Review: Romantic spy thriller proves to be compelling, heartbreaking theatre
‘The Romeo Initiative’ runs until Feb. 15 at Persephone Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online at persephonetheatre.org.
Saskatoon playwright makes Persephone Theatre debut with Cold War romance-thriller
“The Romeo Initiative” focuses on Karin, a West German secretary, and Markus, the “perfect man” spy sent from East Germany — and the uncertainty they feel toward each other.
New comedy-drama testing social ideals makes world premiere in Saskatoon
The Watch List, written by Rachel Aberle, will hit the stage for the first time at the Remai Arts Centre’s BackStage Stage from Feb. 4 to 14.
Review: Holiday time capsule on display in ‘A Christmas Story’
The sold out performance on Sunday night had the audience chuckling regularly and enjoying the holiday festivities.
A classic comes to the stage with Persephone Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Story’
A holiday favourite is making its way to the live stage as Persephone Theatre prepares its production of the adaptation of 1980s film A Christmas Story.
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.
Persephone Theatre launches season with quick-witted British comedy
Persephone Theatre’s new season kicks off with a British comedy most audience members will recognize from a fun 1980s movie.
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?
One-man comedy “Made in Italy” comes to Saskatoon
The show follows an Italian teen growing up in Jasper in the 1970s, doing his best to navigate the line between his Italian heritage and the Canadian town he’s living in — and the influence of his various (and somewhat quirky) family.