Review: Fun and enjoyable season-opening comedy delights Persephone audience
Whitbread crackles as Rita, playing her character with gusto, and deliver witty comebacks that land every time. Although Rita’s metamorphosis is evident in her toning down of her accent, her bold clothing choices and changing her hairstyle — a nod the attention to detail — Whitbread conveys that slow transformation across the short scenes.
2025 Saskatoon Fringe: The Best of Fest
PodSask gave five shows at the 2025 Saskatoon Fringe FIVE STARS – check out our Best of Fest!
2025 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews, Part 4: A big-brained round-up
This is it — the last of PodSask’s Fringe reviews for 2025 are here! Did you miss our first batch of reviews? Our second? Our third? Check them all out, then see here which shows left us impressed and amazed over the long weekend! BRAIN What we loved: Drink water. Cry less. Call mom. Fight […]
2025 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews, Part 3: Magic, drag and the political climate
Part 3 of Saskatoon Fringe Festival reviews! Which shows wowed us? Check it out!
2025 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews, Part 2: Geese, potatoes and violent crime
One more day, five more reviews, and more five star performances – the Saskatoon Fringe continues on! Did you miss our first slate of reviews? Check them out here. And check out our newest reviews below! Jimmy Hogg: The Potato King What we loved: Whether or not Jimmy Hogg is the Potato King might be […]
2025 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews, Part 1: Shakespeare, space and crows abound
The Saskatoon Fringe Festival is back! Check out the first round of review from PodSask!
Review: ‘Richard II’ makes impressive – if stiff – Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan debut
For the first time in its 40-year history, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan (SOTS) has taken on The Tragedy of Richard II. While it may not be as flashy as other SOTS shows, Richard II holds its own as a deeper and more serious example of classical Shakespearean performance — though it does occasionally leave its […]
Review: 1985-themed ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ a perfect gateway for new Shakespeare fans
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan’s 40th anniversary features a hilarious and hijinks-filled rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream that had the whole audience howling.
Review: ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ sends off Persephone’s 50th with style
The jukebox musical Million Dollar Quartet can be summarized by the phrase — and not without some irony — “a little less conversation, a little more action.” But by the almighty power of rock and roll does Persephone Theatre deliver on that action in their production of the musical, ending their 50th season with the […]
Review: Fun and fast-paced, “Made in Italy” finds its home on the stage
Farren Timoteo is a riveting storyteller, and his combination of comedic timing and physical ability makes Made in Italy a laugh-out-loud night at the theatre. Capisce?