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.
New season, old favourite: Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan kicks off with ‘Hamlet’
This season’s production of the popular tragedy ‘Hamlet’ is set in the flashy era of the roaring 20s.
Unique, trilingual Shakespeare adaptation takes Sask. stage
Never Never Shakespeare, Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre (GTNT) and La Troupe du Jour have partnered together to produce an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” with a truly unique twist: the show will be performed in a combination of English, French and Cree.
25th Street Theatre’s new play bares all in a celebration of self-worth
“Society has an opinion on you which they don’t have a right to have, they have an opinion on your value as a person based on your appearance,” said playwright Madeline Blais-Dahlen.
Live Five Facts: Exploring isolation and mental health with vampires
‘Bat Brains or let’s explore mental illness with vampires’ is the final production in the Live Five lineup this season, running from April 18 to 28 at The Refinery.
Live Five Facts: 5 things to know about ADHD-inspired Saskatchewan play
I Have No Idea, runs on select days from March 15 to 24 at The Refinery. The play focuses on the topic of ADHD and two friends on their journey being diagnosed and dealing with being neurodivergent.
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’.
Hockey hijinks and manly men at heart of 25th Street play
Hockey fans and theatre fans alike — get set for three periods of humour, heart and emotion in the upcoming 25th Street Theatre production.
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.
Review: Extravagant and adorable, Persephone Theatre’s Christmas play delights
Persephone could not have put together a better show to capture the spirit of Christmas. It is at once fun and heartwarming, and the audience danced out of the theatre.