Community, art and theatre abound at the 2025 Saskatoon Fringe Festival
It’s that time of year again to enjoy theatre, art, food, games and more under the summer sun – the Saskatoon Fringe Festival is back again. But the festival, produced by 25th Street Theatre, is never one to rest. New spaces, new opportunities and new art abound as the 2025 Saskatoon Fringe Festival runs from […]
Review: ‘Richard II’ makes impressive – if stiff – Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan debut
For the first time in its 40-year history, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan (SOTS) has taken on The Tragedy of Richard II. While it may not be as flashy as other SOTS shows, Richard II holds its own as a deeper and more serious example of classical Shakespearean performance — though it does occasionally leave its […]
Review: 1985-themed ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ a perfect gateway for new Shakespeare fans
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan’s 40th anniversary features a hilarious and hijinks-filled rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream that had the whole audience howling.
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan celebrates 40th with the old and the new
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan will produce two full Shakespeare shows – and more – for their 40th anniversary season.
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.
Love, life and imaginary friends at the heart of 25th Street Theatre play
What happens when your childhood imaginary friend hangs around a little too long … and suddenly other people can see them too? That’s the core of Mustard, the play written by Kat Sandler and the upcoming show produced by 25th Street Theatre. When Thai’s imaginary friend — the titular Mustard — appears and is seemingly […]
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 […]