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Ted Dykstra and Alexander Thomas in 'Waiting for Godot.' iPhoto caption: Ted Dykstra and Alexander Thomas in 'Waiting for Godot.' Photo by Elana Emer.

REVIEW: Coal Mine Theatre’s Waiting for Godot is lucid and unpretentious

Directed by Kelli Fox, this Waiting for Godot embraces the bodily sensibilities of Beckett’s dark humour, grounding his abstract poetics in the kidneys, the feet, and the dirt.

By Ferron Delcy / Sep 23, 2025
The Grand and Theatre Aquarius' production of Waitress. iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Waitress blends retro charm with contemporary flair at Hamilton’s Theatre Aquarius

This co-production with the Grand Theatre stands up to its Broadway counterpart and makes for a truly delightful night out.

By Deanne Kearney / May 6, 2025
Kamyar Pazandeh and Julia McLellan in 'Waitress.' iPhoto caption: Kamyar Pazandeh and Julia McLellan in 'Waitress.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

‘Props come with no instructions’: How the Grand and Theatre Aquarius’ Waitress brings diner food to the stage

Ahead of the musical’s upcoming run at Hamilton’s Theatre Aquarius, I spoke with the production’s props and scenic design department to find out how they’re making the pie magic happen.

By Amanda Cosby-Nesbitt / Apr 23, 2025