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 […]
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.
Persephone Theatre season-opening comedy tests the old saying “love thy neighbour”
Persephone Theatre’s 50th season starts with a quirky comedy about new neighbours and an argument over a fence line that spirals out of control.
2024 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews Part 2: Senior citizens and spooky shenanigans
The 2024 Saskatoon Fringe Festival is well on its way, and a plethora of powerful performances have permeated the whole place.
2024 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews Part 1: Romantic juggling and heartfelt hikes
The first round of reviews from the 2024 Saskatoon Fringe Festival are IN!
Review: Captivating world premiere of new play asks “Why Shakespeare?”
“Done/Undone” asks difficult and necessary questions that appear to set the stage for a future of SOTS that will include challenging and exciting productions.
Review: A roaring 20s ‘Hamlet’ shows the best of what’s possible for modern Shakespeare
Glitz and glamour cast a veneer of decadence over the dark and ugly truths in Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan’s newest production of Hamlet, and it’s one of the best productions the company has put on the stage in recent memory.
Review: The Little Mermaid a splash hit for Persephone Theatre
This show does not disappoint. Persephone Theatre has taken on a huge Broadway musical — a Disney classic — and sprinkled in some of its own magic to make a big splash to close out their season.
Review: Frenetic and energetic hockey-inspired comedy scores big
This show is truly laugh-out-loud funny — whether you’re a hockey fan or a theatre fan, you won’t be able to hold back your laughter at the real and ridiculous hijinks of ‘Men Express Their Feelings’.
Review: Newest Persephone production captures heartfelt loss, grief and hope
Keith Barker’s script contains moments of unparalleled beauty wrapped in a cloak of anguish.