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High School Musical 2: lively and camp

Guest Writer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:10:35 +0000

November 6th, 2009 · Lianna Walden · Vancouver · 0 comments

The curtains open to the backs of students sitting and staring at a large ticking clock on the far wall, waiting for 3pm to strike so they can start their summer vacation.

Episode 7 - The Winter's Tale and Studio 58

Shane Birley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:46:07 +0000

Rachel Anne Scott submits this podcast about the The Winter’s Tale coming from Studio 58.

PLANK Podcast intro music by Mandrake Root with their track One In A Million.

Debbie Does Dallas & Hedwig and the Angry Inch: off beat double bill slightly off but fun

Guest Writer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:30:37 +0000

Debbie Does Dallas & Hedwig and the Angry Inch: off beat double bill slightly off but fun

November 3rd, 2009 · Justin Haigh · Toronto · 0 comments

With Halloween just behind us, one can compliment Ghostlight Projects for their savvy timing. With sexy costumes and hedonism still lingering in the memories of many of Toronto’s young adults (and die-hard middle agers) the company’s double bill of cult glam classics should help extend the spirit of the holiday.

MACHiNENOiSY: Swimming the other way in Vancouver dance

Guest Writer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:02:02 +0000

MACHiNENOiSY: Swimming the other way in Vancouver dance

November 3rd, 2009 · Mikis Vrettakos · Vancouver · 0 comments

For me one of the great pleasures of spending time in Vancouver is the city’s contemporary dance scene. It’s a hidden gem in the Canadian cultural landscape.

The Master Builder: mismatched energies

Andrew Templeton — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:59:06 +0000

The Master Builder: mismatched energies

November 2nd, 2009 · Andrew Templeton · Vancouver · 0 comments

In his program notes, translator Errol Durbach describes past productions of Henrik Ibsen’s The Master Builder he experienced as an audience member.

Evil Dead: 10 out of 8 Candarian demons agree…

Guest Writer — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:32:35 +0000

Evil Dead: 10 out of 8 Candarian demons agree…

November 2nd, 2009 · S Tyson · Vancouver · 0 comments

As I took my seat with a cup in hand I was questioned by Dave, the fellow on my left, “Doesn’t that beer go against your professional code of ethics?”

Evil Dead: The Underdog Musical

Guest Writer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:09:25 +0000

Evil Dead: The Underdog Musical

October 30th, 2009 · Michael John Unger · Vancouver · 7 comments

Just so everyone’s clear: There are two versions of Evil Dead: The Musical playing in Vancouver right now.

Provincial Essays: haunting traces

Guest Writer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:12:18 +0000

Provincial Essays: haunting traces

October 27th, 2009 · Kirstie McCallum · Vancouver · 0 comments

Provincial Essays seems an odd title for a work of contemporary dance: it evokes pastoral traditions, and vaguely suggests the image of a public figure-of-note in his or her sunset years retiring to the country to write memoirs – indeed, the original essays by Montaigne were a grab-bag of reflections on everything from diet to politics.