IIn Canada, and across the globe, Cirque du Soleil is a name known for incredible acrobatics, beautiful costumes and enticing storylines. I've had the opportunity to see a couple of their live shows over the years, so I of course jumped at the opportunity to attend the opening night performance of their new show VOLTA, playing in the Capital region for the month of August. When we arrived at the Zibi site in Gatineau, QC (over the Portage Bridge from Ottawa), the massive circus tent was …
Ross Petty’s Sleeping Beauty is Outrageous Fun and Makes No Apologies for It
This year was our third year attending a Ross Petty Productions performance, and while we’re relatively new to the yearly holiday tradition, it’s already become one everyone in the family looks forward to. Many families have been in on the fun since the pantomime’s first production at the Elgin Theatre 21 years ago, but newcomers are just as welcome. They'll enjoy the comedy and music as much as theatre-goers who are familiar with how Ross Petty and his cast and crew work. In typical fashion, …
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the NAC is A Modern Classic for Every Age
Last night my eight-year-old daughter Lola and I were lucky enough to attend Broadway Across Canada’s musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is currently playing at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre from October 25th until October 30th. Having attended a Broadway Across Canada performance before, I knew to expect all of the fabulousness of a New York Broadway play, without the daunting price tag and airfare. These shows, while …
Win Four Tickets To The Wizard Of Oz! Happy Holidays Ottawa!
Quick! How many of these phrases have you used in everyday conversation? "We're not in Kansas anymore Toto." "I'm melllllttttttinig!" "There's no place like home." "Ding Dong. The witch is dead." And of course, "Follow The Yellow Brick Road" I can't count how many times I've uttered these iconic phrases over the years. What I can say with certainty is that every single scene from The Wizard of Oz is etched into my brain forever. For the record, I'm still not entirely sure I'm over the …
Festival Players of Prince Edward County – ALL FOR BEAVER HATS!
Festival Players of Prince Edward County is a professional summer theatre company that has been providing visitors and residents of beautiful Prince Edward County, Ontario with meaningful theatre experiences for 8 years. Performances are not limited to one venue, but tour an array of delightful locations in and around the county. You can be sure the beautiful backdrop will itself become another member of the cast. ALL FOR BEAVER HATS! is performed by The Festival Players Young …
