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.
Review: Clever and hilarious, new Sask. play makes triumphant debut

“18 Jews Order Chinese Food” is enjoying its world-premiere run at Persephone Theatre, but if the quality of the show is any indication this premiere will be the first of many productions to come.
New comedy by local playwright explores death, family and Chinese food

“18 Jews Order Chinese Food” is a based-on-real-life comedy from the mind of Saskatoon playwright Jenna Berenbaum.
Review: Persephone’s Christmas classic adaptation is simple, heartwarming holiday fun

Wholesome, nostalgic and full of Christmas cheer — Persephone Theatre’s production of Miracle on 34th Street is a simple and fun story for the holiday season. The adaptation follows quite closely to the original 1947 classic: Kris Kringle (Hal Kerbes) takes over as Santa Claus for the massive department store Macy’s, meeting the pragmatic Doris […]
Santa Claus is coming to town — and the Persephone Theatre stage

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and Persephone Theatre is leading the charge with their production of a beloved holiday classic. The holiday show for the big Saskatoon theatre is Miracle on 34th Street, an adaptation of the original story and screenplay by Valentine Davies. The department store Macy’s hires an enigmatic new […]
Looking back and looking ahead: Persephone Theatre celebrates 50th season

For any company, 50 years of operation is a monumental feat. For a theatre company, it’s even more so. But Persephone Theatre has reached that milestone, and the 50th season is in full swing. Persephone Theatre’s current artistic director Heather Cant spoke with PodSask about putting together a big anniversary season, and the future of […]
Review: Intensely entertaining, ‘The Invisible’ uses sound and fury to make a good show great

Catalyst Theatre’s ‘The Invisible: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ is a modern musical theatre endeavour that shows why it’s found the success it has.
World War II spy stories centre of musical drama at Persephone Theatre

If you’re unfamiliar with the stories of female spies in the Second World War, you’re probably not alone — but Persephone Theatre has the perfect production to remedy that for you. The Invisible: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a Catalyst Theatre production about fictionalized versions of the stories of real female spies for the Allied […]
Review: ‘Native Gardens’ brings the fun of a classic sitcom to the stage

‘Native Gardens’ is a delightfully entertaining romp with clever comedy for both young and old audiences alike.