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Poster art for Flop at GCTC — an orange ink drawing of three figures in different masks. iPhoto caption: Poster art by Jesús Rivera Zavala.

In GCTC’s FLOP!, three actor-comedians craft a musical from scratch

This December, Ottawa’s Great Canadian Theatre Company will present Klif Entertainment’s FLOP! An Improvised Musical Fiasco, created by Ron Pederson and director Alan Kliffer.

By Liam Donovan / Dec 6, 2024
Promo photo for Lord of the Flies. iPhoto caption: Courtesy of the St. Michael's College Troubadours.

A Lord of the Flies adaptation hits the Hart House Theatre stage this weekend

Andrea Perez is set to direct the student-led production, which will reimagine the story through a de-colonialist lens.

By Liam Donovan / Nov 25, 2024
annemieke wade iPhoto caption: Photo of Annemieke Wade courtesy of TAPA.

TAPA appoints Annemieke Wade as new executive director

Wade steps into the position with an extensive background in theatre, with past roles including executive director of Roseneath Theatre and Theatre Direct and company manager of Tarragon Theatre.

By Aisling Murphy / Nov 5, 2024
beowulf in afghanistan iPhoto caption: Beowulf in Afghanistan graphic courtesy of GCTC.

Beowulf in Afghanistan to make world premiere at GCTC

As part of its 50th anniversary season, Ottawa’s Great Canadian Theatre Company will program the world premiere of Laurie Fyffe’s Beowulf in Afghanistan, in a production directed by Company of Fools artistic director Kate Smith.

By Aisling Murphy / Nov 4, 2024