New theatre collective making debut with provocative French play
Whirligig Theatre Collective’s “The Maids” runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 7 at the Avenue Room in downtown Saskatoon.
Review: Cultures, love and humour collide in ‘First Metis Man of Odesa’
A love story is always fascinating to watch, but a true love story that lands in the middle of a pandemic and a war seems wild to consider. Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova capture the playfulness of new love and infuse humour into tragic events.
Real-life, world-spanning love story at heart of next Persephone show
The whirlwind life experiences of Khomutova and Mackenzie are the basis for ‘First Métis Man of Odesa,’ the new Canadian play gracing the Persephone Theatre until
Review: ‘Bright Half Life’ starts Persephone season on a tremendous high note
The opening show of Persephone Theatre’s 2023/2024 season is a perfect example of how live theatre can simultaneously be hilarious and heartbreaking.
Persephone Theatre kicks off season with creative queer love story
Kathryn Smith, the director of Bright Half Life, said presenting a story to an audience in a nonstandard, nonlinear way presented both challenges and opportunities for the artists.
2023 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews Part 3: Children’s shows and one-person wonders
The final round of 2023 Fringe reviews! Who got five stars? Whose performances brought us to tears and laughter? Check it out here!
2023 Saskatoon Fringe Reviews Part 2: Improv, stand-up, and musical mayhem
There are more five-star shows to be found at the 2023 Saskatoon Fringe Festival!
Review: “The Dark Lady” a powerful exploration of love, loss and legacy
Clever writing, clever directing, clever performances — there’s not much more to ask for in a great show, and “The Dark Lady” has it all and more.
Review: Wild, unpredictable “Romeo and Juliet” a zany treat
The ensemble gelled wonderfully in each interaction, large or small, and put a fine polish on the swirling kaleidoscope of a production.
New SOTS season promises new experiences for performers and audience
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is ready to put a new spin on well-known shows and their upgraded festival site.