Saskatoon Fringe Reviews, Day 1: Lesbihonest, Metempsychosis and more
Check back every day for PodSask’s reviews of Fringe festival shows throughout the weekend!
Accessibility at the heart of digital shows returning to Saskatoon Fringe
“I can send the ticket link to my digital show to anybody in the world … I think it gives a lot more access to the performers and the audiences out there,” Savana Gallant said.
Saskatoon Fringe Festival a community ‘gateway’ to theatre and the arts
“If you want to know where theatre’s going, come to the Fringe,” said executive and artistic director Anita Smith.
Review: ‘Shakespeare’s Will’ is a sometimes touching, sometimes unexciting one-person show
Not even a quick technical difficulties pause and resumption could jumpstart the plodding production on opening night.
Q&A: Lisa Bayliss talks playing Shakespeare’s wife in ‘Shakespeare’s Will’
“It’s very intimate, it’s very beautifully written, it’s so funny and real and earthy and honest that it’s like a real conversation.”
Review: Masterful, chaotic ‘Cymbeline’ a victory for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan’s production of ‘Cymbeline’ is a master class in this style of theatre.
Olson: Ten valuable lessons learned over 10 years of community theatre
After spending the last 10 years involved with community theater in Saskatoon and in Ottawa, I thought I’d share a few things I’ve learned.
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan tackles ‘Cymbeline’ for the first time
Performer Mara Teare described the show as a “highlight reel” for Shakespeare, drawing on devices from his other plays.
Review: Enthralling ‘Carmen’ marks a triumphant return for the Saskatoon Opera
The Saskatoon Opera’s production of the iconic opera is some of the best we’ve seen from the company in recent memory.
Saskatoon Opera returns with a new twist on a classic
The Saskatoon Opera’s upcoming show promises to be a more nuanced take on a fiery favourite, per director Anna Theodosakis.