“Every now and then, I have to remind myself that [Rez Gas] is actually happening,” says Crowe. “If it works in [the rehearsal] room and all these people believe in it, then we can take on the whole world.”
Rockabye, though a little longer than it should be, raises many timely questions. Should real lives be valued over ideologies or the other way around? Is it ethical to let someone die for a political cause?
The performances in Little Shop of Horrors at the Cameco Capitol Theatre in Port Hope are proof that there is formidable talent in theatres out of town that aren’t part of the Stratford and Shaw festivals.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to Tom Connors’ music, you’re likely to love The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom. It’s a perfect blend of story and music that tells the tale of one of Canada’s heroes.