that Magnus has produced huge hits this year, and if you’ve been keeping up with my reviews and previews, you’ll know I was not disappointed. Magnus has had a successful ruby anniversary year, and here’s to hoping they’ll go out with a bang this weekend.
“I like taking Native stereotypes and twisting them inside and out,” writer Drew Hayden Taylor commented after the show. This is precisely what Taylor did in his play, 400 Kilometres. Brought to life last week by Michelle Latimer (Janice) and Jonathan Fisher (Tonto), the production was another resounding success by director Mario Crudo.
A collection of songs by Slightly Off Broadway Amanda McAlpine Arts and Culture Editor Slightly Off Broadway is a performing arts studio run by Jacqueline McMahon and Connie Fairbrother. The studio was formed in 1995 when McMahon and Fairbrother were looking to establish Thunder Bay’s first triple threat school. For those unfamiliar with musical theatre [...]
You’d be hard pressed to find me in a movie theatre. My undiagnosed ADHD just won’t allow it. You see, I need to multitask during movies: laundry… pedicure… anything to keep my hands busy.
“A crash of drums, a flash of light. My golden coat flew out of sight. The colours faded into darkness, I was left alone…” If you know these words off by heart like I do, you won’t want to miss Lakeview Church’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat on Feb. 17, 18, and 19. Let me tell you why.
Why do we go to the theatre? “It feels like magic,” “to be entertained,” “I have a theatre ‘bug’ in my blood; I’m addicted,” “there’s nothing more thrilling than seeing the fruits of the collaboration between the cast and crew, and a live audience.”
“Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have this fast-paced comedy which calls for the entirety of the 1935 Hitchcock adventure film, The 39 Steps, to be performed on stage with a cast of four. This hysterical version of the original thriller is a masterpiece of visual humour and comic timing,” boasts Magnus Theatre’s website.
Romeo and Juliet certainly fall in love in Thorneloe Theatre Arts’ fall mainstage production of the William Shakespeare classic. But, in this production, men play both characters.
There is usually something a little different to see when theatre-goers take up the underground theatre movement in Thunder Bay.
Located on Algoma and Red River, Magnus Theatre offers a worthy escape from the hectic life of a Lakehead student. With a series of six shows being performed this year, another successful year seems in store for Magnus.
No doubt many Harry Potter fans are familiar with the Potter-world parodies produced by the University of Michigan’s theatre students, A Very Potter Musical and A Very Potter Sequel. Both productions star Darren Criss, the talented singer and songwriter who plays Blaine in Glee. So when I heard that A Very Potter Musical was coming to Thunder Bay thanks to the St. Patrick High School, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see it performed live.
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