REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro at Canadian Opera Company
Guth’s staging highlights the profound dimensions of human relationships in his exploration of individuals torn between morality, desire, and impulse.
Guth’s staging highlights the profound dimensions of human relationships in his exploration of individuals torn between morality, desire, and impulse.
It’s clear that Petty’s aim over the past quarter-century to instil the love of live theatre in young audiences has been a success.
“There is a gap between the pre-AIDs semi-closeted gay culture, the post-AIDs LGBQT+ culture, and the rise of identity politics. I thought, I have something to say about this!”
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In her one-woman show, Pearle Harbour (Justin Miller) proves that the best way to endure life’s challenges is with humour.
There is magic in the theatre–there is a unique opportunity to see great actors perform in the context of the magic of the theatre. This appeals to both cinema lovers and theatre lovers.
We aren’t trying simply to shift art that is meant to be experienced live to carbon copies online. Online collaborations that produce work that is meant to be experienced online can continue along with attending concerts at the concert hall.
The productions are captured by several cameras that allow the audience to see the performance from centre of auditorium—which is similar to watching a live performance from the best seats in the house.
Festival director and curator Tawiah M’carthy discusses the Festival of Ideas and Creation, a three-day artist festival and colloquium focused on artistic intercultural collaboration and exchange at Canadian Stage.