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.
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.
Review: ‘The Herd’ is a bluntly honest, magnificently-designed production
It was an impressive performance from the five-person cast, who brought their characters to life with energy and aplomb.
Sask-written ‘The Herd’ graces Persephone Theatre after COVID-19 delay
Director Roxanne Dicke lauded Kenneth T. Walker’s script, from the incorporation of numerous culturally prescient themes to the myriad characters included in the story.
‘The Unforgettables’ makes jump from Fringe stage to Live Five
Director and co-producer Drew Mantyka said there’s still lots for an audience to take away from ‘The Unforgettables,’ whether they’ve seen the first iteration at The Fringe or if this is their first time experiencing the stories of these women.
Female-led farce ‘The Fiancée’ aiming to bring laughs, break tropes
“You don’t need to leave with much introspection — you just need to laugh at how much chaos two people can go through in two hours,” Ali Watson said.
Dancing Sky’s holiday panto makes post-pandemic comeback
‘Jack and the End of the World’ runs from Dec. 2 to 18 at Dancing Sky Theatre in Meacham, Sask.
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan debuts new comedy centred on an old villain
Daniel Macdonald’s new play, a comedy loosely inspired by the infamous Shakespeare villain Iago, opens on August 6th, 2022.
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.