2023 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews Part 1: Seasoned storytellers and delightful dancing
The first round of 2023 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews are in, with solo storytellers and incredible dancers highlighting the list.
What’s old is new again: Saskatoon Fringe Festival features theatre, art, and a Broadway return
The 2023 Saskatoon Fringe Festival runs from Aug. 3 to 12 in W.E. Graham Park and on 11th Street.
Review: ‘As You Like It’ the perfect comedic gateway for new Shakespeare fans
If there was ever a Shakespeare show to convince doubters that modern Shakespeare shows can be fun and exciting for the whole family, SOTS’ version of “As You Like It” is it.
Review: “The Dark Lady” a powerful exploration of love, loss and legacy
Clever writing, clever directing, clever performances — there’s not much more to ask for in a great show, and “The Dark Lady” has it all and more.
Review: Wild, unpredictable “Romeo and Juliet” a zany treat
The ensemble gelled wonderfully in each interaction, large or small, and put a fine polish on the swirling kaleidoscope of a production.
New SOTS season promises new experiences for performers and audience
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is ready to put a new spin on well-known shows and their upgraded festival site.
Saskatoon Summer Players takes on adaptation of animated classic
The volunteer theatre company’s summer production is the musical Beauty and the Beast, a faithful adaptation of the movie of the same name released in 1991.
From conductor’s baton to children’s books, Eric Paetkau makes Saskatoon return
“There’s short stories, there’s poems, there’s a lot of different things,” Paetkau said. “It’s more a world I wanted to create.”
Review: ‘The Birds and the Bees’ is the funniest show you’ll see on stage in 2023
Embrace the sex and the silliness and go see this show — ‘The Birds and the Bees’ is an uproariously funny play, and the whole team knocks it out of the park.
Persephone Theatre comedy finds humour in talking about sex and relationships
“Theatre is such a powerful thing because it’s a place we go to learn empathy. I think a really good way to learn to care about people is to laugh with them,” Jenna-Lee Hyde said.