Arts
Lying Down with Sound: Echoes of the Land
The floor of West Village Theatre was softer than expected. As I lay among strangers on yoga mats and blankets, I wondered if Eric Rose, the Artistic Director, had lost his mind. But by the […]
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Arts
“A Day in the Life” with: Multidisciplinary Theatre Artist Léda Davies
Léda Davies is a multidisciplinary theatre, movement, and circus artist with a penchant for new creation and a unique lens to her storytelling. Her artistic journey began at a young age through dance and gymnastics, […]
Arts
Review: The Birds and the Bees – Raunchy, Real, and Remarkable
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) concluded its season with a remarkable success in Mark Crawford’s The Birds and the Bees. Under Lauren Taylor’s direction, this hilarious and heartwarming sex farce resonated with audiences, capturing the unpredictability […]
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Gender-Bending Sherlock: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson in Post-COVID London
Vertigo Theatre’s Canadian premiere of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, adapted by contemporary playwright Kate Hamill, ambitiously reimagines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective in a post-COVID London setting. The play is a vibrant, genre-bending […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Calgary Actor Meg Farhall
In the vibrant tapestry of the Calgary arts scene, Meg Farhall is a gem. She IS my sister so I may be a bit biased but then when one asks a sister to write a […]
Charity
Charitable Choices: Val Lieske of Fire Exit Theatre
Fire Exit Theatre boldly marries faith with artistic expression, embodying a mission of hope, challenge, and change. This dynamic company serves as a crucible for both seasoned and emerging artists, cultivating a community that resonates […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Calgary Multidisciplinary Artist Ms. Luna
Ms. Luna of Le Cirque de la Nuit is very proud to say that she is perfectly abnormal, thank you very much. In a society that celebrates the “typical”, she has forged a way to […]
Community
Shakespeare on the Go Recap: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
This year’s Shakespeare by the Bow Program hosted by Theatre Calgary hit the road as Shakespeare on the Go (AKA ShakesGo) and truly shook up the theatre scene throughout Calgary over the course of July […]
Local Business
Homegrown Business: JP Thibodeau of StoryBook Theatre
StoryBook Theatre is a volunteer-driven theatre which also has a Theatre School program for children and their families. We spoke with Artistic Producer JP Thibodeau to learn more about what they do. What is your […]
Arts
Something Comically Wicked This Way Comes: A Review of Goblin Macbeth
When one sees a Shakespearean play, it’s not always the content that imprints onto an audience’s memory. It is often the concept or gimmick on top of the material that stays forefront in the mind. […]