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a christmas carol iPhoto caption: Photo by Trudie Lee.

A Christmas Carol makes a triumphant return to Theatre Calgary

“It brings me a lot of joy to know that the generations of Calgarians who saw this show when they were a young person are now, 37 years later, bringing their sons and daughters,” says artistic director Stafford Arima.

By Eve Beauchamp
twelve days iPhoto caption: Twelve Days graphic courtesy of Lunchbox Theatre.

REVIEW: Twelve Days brings Christmas joy to lunchtime in Calgary 

Watching Twelve Days is reminiscent of opening up the door to a chocolate advent calendar: yes, you know what you’re gonna get, but heck if you don’t enjoy every second of it.

By Eve Beauchamp
iPhoto caption: Photo by Grace Mysak.

Want to see a magic show about race? Wait, what?

You’d be forgiven for the double-take. It’s a fairly common reaction when I tell folks about my work as a magician.

By Shawn DeSouza-Coelho
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
the sound of music iPhoto caption: Production still by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: The Sound of Music is enchanting at London’s Grand Theatre

Even after an umpteenth viewing of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s classic, the material still feels fresh under Rachel Peake’s direction.

By Joe Szekeres
madame minister iPhoto caption: Madame Minister production still by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Madame Minister is a star vehicle for actor Laura Condlln

Laura Condlln and Cyrus Lane offer performances that are worth the drive to Barrie — the two have terrific chemistry and timing.

By Aisling Murphy