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Insider Intel

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Insider Intel June 22, 2023

What to Expect at… Dream in High Park 2023

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about Canadian Stage’s 40th annual Dream in High Park? We’ve got you covered, with everything you need to know about this year’s shows!

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An ice cream cone rests on a dark blue and white background. Drips in different shades of orangey-pink burst away from the cone, while black splatter matching the sprinkles on top of the dessert rests just behind the cone.
Insider Intel June 9, 2023

What to Expect at… the 2023 Ottawa Fringe Festival

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about the 2023 Ottawa Fringe? We’ve got you covered, with everything you need to know about this year’s festival!

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A circular image of Heather Caplap rests on a graphic lanyard. Heather has curly dark hair, green eyes, and a septum piercing and smiles widely at the camera. She wears a black turtleneck with layered gold necklaces. Surrounding her image are graphic line shapes. On the left of the image in Tarragon Theatre's logo, which matches the red background of Heather's headshot.
Insider Intel May 16, 2023

Backstage Pass: Tarragon Theatre’s Heather Caplap

By Jessica Watson

We chatted with Heather Caplap about puppets, programming, and what’s new in Tarragon’s education and community engagement department.

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Three geometric trees rest on a pale green and white background. Beneath the trees is a wisp of peach paint.
Insider Intel May 10, 2023

What to Expect at… County Stage Company

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered, with everything you need to know about County Stage Company!

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An ornate golden picture frame rests on two toned background yellow-orange and white, split diagonally. Inside the frame are colourful swirls of pale orange, blue, and pink. Behind the frame are six hollow squares in varying shades of grey.
Insider Intel April 24, 2023

What to Expect at… GCTC

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered, with everything you need to know about Ottawa’s GCTC!

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Two orangey-yellow drama masks rest on three stacked squares in shades of grey. The image rests on a dark orange background bisected with white-ish blue.
Insider Intel March 7, 2023

What to Expect at… Stagecoach

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered, with everything you need to know about Stagecoach!

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A red, blue and white rocket ship blasts off from a medium blue background, heading into a blueish-white horizon. Behind the rocket ships are four colourful spheres in varying shades of red, orange and yellow, spiralling away fro the spacecraft's path.
Insider Intel February 27, 2023

What to Expect at… Young People’s Theatre

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered, with everything you need to know about Young People’s Theatre!

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Insider Intel November 18, 2022

Where to Eat & Drink Near… Canadian Stage

By Jessica Watson

Heading to Canadian stage? Here are the best places to grab a drink, eat some dinner, or simply relax before or after your next show.

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A bright red quill rests on a deep gray and white background. The quill rests gently on a stone, ready to use. Behind the quill float four heptagons in varying shades of yellow and orange.
Insider Intel October 20, 2022

What to Expect at… the Stratford Festival

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered, with everything you need to know about the Stratford Festival!

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Insider Intel October 6, 2022

What to Expect at… Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered, with everything you need to know about Buddies in Bad Times!

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A street view of Theatre Passe Muraille, showcasing its red roof and brick exterior placed against a bright blue sky.
Insider Intel September 16, 2022

Where to Eat & Drink Near… Theatre Passe Muraille

By Jessica Watson

Heading to Theatre Passe Muraille? here are the best places to grab a drink, eat some dinner, or simply relax before or after your next show.

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Insider Intel July 6, 2022

What to Expect at… the 2022 Toronto Fringe Festival

By Jessica Watson

The 2022 Toronto Fringe Festival is back, live and in-person for the first time in two years!

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Insider Intel March 9, 2022

What to Expect at…Tarragon Theatre

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered! Intermission’s Insider Intel articles showcase one theatre at a time to give you all the information you need before your visit.

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A reimagining of the program image for the 2022 Next Stage Theatre Festival. A blue butterfly flies up towards the left corner of the page.
Insider Intel January 19, 2022

What to Expect at… the 2022 Next Stage Festival

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered! Intermission’s Insider Intel articles showcase one theatre at a time to give you all the information you need before your visit.

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Insider Intel November 15, 2021

What to Expect at…Theatre Passe Muraille

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered! Intermission’s Insider Intel articles showcase one theatre at a time to give you all the information you need before your visit.

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Insider Intel November 12, 2021

What to Expect at…Outside the March

By Jessica Watson

Looking for information about your favourite theatres? We’ve got you covered! Intermission’s Insider Intel articles showcase one theatre at a time to give you all the information you need before your visit.

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Reviews

REVIEW: Give ‘Em Hell is a fast-talking window into a tenacious teen protest in Peterborough

REVIEW: CANOE brings mystical, operatic flair to Canada’s dark history

REVIEW: Illuminarium at the Distillery District is yet another immersive experience for Toronto’s books 

REVIEW: Slick political dramedy The Master Plan is Crow’s Theatre at its best (and most absurd)

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